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Contango
KWPN Approved, Preferent
Registered Name | Contango |
Registration # | 88.8571 Stb |
Birthdate | April 30, 1988 |
Color and Markings | Brown; star, snip, socks LF and both hind |
Height | 17h, 173cm |
Breeding Fee | $500 per breeding dose |
Specific Terms, Fees, and Conditions | Frozen semen sold by the dose only, no contract. Discounts available for multiple dose purchases. |
Semen Available | Frozen |
Semen Quality |
Excellent quality frozen semen- all PTM is 30% or greater |
EVA Test | Sero-positive, semen positive |
WFFS | Tested 2018 N/N (non-carrier) |
Breeder | E. Wichmann, Germany |
Profile Updated: 2025
1988 – 2007 Contango was a legend in his own time, both as a sire and a performance horse. Contango had a successful career as a Grand Prix show jumper in the Netherlands before switching to dressage. As a dressage horse, he won 33 Grand Prix classes, including six championships.His Grand Prix dressage wins came at prestigious shows like Dressage at Devon, the ABIG/USDF Region 1 Championships and the CLBM Finals.
Contango began his career as the champion of his 100-day test in Medingen in 1991 with a score of 146.89. He won both the dressage and jumping portions to claim the championship, and finished with one of the highest overall scores of all time.
Pedigree information
His legacy as a sire cannot be overstated. He is the sire of dozens of grand prix jumpers and dressage horses, including the two-time Olympian and FEI World Cup Finals winner Ravel, CDI winners Alcazar and Caravella, along with seven Approved stallions.
At the time of Contango’s passing, he was the only Preferent stallion in North America. This honor is awarded to the few stallions who demonstrate outstanding individual qualities and who produce exceptional get.
High quality frozen semen available. Excellent conception rate.
Take advantage of this opportunity while it’s still available.
OWNER OF RECORD
Iron Spring Farm, Inc.
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CONTACT
Iron Spring Farm, Inc. 75 Old Stottsville Road Coatesville, PA 19320 610-383-4717 (8AM-5PM EST 610-857-9106 Fax www.ironspringfarm.com Contango Profile
KWPN Breeding Designation
Approved, Preferent
- 2007: Deceased
- 2006: Preferent
- 2002: Keur
- 1991: Winner Stallion Performance Test Medingen with top positions in both jumping and dressage: W 7, T 8, G 8, RT 8, J 9, FJ 8, C 9