A special focus had been on Comme il faut offspring at the 2019 pre-selection thanks to the stallion’s terrific performance with Marcus Ehning at the 2019 Rotterdam Europeans.

Charaktervoll had been one of the most conspicuous colts of the 2019 pre-selection in Holstein, his performances always characterized by his Holsteiner habitus – alert, with the typical powerful movement through the knee. The young stallion is able to present himself to best advantage in all three gaits thanks to his well-constructed rectangular frame with a strong top-line and correct legs. His strong hind leg and back not only enable him to move with the desired up-hill tendency but also provide him with exceptional jumping potential. His excellent canter is a requirement for an optimum jumping process. His strength allows for the desired push at take-off in combination with a very good technique and great carefulness, and particularly impressive hind leg technique.

Considerations for breeding

This young stallion’s main asset is doubtless the quality of his jumping, and he stands out in particular for his strength and quick take-off. Breeding him to-big framed mares with movement and jumping in need of improvement as to elasticity and energy is of particular interest.