Flipper d'Elle ♂ †
· by Double Espoir · Bay · 1993–2020
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Breeding Index
The record is young, but Flipper d'Elle's forward signals point up — one to watch.
World ranking
Flipper d'Elle finished # of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — the very top of the field.
Proven offspring
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Career on the world list
5 seasons on the WBFSH world list — best #64. Flipper d'Elle being researched — is Flipper d'Elle higher on the world list than last season? Hover the line for each season.
Next generation
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About Flipper d'Elle
Flipper d'Elle is a (died 2020) Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 1993, by Double Espoir out of a Jalisco B dam.
Flipper d'Elle was a notable Selle Français stallion hailed for his significant contributions to the showjumping world. Born on 15 March 1993, he was bred by Alexis Pignolet in France. With a striking bay coat, Flipper stood at 161 cm and became a cornerstone of French showjumping, competing under the guidance of Laurent Goffinet. He celebrated multiple international Grand Prix wins across various esteemed venues including Auvers, Bremen, Chantilly, and more, and played a vital role in team victories at Nations Cup events such as Dublin and Rotterdam.
The stalwart stallion amassed €440,000 in prize money through his successful career, eventually passing the barrier of 66 recorded victories. Flipper d'Elle also demonstrated his prowess at major championships, accumulating experience at the 2005 European Championships and the 2006 World Championships. Unfortunately, his dazzling career met an untimely end due to a persistent tendon injury.
After retiring from competition, Flipper d'Elle embarked on a fruitful breeding career, standing primarily at Haras de la Bouloye in France until 2014. His impact on the breeding world is evident through his progeny, which continue to excel at international levels, enhancing his legacy as a sire.
Flipper d'Elle sired an impressive range of successful offspring, making a profound impact in the showjumping landscape. Among his progeny, Glock’s Prince des Vaux has competed in CSIO5* events under Dieter Koefler, and Quel Chanu participated in CSI5* competitions. Lucrate d’Eau Grenou gained a team Silver medal at the 2009 Mediterranean Games and has reached the CSIO4* level. Other notable progeny include Milos du Plain, La Luna du Thot, and Fairness Hero Z, each achieving commendable success in various international competitions, affirming Flipper d'Elle's excellence as a sire.
Flipper d'Elle died in 2020 at Haras d'Elle, France (natural causes). Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.
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by Double Espoir out of Pavlova des Malais
Sources
- cheval-suisse.com
- france-etalons.com
- equnews.com
- worldofshowjumping.com
- fr.wikipedia.org
- elitestallions.co.uk
- horsemagazine.com
- francecomplet.fr
- wbfsh-notable
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #64
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #89
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #80
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #96
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #89
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