Contucci
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| Photo ©Alix Coleman |
1993 Hanoverian Stallion
Liver Chestnut, 16.3 ½ hands
Caprimond – Lungau – Akzent II
Owner: Hilltop Farm
Breeder: Klaus Storbeck
2010 Breeding Fee: $2000
Performance Test:
127.60 Total/147.11 Dressage/81.12 Jumping
Earned 9’s for Character, Trot and Canter, and achieved Class I status
Approved VhW, AHS, ISR/OldNA, GOV, CWHBA
Offspring eligible for International Dressage & Jumper Futurities
About Contucci
Contucci has long been one of the stars of the Hilltop Farm stallion line-up. His own early talent was showcased when he commandingly won the dressage phase of his 100-day test with a score of 147.11 and finished as a Class 1 stallion with an overall 127.60. Contucci earned six 9’s throughout the testing for character, willingness to work, rideability, and his trot and canter. He then successfully showed in Germany, including winning a 1997 Bundeschampionat qualifier with 9.2 out of 10 possible points. This elegant, young son of the Trakehner stallion Caprimond was clearly a standout and was chosen as a new headliner for Hilltop Farm in 1998.
Caprimond, sire of Contucci and the popular Hohenstein, was Champion of his 100-day test, earned Elite status in 1995, and in 1998 was named Trakehner Stallion of the Year. By the very early age of seven, Caprimond was successfully competing in FEI dressage competitions and he progressed quickly to a very successful Grand Prix career. His excellent character allowed him to serve as a schoolmaster for a young Theresa Wahler and he brought her successfully up to the FEI levels. The Hanoverian Yearbook of Stallions has ranked Caprimond #1 in the breeding values for type and conformation for many years. His offspring continue to be in high demand and he is universally looked to for creating offspring with excellent rideability. In the 2009 Jarbuch Hengste he was awarded the very high breeding values of 181 for typiness, 125 for limbs, and 145 for dressage.
Contucci's dam Laureen received 9's on all her gaits at her Mare Performance Testing and an overall score of 8.1. Capricia, a full-sister to Contucci, was the 2001 Grand Champion of Dressage at Devon and is an FEI Dressage competitor under Jane Hannigan. Laureen is by the Celle stallion Lungau who is well known for his dressage ability, his consistency as a sire, and the versatility of his offspring. Akzent II brings even further depth to Contucci's gene pool.
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| Photo by Alix Coleman |
Under Hilltop’s ownership, Contucci was only lightly shown given his breeding demands and the focus of the farm during that time. However, he developed in his daily training into an FEI-level horse whose generous nature, willingness to work, and freedom of movement highlighted his daily work sessions. Now we are enjoying those same magnificent qualities in his youngsters.
Since his first breeding season in North America, Contucci has continued to validate our confidence in him with over 80 Premium offspring, annual Inspection Site Champions, numerous Elite and Premium mares, and four Licensed stallion sons. Breed inspectors comment on the consistency they see in the Contucci offspring and note that he is a stallion that consistently stamps his offspring.
The show ring results of his offspring have been even more impressive. Rideability and trainability are qualities all riders appreciate and Contucci offspring have shown great success in eventing during 2009. El Cid (Contucci x Madrigal) won the 2009 American Eventing Championships at Preliminary Level and Celeste Foster (Contucci x Dicey) is also making a name for herself at the CCI* level. Other Contucci offspring are showing well in the hunter ring where their type and movement standout.
Yet not surprisingly, it is in the dressage ring that Contucci’s offspring dominate. He has sired three Reserve Grand Champions of Dressage at Devon and the charming Chiquita HTF (Contucci-Cordoba) was the inaugural Foal Champion, Champion Filly, and USDF/GAIG Reserve Champion Filly of Dressage at Devon 2008. Contucci has sired more USDF Breeders Series Champions/Reserve Champions throughout the country than any other stallion. In 2005 the USEF named Contucci the Dressage Breeding Sire of the Year based on his offspring’s dressage breed show results.
From 2006 through 2009, a Contucci offspring has won at the USEF Young Horse/Developing Horse National Championships. Hilltop Farm’s Cabana Boy has been one of those Young Horse standouts. Bred by Doug & Shannon Langer and owned by Hilltop Farm, Cabana Boy was the 2004 Reserve Grand Champion of Dressage at Devon, represented the US at the 2007 FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, and has won three consecutive National Championships. At only 7 yrs old, he was winning at Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I and is already schooling all of the Grand Prix work. Contucci has sired multiple USDF Regional Finals Champions and USDF All-Breeds Awards winners in addition to Cabana Boy. Professionals as well as Adult Amateurs and Junior/Young Riders are searching out Contucci offspring for their winning gaits and easy rideability. Since 2005 Contucci has consistently been at the top of the USEF rankings amongst such great sires as De Niro, Rubinstein, Weltmeyer, and Contango.
Rideability, modern type, freedom of the shoulder, and light, airy movement are gifts from Contucci to his offspring. He is incredibly prepotent for his head/neck/shoulder connection and we often see his engaging personality shine through.
“Year after year, Contucci has proven that he delivers outstanding, consistent results. His popularity with breeders is well-deserved given the successes of his offspring as both breeding stock and competition horses.” ~ Natalie DiBerardinis
Pedigree
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Caprimond |
Karon |
Arogno |
| Karben |
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Capri VI |
Mackensen |
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Laureen |
Lungau |
Lugano II |
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| Wispe | |||
Adine |
Akzent II |
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| Dinah |
Career Highlights
4 Star Stallion with ISR/OldenburgNA
2009: USEF Dressage Sire of the Year
2005: USEF Dressage Breeding Sire of the Year
1996: Winner of the dressage phase of his 100-Day Test with a 147.11; six scores of 9
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