Mylord Carthago
Mylord Carthago ridden by Pénélope Leprévost during the 2012 Hamburg CSI5*
BreedSelle Français
SireCarthago
DamFragance de Chalus
SexStallion

Mylord Carthago (Mylord Carthago*HN until 2014) is a gray Selle Français stallion and show jumping champion. Descended from Almé Z and sired by the Holsteiner stallion Carthago, his potential was recognized very early on. At the age of seven, he was entrusted to Norman rider Pénélope Leprévost, who trained him and made him her lead horse. The pair went on to win European and World show jumping runner-up titles in 2010 and 2012. Combining sport with his breeding career, Mylord is also one of France's last national stallions. The threat of his sale after the 2014 World Equestrian Games has led to a number of negative reactions, both from the show jumping public and from political figures.

Suffering from cervical osteoarthritis, Mylord was officially retired during the Paris Horse Show in December 2014. Renowned for the quality of his temperament and mentality, he is now a full-time breeding stallion. The quality of his foals is recognized, and Mylord is currently the 3rd best sire in the world.

History

Mylord Carthago was born on June 26, 2000, using the embryo transfer technique, to Paule and Jean-Louis Bourdy Dubois, near Vichy, at their Château de la Tour Vidal stud in Saint-Rémy-en-Rollat.[1][2] He is the son of the Holsteiner stallion Carthago and the Selle Français mare Fragance de Chalus. He is therefore a Franco-German horse, although registered in the Selle Français studbook.[3] The Haras National in France bought him in 2005 and entrusted him to rider Emmanuel Vincent, who put him through the classic cycle and spotted his potential. In 2007, the stallion joined show jumping rider Pénélope Leprévost, who gradually made him her top horse. In her book, Pénélope says her career owes a great deal to Mylord, whom she was able to "build the way she wanted".[4] Mylord gave her access to international events.[1]

He won numerous international competitions between 2010 and 2012, including a team silver medal at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, a team silver medal at the 2011 European Show Jumping Championships in Madrid, and the Aachen leg of the 2012 Nations Cup.[5] That same year, the stallion's show jumping index was 178.[2] In his book Galops, writer Jérôme Garcin describes the emotion of the Equidia Life team when they met Pénélope Leprévost and her horse "in private".[6]

Injury and convalescence

However, during the winter of 2012-2013, the stallion injured his pastern and went into convalescence. From then on, Mylord Carthago was the subject of numerous rumors of sale due to the forthcoming closure of the public company France Haras. He appeared in more modest competitions during 2013.[7][8] Doubts are mounting about his return to the highest level. His groom puts a lot of effort into getting him back into top competition. At the end of 2013, after a series of tests, he was gradually put back to work. In 2014, he returned to his highest level, winning the RMC Grand Prix at the Jumping International de France. However, he did not take part in the 2014 World Equestrian Games.[9]

Sale announcement

Mylord Carthago (2012)

On May 22, 2014, the national stud farms announce the sale of the last French national sport stallions, and among them Mylord Carthago. This announcement provokes strong reactions from the equestrian community, also internationally.[10][11] Pénélope Leprévost learns of it via the Internet and social networks.[4] She met with Jacques Myard to try and get the sale cancelled.[12] The agency responsible for the sale issued a press release on June 3, specifying that Mylord Carthago would remain with his rider until sold, would have to wear the French colors and could not be tested under saddle.[13] Philippe Martin, president of the Fédération nationale des éleveurs de chevaux de sport (National Federation of Sport Horse Breeders), denounces a "state scandal".[4] Just as the stallion's departure for Germany was announced, the sale was cancelled thanks to the initiative of two French veterinarians, who set up a private company. In an interview with France 3, these vets explained their action by the fact that "the semen of these horses is something of a national treasure".[14]

Retirement

Pénélope Leprévost has announced her intention to retire Mylord at the end of 2014.[15] The stallion is suffering from the onset of cervical osteoarthritis, which is compromising his sporting career.[16] This was done during a special event at the Paris Horse Show on December 6,[17] in front of a very emotional audience.[18] Pénélope announced to the public that the horse would be retiring to her home in Normandy.[19] She hopes one day to ride one of her foals.

Description

Mylord Carthago is a gray Selle Français stallion. He stands 1.71 m tall. According to Penelope, he's a horse who gives a lot to his rider, and wants to get ahead.[20] He is energetic, and has great style over jumps. He's also a very sensitive animal. The rider insists on his "kindness" and the quality of his mind, testifying that he has never refused to jump a fence, even in training. According to her, he is gifted with excellent learning faculties, an intelligence that is also evident in his dual career as a competitor and breeder.[21]

Achievements

Pénélope Leprevost and Mylord Carthago at the CSIW5* Prix Equidia at Equita'Lyon, France, 2010

Over the years, Mylord Carthago has built up a national and then international record of achievements. From 2004 to 2006, he completed the classic cycle for French show jumping horses.[22]

2007
  • 7th in the French championship for seven-year-olds at Fontainebleau[5]
  • 4th in the World Championship for seven-year-olds in Lanaken.[5]
2008
2009
  • Classed in the CSI 5* Grand Prix in Cannes and Hickstead, and the World Cup Grand Prix in London and Mechelen.[22]
2010
2011
2012

Ranked 31st in the WBFSH world show jumping rankings in October 2012.

