Devin Franco GJ 1472
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About stallion
Born year
2020
Stationed
Stjärnborg
Withers Height
163
Owner
Lövsta Stuteri
Breeder
Gustaf Johansson
WFFS
Non-carrier
A brief story of
A truly complete stallion with a first-class temperament and exceptional rideability!
Semen availability
Fresh sperm
Only available in Sweden
Frozen sperm
Not available
Prices
Fresh sperm
VAT and transportation fee is additional costs. Price may be adjusted due to unforseen events.
Transport costs
Fresh sperm by car 950 SEK + VAT
Fresh sperm by air 1300 SEK + VAT
Frozen sperm by car 2700 SEK + VAT
Frozen sperm by air : contact us for exact price
For more information about transportation fees or if you arrive with your mare to Stjärnborg, read more here. If you inseminate at Flyinge, read more here.
Presentation
Devin Franco GJ was awarded the highest score among the three-year-old stallions in 2023. With Minna Telde in the saddle, Devin Franco GJ won the SWB Stallion Trophy for three-year-old stallions the same year.
Devin Franco GJ lived up to all expectations as a four-year-old, becoming the stallion performance test winner in dressage with an impressive 43 points for conformation. He was described as refined and well-proportioned, with a natural presence. He has an expressive head, a long, well-set, and well-shaped neck. He is well-legged and places his hooves correctly.
His walk was awarded 9.0 points and described as rhythmic, relaxed, and supple. His trot is active, energetic, well-balanced, and self-carrying, with good propulsion (8.5 points). Devin Franco GJ has a well-balanced, supple, and carrying canter with good range, earning a score of 9.0.
Among the four-year-old dressage stallions, Devin Franco GJ demonstrated the best jumping ability. He was assessed as relaxed and cooperative, jumping with good take-off, excellent leg technique, and a careful, focused approach to his task.
The test riders described Devin Franco GJ as highly rideable, providing a very good feeling due to his attentiveness to the aids and responsiveness to light cues. He was evaluated as highly willing to work, relaxed, and supple. He was also noted for his ease in adjusting stride length and his excellent potential for collection.
Offspring
Devin Franco GJ was very popular among Swedish breeders during his first breeding season, covering 73 mares.
Pedegree
The sire, Vivino, was a premium stallion in Hanover and later also in Danish Warmblood in 2019. He finished fourth in his 35-day test in a highly competitive field, achieving a total score of 888 points. Vivino won the qualifier for the Danish Young Horse Championships with Thomas Sigtenbjerggaard in the saddle. He was later sold to Spain to be ridden by Alejandro Asencio Méndez.
The dam, Sweet Dreams GJ, born in 2016, has had two more foals. The dam’s sire, Bon Coeur, can be read about here. In the third generation, the legendary Totilas can be found.
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