Cerantus von Hof CH

Info & Story

Cerantus is a bright stallion with a lot of charisma and a compact build. His good character and kind nature make him very sociable and easy to ride.

This son of Cernunnus von Hof is victorious in international competitions and took part in the World Championships for Young Horses in Zangersheide at the age of 6.

Basic data

Name: Cerantus Von Hof CH

Sex: Male

Date of Birth: 2003.04.16

Breed/Studbook: Demi-sang suisse

Place of Birth: CH

Breeder: Josef Hellmüller

Coat: Chestnut

Height: 168 cm

Perim.: 185 cm

Cannon: 21 cm

Genetics

Sire Line

His sire Cernunnus von Hof, had a brilliant career and successful in Grand Prix nationally and internationally. He was even considered "The jumping miracle from Switzerland" by Hans Britze, the breeding director of the ZfDP (Zuchtverband für Deutsche Pferde). His offspring are also successful at international and Grand Prix level.

The grandsire Calando II and his offspring are among the best sires in Switzerland, by Cor de la Bryère.

The granddam, Palmira von Hof, at the age of 11 recorded over 75 SI and SII classifications under Sandra Puttalaz (amateur) and a total lifetime earnings of over 31,000 CHF.

Palestro II, himself a participant in the 1992 Olympics, has produced excellent show jumpers in Switzerland with just a few products.

Cleopatra, once the star of our farm, was a beautiful trustworthy mare with a lot of scope. Although she only competed up to 130, the best thing about her was her character. She would never turn down a challenge and it was rare to go to a competition where she wasn’t highly placed, even when ridden by children.

Dam Line

His dam, Radjcella von Hof, was successful up to category RIII and is currently used in breeding. Her dark brown coat provides a lot of charisma and elegance.

The grandsire Radjah Z inherits jumping and dressage potential. He comes from the successful combination Ramiro Z x Alme Z, which produced highly successful show jumpers.

The granddam Cella II (MM), out of the Calando II x Santos combination, has numerous full and half siblings who are successful in show jumping and dressage up to advanced (S) level and internationally.

Carabanga von Hof (Cella II x Carolus), half-sister, was awarded the Elite Suisse predicate. After two foals, she was used in sport for the first time and is now successful up to advanced (S) level and internationally. Her offspring are also at the top of their sporting game.

Career

As a young horse Cerantus won multiple promotion championships for young horses and he was even placed in the World Championship for young horses at 6 years old. Later he was sold to a young rider and went on to compete successfully in international competitions up to 1,45m.

2009 (6 years old)

Lanaken, World Championships for Young Horses in Zangersheide - 11th Place

2008 (5 Years Old)

Won the promotion final in Avenches for 5 year old horses.

2007 (4 Years Old)

Won the promotion final in Avenches for 4 year old horses.

Offspring

2011

Chava

Cito von Hof

2010

Cadenzia von Hof

Celebrita von Hof

Cerlando von Hof

Concerto von Hof

2009

Cedrasco von Hof

Celerina von Hof

Cervedo von Hof

Comfort von Hof

Conroy von Hof

Dulina H