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Over multiple generations, highly valuable traits have been firmly and consistently consolidated with remarkable vision and purpose.

The forward-thinking approach, staggering depth of knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail woven throughout Avellano Corylus’ pedigree are truly extraordinary. It reveals a patient, carefully thought-through dedication, a masterpiece forged by generations of intuition, experience, and an unwavering commitment to refined sport horse breeding.

Studying this pedigree is both a joy and an immense educational experience. It stands as a documented treasure of ancestral wisdom and endeavour, seamlessly coupled with tangible, innovative outcomes.

Given the astonishing level of mastery evident in Avellano Corylus’ pedigree, in which horse breeding is clearly cherished and honoured as a pure form of art and heritage, it comes as no surprise that it is tied to the signature tradition and innovation of the world-renowned Klatte family.

Magnificent Avellano Corylus’ breeder is world-renowned Henrik Klatte himself, whose 500-year-old, family-owned Klatte Stud Farm has long stood as one of the great pillars of sport horse breeding.

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Avellano Corylus’s heritage is breathtaking. Descending directly from the sensational Armison, this lineage weaves a flawless tapestry of international sport horse royalty, flowing through his Grand Prix-winning sire Armitage to connect directly with the Sire of the Century Argentinus. This power is anchored by the reflexes of Grannus and the refined elegance of the legendary Anglo-Arabian Inschallah AA. On the bottom half of this paternal equation, the bloodlines merge with elite Belgian performance royalty through one of the best Belgian damlines (of Trakehner origin) and the exceptional Grand Prix giant Cicero van Paemel Z, backed by the explosive scope of the Galoubet son Skippy Z (Skippy II) and the tough, careful athleticism of Feo de Nauzelle (Damsire of King Edward, Olympic Gold). It stands as a comprehensive masterclass in genetic composition, balancing raw, classical scope with lightning-fast agility.

On the maternal side, Avellano Corylus's heritage is equally breathtaking, capturing a concentrated lineage of modern show jumping royalty. His maternal sire line encompasses the heritage of the phenomenal Cornet’s Prinz, an elite champion who seamlessly combined confirmational perfection with elite international Grand Prix success. Moving further up the paternal tree, this power connects directly to the global foundation titan Cornet Obolensky, whose explosive scope and hyper-fast reflexes redefined modern breeding standards. Bolstered by the legendary, two-time Olympic Almox Prints J and the historic, raw power of Landgraf I, the foundation of Avellano Corylus stands as an undisputed genetic masterpiece of strength, elasticity, and championship intelligence. This stellar heritage is anchored by the legendary foundation titan Argentinus, appearing as a paternal and maternal great-grandfather. This powerhouse blood is layered directly onto what is globally celebrated as one of the best maternal damlines in the world, the illustrious Holsteiner family descending from Mireille and Avellano Corylus’ third dam Estel, the exact direct damline that produced the record-holding, world-class Olympic Vitali under FEI World No. 1 Tim Price, Individual Gold, Team Gold CHIO Aachen 2025.

The combination of Grannus with the Anglo-Arab stallion Inschallah AA in Armitage’s pedigree proved to be golden. It is also found in Olympic Champion For Pleasure and Grand Plaisir.

Armitage and Avellano Corylus’ great-grandsire Feo de Nauzelle hold a massive badge of honor: Armitage is sire and Feo de Nauzelle damsire of the French WEG team superstar, Armitage’s Boy (Sire of Avellano Corylus’ cousine Super Grand Prix Winner Foxy de la Roque).

Armitage’s Boy by Armitage was widely regarded as a championship-caliber power-house with "the unforgettable jump".

• He was heavily relied upon for major international team championships. Ridden by Aymeric de Ponnat, he was the backbone of the French team at the 2013 European Championships in Herning (finishing an impressive 11th individually) and the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy.

• The Later Years: Later in his career, under Italian superstar Lorenzo de Luca, he continued to dominate 5* Grand Prix circuits and represented Italy at the 2017 European Championships in Gothenburg.

