Van Helsing ♂

About Van Helsing

Van Helsing is a brown showjumping stallion foaled in 2007, by Valentino out of a Stakkato dam.

Van Helsing, born in 2007, is a Hanoverian stallion admired for his showjumping prowess and influence in sport horse breeding. Bred by Klaus Brandes in Asendorf, Germany, this brown stallion is approved for breeding by Hannover, Holstein Global, Mecklenburg, OS-International, Rhineland, South German Associations, and Westphalia. His pedigree includes sire Valentino, known for advanced-level showjumping, and Stakkora, the offspring of Bundeschampion Stakkato. Initially competing under Irish rider Denis Lynch, Van Helsing's early career highlight was placing second in the Dortmund Grand Prix. Flaminia Straumann, riding for Switzerland, later secured international victories with him. Domestically, he qualified multiple times for the Federal Show Jumping Championships with Karl Brocks, triumphing at the Rastede qualifier with an almost flawless score. In 2011, his highest jumping score during his 70-day test at Neustadt showcased his athletic skills and superior breeding value. His sire Valentino, from the Celle State Stud, descends from Voltaire through Now or Never M, while his dam links him to the renowned Stakkato line in German showjumping.

Van Helsing has sired offspring that have shown promising achievements in competitive showjumping. Among his progeny, Van Moor impressed by placing tenth at the Bundeschampionat, progressing to success in 1.50-meter jumping contests under the guidance of Josch Löhden. Another standout is Vertigo Waf, who, under Alexa Stais, has excelled in various Grand Prix events, showcasing the significant legacy Van Helsing imparts to his descendants.

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