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Pinocchio SSH Grading 2006

Pinocchio Middelsom
Purebred black leopard spotted Knabstrupper
b. 2003 15.3 hh

Pinocchio is a charming black near leopard spotted Knabstrupper. He was graded by the KNN, his Danish Breed Society, at the first UK Knabstrupper grading in October 2005 and again in 2006. In 2007 he passed the KNN stallion performance test and will be presented for final grading in 2010. He is also graded and registered with the Scottish Sports Horse.

He is by Plet af Engvang who has interesting old Knabstrupper bloodlines and scored highly for his loose jumping at grading. Plet af Engvang is also a black based leopard spotted Knabstrupper stallion fully graded by the KNN.

Pinocchio's dam descends from the warmblood stallion Raimondo. Raimondo is well known as the sire of jumpers and is the damsire of Lando, the Olympic showjumper. Pinocchio's damsire, Xanthos, is a graded leopard spotted Knabstrupper stallion who has been awarded a silver medal for his offspring. Pinocchio's dam is a full sister to two fully graded Knabstrupper stallions.

Pinocchio is noticed by everyone for his outstanding markings, endearing nature and jumping ability. He absolutely loves to jump and has excellent technique. He has a fantastic, intelligent temperament and good conformation. He was lightly started under saddle in 2007 with the aim of passing his performance test which he achieved.

Pinocchio's first two foals were born in 2007. The two fillies were presented at the Scottish Sports Horse gradings in front of Dutch and Swiss judges and both achieved a First Premium. One was also shown at the KNN Grading where she was awarded another First Premium.

VIDEO OF PINOCCHIO LOOSE JUMPING

2010 not available at public stud.

Pinocchio SSH Grading 2006

Pinocchio Middelsom (75% Knab in 3rd generation) b 24.06.2003	Plet af Engvang KNN 148	Benjamin KNN 100	Sonny af Hojmark KNN 84
			Musse KNN 1223
		Donna KNN 1802	Bromer 7630034 DK Knab
			Flicka KNN 1005
	Xifleur Middelsom KNN 1859	Xanthos KNN 112 AFK. SOLV 8	Don Ibrahim KNN 92
			Cirkeline KNN 1486
		Silvia ROR 21886 DK DV	Raimondo DVE 224 DK DV
			Sabirina FR 276 DK DSAH

Pinocchio SSH Grading 2006
Photo Paws Pet Photography

Pinocchio at the KNN Foal Show
Photo: Kim Sparre

Pinocchio at the KNN Grading 2005
Photo: Goshka Stud

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