Armitage: The Powerhouse Sire

Born in 1998, Armitage (Argentinus × Grannus) is a striking Oldenburg stallion who perfectly blended the scope of Argentinus with the sharp jumping intelligence of his damsire, Grannus.

• The Sport Career: Ridden successfully at the five-star Grand Prix level by Marcus Ehning, Germany's Helena Weinberg, and later Guido Klatte Jr., Armitage was a highly competitive international athlete with an enormous, powerful jump.

• His dam Farina brings in the "Golden Cross" of Grannus and Inschallah AA, giving Armitage an incredibly deep, proven genetic foundation.

• Breeding Success: He has sired numerous licensed sons and international Grand Prix competitors, passing on his signature explosive scope and beautiful type.

Argentius is recognised as one of the most uniquely versatile Sire of the Century because he did what few breeding stallions ever accomplish:

His offspring are famous for their excellent rideability, exceptional athletic scope, and wonderful, cooperative characters.

Olympic Horses by Argentinus

• Arko III - One of the most famous show jumpers in history. Ridden by Great Britain's Nick Skelton, this stallion competed at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, placing 10th individually. He was twice named the No. 1 show jumper in the world, the No. 1 Show Jumper in Europe for three consecutive years (2004–2006) and accumulated over £1.2 million in lifetime earnings.

• Adlantus As FRH - A powerhouse show jumping stallion ridden by Lars Nieberg for Germany. He represented his country at the World Equestrian Games and competed at the Olympic level.

• Albano - A world-class dressage gelding ridden by Germany's Heike Kemmer. He won the Team Gold Medal at the 2001 European Dressage Championships and achieved immense success on the Olympic-level international Grand Prix circuit.

• Amaretto - A brilliant dressage superstar ridden by German Olympic legend Isabell Werth. He was widely tipped for individual Olympic gold.

Top International Stars (Show Jumping)

• Anka - One of Argentinus's most famous daughters. Ridden by Marcus Ehning, this Oldenburg mare won the prestigious FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas (2003) and achieved numerous Nations Cup victories for Germany.

• Air Jordan - He was an elite international competitor under Judy-Ann Melchior and Daniel Deusser, most famously finishing as 2nd place at the 2007 FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas.

• Asti Spumante - An elite international Grand Prix stallion ridden by Thomas Mühlbauer. He won the Nation’s Cup at Hickstead, Team Bronze at the European Show Jumping Championships and was an incredibly consistent Nations Cup performer overall.

  Asti Spumante’s damsire is Landfrieden, who is out of Radona, sister of Avellano Corylus’ third dam Estel.

• All Star 5 - A highly successful international jumper ridden by Denis Lynch for Ireland, known for his massive scope and consistency at the highest five-star levels.

• Banda de Hus - A top-tier international Grand Prix mare who achieved major success under French rider Kevin Staut and Belgium's Gregory Wathelet.

Top International Stars (Dressage)

• A Jungle Prince - An exceptional dressage stallion who won the title of Federal Champion of German Dressage Horses before competing successfully at the international Grand Prix level.

• August der Starke - A stallion testing champion who broke price records at the Vechta auction. He went on to become an international Grand Prix competitor and sired the famous Olympic dressage horse Augustin for Austria'sVictoria Max-Theurer.

Because Argentinus passed on such elite genetics, his legacy is firmly cemented through his sons as well, who continued to produce world-class modern sport horses, such as

• Argento (by Arko III) - Ridden by legendary British equestrian John Whitaker. He became the No. 1 ranked show jumping horse in the world on the WBFSH rankings list in 2015 after a series of massive Global ChampionsTour and Grand Prix victories.

• Armitage’s Boy (by Armitage). Born in 2002, Armitage’s Boy (Armitage × Feo) is an Oldenburg stallion.

