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Graf Rossini S

Graf Rossini S showed successfully at the International Grand Prix level with consistent top placings, earning over $300,000 in just four years. The pinnacle of Graf's career was representing the USA on the 2004 Nations Cup Team. Now in retirement, Graf is maintained on a select breeding program.

Pedigree - click on the image to enlarge
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Descending from two of the most influential German breeding lines, Graf inherited his stunning black coat and athletic physique from his famous Hanoverian sire Grannus-Granit, who produced numerous Olympic and World Cup champions and scores of approved stallions; while his dam descends from one of the cornerstone Westphalian breding stallions of all time, Romadour II.

Grannus - sire of Graf Rossini
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With carbon copy looks of his sire,
Graf has a gentle disposition and a great personality. Anyone who has ever worked with or rode Graf agrees that he is one of the most enjoyable horses to handle and ride.

Graf's Progeny

Since beginning breeding in the United States, four of Graf's get have racked up impressive records in the hunter breeding ring. Every breeder has raved about their foal's gentle disposition and quick learning ability. This year, as the oldest turn five, some are already showing great promise at jumping in the hunter ring.

King and Country - 2003 colt by Graf Rossini S out of Stars and Stripes - Breeder Coline McKenna

Graffiti - 2003 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Rossie - Breeder Sheryl Sutherby

Steffi - 2003 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Bold Legacy - Breeder Ingrid Kirkland
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Grande Mystique - 2004 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Haviland Mill - Breeder Bruce Chovnick

Garnet - 2004 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Silver Etching - Breeder Marguerite Schaeffer

Noble Troubadour - 2004 colt by Graf Rossini S out of Latin Melody - Breeder Jane Witten

Lilibet - 2006 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Madeline - Breeders Libby Cameron & Charlotte Irving

Grappelli - April 24, 2008 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Liona Z - Breeder Gail Sonnenberg

Baby - April 18, 2008 filly by Graf Rossini S out of Crescent Moon - Breeder Linda Wachtmeister

Grande Premier - April 6, 2009 Colt by Graf Rossini S out of Prima - Breeder Bruce Chovnick

Padre - 2010 Colt by Graf Rossini S out of Jacaronda - Breeder Pamela Allen

Hansel - 2010 Colt by Graf Rossini S out of Gingerbread - Breeder Pamela Allen

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