For over nine years, Casall (Wilfried Thomann, Drelsdorf), a son of Caretino from line 890, enjoyed success at the very top of the world rankings. This is an achievement that not many horses – particularly top sires – can boast. The Hippomundo.com platform recently published a ranking that lists precisely these horses. In the so-called ‘Hippomundo Lifetime Ranking’, Casall stands out with 100 results at 1.60 metres and above across nine seasons – making him one of the true pioneers of his generation.

Under his trainer Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), who developed him thoughtfully and carefully, Casall repeatedly demonstrated exceptional consistency, willingness to perform and nerves of steel. These qualities made him an integral part of international elite sport. Particularly noteworthy is the length of his sporting career: Casall remained among the world’s best for an unusually long period, impressing not only with individual highlights but also through consistent success at five-star level. His ability and attitude made him an exceptional athlete who remained fully capable right into his later years. This set him apart from many other horses.

In parallel with his sporting career, Casall developed into one of the most influential stud stallions of his generation. He passes on his qualities in an impressive manner to a large number of offspring, who are enjoying great success both in international show jumping and in breeding. Typical characteristics of his offspring include ability, caution, willingness to perform and tenacity – attributes that define a top competition horse.

Data from Hippomundo on the horses with the highest prize money over the last ten years reveals a clear pattern: most champions reach the 1.60-metre level at around nine years of age and remain at the top for an average of seven seasons. It is not their early breakthrough, but their staying power that determines their place in history. Just as Casall has managed to do.

Photo: Janne Bugtrup