Alligator Fontaine ♂ †
· by Gayssire Fleury Noren · Bay · 1988–2018
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Alligator Fontaine's record is history-heavy: the researched top crops are ageing out.
World ranking
Alligator Fontaine finished # of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — the very top of the field.
Proven offspring
being researched — how many of Alligator Fontaine's offspring jumped at the very top?
This season
being researched — is Alligator Fontaine higher on the world list than last season?
Next generation
his researched 1.60 m offspring by year of birth (1997–2004) — a wave on the right means new stars are still arriving.
How the score is mixed: record 25% · depth 20% · quality 15% · momentum 15% · trajectory 25%. Only researched parts count — nothing is ever guessed in. Weights v1. Decision support, not a guarantee — no stud can buy a higher index.
About Alligator Fontaine
Alligator Fontaine is a (died 2018) Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 1988, by Gayssire Fleury Noren out of a Dark Tiger XX dam.
Alligator Fontaine was a Selle Français showjumping stallion born on 23 April 1988, renowned for both his competitive accomplishments and his significance as a breeding sire. His showjumping career was marked by numerous victories at international Grand Prix events under renowned riders such as Eric Navet, with whom he became the Champion de France in 1999, achieving a remarkable ISO rating of 190. Alligator Fontaine secured victories at events in Blaye, Dublin, Dinard, and La Baule, and earned over 1.5 million francs in prize money, establishing his reputation as an elite competitor.
Throughout his career, Alligator Fontaine competed successfully across various prestigious international CSI and CSIO circuits. His ability to excel at the highest levels of showjumping, including securing wins at Hickstead and Paris-Champ de Mars, solidified his prominence in the sport. Additionally, he consistently demonstrated exceptional performance with placings at major events such as the Derby of Aix La Chapelle.
Following his exemplary showjumping career, Alligator Fontaine transitioned to stud, where he produced several notable showjumping horses. His pedigree contributed significantly to maintaining clean bloodlines, making him a valuable sire for crossbreeding within the Selle Français breed.
Among Alligator Fontaine's notable offspring are Jalisca Solier, Otello du Soleil, Milano Mail, and Frascator Mail, all of whom have shown promise in international showjumping circuits. Milano Mail, with achievements in CSI competitions, is a testament to the sire's influence on performance capabilities in offspring, while Frascator Mail has competed successfully at the 1.60m level. These progeny have continued to uphold Alligator Fontaine's legacy in the equestrian world.
Alligator Fontaine died in 2018 at Haras du Battut, Aveyron, France. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.
His stamp — performance traits
Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.
His stamp — conformation
Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.
Watch Alligator Fontaine jump — 2 clips
EQUI REGISTRYEquiWiki · by Horses Smith Alligator Fontaine — Pedigree
by Gayssire Fleury Noren out of Nighty Fontaine
Sources
- studbook.cheval-suisse.com
- Horse Telex
- wikipedia.org
- anaa.fr
- lecheval.fr
- Fences Web
- Equinia
- Equinia
- wbfsh-historical-register
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #100
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