  • The Ultimate Team Horse: Ridden by Aymeric de Ponnat, he became a backbone of the French show jumping team. He famously delivered a breathtaking double-clear round at the 2013 Dublin Nations Cup, helping France secure the historic Aga Khan Trophy.

  • Championship Record: He represented France at the 2013 European Championships in Herning and the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, consistently proving himself as a world-class championship fighter.

• Augustin (by August der Starke)

  International Sport Career Highlights

  Augustin OLD was a powerhouse on the global stage for nearly a decade, known for his extraordinary capability in the most difficult Grand Prix movements, especially the piaffe and passage.

  • The Olympic Games: He represented Austria at the 2012 London Olympic Games, qualifying for the individual Grand Prix Freestyle final and ultimately finishing an impressive 13th in the world.

  • Championship Regular: He was a mainstay for the Austrian team, competing at the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky, the 2014 WEG in Normandy, and multiple European Dressage Championships (including a spectacular 5th place individual finish at the 2009 Windsor Championships).

  • World Cup & Grand Prix Wins: He won numerous CDI4* and CDI5* Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle titles across Europe, routinely scoring well over 80% in his freestyle routines.

The 1972-born black Hanoverian stallion significantly shaped international breeding throughout the 1980s and 1990s. While his enormous qualities were not yet reflected in his stallion performance test results at a young age, he proved his immense potential by becoming one of the first active breeding stallions to compete successfully in advanced-level (Class S) show jumping and by producing remarkable offspring.

• Olympic Success: He produced seven Olympic horses and countless international competitors.

• Approved Sons: Over 60 of his sons were licensed for breeding, including top sires like Graf Grannus and the in Belgium active and cherished breeding stallion Gratianus.

• Key Traits: His offspring were highly sought after for their exceptional jumping intelligence, carefulness, and competitive drive.

The Most Famous Olympic & Championship Offspring and Top International Stars, dominating the global stage and defining his legacy

• Top Gun La Silla - His most successful Olympic horse. Ridden by the Netherlands' Jan Tops, this Hanoverian gelding won the Team Gold Medal at the1992 Barcelona Olympic Games and finished 5th individually.

• Governor - Ridden by Jerry Smit for Italy at the1992 Barcelona Olympic Games before later achieving major international success under Belgian rider Philippe Le Jeune.

• Grand Plaisir - Competed at the international Grand Prix and championship levels under German Olympic legend Ludger Beerbaum.

• Imperial - Achieved extensive international and championshipsuccess under Brazilian Olympic medalist Rodrigo Pessoa.

• Grannusch - A legendary speed and GrandPrix horse ridden by John Whitaker, famously winning the prestigious Spruce Meadows CN International.

• Golo - Ridden by Gerd Wiltfang and Franke Sloothaak, famously setting a world indoor Puissance high-jump record of 2.40 meters in 1991.

• Burmah Grand Slam - A top-level international competitor ridden by Great Britain’s Olympic rider Nick Skelton.

Second-Generation Olympic Influence

Grannus's Olympic legacy did not stop with his direct offspring. His daughter Gigantin went on to produce For Pleasure, who won two Olympic Team Gold Medals (1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney) for Germany,proving that Grannus passed on world-class championship genetics for generations.

Inschallah AA (1968–1990) is one of the most celebrated and historic foundation stallions in German Warmblood breeding.

Bred in France by Jacques Guicheney, the striking grey French Anglo-Arabian stallion (carrying 36% Arabian blood) was imported to Germany by visionary breeder Georg Vorwerk. Alongside the legendary Furioso II, Inschallah AA stood for two decades at the famous Gestüt Vorwerk in Cappeln, entirely transforming the Oldenburg and Hanoverian registries.

Career and Performance

Unlike many purebred or high-blood stallions of his era who struggled with German performance criteria, Inschallah AA proved his quality immediately. In 1972, he comprehensively won his 100-day Stallion Performance Test at the prestigious Celle State Stud training grounds in Adelheidsdorf (Westercelle).

