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

full 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:  650,- Euro fresh semen

USA:  800,- USD (2 doses)

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

Our stallion “Ali” is a true eye-catcher, captivating every visitor with his commanding presence. Tall, powerful, and still growing, he already reveals extraordinary potential. His impeccable uphill conformation and expansive, expressive gaits leave nothing to be desired. Agile and eager, he displays remarkable willingness to perform in jumping courses, yet his true strength lies in dressage—a discipline in which he is destined for greatness.

Ali’s sire, I-Don Malagueno, is an internationally successful dressage stallion. His outstanding own performances earned him approval for sport horse breeding in Germany, as well as a passed stallion performance test—an exceptional feat for a purebred Lusitano. I-Don Malagueno competes successfully up to Dressage class S and St. Georges, embodying both top quality and exemplary character, marking him as a remarkable breed representative.

Ali’s dam, Aurora, also contributes valuable dressage bloodlines. She is the daughter of Hector Krogvaenget, a Frederiksborger Palomino who made history with his tremendous talent. Hector competed against warmbloods in the stallion performance test in Schliekau, where he earned the outstanding score of 7.8—a unique accomplishment to this day. Even more impressive was his 8.2 score at the Bundeschampionat qualifier in Kurtscheid, where he outperformed all warmblood competitors. This extraordinary performance generated excitement throughout the equestrian world.

Ali seamlessly combines the finest qualities of both parents: he embodies unique dressage bloodlines, unlike the traditional German sport horse lines, and his valuable cream gene unlocks fresh possibilities for breeders. Those already working with cream lines can introduce new performance blood and explore exciting breeding avenues. Additionally, Ali carries a 50% chance of passing the dun gene—a rare trait among sport horse sires, except for his Lusitano sire I-Don Malagueno.

We have high hopes for Ali’s bright future. With his talent, charm, and unique genetics, he is destined to become a valuable asset to both the breeding world and the discipline of dressage.

What does it mean if a stallion is homozygous creme and heterozygous dun?

If a stallion like Alvao carries a double creme gene and a dun gene, it means that he will pass on the creme gene to 100% of his offspring, resulting in a cream dilution effect on their coat color. The cream gene in homozygous form produces very pale coat colors such as cremello, perlino, or smoky cream, depending on the base color. Being heterozygous for the dun gene means there is a 50% chance Alvao will pass this gene to his foals, which adds unique primitive markings such as dorsal stripes and leg barring, enhancing both their appearance and genetic diversity. This combination gives breeders the opportunity to produce foals with striking diluted colors and rare dun characteristics, making Alvao a valuable genetic contributor to a breeding program.

What is a cross-breed in horse breeding?

A cross-breed in horse breeding refers to the offspring resulting from the planned mating of two horses from different breeds, bloodlines, or populations. This controlled breeding aims to combine desired traits from each parent, potentially producing animals with enhanced performance, health, or other qualities that may be difficult to achieve through purebred breeding alone.

Alvao perfectly exemplifies the many advantages of a crossbreed horse. As a blend of unique dressage bloodlines not related to the typical German sport horse lines, he brings fresh genetic diversity that enriches any breeding program. His desirable cream gene and the 50% chance to pass on the rare dun gene open new opportunities for producing foals with exceptional coat colors and patterns.

Alvao offers an exceptional opportunity for breeders to enrich their warmblood breeding programs. As a distinguished crossbreed, he combines unique Lusitano and related bloodlines with modern sport horse qualities, creating a blend that boosts vitality, resilience, and versatility. His cream and dun genes add exciting coat color options that are rare in warmblood breeding. Pairing Alvao with warmblood mares can introduce fresh genetic diversity and hybrid vigor, potentially improving health, temperament, and athleticism in the offspring. His outstanding dressage talent and remarkable jumping ability complement the strengths of warmblood mares, producing foals with exceptional potential for both dressage and sport. For breeders aiming to innovate and diversify their warmblood lines, Alvao is an ideal stallion to create bold, powerful, and versatile sport horses with unique genetic and aesthetic appeal.

Crossbreeds like Alvao benefit from hybrid vigor, often resulting in healthier, more robust offspring with improved performance and temperament. They combine the best qualities of their diverse lineage, making Alvao a versatile and promising stallion for breeders seeking to introduce innovative traits and achieve outstanding results in dressage and beyond.