Goldengrove Studfarm

10/03/2026

So proud of this fella well done team Finch Farm

Tom Sedger and Calgary GNZ ( Casall / Calato / Silvester / Frivol xx / Ramzes ox ) at the recent Equis Jumping NSW Indoor State Titles held at the North and Northwest Showjumping Club.

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27/02/2026

The sire of Lansing and also the dam sire of Ursula

🐎 Landgraf I: The Legendary Holsteiner Stallion Who Shaped Modern Show Jumping
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Few stallions in modern sport horse breeding have left a legacy as powerful and far-reaching as Landgraf I. Revered worldwide for his athleticism, refinement, and extraordinary ability to pass on talent, Landgraf I became one of the most influential sires in show jumping history.

🌟 Origins and Pedigree

Born in 1966, Landgraf I was bred in Germany and stood at the prestigious Holsteiner Verband.

His pedigree combined some of the most powerful jumping bloodlines of the time:

Sire: Ladykiller xx (Thoroughbred refinement and scope)

Dam: Warthburg (by Aldato)

The infusion of Thoroughbred blood gave Landgraf I elegance, stamina, and carefulness — qualities that would define generations of sport horses.

🏆 Performance Career

Though Landgraf I showed promising talent as a sport horse, it was in breeding that he truly made history. His natural bascule, elasticity, and powerful hind end made him an ideal model of the modern show jumping horse.

Breeders quickly recognized that he consistently produced offspring with:

Scope and bravery

Careful technique over fences

Rideability

Strong work ethic

🧬 A Breeding Legacy That Changed the Sport

Landgraf I sired over 120 approved stallions and hundreds of successful sport horses. His influence spread across Europe and eventually worldwide.

Notable offspring and descendants include:

Libero H – World Cup Champion

Loutano – International Grand Prix competitor

Numerous Olympic and World Championship horses

Today, it’s rare to find a top-level show jumper without Landgraf blood somewhere in the pedigree.

💎 What Made Him So Special?

Breeders and riders admired Landgraf I for his ability to stamp his offspring with:

✔ Exceptional jumping technique
✔ Strong, correct conformation
✔ Refined heads and expressive movement
✔ Trainable, willing temperaments

He wasn’t just a great producer — he was a consistent one, which is the true mark of a legendary sire.

🌍 Global Influence

Landgraf I bloodlines spread beyond Germany into:

The Netherlands (KWPN)

Belgium (BWP)

Denmark

North America

His genetics became foundational in modern sport horse breeding programs, particularly for show jumping.

🕊 The End of an Era — But Not the Influence

Landgraf I passed away in 1996, but his impact remains deeply embedded in equestrian sport. Through his sons, daughters, and countless descendants, his legacy continues to dominate international competition arenas.

He represents a golden era of Holsteiner breeding — a stallion who helped define what the modern show jumping horse should be.

📌 Final Thoughts

In the world of sport horses, legends are measured not just by their own achievements, but by the generations that follow them.

Landgraf I wasn’t simply a successful sire — he was a transformative force in breeding history.

For breeders, riders, and fans of show jumping, his name remains synonymous with quality, performance, and enduring excellence. 🐎✨

23/02/2026

After a massive 5 days jumping at Takapoto Estate Show Jumping the Goldengrove Results are impressive and humbling, not only Goldengrove born and bred horses but horses bred by the Goldengrove stallions really stood out, For us it was encouraging to see we are heading in the right direction with our program and we need to keep the blood high in these horses, retaining the NZ TB in the pedigres and continuing to use the stallions as building blocks (they all fit on top of each other as planned)

Day 1 was the initial age group day,
4yr class 3rd place Tayla Hackett with Simone and Anna's Balmoral Mariposa (Poker De Mariposa/Balmoral Lassandra GNZ)
6th place Georgia Lawrie and her own homebred AS Coachello (Cartello GNZ/Littorio)
5yr class all gnz bred horses all mid field
Dee and Nic Grants first ET foal Jalisco BP (Pennsylvania/Cartell GNZ) ridden By Dee
Georgia Lawrie on another homebred AS Carluccio (Cartello GNZ/Littorio)
Tayla Hackett on Anna and Sim's Balmoral Promise GNZ (Pennsylvania/Lansing)
6yr class
1st place went to Tamara Silcock on Krystal Clear 1 GNZ (Clearway/Cassini 1) owned by Gayle Baker
3rd place to Emma Gillies on her own Meadowlands Lulu Malone GNZ (Quantum/Luidam)
10th place Michelle Wakeling on her own BMW Sporthorses Candykane (Candyman)
and Becky Pinfold and Billy the Kid GNZ (Candyman/Ursala)

