Performance

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Sports index

The sports index dressage is based on the sport of the horse itself and/or offspring and/or family members.This is presented in relation to the breeding direction dressage.The sport index is only shown for horses with their own sport presentation.

Sport index springen: 89(73%)

Genetic profile

The breeding values have been estimated using information from sport, inspections and talent tests and in addition the available DNA profiles (genotypes).
The DNA profile of the horse itself is included here.
The breeding values are presented relative to the breeding direction jumping.
An average KWPN show jumper has a show jumping breeding value between 80 and 120.

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Approved offspring

No approved offspring

Performance test report

Conformation:
Global Express is a well-developed stallion with good rectangular-shaped conformation. The head is sufficiently attractive. The poll has good length. The neck has good length, shape, and muscling.
The wither is more than sufficiently developed and has more than sufficient length. The shoulder has good length and placement. The back is dropped but has good length and muscling. The loin is well connected with good muscling. The croup has good placement, length, and muscling. There is more than sufficient length from the point of the hip to the point of the buttock. The front leg is correct when viewed from the side, but the right front is toed-out when viewed from the front. The hind leg is correct. The pasterns have good length and are correct. The legs are sufficiently developed and of good quality. The hooves are of good shape and quality.

Lineage:
Global Express is a very interesting stallion genetically. His sire Orient Express (Quick Star x Le Tot de Semilly) is a successful show jumper in the top international circuit under Patrice Delaveau. Global Express's dam Dame Ricard has produced several show jumpers, among them Street Hassle (s.Quick Star) as well as show jumpers by Papillon Rouge, Banboula du Thot, and Dollar de la Pierre. Dame Ricard is also the granddam of the Grand Prix horse Lindberg des Hayettes (s.Papillon Rouge), ridden by Samantha Mcintosh. The dam-line continues with Fedelite A, a Grand Prix jumper who served on the French show jumping team several times with Etienne Laboute. Fedelite A is a daughter of the Anglo-Arab jumper sire Arlequin x. Global Express's great-granddam is Madone, whose lineage is unknown.

Performance Test Report:
Global Express is an honest and reliable stallion with a good temperament. He is more than sufficiently willing to work and has more than sufficient trainability but is inconsistent in the contact. The walk is pure and has more than sufficient scope. The trot has sufficient scope. The trot is light-footed with more than sufficient carriage and sufficient scope. The stallion moves somewhat on the forehand but has more than sufficient balance. Global Express jumps with more than sufficient to good reflexes. The stallion should elevate his body more over obstacles. He appears careful and shows more than sufficient to abundant scope. Global Express demonstrates more than sufficient talent as a jumper and gives his rider a good feeling.

Stable Behavior:
Global Express is an honest and reliable stallion. He is easy on the ground and quiet in his stall. 

Veterinary Report:
No peculiarities noted.

Semen Inspection:
Expected Fertility Class: moderate

Breeding Recommendation:
Global Express is a genetically interesting stallion with a good temperament.

Dam Viewing Report: Dame Ricard
The mare Dame Ricard is deceased.

This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of approval (spring 2014). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available.

Performance test scores

Offspring report

Global Express showed a varied collection of foals with sufficient to more than sufficient development and a downhill body direction. The neck has good shape and abundant muscling, but needs more length. The back has good length but is slightly dropped. The croup is sloped and has good length. The front leg is slightly toed-out. The hind leg is long. The legs are appropriate and solid. The walk has sufficient scope. The trot has sufficient scope and good elasticity. The canter has sufficient power, good scope, and more than sufficient balance. The foals are appreciated in motion.     

Number of registered offspring in 2015: 23 fillies and 17 colts   
Number of foals scored at their home location in 2015: 8 foals 
Number of foals present: 6 foals   

Breeding recommendation based on the performance test and foals shown: 
Global Express is a genetically interesting stallion with a good disposition.

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