Comme Il Faut 5 ♂

About Comme Il Faut 5

Comme Il Faut 5 is a bay Westfalen / NRW showjumping stallion foaled in 2005, by Cornet Obolensky out of a Ramiro Z dam.

Comme Il Faut 5 is a celebrated showjumping stallion born in 2005 in Germany. He carries the distinguished Westfalen studbook registration, inheriting an illustrious pedigree with Cornet Obolensky as his sire and Ratina Z as his dam. He was bred by Ludger Beerbaum Stables GmbH and hailed from a lineage known for powerful performance genes, including those of Corrado I, Heartbreaker, and Almé Z.

As a competitor, Comme Il Faut 5 established his reputation early, being named vice-champion at the World Championships for 5-year-olds in Lanaken in 2010 and achieving German vice-champion status for 6-year-olds in 2011. His international success burgeoned under the skilled partnership with rider Marcus Ehning, accruing victories in prestigious Grand Prix events such as Vienna, Madrid, Brussels, and Paderborn. In 2019, he was instrumental in securing a team silver and an individual fifth at the European Championships in Rotterdam. By his retirement in 2021, he had achieved over €1.6 million in prize money, underscoring his impact on the sport.

Comme Il Faut 5 has left a notable mark in showjumping through his progeny. He has sired several top-level competitors across international circuits. Checker 47, one of his distinguished offspring, triumphed in the Nations Cup final at the CSIO5* in Barcelona, competing regularly in 1.60m Grand Prix classes under Christian Kukuk. Chic Chic has excelled under Darragh Kenny, securing wins in 1.50m events and earning placements in 1.55m and 1.60m classes. Additionally, Chardonnay achieved notable victories at the CSI5* in Calgary and the CSI4*-W in Sacramento. Carla NRW consistently ranks in the top 8 of CSI4 and 5* 1.60m Grand Prix events with Philipp Schulze Topphoff, showcasing the consistent quality of Comme Il Faut's offspring.

Conformation: compact, athletic Cornet/Ratina type with sharp technique

Temperament: sensitive and professional; match carefully for rideability

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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.

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