Physical Traits and Breeding Impact

Inschallah AA was highly prized for bringing refinement, noble expression, and extreme modern athleticism to the lines of warmblood farm horses with flat movements.

• The Movement: Despite his high blood percentage, he was a large-framed horse with enormous, rounded gaits. He introduced higher knee action and a reaching forward stride that revolutionised modern dressage breeding.

• Dual-Purpose Versatility: He was a true "improver" sire, passing on exceptional talent evenly across both dressage and show jumping.

His Legendary Broodmare Legacy

While Inschallah AA sired over 30 licensed sons (including the Grand Prix stallionIndonese and performance test champion Inselfürst), his ultimate impact on global sport horse breeding came as a world-class broodmare sire. His daughters became the genetic goldmines of Europe:

• The Dressage Royalty: The legendary Grand Prix dressage stallions Rohdiamant and Royal Diamond (ridden by Lisa Wilcox) are both out of direct InschallahAA daughters.

• The Show Jumping Powerhouses: The "Golden Cross". His daughters matched beautifully with Grannus to inject lightning-fast reflexes and carefulness into heavy jumping frames. This exact cross birthed Grand Plaisir (Ludger Beerbaum) and formed the maternal backbone for Armitage and the legendary Olympic champion For Pleasure.

• The Global Impact: His genetics can even be traced down to the pedigree of international show jumping foundation icons like Mr Blue and the famous Quick Star.

Cicero Z (officially registered as Cicero Z van Paemel) is a legendary grey Zangersheide stallion who stood as a titan of both international sport and modern show jumping breeding.

Bred in Belgium by Ronny Borloo and owned throughout his life by the prestigious Stoeterij van Paemel, the magnificent 172 cm stallion became a global foundation sire before recently passing away at the age of 26.

A Masterclass in Holsteiner & Hanoverian Genetics

Cicero Z van Paemel represents a flawless genetic formula that blended intense scope with quick, careful reflexes:

• Sire: Carthago Z - The legendary two-time Olympic stallion under Jos Lansink, who was arguably the most influential son of the Holstein foundation sire Capitol I.

• Dam Line: He is out of Rendez-Vous van Paemel, a daughter of Randel Z (the damsire of Beezie Madden’s iconic Cortes 'C').

• The Power Cross: Further down his maternal line, his pedigree utilises the proven Hanoverian powerhouse cross of Graphit × Gotthard, injecting substantial bone, dynamic movement, and historical toughness.

Elite International Sport Career

Partnered with Belgian Olympic rider Dirk Demeersman, Cicero Z was an elite international competitor from 2008 to 2013. Demeersman often remarked thatdespite the stallion’s massive, imposing frame, he was incredibly sensitive and possessed an astonishing front-leg technique, famously stating, "He could pull his front legs up to his ears."

• Major Wins: He captured the prestigious Sires of the World Grand Prix title in Mechelen, won the Grand Prix of Aalst, and dominated the Six Bars competition in Dublin.

• Top Placements: He secured a spectacular 7th-place finish at the CSI5-W World Cup Qualifier in Mechelen*, placed heavily at high-profile venues like HOYS (Birmingham), St. Gallen, La Baule, and Rome, and competed up to the maximum 1.70m championship level

An Unrivaled Breeding Legacy

Though an unfortunate injury cut his sporting career short, Cicero Z transitioned into a cornerstone breeding sire at Zangersheide Stud, earning the elitetitle of BWP Ambassador. He was highly sought after by breeders worldwide because of the extreme consistency and uniformity of his offspring.

• The 1.50m+ Metric: He achieved an incredibly rare milestonein sport horse breeding, siring over 100 descendants competing at the 1.50m–1.60m Grand Prix level.

• Famous Offspring: Histop-tier international stars include Izzy by Picobello (Bertram Allen), Eristov (Jordan Coyle), Fenia van Klapscheut (Marcel Marschall), and Pieter Devos's elite Grand Prix mare Jarina J.

