VDL Cagaro - Gelding - Dark bay - Born: 2015 - Height: M - Competing at 1.55m level With the extra addition of Cagaro to the collection of WEF Sport Horse Auction, a Grand Prix showjumping horse has been included in this year’s selection. Cagaro is just turning 9 years old and already competed up to 3* Grand Prix level in Europe and was successful on many occasions. At the age of only 8, Cagaro finished 3rd in the CSI3* 1.50m of Leeuwarden, 3rd in the 1.45m Ranking classes of Valencia and Lichtenvoorde and competed successfully in his first CSI3* Grand Prix in Lichtenvoorde. All of these performances make him one of the most promising upcoming horses on the Dutch circuit. He was in the end of the year 2023 number 5 of all 8 year old horses worldwide showing at International level in the Hippomundo Ranking. Cagaro is clever and super to ride. He jumps with a great technique, is careful, has a good use of his body and is very athletic. The scope speaks for itself, Cagaro is a Grand Prix jumper with a lot of promise for the future for High Amateur to High Juniors and from U25 classes to Grand Prix. Cagaro is ready to perform! Sire: Stolzenberg is a Hannoverian stallion bringing in the valuable genes of both Stakkato and Sandro Z. He produced many successful and competitive horses, such as Hello Shelby (Scott Brash), Salt’n Peppa (Jodie Hall McAteer) and Gain Line (Simon Delestre). Dam: Dam Cagari is considered a highly successful broodmare in Germany. She did not only produce Grand Prix showjumper Cagaro, but also produced the international competitors Eric B and Cascan. Closely related to: In addition to Stolzenberg, Cagaro carries the genes of the world-famous stallion Calypso II, arguably one of the most influential sons of Cor de la Bryere. Finally, Cagaro traces back to the Oldenburger mare Wega. She stood at the basis of multiple success horses, including Avec Courage d’Amour, Dragon Leon and Lino – who all competed up to international Grand Prix level.