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Valparaiso is a highly talented dressage gelding who has now convincingly proven himself at Grand Prix level. Born in 2016, this Westphalian gelding has progressed step by step to the highest level and possesses the quality, attitude and potential to develop further on the international circuit in the coming years.

In June 2026, Valparaiso impressively demonstrated his qualities in Vreschen-Bokel, where he Louisdor Grand Prix to his name. In doing so, he has not only demonstrated that he has mastered Grand Prix-level work, but also that he can put on a convincing performance in the competition ring. His current standard and potential for further development make him a particularly promising prospect for the future.

These sporting qualities are underpinned by an exceptionally strong pedigree. His sire Vitalis has become one of the most influential dressage sires of his generation. As the son of Vivaldi, with Krack C and Jazz Further back in his pedigree, Vitalis has now sired an impressive number of successful international dressage horses and approved stallions.

The dam line also adds proven quality. Valparaiso’s dam Bellefleur C is the daughter of a world champion Florencio I, whose offspring are renowned for their rideability, movement and successes at the highest level of dressage. Bellefleur C is by the Staatsprämie mare Refinement, a daughter of the legendary Rubinstein I.

Valparaiso thus brings together in its pedigree the particularly appealing combination of Vitalis, Vivaldi, Florencio I and Rubinstein I – four names that have had an enormous influence on modern dressage horse breeding. His own performances have now shown that he is indeed able to translate that quality into success in the sport.