Caribis Z ♂

About Caribis Z

Caribis Z is a Grey Zangersheide showjumping stallion foaled in 2007, by Caritano Z out of a Canabis Z dam.

Caribis Z is a prominent Zangersheide-bred showjumping stallion born in 2007 in Germany. Known for his impressive lineage, Caribis Z boasts Caritano Z as his sire and Canasta Z as his dam. His pedigree is rich in showjumping credentials, featuring esteemed bloodlines from Holsteiner champions, including Caretino and Caletto II.

Throughout his competitive career, Caribis Z excelled on the international showjumping circuit under German rider Christian Ahlmann. His major victories include the 1.60m CSI5* Grand Prix in St. Tropez in 2017, the Longines Masters CSI5* Grand Prix in Hong Kong in 2018, and the Leipzig World Cup competition in 2019. Over his illustrious career, he amassed nearly 2 million euros in prize money, cementing his status as a top performer on the global stage.

Having retired from competition in July 2023, Caribis Z continues to make his mark as a breeding sire at the Zangersheide station. His influence in breeding is marked by the transmission of his striking looks, high quality, and competitive mentality to his progeny, ensuring his legacy within the equestrian community.

Caribis Z has sired a number of promising offspring that have started to make a name for themselves in the showjumping world. Among his early crops is Caribou van de Dassenheide, who was awarded premium status at the KWPN Stallion Show as a three-year-old. This offspring is noted for his light-footed canter and excellent jumping reflexes, traits he inherited from Caribis Z. Additionally, other descendants have achieved auction highlights, such as Coco Z, which sold for €54,000, exemplifying the market’s acknowledgment of his quality progeny.

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