BJ Kaneto Casanova. 16.1hh. Sire: Contango II imp. Dam: Belcam Aalabaster by Aachen imp. Sire: Contango II Casanova's sire Contango II was imported from Germany in the mid-nineties and was considered by many to be the most talented warmblood stallion to be imported to Australia to that time. In eight seasons at stud in Australia, before an untimely death from a paddock accident, Contango II proved to be a super sire of both dressage horses and jumpers. Dam: Aalabaster Casanova's dam Aalabaster was sired by Aachen and was out of a mare by one of Australia’s most famous performance thoroughbred sires, Souvenir. Aachen gave Australian breeders the opportunity to introduce his famous sire Argentinus into their breeding programs. Argentinus remains to this day one of the most successful sires in Germany, and has now become a noted sire of some of the best producing broodmares in Europe. Casanova represents great value, consistently throwing progeny of beautiful type and trainability. Successful progeny include Grand Prix competitor BJK Casablanca, (champion foal of the ACE Tour) ridden by Victoria Welch, winner of countless FEI and Young Rider dressage titles, and the super combination of Sharellen Carisima and Deb Oliver, scoring up to 67% in the small tour. Progeny regularly awarded Elite and Premium foal status on ACE tour. Service Fee $990 LFG. Auction Conditions: Available by AI only. Fresh or chilled. No live cover. Successful bidder responsible for costs of breeding of mare and semen collection and shipping by WestVETS, Marburg, Qld. Successful bidder agrees to stallion owner’s usual semen sales contract. Donated service is for use by successful bidder only - may not be sold or transferred. For further information: www.courtlandperformancehorses.com.au