Capital Colnardo

Colman - Coronado - Castro

2005 16.2 1/2h Holsteiner

"Capital Colnardo is and always will be one of the most impressive animals I have ridden. With all the scope, heart, and competitiveness anyone would desire in a top horse, he is also as sensible as they come: An ideal stallion for an adult-amateur. Colnardo gave me the confidence to step into some of the most prestigious arenas in the world, and jump some of the biggest tracks of my life. A true competitor, Colnardo listened willingly to direction, but also let his experience take over when navigating technical elements in the ring. Equestrian competitions internationally continue to raise the bar, and for top sport, I hope to always have a horse like Capital Colnardo in my barn. Competing with Colnardo felt like a dream, and I could always trust him to give his all." - Jennifer Gates owner/rider

Approved: NAS, SAWHS
Fresh: $2,500
Frozen: $1,000/dose
EVA Negative
FFS Negative
Email emily@spycoastfarm.com for contract

Capital Colnardo retired a seasoned international competitor who garnered top results across Europe and North America during his career. Capital Colnardo began competing with Nicole Horwood in South Africa before moving up the ranks from CSI2* to CSI5* level with Audrey Coulter, Harrie Smolders, and Jennifer Gates. He delivered many clear rounds and earned top placings in various Nation’s Cups, the Global Champions League, and countless international Grand Prixes including winning the Longines Masters of New York and CSI5* in Basel and 3rd in the Pan American Cup at Spruce Meadows.

Capital Colnardo’s pedigree showcases the very best Holsteiner blood, including the influential Carthago, Lord, and Corrado I. Colman, Capital Colnardo’s sire, won his 100-day jumping test and was placed in the top group overall. Colman has become one of the leading German sires due to his offspring’s success in the show ring with their high degree of rideability and and his high rate of producing exceptional licensed stallions. Capital's damline is Holsteiner Stamm 1020, which has produced several upper-level horses including 1.65m Chepettano, CCI4*-S Global Super Nova, 1.50m Opera de Sauco, 1.60m Kasandra, 1.55m Corcega la Silla, 1.50m Quidar C, 1.60m Crack HV, and CCI4* Casino 80 among others.

Capital has great intelligence, rideability, looks and a lovely temperament. He has easy scope for the jump and an effortless ground covering stride. Capital does not add size and matches well with more technical blood type mares. He has a small, but impressive crop of young horses on the ground in South Africa where he was raised. His offspring are brave, well balanced, and athletic. In the US he has produced several Elite and First Premium foals and his oldest foal crops are starting under saddle.