Lugano I ♂ †

About Lugano I

Lugano I is a (died 1979) chestnut Hannoveraner showjumping stallion foaled in 1954, by Der Löwe out of a Albaner dam.

Lugano I, a prominent Hanoverian stallion, was born on January 1, 1954, in Achthöfen, Germany, bred by Richard Kords. He was sired by Der Löwe and his dam was Altwunder. Despite not having a competitive record in show jumping, Lugano I's legacy lies in his remarkable impact on breeding, especially in producing successful progeny in both Germany and Belgium [2][3].

Throughout his life, Lugano I stood at stud in Nesse from 1958 to 1971 before being relocated to Altenbruch, where he continued until his death in 1979. Though he himself did not compete, the horses he sired became notable in equestrian circles for their performance abilities, particularly in show jumping, dressage, and overall sport horse breeding. His genetic influence has left a lasting impact on the Hanoverian breed, as well as other sport horse studbooks, enhancing the quality of sport horses across generations [2].

Lugano I was renowned for producing outstanding progeny that excelled on the international stage. Among his most celebrated offspring was Lugano van la Roche, who became a significant name in Belgian show jumping circles. Although specific competition results were not well-documented for the time, the offspring of Lugano I, particularly Lugano van la Roche, contributed to the success of numerous international showjumpers like Porsche, a bronze medallist at the Montreal Olympics, and Darco, a top jumping sire known for competing in international championships [3].

Lugano I died in 1979. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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