Painted Black is a son of Gribaldi, an approval-winning trakhener stallion who performed in Grand Prix under Edward Gal. This stallion has sired over 2500 offspring, making him a key breed leader in Holland. His offspring include the stallion Totilas, as well as Girasol, Peter Pan and Sister de Jeu. 90 horses and 49 stallions out of Gribaldi compete in the International Grand Prix.
.His dam Litchi is by Ferro, a successful and internationally recognized stallion. He is notably the grandfather of Valegro, well known for his Olympic gold medal under the saddle of Charlotte Dujardin. Litchi has also produced Zizi Top (by Tango), Go Legend and Painted Black II (Painted Black's own brother).
GRIBALDI, TRAK | KOSTOLANY, TRAK | ENRICO CARUSO, TRAK |
KAPSTADT, TRAK | ||
GONDOLA II, TRAK | IBIKUS, TRAK | |
GLORIA VI, TRAK | ||
LITCHY, | FERRO, KWPN | ULFT, KWPN |
BRENDA, KWPN | ||
VRONA, KWPN | OFFICIER, KWPN | |
RANSI, KWPN |
Painted Black has had a long career at the international level, revealing an excellent mind and stamina. He first performed under the saddle of Hans Peter Minderhoud, who placed him Vice World Champion in 6-year old dressage horses, before being handed over to Anky Van Grunsven. He also won the Dutch Championships in 2008 and finished third at the World Cup in Las Vegas in 2009. He joined Morgan Barbançon Mestre's stable in 2011, with whom he competed in the Spanish colors at the London 2012 Olympic Games and then at the World Equestrian Games in Caen in 2014 before placing in the World Cup final in 2015. He retired in 2016 at the age of 19, after 15 years old at the highest level. He is ranked third in the KWPN-index, and had an index of 169 with 90% accuracy.
Painted Black is the sire of over 500 products. He passes on his beautiful vertical orientation, a compact model with a short back, his movement and strength. Many of his foals inherit his color. 60 of them evolve at the international level, including 23 in Grand Prix among which Don Bravour, Black Painted, Black Pearl, Blacktime, Chacha Time, Zircoon Flower... He has produced 9 stallions among which Bon Bravour (himself sire of James Bond de Massa, Champion of the 6 years old in 2020), Enzo Ferrari, Ebène, Dynamo and Cupibo PB (IDR 156/20 evolving in Grand Prix with Maxime Collard).
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