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About Starter

Starter is a (died 1990) chestnut Selle Français showjumping stallion foaled in 1962, by Rantzau out of a Jus de Pomme dam.

Starter SF was a Selle Français stallion, notable as a breeding sire, born in 1962 in France. He was sired by Rantzau and out of the mare Kaironnaise. As a chestnut stallion bred by E. Hallais, Starter stood out in the equestrian world primarily for his contributions to breeding rather than his own competitive achievements.

There is limited information on his competition record, suggesting that his significance lay in his ability to produce quality offspring, particularly broodmares. His lineage includes connections to prominent Thoroughbred lines through his sire, Rantzau, who was sired by Foxlight, with Foxhunter as the grandsire.

Starter SF was known for siring notable showjumping offspring including Mesieur de la Hurie and Pyramus. While specific results of his progeny in top-level international showjumping competitions remain sparse, his genetic legacy continues, notably as the dam sire of Baloubet Du Rouet, a celebrated showjumping horse, although the exact lineage steps for each offspring are not detailed in the available sources.

Starter died in 1990. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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