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Cartello Retires from Sport and Joins VDL Stud

Nov 25, 2024 12.43


After an impressive career at the highest level of showjumping, Cartello (Cartani x Lord) is bidding farewell to the sport to focus on his breeding career at VDL Stud.

After an impressive career at the highest level of showjumping, Cartello (Cartani x Lord) is bidding farewell to the sport to focus on his breeding career at VDL Stud. In December, Cartello will make his final competition appearance at CSIO5* Geneva before returning to the VDL Stud stables, where his journey first began.

Ridden by Darragh Kenny, Cartello achieved numerous successes, including victories and top placings in Nations Cups and Grand Prix events. One of his career highlights was competing at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, where he delivered outstanding team performances for Ireland, including a win in the opening speed class. More recently, Cartello claimed victory in the Grand Prix of Monterrey and secured second place in the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix of the Spruce Meadows Masters. Cartello has earned over €1.6 million in prize money during his sporting career.

Known for his exceptional talent, willingness, and consistent performances, Cartello now embarks on a new chapter as a breeding stallion at VDL Stud. With his remarkable sporting achievements and outstanding genetic lineage, he is set to become a valuable asset for breeders worldwide.

VDL Stud is proud to welcome this proven stallion and half-brother of Cardento to their team and looks forward to his contributions to future generations of showjumping horses.

Top 20 results (Hippomundo)
1° 2021 Tokyo (JPN) - Individual Qualifier - Olympic Games-S Table A not against the clock (1.65m) with Darragh Kenny
 
4° 2021 CSI5* GCL Play off - Class 10: GP - Prague (CZE) Two rounds (1.65m) with Darragh Kenny
 
8° 2019 CSI4*-W - Class 104: WC - Wellington, Deeridge Farm (USA) Table A with jump-off (1.65m) with Cormac Hanley
 
1° 2024 CSI5* MLSJ - Class 142: GP - Monterrey La Silla (MEX) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2024 CSIO5* - Class 824: GP - Calgary, Spruce Meadows (CAN) Two rounds with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2024 CSIO5* - Class 8: NC - Dublin (IRL) Two rounds (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2022 CSI5* - GCT/GCL - Class 10: GP - Madrid (ESP) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2021 CSI5* GCL Play off - Class 13 - Prague (CZE) Two phases (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2021 CSIO5*-NC Final - Class 6: NC - Barcelona (ESP) Two rounds with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2021 CSI5* - GCT/GCL - Class 9 - Madrid (ESP) Table A against the clock (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
2° 2019 CSIO5*-NC NAm - Class 554: NC - Vancouver-Langley (CAN) Two rounds (1.60m) with Cormac Hanley
 
3° 2021 CSI5* - GCT/GCL - Class 10: GP - Madrid (ESP) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
3° 2018 CSI4* - Class 852: GP - Upperville (USA) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Cormac Hanley
 
4° 2024 CSI5* - Class 514: GP - Wellington, FL (USA) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
4° 2021 CSI5* - Class 20: GP - Geneva (SUI) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
4° 2019 CSIO5*-NC - Class 209: NC - Wellington, Deeridge Farm (USA) Two rounds (1.60m) with Cormac Hanley
 
5° 2021 CSIO5*-NC EUD1 - Class C8: NC - La Baule (FRA) Two rounds with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
5° 2021 CSI5* - Class 514: GP - Wellington, FL (USA) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Lorcan Gallagher
 
6° 2024 CSI5* - Class 514: GP - Wellington, FL (USA) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny
 
6° 2023 CSI4*-W - Class 28: GP - Fort Worth, TX (USA) Table A with jump-off (1.60m) with Darragh Kenny