Contagio Z ♂

About Contagio Z

Contagio Z is a Bay Zangersheide showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Colman out of a Lordanos dam.

Contagio Z is a showjumping stallion born on 26 March 2004, bred by Wolfgang Harjes in Germany. He is registered with the Zangersheide studbook and is celebrated for his modern build and exceptional course understanding. Licensed with several studbooks, including AES, Breeders Elite, and Zangersheide, he is WFFS-free, enhancing his value as a sire. His lineage includes sire Colman and dam Maja II. Contagio Z's competitive career featured top results with riders like Gerrit Nieberg, including a win at the CSI3* Grand Prix in Frankfurt in 2017. He also achieved podium finishes in Nörten-Hardenberg, Drachten, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Kronenberg, Salzburg, Liège, and Spangenberg. Competing in Grand Prix and Nations Cups, he demonstrated advanced showjumping prowess. His progeny, who have collectively earned over €4.5 million in prize money, underline his significant influence in the showjumping sphere.

Contagio Z’s offspring have demonstrated extraordinary talent in the showjumping arena, often participating and excelling at high-level competitions, including 1.50-1.60m classes. Notably, Contagious achieved team silver at the Tokyo Olympics and gold at the Pan American Games 2023 with McLain Ward. Contagious has also won multiple Grand Prix events, including the 4*GP of Upperville and the Nations Cup of Wellington. Another successful progeny, Coby 8, ridden by Philipp Weishaupt, has amassed over €2.2 million in prize money through 22 international victories. Under Henrik von Eckermann, Best Boy 2 has also excelled on the Global Champions Tour, illustrating the remarkable capabilities inherited from their sire.

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