Clinton ♂ †

About Clinton

Clinton is a (died 2017) grey Holsteiner showjumping stallion foaled in 1993, by Corrado I out of a Masetto dam.

Clinton was a grey Holsteiner stallion born in 1993, known for his impact on international showjumping. He was bred by Rudolf Wieck in Auufer, Germany, and was sired by Corrado I and out of Urte. Dutch breeder Henk Nijhof acquired Clinton to improve his pedigree and abilities. His lineage includes renowned sires Cor de la Bryère and Landgraf I. Partnered with Dirk Demeersman, Clinton placed 5th at the 2004 Athens Olympics and won the Grand Prix of Lummen. He also excelled at CHIO Aachen in the Grand Prix and Nations Cup events. Clinton's career earnings totalled approximately €200,000, reflecting his talent and competitive spirit. Admired for his jumping skill and temperament, he embodied the qualities prized by the Holsteiner studbook and made a lasting impact on equestrian breeding.

Clinton is most renowned in the breeding world for siring the exceptional Cornet Obolensky, a prominent showjumper who ranked 6th in the 2013 WBFSH standings. Cornet Obolensky is a testament to Clinton's significant influence in showjumping breeding, as he himself has become a progenitor of many successful competitors. Clinton also sired Eldorado van de Zeshoek TN, a competitor with impressive performances, including victories and high placings under Willem Greve.

Conformation: scopey Corrado/Urte type with substance and a big canter

Temperament: sensitive and professional; match carefully for rideability

Clinton died in 2017 (old age). Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

Clinton (recorded as Clinton 53) is a Holsteiner stallion foaled in 1993, by the great grey Corrado I out of a dam by Masetto. He combined a top international sport career with a breeding record few stallions match.

Sport career

Ridden by Belgium's Dirk Demeersman, Clinton finished fourth individually at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and was part of the fifth-placed Belgian team at the 2005 European Championships in San Patrignano.

Breeding influence

Clinton stood in great demand in Belgium and is best known as the sire of Cornet Obolensky — himself a foundation modern jumping sire and the current world number one on the WBFSH 2025 final list. Through that line Clinton's blood runs into horses like Comme Il Faut 5 and onwards through much of today's top sport.

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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 Clinton jump — 8 clips