Casina

vonhofstud
Jan 28, 2025
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Updated: Mar 4, 2025

Info & Story

Casina is a fine breeding mare with amazing gaits. Her offspring generally show an athletic form and extremely light movements.

Basic data

Name: Casina

Sex: Female

Date of Birth: 2007.03.29

Breed/Studbook: Holsteiner

Place of Birth: CH

Breeder: Birchler Manfred

Coat: Grey

Height: 167 cm

Genetics

Sire Line

Her sire, Cassini II, the younger full brother of Cassini I, was approved in Holstein in 1996 with a high jumping index. Unfortunately he was injured when young and did not compete in sport although is now sought after as a sire due to his quality and talented offspring.

The grandsire, Capitol I is the best known name in Holsteins show jumping breeding. Never having competed himself, he sired many outstanding international sport horses and breeding stallions.

The granddam, Wisma, is by Caletto II who was awarded Champion of his year when he was licensed in Holstein. Caletto II, one of the best sons of Cor de la Bryere has been a significant influence in jumping breeding even though he only stood for 4 years. Wisma also produced the young Holsteiner Verband stallion Clarimo (by Clearway) along with a full sister to Cassini I & II who has produced the licensed stallion Lovari, by Lasino). Another daughter of Wisma, Mira (by Lansing) is the dam of the licensed stallion Cassaro.

Dam Line

Her dam, Comtessa II (BB Comtessa), was herself a 160 jumper, that has only three registered offspring. Being the most impressive Crescendo 43 (by Casall), who is currently competing successfully Grand Prix in Dressage.

The grandsire, Lord, was himself a successful 3-day horse, having competed up to 140 CIC3*. Ladykiller xx was the legendary thoroughbred sire of many world renowned stallions including Landgraf I, America I and Lorenze.

The granddam, Utah I, also sired by Caletto II, reinforces this already top genetics, since her dam is also sired by Ladykiller xx.