Carambole ♂ †

About Carambole

Carambole is a (died 2025) bay Holsteiner / KWPN showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Cassini I out of a Concerto II dam.

Carambole is a showjumping stallion bred by Jens Ritters in Krumstedt, Germany, and born on 1 January 2004. Originally named Coloccini, he is a progeny of the renowned stallion Cassini I and Normandie VI. Despite an initial setback in the Holsteiner stallion licensing due to his free jumping, he later gained recognition with the KWPN studbook, scoring 88.5 points. His pedigree includes notable sires Capitol I and Concerto II, alongside the thoroughbred Sir Shostakovich xx. Carambole's showjumping career flourished with Willem Greve since 2010, achieving victories at the Grand Prix of Amsterdam, Drachten, Hardelot, and Knokke, and he was crucial to the Dutch Nations Cup team, notably in Copenhagen 2013. At 17, he delivered a faultless round in the 2021 Nations Cup final in Barcelona, contributing to €503,646 in career earnings. His exceptional jumping ability has secured approvals from studbooks, including Holstein, Hannover, Mecklenburg, OS, and Selle Français. Carambole resides at Team Nijhof station, noted for his 'preferent' predicate and significant breeding contributions.

Carambole is renowned for siring numerous successful progeny who have excelled in high-level showjumping competitions. Among his notable offspring is Hello Senator, who made waves by winning bronze at the World Championships in Lanaken and securing victories such as the Grand Prix of St. Tropez. Another offspring, Quantum Robin V, triumphed in the CSI4* Prague Grand Prix, and later became part of Max Kühner's team. Carambole also sired Formidable, who has performed well at the Grand Prix level under Willem Greve, and Frasier, who competes successfully at the top level with Samantha Schaefer. His progeny have achieved significant international success, cementing Carambole’s legacy as a leading sire in showjumping.

Conformation: rideable Cassini/Concerto model with excellent technique and carefulness

Temperament: notably rideable, trainable and cooperative

Carambole died in 2025 at Horses Kliniek De Watermolen, Netherlands (leg injury). Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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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 Carambole jump — 4 clips