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About Corporal

Corporal is a Bay Holsteiner showjumping stallion foaled in 1963, by Cottage Son out of a - (not publicly documented) dam.

Corporal was a Holsteiner showjumping stallion born in Germany in 1963, sired by Cottage Son and out of Gimara. His exceptional talent left a notable mark on European showjumping. Under Swedish rider Malin Baryard-Johnsson, he began his international success, securing 2nd place in the Champion of the Youngsters in Stockholm and 6th in the Swedish Championship at the age of five. Achieving 3rd place in the Masters of Stockholm further highlighted his remarkable abilities. Later, partnered with Jur Vrieling, Corporal achieved 3rd place in the Grand Prix of Salzburg, enhancing his international reputation. Renowned for his jumping capacity and technique, Corporal consistently excelled in competitions. Contributing to VDL Stud, he played a key role in developing a lineage of successful show jumpers.

Corporal's contribution to breeding is notable, with several of his progeny achieving considerable success in showjumping. Zuperman MT, one of his well-regarded offspring, showed promise with two 2nd place finishes in the 2* Grand Prix at Monterrey, Mexico, under rider Mark Bluman. Another offspring, Jaguar, demonstrated his lineage's excellence by finishing fourth in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck.

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