a mixture through the 1.10/1.40's (just a list)
Glen Beal and Soprano (Lordano) in the 1.30m
Luci Askin and Cascade (Cassini 2/Quantum) 1.30m
Jacob Pascoe and Oxlea Solei (Clarity GNZ) 1.30m
Sophia Blackbourn and La De Dah MS (Lordano) 1.10m
Becky Pinfold and Billy The Kid GNZ (candyman GNXZ/Ursala) 1.10m
Isabelle Jameson and Victoria GNZ (pennsylvania/littorio) 1.10m
Dee Grant and Pure The Landlady BP (Lordano/Lansing) 1.20m
Oliver Croucher and SB Attitude (Lordano) 1.20m

Day 2

7yr Qualifier
2nd place Makenzie Causer and Aspen Park Silver Strike GNZ (candyman GNZ/Ursala)
4yr final
3rd overall Balmoral Mariposa (Poker de Maniposa/Balmoral Lassandra GNZ) with Tayla Hackett
5yr final
6th overall Dee Grant and Jalisco BP (pennsylvania/Cartell GNZ)
Georgia Lawrie and AS Carluccio (Cartello GNZ/Littorio)
Tayla Hackett and Balmoral Promise GNZ (Pennsylvania/Lansing)
6yr final 4th overall ridden by Becky Pinfold Billy The Kid GNZ (candyman GNZ/Ursala)
10th = Emma Gillies and Meadowlands Lulu Malone GNZ (Quantum/Luidam)
10th = Tamara Silcock and Krystal Clear 1 GNZ (Clearway/Cassini1)

Young Rider
2nd place Sam Gillies and Lumarzo (Lansing)
5th place Molly Moffatt and Lazarus GNZ (Lordano/TB)
Jordyn Appleton and Sabine MS (Cassius GNZ)

the 1.10 and 1.20m classes on day 2 where well represented
Jake Lambert with Takapoto Flint CSNZ (Candyman GNZ)
Isebelle Jameson with Victoria GNZ (pennsylvania/littorio)
Lily-may Chamel with Granttorio (Candyman GNZ/Littorio)
Sophia Maud with Patsy Malone GNZ (Candyman GNZ/Luidam)
Jack Ford with Masaii Mara GNZ (Cartell GNZ/Littorio)
Paris Karl-Fields and Wicked Mr Fox (Lansing)

Day 3
yr final (11th) Makenzie Causer and Aspen Park Silver strike GNZ (candyman GNZ/Ursala)

1.35m Silver tour qualifier had 3 representitives
Daniel Webb and WSJ Cartalusa (Cartell GNZ)
Luci Askin and Cascade (Cassini 2/Quantum)
Liv Teixeira and Balmoral Candyapple 1 GNZ (Pennsylvania/Corrado 1)
1.45m Gold Qualifier
Molly Moffat And Lazarus GNZ (Lordano/TB)
Ben Weir and Cirrius GNZ (Cassius GNZ/TB)
Sophie Scott and Equine Americia Benrose Stellar (Lordano)
Logan Massie and Adel 13 (pennsylvania)
in this class there was also 2 from Lansing Dams and 2 from Lordano Dams

1.25m Bronze tour qualifier
1st place Sam Gillies and Lumarzo (Lansing)
Jordyn Appleton and Sabine MS (Cassius GNZ)
Kiera Featherston and Capatino GNZ (Casall
Tara Gower and Quintets Ukla V GNZ (Quantum/TB)
Jack Ford and Masaii Mara GNZ (Cartell GNZ/Littorio)
Paris Karl-Fields and Wicked Mr Fox (Lansing)

Day 4 silver tour
1st place went to Daniel Webb and WSJ Cartalusa (Cartell GNZ)
2nd place went to Luci Askin and Cascade (Cassini 2/Quantum)

Gold tour qualifier 2
2nd place Sophie Scott and Equine Americia Benrose Stellar (Lordano)

Junior rider
10th Lily-May Chamel and Grandttorio (Candyman GNZ/Littorio)

Day 5
Bronze Tour qualifier 2
1st place went to Makenzie Causer and Aspen Park Silver Strike GNZ (Candyman GNZ/Ursala)

