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2000 Dark Bay Holsteiner Stallion



This handsome young Stallion has all the qualities desired by the modern Sport-horse breeder; his pedigree stems from a prominent gallery of ancestors, he exhibits a desire to please, he learns quickly and has a calm, reliable temperment.


"Corso"  2004

Corso has correct conformation, good bone, strong joints, large kind eyes, and powerful, ground covering movement.

Corso has been backed in 2003 and has started training at Gloucester Downs in Aldergrove, B.C. in March 2004.

This is a very easy-going stallion with a wonderful manageable nature. There is a huge jump in him and he has three elastic spectacular gaits.

Pedigree:

xx - thoroughbred

Corso's sire, Cicero was Reserve Champion of his approval year in Holstein with bonits of '9' for type, '7' for topline, '7' for depth of body, '7' front legs, '7' hind legs, '7' for movement, and '8' for brilliance and impulsion. Cicero was purchased from the Holsteiner Verband in Germany and imported to the U.S. He has been bred to a variety of mares, and consistently passes to his offspring; beauty, legginess, super shoulders, gorgeous heads and absolutely flawless movement. Cisero's full-brother, Royal Cavalier is the most successful Holsteiner stallion in Ireland, and has competed to the height of 2 meter 20.

Cicero's Sire, 'Cor de la Bryere' was one of the most important foundation sires of the Holstein breed following the Second World War, who apart from his indisputable qualities as a procreator of sport horses, established flourishing stallion dynasties.  Ligustra, Cicero's dam, is aldo the dam of Royal Cavallier, the most important warmblood stallion in Ireland, with winnings in CSIO up to 2.2 meters.

Corso's dam, Sylvester Girl was shown at Preliminary section 1 jumpers in 1992 - 93 with Shelly Bowen at Spruce Meadows , Red Deer and Edmonton. Sylvester Girl has some of the best bloodlines of the Holsteiner breeding through her sire 'Silvester', best known son of the exceptional Show Jumping Selle Francais stallion 'Silbersee', and out of a mare line from Capitano. 'Silvester' dominantly transmitted his enormous jumping ability to his offspring, and has also presented dressage horses of the very highest calibre. Included in Sylvester Girl's notable family, is her half-brother "Coriolan", by Calypso II, whose offspring are multi-talented. His son Coriander , became very well known with Dressage successes up to Grand Prix level. Coriolan has produced numerous approved sons and International Competition horses.

Coriolan

ie:  'Silver' ridden by Tjark Nagel, Germany, winner in International Show Jumping.

'Burg's Samantha', ridden by Bert Romp, Holland,
World Cup winner in 1998, Best Sport Horse in Holland.

'Silvano N', ridden by Ellen Bontje,1997 & 1999, Dutch silver medal team at the
European Championships, and also the team silver medal at
the Sydney Olympic Games, and an outstanding 6th place in the individual.
8th overall in Dressage, 2002 Holland Dressage Champion.

      'South Pacific', Approved foundation Stallion in the USA, at The Oaks, California.

      'Silvia', winner of the Grand Prix of New York, Madison Square Gardens, and
 also a winner at Spruce Meadows.

Sylvester Girl has also had a distinguished career as a broodmare, producing  8 foals, 1 inGermany, and 7 in Canada.  Her most recent foal, in 2004 is the stunning colt "Callisotro" by Cicero.  A full brother to Corso.  (see photos on foals of 2004 page).     

In 2003 - Nicole  Mare by Cicero.  She is offered For Sale as a Sport Horse Prospect.

In 2002 - Denver  Stallion by Deutchmeister.  He has remained intact and is offered For Sale
as a Stallion prospect and Sport Horse.

In 2000 - Corso  Approved Canadian Sport Horse Stallion by Cicero.

In 1998 - Nellie  Mare by Cicero.  She has remained in the broodmare band
and has produced her first 2 foals.

1997 - Merengo  Gelding by Milano.  Sold as a performance horse to Pennsylvania.

1995 - Bailey  Mare by Deutschmeister.  She has remained in the broodmare band.

1994 - Mr. B.  Gelding by Mosquito.  Sold as a performance horse to New York.

1991 - Mosquito II  aka: Madison   Stallion by Mosquito, talented jumper.

Corso was presented to the Canadian Sport Horse Association for
evaluation and Licensing in October of 2003, where he topped the
field of 7, and was awarded the Best in BC, with only 3 stallions approved.
He recieved 8's for his walk, trot and canter.

Corso will be standing to a limited book of mares in 2006
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contact Ueli or Ruth Boss, Saddle Mountain Farm
250-832-7959