Mylord Carthago ♂

About Mylord Carthago

Mylord Carthago is a Grey Selle Français showjumping stallion foaled in 2000, by Carthago out of a Jalisco B dam.

Mylord Carthago, a grey Selle Français stallion born on 26 June 2000, achieved fame in the world of showjumping. Bred in France by Paule and Jean-Louis Bourdy Dubois, he is a son of the esteemed Holsteiner stallion Carthago Z and the Selle Français mare Fragance de Chalus. His career was distinguished by sporting success and remarkable genetics. Under the guidance of Pénélope Leprevost, Mylord Carthago played a crucial role in securing France's 12th place finish at the 2012 London Olympics. He contributed to the team's silver medal wins at both the 2010 World Equestrian Games and the 2011 European Championships. Accomplishments included victories in CSIO5* Nations Cups and a win at the Global Champions Tour in Vienna. In 2012, his showjumping index was an impressive 178. Following his retirement in 2014 due to cervical osteoarthritis, Mylord Carthago thrived as a stud at Haras de Saint Lô. His progeny solidified his position in the top 5 of the WBFSH sire rankings through 2023.

Mylord Carthago has sired numerous offspring who have excelled at the highest levels of international showjumping. Among them, Vertigo du Desert stood out by finishing 10th at the Tokyo Olympics and achieving several second-place finishes in premier events like the Oslo World Cup and CSIO 5* in Aachen. Timon d'Aure became a top French performer at the Tryon World Equestrian Games and has earned multiple top results in CSI5* competitions. Another notable progeny, Valmy de la Lande, consistently placed at prestigious events such as the Hamburg GCL and the World Cup Finals, showcasing the influence of Mylord Carthago’s genetic prowess globally.

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