2014
  • Winner of the CSIO 5* La Baule Grand Prix.[5]
  • Second in the 1.55 m class at the Hamburg CSI 5*.[5]
  • Sixth in the Nations Cup in Aachen.[5]
  • Thirteenth in the CSI 5* Chantilly Grand Prix.[5]
  • His last competition was the CSIO 5* in Calgary on September 12, 2014,[5] during which he was eliminated.[26]

Origins

Mylord Carthago has excellent origins. His sire, Carthago, had an international career at the highest level with Jos Lansink.[27] His dam, the brood mare Fragance de Chalus, is a descendant of Jalisco B and Almé Z, a line known for its very high quality.[2]

Pedigree of Mylord Carthago (2000)
Sire
Carthago (1987-2013)		 Capitol I (1975-1999) Capitano (1968) Corporal (1963)
Retina (1952)
Folia (1969) Maximus (1963)
Vase (1961)
Perra (1978) Calando I (1974) Cor de la Bryère (1968-2000)
Furgund (1969)
Kerrin (1973) Mambo (1969)
Fangelika (1969)
Dam
Fragance de Chalus (1993-2019)		 Jalisco B (1975-1994) Almé (1966-1991) Ibrahim (1952-1973)
Girondine (1950)
Tanagra (1963) Furioso (1939-1967)
Délicieuse (1947)
Nifrane (1979) Fury de la Cense (1971) Questeur (1960-1974)
N'y touche pas C (1957)
Ifrane (1974) No info
No info

Stud career

Mylord Carthago has the potential to become a great breeding stallion, as his foals are starting to compete at the highest level.[2] Their quality has been underlined since 2011, especially when crossing with compact mares with strong backs. Six-year-old champions Timon d'Anse and Traviata du Lesme are among his offspring.[28] In 2013, Mylord was voted 4th best sire of young horses. He is the sire of Twentytwo des Biches.[29]

Mylord Carthago (2000) Totem de Brecey (2007)
Twentytwo Biches (2007)
Bingo du Parc (2011)
Cocaïne du Val (2012)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Simon, Marianne. "Pénélope Leprevost : « Mylord est le cheval de ma vie, mon cheval de cœur »". Le Figaro. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Mylord Carthago : force, locomotion et mental" (PDF). France haras (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mylord Carthago, une star Franco Allemande". Webstallions (in French). Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Pénélope Leprévost va-t-elle être séparée de Mylord Carthago ?". France 3 Basse-Normandie (in French). 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Roullier, Sébastien (2014). "Au Revoir et merci Mylord Carthago". Grand Prix replay (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  6. ↑ Garcin, Jérôme (2013). Galops : Perspectives cavalières II (in French). Gallimard. p. 191. ISBN 978-2-07-248992-1.
  7. ↑ Roullier, Sébastien (2013). "Mylord Carthago*HN n'est pas encore en vente". Grand Prix replay (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "Mylord Carthago n'est pas encore en vente" (in French).
  9. ↑ Blimo, Jean-Pierre (2014). "Jeux équestres mondiaux : Pénélope Leprévost, la cavalière normande de l'équipe de France". France Bleu (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  10. ↑ "Mylord Carthago à vendre au lendemain des Jeux". Cheval Magazine (in French). 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  11. ↑ "Mylord Carthago and Padock du Plessis to go trough the ring at Deauville, Monday 8 september 2014". Reitersport news. 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  12. ↑ Boutreau, Pascal (2014). "Mobilisation autour de la vente des étalons des Haras Nationaux" (PDF). Equidna Life (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  13. ↑ Arqana (2014). "Vente France Haras : Mylord Carthago devra rester sous selle française et ne pourra être essayé". L'Éperon (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  14. ↑ Huctin, Alexandra (2014). "Pénélope Leprévost ne perdra pas son cheval Mylord Carthago". France 3 Basse-Normandie (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  15. ↑ Boutreau, Pascal; France Haras (2014). "Leprévost : « Mylord, le cheval de ma vie »". Equidia Life (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  16. ↑ "Bonne retraite, Mylord Carthago*HN !". PlaneteCSO. 2014.
  17. ↑ Simon, Marianne (2014). "Le Gucci Paris Masters, rendez-vous des champions". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  18. ↑ "Mylord Carthago a fait ses adieux". Studforlife (in French). 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  19. ↑ "Les résultats des Gucci Masters Paris salon du cheval : Pénelope Leprevost sacrée!" (in French). 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  20. ↑ Boutreau, Pascal (2014). "La Baule : Lamaze, Mylord Carthago et Leprévost, séquences émotions". Equidia Life (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  21. ↑ Tsaag Valren, Amélie (2014). Le fabuleux destin de Mylord Carthago (in French). Cheval Savoir.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 "MYLORD CARTHAGO". France Étalons (in French).
  23. 1 2 3 4 "Mylord Carthago stoppe la compétition". Sport.fr (in French). 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  24. ↑ "Steve Guerdat triomphe à Genève!". RTS Sport (in French). 2010.
  25. ↑ "Eric Lamaze Claims CSIO5* Grand Prix of La Baule". Cheval Savoir.
  26. ↑ "Performances de Mylord Carthago". FEE Compet (in French). Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  27. ↑ "Carthago". Webstallions. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  28. ↑ "Mylord Carthago, père de 4 des 10 meilleurs chevaux français". Hippomundo (in French). 2021.
  29. ↑ "Twentytwo Des Biches (103YL87)". FEI.org. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
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