Cotopaxi is our 16.2h imported and Holsteiner Verband approved, breeding and competition stallion. Competing in the Grand Prix jumping ring, additionally he has distinguished himself in the dressage ring scoring up to 76.88% and eventing and  is siring 80% premium foals.    

Cotopaxi's pedigree is based on the best of Holsteiner breeding for superb athleticism both over fences and movement, embodied in a beautiful modern type favoured today.

 Dr. Thomas Nissen of the Holsteiner Verband said of Cotopaxi - "An expressive stallion, Cotopaxi presented himself in Neumünster as a compact power package. His action, with an excellent walk, predestines him for jumping where he received high test scores and performed with an almost optimal (perfect) amount of carefulness, technique    and potential"

Comments at the Korung :

"Cotopaxi received a standing ovation from the crowd of 4,000 at Neumunster for his jumping in the freejumping phase"

"As a two and a half year old, Cotopaxi displayed tremendous mental stability, confident  rock solid disposition. Nothing intimidated him." 

Cotopaxi is registered and was approved for breeding by the Holsteiner Verband. In North America he is approved by the American Holsteiner Horse Association, the ISR/Oldenburg North America, the American Warmblood Registry, the Rheinlander Pfalz  Saar International and the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association.  

  80% of his foals are achieving the highest premium scores at their inspections, scoring 8 for movement . His first foal crops were put into Holsteiner breeding programs. In 2007 the first of his get are starting under saddle winning in jumper classes and enjoying diverse interests such as hunting. Filly Vanity Mare above, scores 8, 8 at 2006 inspection out of a Thoroughbred dam.

Serenada out of a Holsteiner mare scored 8, 8 at her inspection and further was approved a premium mare with 49 bonits.

Offspring are showing Cotopaxis' calm, confident personality, with the willingness, rideability and bold athleticism over fences that had hoped for, see the Whats New and Offspring  pages for reports by mareowners.

                                                                         Photo by Tracey Eide                         Photo by Totem Photography

Cotopaxi's first year in competition he secured a second placement in his only outing in a recognized event.  He is such a versatile athlete, he was the Pacific Regional and British Columbia Training Level Dressage Champion on his first dressage outing posting the second highest score of 76.88% the entire three day show under three FEI judges.  

Cotopaxi is winning in all three Olympic disciplines, but is focused on showjumping.

August 25th - An exciting night for us at Thunderbird a large crowd of about 800 spectators watched the Blaylock Six Bar Challenge.  Cotopaxi put on a show of spirit all the way across the Grand Prix field to the start line, then put on a show of his more focused business side as he proceeded to jump clear over 1.70m to tie for second!

Cotopaxi and Travis Root lead the rounds in the Aquarius Modified Grand Prix posting double clear rounds and was edged out of first place by one half of a second in time. 1.30m first round, 1.40m jump off (video link below)

Performance Picture Gallery  - Link to still photos from 1999 to present.

Conformation Picture Gallery - Link to still photos of Cotopaxi's conformation

Cotopaxi's Pedigree - Link to Cotopaxi's pedigree

Cotopaxi Video Selection Page

          "He reminds me of a young Southern Pride"    Blair Cudmore on Cotopaxi

Spruce Meadows North American show - Cotopaxi under rider Travis Root was challenged with the highest degree of technical difficulty at North America's premier venue but ended his show Sunday on a high note.  With double clear rounds, Cotopaxi showed his agility,speed and scope placing second in the Gienow Cup, 2/10ths of a second behind first place. Come along for the ride via links below.

Cotopaxi and Travis Root in the Gienow Cup, round one, at Spruce Meadows North American show.  

Gienow Cup Jump Off with Cotopaxi and Travis Root

Cotopaxi clearing 1.70 m in the Blaylock Six Bar Challenge

  Cotopaxi jumping 4'3" Thunderbird 2007

   Aquarius Modified Grand Prix (1.30m - 1.40m jump off)

      Winning the Pureform 1.30m

         "There is nothing he thinks he can't do.  No limit to what he can accomplish  as a  sporthorse."   Jeff Campf on Cotopaxi

      Cotopaxi Stallion Video

      Cotopaxi at the Holsteiner Verband Approval,  1999

    Dr. Thomas Nissen of the Holsteiner Verband said of Cotopaxi -  "An expressive stallion, Cotopaxi presented himself in Neumünster as a compact power package. His action, with an excellent walk, predestines him for jumping where   he received high test scores and performed with an almost optimal (perfect) amount of carefulness, technique and potential"

          Cotopaxi slide show of Jump Images

             "There is no question of his scope"    Eddie Macken on Cotopaxi

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