Tornesch was born in 2000 at the stables of Mrs A. Noordhof-Nieborg in Kropswolde. The brown stallion is a son of Lux, a successful Grand Prix show jumper under Jerry Smith, but also a successful show jumping progenitor. The dam line regularly shows Lux among multiple successful show jumpers as well. Dam Ninerta is a ster daughter of Word Cup-winner Libero H, father of countless Grand Prix show jumpers. Granddam Inerta was a ster mare out of Caletto I (s.Cor de la Bryère), imported from Holstein. The dam line continues with a daughter of the Thoroughbred Marlon xx and a classically bred daughter of Heimold. Tornesch is 1.65m/ 16.2 hands high. The second inspection- stallion Tornesch left for Sweden at a young age, and was also used to stand at stud there. Swedish style rider Malin Baryard-Johnsson competes Tornesch with success. The most outstanding results are the Nations Cup- victories in Barcelona and Falsterbo, as well as a second place in the Grand Prix at Falsterbo. Besides this, the pair achieved outstanding results in Vigo, London and Paris. During the European Championships and World Cup Final of 2011, the combination Tornesch/Baryard showed great results as well. Tornesch has a jumping index of 136 with 54% reliability. Tornesch meets all the radiological standards set by the KWPN.
Conformation
More than sufficiently developed stallion with good jumping horse conformation and an attractive front. The head is very attractive with a large eye. The poll has good length. The neck is well-formed, with good length and muscling. The shoulder has more than sufficient length but is slightly steep. The withers are well-developed and have more than sufficient length. The back is good in length and sloped. The loins are well- connected and muscled. The croup is well-placed and muscled, and has good length. The front leg is correct and a little is camped under. The hind leg is slightly long. The legs are hardened and of good quality. The hooves are well-developed and formed. The walk and trot have more than sufficient scope.
This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of recognision (spring 2012). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available.