The sire
Kostolany is one of the breed's most popular stallions, and has been high in demand ever since he was the champion in Neumünster. Kostolany has many approved sons, such as EH Gribaldi, Tolstoi, the Grand prix winner Showmaster, Sans Souci, or Silvermoon. He is also known as a producer of very versatile performance horses, be in in dressage (e.g. Shannon TSF), show jumping (e.g. Pretty Woman) or eventing (e.g. Bertone). Kostolany's sire Enrico Caruso *Pg*E* left a huge mark on the American Trakehner breed as well, where he stood at stud for the greater part of his live. Enrico Caruso's many North AMerican approved sons include the PSG competitor Kovington, the premium Tanzeln, and e.g. Incantare and Pavarotti. In Europe, he is also sire of the UK-based Neumünster reserve champion Trocadero and the newly approved, US-bred Lord Luciano. Kostolany's dam line, which traces back to the half Arabian Kassette, is one of the biggest and most dominant of the entire breed.
The dam
A very attractive young colt with powerful movements and bright prospects for breeding and sports. Kostolany and Münchhausen both have a reputation for their easy-to-train offspring, and the cross is tried and proven for breeding and sports. The dam has been awarded two premiums and completed an excellent mare performance test. A full brother to Hillbilly (NMS ‘05/86) and from the dam line of elite mare Hera, a branch of the big Horsa dynasty. Hannibal (UK), Heling (CDN), and Hortus belong to the same family.
