Cor de la Bryere

Cor de la Bryère (23 April 1968 – 27 April 2000), nicknamed "Corde", is one of the most influential sires in modern warmblood breeding. He is known as the "Reserve Stallion of the Century", second only to Landgraf I. He stood .

Breeding career The Holsteiner Verband had noticed the success that French blood had in the Oldenburg breed, which had used the stallions Furioso II and Futuro (both by Furioso) to upgrade their stock, and wished to introduce it into their own horses. The Oldenburg breeder Alwin Schockemöhle offered to part-lease the stallion Urioso (by Furioso). An inspection committee travelled to France to evaluate the horse, and happened to find Cor de la Bryère while they were there. The Verband purchased and imported the three-year-old to Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in 1971. The same year, he was the champion of his 100-day Test.

On April 27, 2000, at the age of 32, Cor de la Bryère was put down due to acute heart disease.

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Offspring Approved sons: 85 (as of 2000) States premium mares: 86 (as of 2000) Progeny winnings to 1993: 2,000,000+ DM Progeny winnings to 1996: 5,581,229 DM

Described by breeders as a 'gift from heaven', Cor de la Bryère has been especially successful producing jumping horses, as he passes on his incredible bascule (see here ), scope, and jumping technique. Cor de la Bryere also passed on his willingness and trainability. Romedio Graf von Thun-Hohenstein described the stallion: 'The arching back, like a taut band of steel combined with the super elastic end gives limitless, but always expedient, springing capability to the natural dynamics of each effort. Add to that ease of riding, marvelous disposition, and a floating, highly balanced canter. These qualities are absolutely to the benefit of young horses, who will no longer have to pay with premature breakdowns caused by jumping and showing solely with a raw, crude jumping talent.'

Cor de la Bryère has had an incredible impact on the Holsteiner breed, occurring in more than 70% of Holsteiner pedigrees, and is credited for improving the breed's jumping technique. He also had a huge impact on the Oldenburg breed.

His influence in France was limited, mainly due to his jumping. Although he was quick to fold his front legs, he did not have great power. When crossed with Holsteiner mares, which provided this power, his offspring were very successful in the show ring. However, the French mares did not have this power, so they were usually a poor cross to Cor de la Bryere.

Cor de la Bryère was especially successful in breeding with certain mares. Tabelle (by Heisporn) produced five approved sons, including Calypso I and Calypso II. Furgund (by Colombo) bred with him 18 times, producing six approved sons (Calando I - VI). Deka produced Caletto I, II and III, all by the stallion.

Cor de la Bryère stood at Siethwende from 1971 to 1984, Zangersheide 1985, Elmshorn 1986 to 1988, and Sollwittfeld from 1989 until his death in 2000. In his first season, he covered 70 mares, and four colts from his first crop were licensed.

Sire line tree

Cor de la Bryere Constant Calypso I Calipso Chacomo Calando I Calandus Calei Joter Calypso II Champ Of Class Contender Contango Maestro New Tango Ravel Citango Walando Alcazar Don Tango Feel Good Montender Contendro I Codex One Contendros Bube Chagell Chopin III Contendros Fischerchipmunk Kontestro Classiker Charon Claas J Colani Chaucer I Crazy Cocktail Chin Chin Chaucer II Carbid Montemorelos la Silla Compliment Cardano Carismo Carneval Contact Calando II

Cartusch Cantus Come On Calvaro V Calido I Coupe de Coeur Coster Cashmoaker Caesar van de Helle Canturo Canturado Gomez de Wiqui Good Luck Granturo

Snaike de Blondel Cambridge

Calimero Cedric Chacco-BlueThe Life and Legacy of Chacco-Blue Chalan Can Do Cazaro Chamiro Chamby Cabrol Amicor Calando III

Calypso III

Caretino Concord Cartello B Cheenook Crocadile Dandy Caridor Z Carpaccio Cockney Caretano Z Cayetano Z Celesino Connally Chup Chup Cristallo

Caldoto Caresino Carlo Cassini Cascadeur Casino Cento Caridor Z Carpaccio Chico's Boy Clintino Cinzano Calypso IV Cavalier Royale Call Again Cavalier Chippison Ben Along Time McGuiness Calypso V Caberet Cicero Cor de Brilliant Calando IV Caletto III Chairman Corrado I Indorado Clinton

Cristallo Cornet du Lys Comme il Faut Cornado Balou du Reventon

Colestus Cornet 36 Cornetto K

El Dorado van de Zeshoek Elektric Blue P Grandorado TN Highway TN Zacharov Cortez 679 Cordalme Z Careful 23 Calwaro

Couleur Rouge Carte d'Or Cor Noir Calando V Calando VI Chaka Khan Corland Rocland Come Back I Come Back II Corrado II Corde Star

Pedigree Cor de la Bryère was foaled in France, and was by the Thoroughbred Rantzau, a racehorse and a producer of fantastic jumping horses. His dam, Quenotte B, also had a jumping pedigree, as she was sired by Lurioso, that was sired by the great Furioso. Despite his fantastic pedigree, the French selection committee suggested he be gelded. His owner, Xavier Ribard, decided to sell him.

Pedigree for Cor de la Bryere 1968 Dark bay

Cor de la Bryere

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