This incredible colt Ulyss de Top, “Topper” is by the 5* Grand Prix Show Jumper Ulyss Morinda.  Ulysse Morinda is one of the only colored stallions competing at 1.60, he entered this small elite circle on the 16th of June 2019 when he won the Boleworth GP in England.  His sire, Utah van Erpekom, ridden by John Whitaker, won  5* CSIOs and classes up to 1.60 m and in 5*. He can be considered as a "foundation stallion" of the colored adventure.   Topper’s dam, Daisy Love, is by Grey Top out of a Stolzenberg mare, and was succesful at 1.40.   

 

Topper’s grand sire,  Grey Top, displayed unlimited jumping ability during the entire stallion performance test. He convinces with good rideability and three equally good basic gaits. He became reserve champion after the jumper index and placed fifth in dressage. In addition he radiates harmony that can be noticed by every observer right away. He carries very special jumping genes and quality of conformation. At his performance test he was awarded 8 for temperament, 8 character, 7 willingness, 8 ability to perform, 8 rideability, 8.83 jumping, 7 trot, 7.25 canter, 6.84 walk. He has 9 licensed sons, 36 state premium mares, and 62 auction horses. He passes on his jumping ability to his long-legged and true-to-type daughters and sons. They are notable for their good characters and trainability. Grey Top is the sire of Gentleman,  two-time Bundeschampion in eventing and GunfirePJ, the four-year-old 2016 reserve champion of the Hanoverian Young Jumper Championship.

 

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