Lando ♂ †

About Lando

Lando is a (died 2014) Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 1988, by Lancier out of a Raimondo dam.

Lando, a bay Danish Warmblood stallion, was born on January 1, 1988, at Stutteri Højris in Denmark, and became one of the most celebrated showjumping stallions of his generation. Bred by Betty Rasmussen, Lando was licensed by several studbooks, including the Danish Warmblood, Oldenburg, and Selle Français, and was later honoured as the Sire of the Year in Danish Warmblood in 2001, achieving Elite Stallion status. His pedigree boasts some of the most prestigious bloodlines, with his sire Lancier descending from the renowned Landgraf I and Ladykiller XX, and his dam Silvia tracing back to Raimondo and the esteemed Ramiro Z.

Lando's competitive showjumping career reached its zenith when he clinched the individual silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics under the Dutch rider Albert Voorn. In the same event, he contributed to a 5th-place finish in the team event. His prowess was further demonstrated in 2000 when he became the Dutch Showjumping Champion. From 2001, German rider Otto Becker took the reins, guiding Lando to notable victories, including the Grand Prix in Donaueschingen and securing a 2nd place in the prestigious Grand Prix of Aachen.

Lando's influence in the world of showjumping extends beyond his competitive achievements through his significant contributions to breeding strong performance horses. Even after his death in 2014, Lando's legacy continues through his exceptional progeny that have succeeded on international platforms, making a lasting impact on global sport horse breeding.

Lando has sired several accomplished showjumping horses, massively contributing to the sport's elite landscape. One of his most renowned offspring is Ornella Mail, who achieved remarkable success by winning the 5-star Grand Prix of Helsinki in 2011 and securing runner-up position in the Grand Prix of Zurich in 2012. Another notable progeny, Oscar des Fontaines, showcased his competitive prowess by winning the 1m50 class at both the 5-star Hickstead CSIO and the Lyon 5-star in 2011. Additionally, Lacan, another of Lando's offspring, made his mark by placing first in the Nations Cup 4-star event in Copenhagen, further illustrating Lando's valuable genetic legacy in competitive showjumping.

Lando died in 2014. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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