Kannan ♂ †

About Kannan

Kannan is a (died 2020) bay KWPN / AES showjumping stallion foaled in 1992, by Voltaire out of a Nimmerdor dam.

Kannan is a showjumping stallion born in 1992 in the Netherlands, bred by the Kramer-van de Meer family. He holds registrations with studbooks like KWPN and AES. The stallion's pedigree features Voltaire as his sire, renowned in show jumping and linked to Furioso II and Precipitation XX. His dam, Cemeta, connects to sires such as Nimmerdor and Le Mexico. Guided by Michel Hécart from France, Kannan became the 2005 French National Champion. His international wins include Grand Prix events in Deauville, Paris Bercy, and Jardy. In 2003 and 2004, Kannan aided France's Samsung Super League victories and the team's Nations Cup successes in Lisbon and La Baule, while also competing in the 2005 European Championships in San Patrignano. As a sire, Kannan's offspring have achieved notable international triumphs, his impact reflected in high WBFSH Show Jumping Sire Rankings.

Kannan is renowned for siring numerous successful showjumpers who have excelled on the international stage. Among his most notable progeny is Nino des Buissonnets, who, ridden by Steve Guerdat, clinched the individual gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Another progeny, Molly Malone V, achieved top ten finishes at the 2014 World Championships and was part of the European Championships in 2015. Kannan's daughter, Diva II, won the World Cup in Wellington in 2015. Albführen's Paille secured victory at the World Cup Final in Las Vegas in 2015 under Steve Guerdat. These offspring are testament to Kannan's unparalleled genetic influence in the showjumping domain.

Conformation: large-framed, substantial and powerful with a reliable canter

Temperament: generally rideable and willing, with useful sport energy

Kannan died in 2020 at France (heart attack). Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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His stamp — performance traits

Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.

His stamp — conformation

Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.

Watch Kannan jump — 2 clips