Performance

Performance damline

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

No approved offspring

Performance test report

Conformation
Cantona TN is a very well developed stallion who has a good regtangular shaped conformation. The head is attractive with a lot of expression. The pole is of good length with a correct connection to the head. The neck is of good shape and length and has  very good muscling. The shoulder is of good length and placement. The withers are developed more than sufficient to good and of more than sufficient length. The back is of good length, reasonably muscled and slightly sunken. The loins are well connected and of good muscling. The croup is of good placement, more than sufficient length and with sufficient to more than sufficient muscling. The hamstring is of sufficient lenght. Seen form aside, the front leg is correct. Seen from the front the front leg is slightly toed out. The hingleg is correct. The pasterns are of sufficient length and a bit steap. The fundament is developed well and of good quality. The hooves are well developed and narrow with high heels.

Lineage
Cantona TN is a son to one of Christian Ahlmanns’ top performance horses, Codex One (s. Contendro), who has won several Grand Prix and was nominated for participation in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro last year. Claus Z (s. Couleur Rubin) who is approved at the Selle Francais studbook, is a half-brother to Cantona TN and performed in international 1.35m showjumping classes himself. Their dam Claudia Z (s. Caretano Z) also gave a 1.35m performing showjumper in combination with sire Indorado. Claudia Z herself performed in international showjumping with rider Mathijs van Asten. Granddam to Cantona, Larthago (Carthago x Caletto I) is dam to the Grand Prix horses Harley VDL (s. Heartbreaker, KWPN approved) rider Jessica Kürten, Hopes are High (s. Highvalley Z) from Naser Al Shawwaf and Sören Z (s. Sandro Boy) from Kasey Ament. Another succesfull offspring form Larthago is the KWPN approves stallion Casago (s. Casall) who performed in international 1.30m showjumping  and the international showjumpers Bruce Z (s. Bachus) and Dimitri Z (s. Diarado). Larthago is a granddam to international showjumpers Castellani Z (s. Canturano) and Contour Z (s. Canturano). More outstanding showjumpers descent from this damline.

Performance test report
Cantona TN is a honest, reliable and uncomplicated stallion with a good to very good attitude. The stallions has a lot of willingness to work and is very trainable. He has a soft mouth. The walk is of sufficient scope. The trot has sufficient scope with sufficient suppleness too. The canter is lightfooted and of good scope with a easy change of leg. In movement the stallion has a good balance and position. On the jump Cantona TN jumps with the body up and shows good to very good reflexes. The stallion has good technique in the legs, sometimes leaving the front leg a fraction long, with a good completion of the jump in the hindquarters. Cantona TN seems to be careful and shows a lot to very much talent as a showjumper and gives his rider a very good feeling.

Stable behaviour
Hones and reliable stallion, easy to handle and quiet in his stall.

Veterinary report
No remarkablilites found.

Semenreport
Expected fertility class: sufficient.

Breeding recommendations
Cantona TN can improve conformation, reflexes, technique and athletic ability in the breeding of showjumpers. 

Dam report
Claudia Z is a abundantly developed, proportionate and attractive mare that has a more than sufficient rectangular shaped conformation.
The head is appealing with a nice eye.
The pole is of good length with a correct head connection.
The neck is of good shape, length and muscling.
The withers are developed well but could have a longer transition into the back.
The shoulder is steap and a bit short.
The back is of good length and muscling.
The loins are of good muscling and connection.
The croup is of sufficient lengt hand little sloping.
The frontleg is correct.
The hindleg is correct but a fraction long.
The pasterns are weak.
The hooves are a fraction narrow with correctly developed heels.
The fundament is well developed, in proportion with the mare and is of good quality. 
The walk is regular, active and of sufficient scope and use of the body. 
The trot is of good scope, with a clear imprint with good use of the hindleg and body. 
The canter is of good scope, with clear imprint and use of the body.

Standing height is 1.64m.

This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of approval (fall 2017). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available.

Performance test scores

Offspring report

Cantona TN (Codex One x Caretano Z x Carthago)
Cantona TN showed a uniform collection of well developed, attractive and long-lined foals that occasionally had a downhill body direction. The foals have an appealing head, a lot of expression and an appealing front  with a slightly vertical neck that has goed muscling. The back is of good length, somethings a little sunken but with good connection tot he loins. Loins are of good muscling. The majority of the foals that were selected by the owner had a good topline. The frontleg is correct, as well as the hindleg. The legs are dry and sometimes delicate. The walk is correct and of sufficient scope. The trot is shown with a good technique in the legs, is of of abundant scope and shows a clear imprint and suppleness. The canter is powerfull, of good scope, supple and with good balance. The foals clearly upgrade in quality when shown in movement. 

Number of registered offspring in 2019: 36 fillies and 32 colts
Number of foals judged at home: 22
Number of present foals: 6

Breeding recommendations: 
Cantona TN can improve conformation, reflexes, technique and athletic ability in breeding of showjumpers.

Availability

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