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Cartani 4

· by Carthago · Grey · 2001

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Breeding Index

Cartani 4's record is history-heavy: the researched top crops are ageing out.

World ranking

# of 100

Cartani 4 finished # of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — the very top of the field.

Proven offspring

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Career on the world list

#1 #5 #10 #25 #50 #100 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

5 seasons on the WBFSH world list — best #53. Cartani 4 being researched — is Cartani 4 higher on the world list than last season? Hover the line for each season.

Next generation

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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.

#53Best WBFSH rank · 2018
#81WBFSH sire 2021
168 cm · 16.2hhHeight
2001Born

About Cartani 4

Cartani 4 is a Grey showjumping stallion foaled in 2001, by Carthago out of a Landgraf I dam.

Cartani 4 is a Holsteiner stallion born on 1 January 2001, notable for his showjumping achievements and outstanding pedigree. Carthago, his sire, competed in two Olympic Games and ranked highly on international sire lists. His dam, Taggi, participated in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Capitol I and Landgraf I further enrich Cartani 4's lineage, along with thoroughbred lineage through Ladykiller XX. Competing in esteemed Grand Prix and Nations Cup events across Europe, Cartani 4 demonstrated his skill in showjumping, placing 14th in the Grand Prix Table A in Gross Viegeln in July 2015, and 2nd in a Table A event in Schwerin in January 2015. He represented Denmark and Germany in his career, including a notable appearance at the 2013 European Championships. An approved stallion in studbooks such as Holstein, Bavarian, Selle Français, Oldenburg, and Hanoverian, Cartani 4 contributes significantly to the breeding market, enhancing the Holsteiner breed's reputation for excellence.

Cartani 4 has left a mark on the showjumping world through his successful offspring. Among them, VDL Cartello stands out prominently, achieving significant acclaim in international showjumping circles. Competing under various riders, Cartello VDL demonstrated his exceptional talent by delivering standout performances for Ireland in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, where he excelled in team events. Notably, he won the Grand Prix of Monterrey and secured second place in the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix of the Spruce Meadows Masters, earning over €1.6 million in prize money throughout his career. Cartello VDL's success is a testament to Cartani 4's potent legacy as a sire, further shaping the world of showjumping at the highest levels.

Watch Cartani 4 jump — 4 clips

2014Christian by Cartani - Lord Liberty / Stallion Show Vechta 2014 - Böckmann Pferde - YouTube
CARTANI: Holstein stallion by Carthago, www.equine-evolution.com, stallone da monta - YouTube
Cartani (Carthago) - YouTube
Cartani 4 - YouTube
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Cartani 4 — Pedigree

by Carthago out of Taggi

Cartani 42001 · Grey
DamTaggi
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