• Auction Toppers: His progeny have consistently shattered economic records, including Moneymaker vd Axelhoeve, who sold at the Fences Elite Auction for an astonishing €195,000.

Skippy II (1984–2010), occasionally referred to in Zangersheide or Belgian breeding lines as Skippy Z, was an incredibly influential French-bred Selle Français stallion. Standing at an imposing 1.72 meters, the powerful chestnut stallion became a cornerstone "improver" sire. He acted as the primary conduit for injecting legendary French athletic scope into the Belgian Warmblood (BWP) registry, ultimately earning the highest honor of BWP Ambassador.

An Elite French Blood Heritage

Skippy II carriedsome of the most explosive raw athletic power of the late 20th century, combining massive scope with high thoroughbred blood lines:

• Sire: Galoubet A - The iconic French team gold-medalist stallion under Gilles Bertran de Balanda. Galoubet A is famous for siring some of the absolute cornerstones of modern global jumping, including Baloubet du Rouet and Quick Star.

• Dam Line: He was out of the high-blood French mare Gascogne, a daughter of the English Thoroughbred stallion Gaur xx. This direct injection of thoroughbred stamina and carefulness gave Skippy II his signature electric engine.

Sport Career and Physical Traits

As an athlete, Skippy II competed at the international Grand Prix level with Belgian rider Ric Hemeryck. Because of his immense height and frame, he was celebrated for possessing an almost endless amount of pure jumping scope. He consistently demonstrated the trademark Galoubet character: bold, fiercely competitive, and exceptionally tough over demanding, maximum-height technical courses.

A Golden Breeding Legacy in Belgium

While his ownsports career was highly respected, his true historical impact was made in the breeding shed. Skippy II was assigned the highly coveted E-Label and G-Label by European studbooks due to the staggering statistical success of his progeny on the international circuit. He produced nearly 160 internationally registered sport horses, with a massive percentage reaching the 1.60m Grand Prix track.

• Top International Offspring: His most famous direct descendants include the legendary Cylana (who dominated the 1.60m Grand Prix circuit under US Olympic rider Reed Kessler), Maloubet (Hap Hansen), Nikita de l’Aubry (Fernando Sarsola), and Versailles van de Begijnakker.

• The Maternal Powerhouse: Skippy II is globally revered as a phenomenal broodmare sire. His daughters consistently pass on his immense scope and toughness, working beautifully when crossed with lighter, ultra-quick modern stallions (such as Cicero van Paemel Z or Armitage lines) to create elite modern champions.

The true, monumental depth of Feo de Lauzelle’s genetic legacy is personified by the legendary King Edward - widely regarded as one of the greatest show jumping horses in modern equestrian history. Ridden by former FEI World No. 1 Sweden's Henrik von Eckermann, this historic gelding captured Olympic Team Gold at the Tokyo Games and later claimed the Individual World Championship title, alongside consecutive FEI World Cup Final victories.

While early observers labelled King Edward a dressage-bred due to his sire, pedigree experts know his extraordinary capability was anchored directly on his maternal side. As his direct damsire, Feo de Lauzelle provided the robust, classic Hanoverian jumping foundation that allowed King Edward to conquer the world’s most demanding tracks entirely barefoot.

It highlights the strong heritability and dominance of the positive showjumping traits passed on by Feo. This same elite engine flows directly through the paternal maternal side of Avellano Corylus’s pedigree.

Feo de Lauzelle (historically registered in standard breeding databases as Feo, or sometimes referred to with suffix names like Feo de Nauzelle in specific sporting contexts) was an incredibly important, German-bred Hanoverian stallion born in 1980.

Standing at 1.66 meters, the dark bay stallion was imported to Belgium, where he became a cornerstone modernising force for the Belgian Warmblood (BWP) and sBs registries.

