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.

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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

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Performance test report

Conformation: 
I am Codex is a moderately developed stallion with sufficient rectangular-shaped conformation. The head is sufficiently attractive. The poll is short with a heavy head-neck connection. The neck has sufficient shape, moderate length and sufficient muscling. The wither is more than sufficiently developed and has good length. The shoulder has sufficient length and placement. The back has sufficient length and good muscling. The loins are well connected with sufficient length and good muscling. The croup is slightly sloped and has more than sufficient length and good muscling. There is more than sufficient to good length from the point of the hip to the point of the buttock. The front leg is correct. The hind leg is slightly straight. The pasterns are somewhat short but correct. The legs show more than sufficient to good development and are of very good quality. The hooves are narrow, well developed and of good quality. The heels are slightly high. 

Lineage: 
Codex One is among the most notable sons of the top sire Contendro I, who has been an asset to the German team for years under Christian Ahlmann. The duo has shown in prestigious competitions including the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 WEG in Caen. I Am Codex’s dam's sire Calvaro Z was a successful show jumper at the highest level under John Whitaker, with achievements including showing in the Sydney Olympics and winning competitions such as the Nations Cup in Aachen and the Grand Prix in Hickstead. 
Capitola Z (s.Calvaro Z) has produced a number of good sporthorses, among them the international show jumpers Cliff Z (s.Casall) Easy-Boy (s.Guidam) and Zita (s.Silverstone). The Capitol I daughter Manni is dam to horses including the Grand Prix jumper Balou 400 (s.Baloubet du Rouet), ridden by Marcus Wenz (GER), and granddam to national and international 1.30m horses. 

Performance Test Report: 
I am Codex is an honest, reliable, and uncomplicated stallion with a good disposition. He is very willing to work and has good to very good trainability. The walk has sufficient scope. The trot has limited scope. The front leg in the trot is flat. In the walk and trot, the stallion moves with limited shoulder freedom, moderate elasticity and good body position. The canter is powerful with good scope and balance. I am Codex jumps with very abundant push and good body elevation, and shows talent for clearly jumping up and forward over the obstacle. The stallion uses his body very well and shows good form over obstacles. He completes his jump well with his hind end. I am Codex appears careful and demonstrates abundant to very abundant scope. He shows abundant to very abundant talent as a jumper and gives his rider a very good feeling. 

Stable Behavior: 
I am Codex 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: 
I am Codex can add reflexes, form and scope to jumper breeding. He should be bred to long-lined mares that show "blood." 

Dam Report: 
Capitola Z is a more than sufficiently developed mare with strong muscling, short legs and good rectangular-shaped conformation. 
The head has normal shape with slightly heavy jowls. 
The poll is short with a heavy head-neck connection. 
The neck has good shape and muscling but is slightly short. 
The wither is well developed. 
The shoulder is straight but has good length. 
The back is slightly weak but has good muscling. 
The loins have good muscling and are more than sufficiently connected. 
The croup is slightly sloped and has good length. The gaskin has strong muscling. 
The front leg is slightly over at the knee. 
The hind leg is correct. 
The pastern angle is correct; the pasterns have good length. 
The hooves are slightly small with well-developed heels. 
The legs are solid and well developed. 
The walk is pure with good scope and more than sufficient body use. 
The trot has good scope with a good hind leg. 
The canter is strong with a good hind leg and good scope. 
Height: 1.66m / 16.1+ h, color: bay 

This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of approval (spring 2016). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available. 

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