Nankin (b. April 15, 1957) is a half-bred stallion, son of the Thoroughbred Fra Diavolo, founder of the Selle Français stud-book. He is a renowned sire for show jumping.

Nankin
BreedSelle Français
SireFra Diavolo
DamConstellation
SexMale
FoaledUriel, Dirka, Foudre de guerre, and Golden Comet
Audouville-la-Hubert
ColorBay

History

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Nankin was born on April 15, 1957, at the breeder Alfred J. Brohier's[1] farm in Audouville-la-Hubert, Manche. He was acquired by the National Stud of Saint-Lô, where he stood at stud from 1961 to 1980. He was approved for reproduction in France from 1975 to 1983 as a national stallion.[2]

Description

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Nankin is a Selle Français section A (original) bay stallion, standing at 1.64 m.[2]

Origins

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Through his ancestors, Nankin is 62 % Thoroughbred.[3] He is a son of the Thoroughbred stallion Fra Diavolo and the half-bred mare Constellation, by the half-bred Plein d'Espoirs.[2]

Pedigree of Nankin (1957)
Sire
Fra Diavolo (1938-1959)
Black Devil (1931) Sir Gallahad (1920) Teddy (1913)
Plucky Liege (1912)
La Palina (1924) Ambassador IV (1911)
Parthenis (1911)
Frayeur (1928) Blandford (1919) Swynford (1907)
Blanche (1912)
Freia III (1922) Dark Ronald (1905)
Fliegerin (1913)
Dam
Constellation (1946)
Plein d'Espoirs (1937) Orange Peel (1919-1940) Jus d'Orange (1912)
Rirette II (1913)
Imposante No info
No info
Henriette (1942) Bourguebus No info
No info
Diablesse No info
No info

Descendants

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Nankin is the sire of the Olympic champion Talisman B,[4] born in 1963 and ridden by Paul Schockemöhle, as well as Faon Rouge (1971), Espionne Rouge (1970),[5] Dirka (1969, ISO 156),[6] the dam of Quidam de Revel (ridden by Nelson Pessoa), Doris, and Epson, brother of French Cancan. His sons include the stallions Foudre de Guerre (1971),[7] Nidor Platière (1979), Kouglof II (1976), and Uriel (1964).[8] Many international sport horse stud-books seek the descendants of Nankin.[9]

Nankin

(1957)

Uriel (1964-1988) Florissant (1971)
Hidalgo de Riou (1973-1994)
Jesabelle d'Elles (1975)
Karielle (1976)
May Flower Ill (1978)
Paladin des Ifs (1981-2006)
Rosire (1983-2010)
Si tu viens (1984-2016)
Sisi de la Cour (1984-2010)
Tornade du Prelet (1985)
Dirka (1969-1995) Quidam de Revel (1982-2013)
Razzia de Revel (1983)
Aiglon Rouge (1988-2011)
Foudre de guerre (1971) Loripierre (1977)
Rafale d'orage (1983)
Golden Comet (1972)

References

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  1. ^ "Nankin". Sport Horse data.
  2. ^ a b c "Nankin".
  3. ^ "Composition raciale de NANKIN - Diversité génétique - Info chevaux".
  4. ^ "Informations générales de TALISMAN B - Info chevaux".
  5. ^ "Informations générales de ESPIONNE ROUGE - Info chevaux".
  6. ^ "Informations générales de DIRKA - Info chevaux".
  7. ^ "Informations générales de FOUDRE DE GUERRE - Info chevaux".
  8. ^ "Informations générales de URIEL - Info chevaux".
  9. ^ "La race Selle français".