Nunu
Jumping Mare with World-Class Bloodlines
✅ Born: 2010
✅ Registered with: Holsteiner Verband
✅ Graded by: Dansk Varmblod
✅ Chosen as: Best jumping-bred 2-year-old mare in Dansk Varmblod's Region 4
Pedigree & Breeding Background
Nunu combines some of the most successful bloodlines in international show jumping. Her pedigree comes from legendary sires like Numero Uno, Libero H, Carolus I, and Capitol I, making her an extremely valuable breeding mare.
Sire: Numero Uno
Numero Uno (by Libero H / Lord Calando) is an international jumping star and top breeding stallion, who had a successful sport career with Marco Kutscher. After his sport career, he became one of the world's most sought-after breeding stallions.
✅ Sire of 23 graded sons & 15 state premium mares
✅ Offspring compete at Grand Prix level up to 160 cm
✅ Received "preferent" status – the highest elite grade in the Netherlands
Famous offspring:
⭐ Van Gogh – Winner of the World Cup in Zürich 2017 with Marco Kutscher
⭐ Take Off – Ridden by Olympic rider Eric Lamaze, international Grand Prix winner
⭐ Tamino – Olympic silver medalist with Marc Houtzager in London 2012
Grandfather: Libero H
Libero H (by Landgraf I) is one of the most significant show jumping horses in breeding history. He had an exceptional sport career with Jos Lansink, including wins in:
🏆 World Cup Final 1994 in 's-Hertogenbosch
🏆 Numerous Grand Prix victories & World Cup competitions
His offspring have inherited his exceptional jumping ability and perform at the highest international levels.
Maternal Line – Elite Blood from Carolus I & Capitol I
Nunu's dam, Fantasy Lady, is by Carolus I, a successful Grand Prix jumping stallion.
Carolus I descends from Capitol I, one of the most important stallions in Holsteiner breeding, known for producing numerous top-level jumping horses. Capitol I has made a significant impact on breeding, and his bloodline is found in many of today's best jumping horses.
Nunu's Characteristics
Although Nunu did not have a riding career due to a pasture injury as a foal, she has been given a second chance by Jens Kvist and is now fully healthy.
✅ Large & well-proportioned mare
✅ Fantastic neck & three good gaits
✅ Lively yet easily manageable character
Her strong pedigree, conformation, and temperament make her a valuable breeding mare that can contribute to the future of show jumping.