Alvao

Breed: Palomino ZfDP
Colour: Cremello Dun
Born.: 2022
Height:  173 cm

Inefavel/ I-Don Malagueno (Lusitano) Vinhacas Ourem
Quica
Canigia Farrapo
Faisca
Aurora Hector Krogvaenget Sar Vejleby
Citrus Fuglebjerg
Artemis Kinska Mineral
April

pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/alvao2


  • graded Palomino ZSSE
  • graded AES
  • performance tested (50 days test for Warmblood horses)
  • homozygous creme - all his foals will be dilute
  • D/nd1, A/a, e/e
  • Heterozygous Dun - 50% Dun

Breeding fee

Europe:  750,- Euro fresh semen (when pregnant)

USA:  800,- USD (2 doses)

Australia: 1 dose  850 AUD, from the 2nd dose onwards 425 AUD


Alvao, the impressive Cremello Dun stallion born in 2022, is already an absolute eye-catcher at just 4 years old, captivating everyone around him: With his large-framed, uphill build, ground-covering movements, and natural agility over jumps – "Ali," as we affectionately call him – embodies pure potential for modern dressage and beyond. He is not only a stallion with tremendous maturity but a promise of exceptional foals that will enrich your breeding program.

Particularly fascinating are Alvao's physical qualities, which make him a true dream stallion: He stands out with his imposing size and a stable, powerful foundation that promises longevity and versatility. In a world where Cremello-gene carriers are often associated with smaller frames, Ali is a rare exception – one of the very few stallions with this noble genetics who simultaneously possesses such impressive substance, scope, and nobility. Imagine your foals inheriting this combination of breathtaking looks, striking mass, and harmonious proportions: Large-scale, robust yet elegant – exactly what every ambitious breeder seeks to shine at auctions and in the show ring.

Alvao has also impressively proven his sporting quality: At the HLP in Austria, he impressed as a Crossbreed with a strong performance, rewarded with an excellent overall score of 7.3 – a true highlight! Despite his unconventional pedigree, which doesn’t match the classic Warmblood type, our “Ali” showed there that he must be taken seriously as a fully-fledged sport horse. This score is sensational, placing him far above average and proving how versatile and high-performing Crossbreeds can be. Stallions like Alvao, who combine exotic breed lines like Lusitano and Frederiksborger, are revolutionizing breeding – they bring freshness, robustness, and unique movement qualities that pure Warmbloods often lack. We absolutely rave about him and Crossbreeds in general: They are the stars of modernity! With their natural athleticism, toughness, and charisma, they produce foals that are not only visually stunning but also shine in sport.

His sire I-Don Malagueno brings world-class performance into play: This internationally successful Lusitano dressage stallion has shone up to St. Georg level and is steadily heading toward Grand Prix. As a homozygous Dun (DD), he is a true rarity – officially approved by the Oldenburger Verband and ZfDP for Warmblood studbooks since 2025. Whether through TG semen worldwide or fresh semen: With him, you are banking on proven performance and unique color genetics that will elevate your mares.

The dam line perfectly completes the picture, delivering fresh, unrelated blood through Hector Krogvaenget, the licensed Frederiksborger Palomino stallion. He scored an impressive 7.8 on his 70-day test, and his victory with 8.2 in the Bundeschampionat qualifier – even ahead of Warmbloods! – underscores his superior quality. Such genes are pure gold for breeders seeking quality and modernity.

Ali revolutionizes your breeding program: Homozygous for the Cream gene, he guarantees every foal at least one Cream gene, while his heterozygous Dun genes offer an exciting 50% chance for stunning Dun colorations. Whether Palomino, Buckskin, or something more exotic – with Alvao, you create colorful, high-performance offspring that stand out at markets and competitions. Let’s turn your dreams into unique foals together!

 

responsible for texts and pictures: Bärbel Ott

pictures: Volker Hagemeister, Eva-Maria Strecker and Mandy - thank you!

What is actually a crossbreed?

crossbreed in horse breeding is a horse resulting from the crossing of different breeds or breeding lines – as opposed to a purebred from a single breed. The goal is often to combine the best traits of both parent breeds: robustness from one with performance ability from another, or color genetics with sport suitability.

Examples:

  • Lusitano × Sport horse (like Alvao) = Crossbreed with exotic genetics + modern movement.

  • Hannoveraner × Quarter Horse = Versatile sport horse with Western character.

Advantages of crossbreeds:

  • Heterosis effect (hybrid vigor): F1 offspring are often more vital, resilient, and higher-performing than pure breeds.

  • Fresh blood → fewer inbreeding problems.

  • Unique combinations (e.g., Cremello + Dun + dressage potential).

That’s why crossbreeds excite us: They shatter pedigree prejudices and often produce the stars of HLP and licensing tests – just like Alvao with his 7.3! Perfect for breeders seeking innovation. Less inbreeding → stronger immune system, better bone mass, fewer PSSM/OCD cases. Studies show: Crossbreeds have 30% fewer orthopedic problems than purebreds.

What does the color genetics “homozygous cream” and “heterozygous dun” mean for my mare?

The mare produces guaranteed special colors with a 50% extra lottery for spectacular Dun markings. Perfect for breeders who want unique foals that stand out at every show and auction!

Possible Combo Hits:

  • Palomino Dun (Dunalino)

  • Buckskin Dun (Dunskin)

  • Smoky Black Dun

With Alvao, you always get a foal in special color (100% guaranteed by homozygous Cream)! As a spectacular bonus, there’s a 50% chance for one of the Combo Hits like Palomino Dun or Dunskin.