Classic Hanoverian Foundation Genetics

Feo de Lauzelle brought the heavy, deeply reliable performance genes of old-school German breeding into Belgium's rapidly expanding sport horse program:

• Sire:Wendekreis - One of the absolute titans of the Hanoverian registry, sired by the legendary Ferdinand. Wendekreis was famed for passing on exceptional movement, distinct frames, and text-book jumping mechanics.

• Dam Line: He was out of the elite mare Jaecki, a daughter of the Hanoverian dressage talent Joker (tracing back to the highly influential English Thoroughbred Jonkheer xx).

• Linebreeding: His pedigree features highly successful historical linebreeding to the monumental founding sire Feiner Kerl, cementing extreme consistency in his genetic blueprint.

The Damsire of Armitage's Boy

Feo de Lauzelle is the damsire of the French WEG team superstar, Armitage’s Boy.

• The Blueprint: Armitage’s Boy was sired by Armitage out of the elite mare Feo-Sola - a direct daughter of Feo de Lauzelle.

• The Result: This connection is highly prized by breeders because Feo de Lauzelle provided the exact structural strength, deep hind-leg engine, and mental toughness that allowed Armitage's Boy to endure the pressure of the most demanding 5* Nations Cups and championship tracks.

Elite Progeny and Breeding Impact

Feo de Lauzelle proved to be an absolute "stamped" sire of world-class international capability. Despite having a relatively limited book of mares compared to today's commercial giants, a staggering percentage of his offspring reached the absolute pinacle of international sport.

• 1.60m Grand Prix Record: He sired multiple elite 1.60m heavyweights, including the highly celebrated international jumpers Jennifer du Coral, It's Me du Sartay, and Janissa de Laubry.

• The Character Note: His offspring were highly sought after across Europe because they inherited his exceptionally calm, cooperative brain paired with a fierce, brave heart when facing massive fences.

On his maternal side, Avellano Corylus carries a concentrated distillation of European breeding history. In his veins, the raw power of Landgraf I, the modern elasticity of Cornet Obolensky, the Klatte family's signature refinement in Cornet’s Prinz, and the legendary, two-time Olympic endurance of Almox Prints J fuse together to create a genetic masterpiece. This stellar heritage is anchored by the legendary foundation titan Argentinus, appearing as a paternal and maternal great-grandfather. This powerhouse blood is layered directly onto what is globally celebrated as one of the best maternal damlines in the world, the illustrious Holsteiner family descending from Mireille and Avellano Corylus’ third dam Estel, the exact direct damline that produced the record-holding, world-class Olympic Vitali under FEI World No. 1 Tim Price, Individual Gold and Team Gold, CHIO Aachen 2025, Start-to-Finish Win, in the lead across all disciplines.

Avellano Corylus proudly treasures the highly precious heritage of his great-grandfather Argentinus. Argentinus’ influence is strongly consolidated, appearing twice within the pedigree, on the paternal and maternal side, reinforcing both its depth and significance, combining consistency with proven sport performance. His legacy and his timeless preciousness thereby continue to be available and accessible to breeders today.

Born in 1966, Landgraf I (by Ladykiller xx - Aldato (by Anblick xx - Heidelberg)) is widely celebrated as one of the most transformative sires in equestrian history. Blending elegant Thoroughbred refinement with breathtaking scope and competitive spirit, this legendary Holsteiner revolutionised modern show jumping. His athletic legacy is cemented by generations of world-class performers.

Known for his striking presence, beautiful face, and marvelling eye, the imposing stallion produced over 60 licensed sons and countless international jumpers. Remarkably, Landgraf I was the first warmblood stallion in the world to break the historic 6.5 million Deutsche Mark (over €4.5 million) milestone in progeny prize money. Landgraf I is widely regarded, together with Argentinus and Grannus, as the ultimate Stallion of the Century. His elite jumping offspring dominated the grand prix circuits. His descendants inherited his signature tight front end, incredible bascule, and careful talent over the fences.