Comments on pedigree:
Flipper's father Double Espoir served French breeding with distinction throughout his career. He sired International jumpers such as Bayard D'elle, Fidelio du Thot, Avec Espoir, and Apache D'Adriers. The father of Double Espoir, Ibrahim, needs no introduction as one of the most influential foundation sires in breeding. His most famous son was Alme.
The dam sire Jalisco was considered the "Sire of Sires" and his products include Quidam de Revel and Papillon Rouge along with more than 40 approved sons.
Description:
Even though he is not a large stallion, he defines the term "heart of a lion".
Performance and Results:
Competition Results of Flipper: A permanent fixture in the French Nations cup team with his rider Laurent Goffinet, in 2006 he won ten different International titles, including the Grand Prix of St Lo, the CSIO***** of Gijon, the four star Grand Prix of Deauville and the four star Grand Prix of Bremen (Germany), he was also selected for the WEG in Aachen. In 2006 alone he won 81,000 euros.
2003 - A member of the Samsung Super League winning French team. He also won the three star Grand Prix at St. Lo, and the three stare Grand Prix at Le Courneuve.
2004 - Again he was a key member of the French which won the overall Samsung Super League, and the winner of the Grand Prix at St Lo.
2005 - Flipper won the Grand Prix at Deauville, Santilly and Le Mans, he also competed at the European Championships at San Partignano.
Strong points:
Heart, jump genetics.
Offspring:
Flipper d'Elle has covered 1327 mares over 9 years.
Comments on Confirmation of Offspring:
Offspring are competing successfully in France in Jumpers and Hunters. La Luna du Thot ISO 159 (6 YO) now jumping international GP and Lucky de Quettehou ISO 159 international show jumper.
Flipper is starting to prove himself as a sire, with a significant number of offspring from each year qualifying for their respective age class finals, and of those numbers going into hunter finals each year.
Mares to use with this stallion:
Flipper suits larger mares with movement and good frames. He is having super results with Dutch, Belgian and German mares. He is one of the most sought after stallions in these countries.
| Pedigree |
| Double Espoir |
Ibrahim |
The Last Orange |
| Vaillante |
| Quatrieme Espoir, sf |
Plein D’Espoirs |
| Gazelle |
| Pavlova des Marais, sf |
Jalisco B, sf |
Alme, sf |
| Tanagra, sf |
| Gueule d'Amour, sf |
Uriel, sf |
| Belle Helene xx |
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Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptj7UiEcFak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WILUMroldPE
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