Comme Il Faut II ♂

About Comme Il Faut II

Comme Il Faut II is a Bay Westphalian showjumping stallion foaled in 2012, by Cornet Obolensky out of a Ramiro Z dam.

Comme Il Faut II is a Westphalian stallion born in 2005 in Germany, celebrated in the realm of show jumping for his distinguished pedigree. His sire, Cornet Obolensky, participated in the 2008 Olympics and his lineage includes Ratina Z, famed for her Olympic gold and silver medals. This exceptional heritage has significantly contributed to Comme Il Faut II's achievements both in competition and as a sire. Paired with renowned rider Marcus Ehning, he attained success on the international show jumping scene. His achievements feature participation in events like the CSI5* LGCT Grand Prix in Vienna and the Rolex Grand Prix in Brussels. A pinnacle of his career was aiding Germany's silver medal win at the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam. Comme Il Faut II concluded his sporting career in 2021, retiring during the European Championships at Riesenbeck, and secured his place in show jumping history.

Comme Il Faut II has proven to be an influential sire in show jumping, producing numerous offspring who have excelled at the highest levels of the sport. Among them is Checker 47, who achieved victory in the Nations Cup final at the CSIO5* in Barcelona under Christian Kukuk's guidance. Another prominent progeny, Chic Chic, ridden by Darragh Kenny, has won multiple events at the 1.50m level and consistently placed in higher classes. Furthermore, Chardonnay, with Robert Blanchette, and Cuma, ridden by Katharina Rhomberg, have also demonstrated the genetic potency of Comme Il Faut II by excelling in 1.50m and 1.60m classes.

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