Copper tour qualifier 2
6th went to Lily Mcintyre and Fly By Night GNZ (Pennsylvania/Littorio)

Pro Am Qualifier 2
8th Glen Beal and Soprano (Lordano)
Aliya Berry and Neo (Lordano) where 13th

Copper tour Final Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3rd Emma Gillies and Meadowlands Lulu Malone GNZ (Quantum/Luidam)
5th Catalina Rocco and La De Dah MS (Lordano)

Bronze Tour Final day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1st place Sam Gillies and Lumarzo (Lansing)

Silver Tour final!!!!!!!!!!!!
5th Liv Teixeira and Balmoral Candyapple 1 GNZ (pennsylvania/Corrado 1)

And finally GOLD Tour
4th Sophie Scott and Equine Americia Benrose Stellar
5th Molly Moffat and Lazarus GNZ (Lordano)
7th Logan Massie and Adel 13 (pennsylvania)
8th Ben Weir and Cirrius GNZ (Cassius GNZ)

sorry if I have missed anyone,

A very special thank you must be handed to all the owners, riders and clients who have supported us over the years absolutely none of this can be achieved with out you guys

Goldengrove have a super selection of young horses in ranging from foals through to 4yrs so drop us a line for infove

20/02/2026

Nibali de Jolie z the only son of Nixon van’t meulenhof available in Nz with fresh semen last call for the 25/26 season

03/02/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans!

thanks for the support from the team
At Goldengrove stud farm

26/11/2025

Peek a boo little one!!
Beautiful Nibali filly a week old now fans

20/08/2025

The one and only Calvaro V by Lansing half brother cantus

Willi Melinger and his horse Calvaro V

🤍🐎 Calvaro – The White Myth of Swiss Show Jumping 🇨🇭✨

Standing an impressive 1.85m tall, Calvaro wasn’t just a horse — he was a phenomenon. Known as “The White Myth”, his dazzling style and bravery in the air made him one of the most beloved show jumpers of all time.

With rider W***y Mellinger, Calvaro achieved what no other Swiss horse has matched:
🥈 Olympic Silver – Atlanta 1996
🥇 Olympic Team Gold – Sydney 2000
🌍 4x World Championship medals
💰 Nearly 2 million CHF in career earnings

More than his medals, Calvaro became an ambassador for the sport — starring in adverts, inspiring new owners to invest in horses, and even having a plane named after him. ✈️

After an unforgettable career, Calvaro retired at 16, following a knee injury in 2001. Fittingly, he bowed out in victory, winning his final round at the World Cup Final in Gothenburg. 🏆

A horse of a lifetime. A legend of Swiss sport. The White Myth will forever fly in the memories of equestrian fans. 🤍✨

25/05/2025

03/05/2025

You saw it here first Nixon the future is bright unbelievable temperament and a fantastic work ethic

24/02/2025

02/12/2024

One of the cornerstones of our breeding program

Capitol I is a real rarity in the ranks of Holsteiner stallions – a showjumping sire, whose name begins with ‘C’ who is not related to Cor de la Bryère! Nor for that matter, is he related to that other pillar of Holsteiner breeding, Landgraf.

Indeed, there is quite some speculation as to whether his pedigree is an accurate reflection of reality!!

There is no doubt on his matrilineal line for he is the product of one of those legendary mares on which studs are built.

In 1960, a wayward mare, Rappel was saved from the knackery by Rheder Thormählen, a breeder from a family who had lived on the Kollmaran marsh for 500 years, where they had been involved in the breeding, riding and selling of horses throughout that time. Rappel who was by Heinzelmann, had made herself unpopular by jumping out of paddocks, and was still jumping at the age of 23 when she won an elementary showjumping class!

Herr Thormählen did not know it at the time but Rappel had an earlier foal, by the influential Arabian bred, Ramzes, who, as Romanus, had won the Grand Prix of Rome with Hans Günter Winkler.

Ten years later, Rappel presented Thormählen with another Ramzes foal, this time a filly, Vase – who went on to be champion mare of Holstein. Vase’s full-brother, Roman topped the German showjumping standings for two years running with Hans-Gunter Winkler. Vase’s daughter, Folia, by Maximus (himself an Advanced showjumper), foaled five stallions: Latus I and II (both by Landgraf), and then Capitol. Capital was by Capitano who is by Corporal out of Retina (also by Ramzes). Retina won the Hamburg Derby with Fritz Thiedemann in the saddle.