Cumano ♂ †

About Cumano

Cumano is a (died 2018) Grey Belgian Warmblood showjumping stallion foaled in 1993, by Cassini I out of a Landgraf I dam.

Cumano, born in 1993, is a grey stallion celebrated for his achievements in showjumping. Registered in the Zangersheide studbook, Cumano boasts a lineage of renowned Holsteiner genetics with his sire, Cassini I, a descendant of Capitol I, and his dam, Chanel II, with roots tracing back to Landgraf I. Willy Lührs, who was acclaimed as 'Holstein Breeder of the Year', bred Cumano. His illustrious career includes winning individual gold at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen with Jos Lansink as his rider. Cumano seized individual silver at the 2007 European Championships in Mannheim and achieved a 10th-place individual finish at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Before Lansink took over in November 2002, Mark van Dijck rode Cumano to victory at the CSIO-5* Grand Prix of Lummen in 2002. His competitive successes also include a sixth-place team finish at the 2004 Athens Olympics and a win at the CSIO-5* Spruce Meadows Grand Prix in Calgary the same year, leading up to his retirement in Aachen in 2011. Despite fertility issues, Cumano contributed to breeding through methods like ICSI, producing offspring who excelled in CSI5* and 1.60m classes, thus maintaining his influence in the showjumping world.

Cumano's legacy as a sire is marked by the success of several of his offspring in the showjumping arena. Notably, Noblesse des Tess competed in the 2012 London Olympics, achieving a commendable fourth place and securing a team bronze earlier in the competition. Another progeny, Nasa, attained second place at Calgary in 2013 with rider Steve Guerdat. Neptune Brecourt and Nenuphar'Jac furthered Cumano's reputation, with consistent performances at prominent Grand Prix events. Despite the limited number of offspring due to his fertility challenges, Cumano's progeny have left their mark, illustrating his profound influence in the sport. Though limited in numbers, the quality of his offspring underscores the esteemed nature of his breeding capabilities.

Cumano died in 2018 at Jos Lansink's farm, Belgium (Not specified). Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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