Big Star ♂

About Big Star

Big Star is a Bay KWPN showjumping stallion foaled in 2003, by Quick Star out of a Nimmerdor dam.

Big Star is a Dutch Warmblood stallion in the KWPN studbook, born on June 1, 2003, in Schoorl, Netherlands. Bred by Cees Klaver, his sire is Quick Star and his dam is Jolanda, with his lineage featuring Galoubet A and Nimmerdor. These bloodlines have significantly influenced his showjumping capabilities. Starting his competitive showjumping career in 2010, he was ridden by British rider Nick Skelton. Big Star won a team gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and an individual gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Other notable victories include the Hamburg Grand Prix in 2012 and the CSIO5* Aachen in 2013. Despite leg injuries in 2013 and 2014, he returned to high-level competition, affirming his resilience. His record in the sport has made him an elite stallion, increasing his sire value.

Big Star has made a considerable impact as a breeding sire, having produced several progeny that excel in international competition. His offspring include Jay Jay ES, who has competed with rider Borja Villalon Puras in the Youngster Tour, and Big Star Jr. KZ, who competes at 1.55m level. His lineage extends further with J-Star and Big Heart Z reaching heights of 1.55m and 1.50m, respectively. The breeding success of Big Star is further evidenced by a son fetching the top price of 19,250 Euros at the DSP 'Überflieger' auction.

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