Cornet du Lys ♂

About Cornet du Lys

Cornet du Lys is a Grey Westf showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Cornet Obolensky out of a Champion du Lys dam.

Cornet du Lys, a showjumping stallion, was born in 2004 and is registered with the Westphalian studbook. He is the progeny of Cornet Obolensky and Chablis du Lys, with Champion du Lys as his dam’s sire. Champion du Lys achieved notable international success, and Cornet du Lys has a lineage that includes Clinton, a well-regarded Holsteiner jumper. Throughout his career, Cornet du Lys consistently performed in elite competitions. He captured 11th place at the 2015 World Cup in Verona and was 5th at the CSI5* Grand Prix in Barcelona. His individual performance at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto secured 4th place, aiding Argentina in winning a team silver medal. He was part of the Argentine team during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and won the CSI4* Grand Prix of San Giovanni di Marignano in 2017. José Maria Larocca Jr. was primarily his rider, showcasing the stallion's skill and adaptability in competition and breeding.

Despite his noteworthy career, Cornet du Lys was sparingly used for breeding during his competitive years. As a result, he has a limited number of offspring, though some have begun to make their mark on the international stage, showcasing his capacity to pass on superior jumping traits. While specific renowned progeny are not highlighted, his limited usage hints at a potential for quality over quantity in terms of descendants.

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