Breed: German Horse ZfDP
Colour: bay roan, roan homozygot
Born: 2015
Height: 173 cm

Cayanosch – Hofrat - Ferrum

pedigree:
https://www.rimondo.com/horse-details/1097585/Limp-Bizkit
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/limp+bizkit3

• Graded ZSSE, AES
• homozygous for Roan Rn/Rn
• All his foals will be roans
• WFFS free
• foal papers AES, Zangersheide

Studfee

Europe: 2 doses 600 EUR

Australia: 1 dose  1100 AUD, from the 2nd dose onwards 550 AUD

Newzealand: 1 dose 1250 NZD, from the 2nd dose onwards 625 NZD

Limp Bizkit has grown into an impressive horse, distinguished by his remarkably long legs—a trait generously passed down from his sire, Cayanosch, to all his foals. His stature and elegant conformation are complemented by a solid, correct foundation and impeccably regular limbs, along with well-formed, strong hooves.

His temperament is equally noteworthy. Limp Bizkit is friendly, playful, and exudes self-confidence. Like his sire Cayanosch, he exhibits a curious and energetic nature—traits that are even more pronounced in this promising young horse. Fearless and unabashed, Limp Bizkit meets every new experience with enthusiasm, making him a standout in both personality and presence.

Pedigree-wise, Limp Bizkit boasts a rich lineage filled with renowned sires and influential stallions pivotal to the world of horse breeding. On his sire’s side, he carries the blood of luminaries such as Contender, Landgraf I, Ladykiller xx, and Ahorn Z. His dam, a Trakehner mare, brings even more famed heritage, holding a close relation to legendary horses like Totilas, the "Stallion of the Century." Noteworthy ancestors in her lineage include Hofrat, Gribaldi, Kostolany, and the distinguished Trakehner stallion Ibikus.

Limp Bizkit offers a unique feature not found in any other warmblood stallion worldwide: he is the first purebred warmblood roan stallion, guaranteeing that all of his offspring will inherit this striking and rare coat color.

In performance, Limp Bizkit displays an excellent jumping technique, characterized by a well-rounded bascule and fast, efficient leg action. His willingness to work is exceptional. He consistently approaches challenges with focus and composure, never shying away from more demanding tasks. His eagerness to train and perform generates a remarkable work ethic that seems boundless.

In sum, Limp Bizkit combines outstanding conformation, an illustrious pedigree, an extraordinary coat color inheritance, and a vibrant, courageous character—qualities that make him an exceptional stallion for progressive breeding and sport.

Limp Bizkit has found a new owner. The two have become the perfect team. She writes about him:

"Limp Bizkit, also called "Lumpi", has lived with me since 2018. During this time he has developed from a lanky youngster to a proper riding horse. At 172 cm, he is probably fully grown, but will probably gain significant muscle mass. He shows above-average talent in both dressage and jumping, although jumping will certainly be his true calling.From the very first lesson he approaches the jump fearlessly and fluently and shows good manners in free jumping and under the rider. In addition, Lumpi is extremely playful and learns everything that is sold to him as a game very quickly, including his first circus tricks and agility.Off-road, he is easy to trade in any position in the group and at any gait, and he is also courageous Lumpi is always in a good mood and people-oriented.He is exceptionally polite with other horses, gets along well with everyone, but also likes to show the mares how great he is. This horse has an excellent character. He is nice to children, but also offers enough power to challenge more ambitious riders. He brings strength and endurance with him and shows a very good body awareness for his size."

What is the Roan gene and how is it inherited in horses?

The Roan gene is a dominant gene in horses that causes a characteristic pattern of intermixed white and colored hairs on the body, while the head, lower legs, mane, and tail generally remain solid-colored. Horses that inherit one copy of the Roan gene (heterozygous) will display the roan coat pattern and have a 50% chance of passing it on to their offspring. Horses with two copies of the gene (homozygous) also show the roan pattern and will pass it on to all their foals. The Roan pattern does not skip generations and is present at birth, though it may become more visible after the foal coat is shed. It is found in many horse breeds and creates a striking speckled or “frosted” appearance on the horse’s coat. The exact mutation causing the Roan gene has not been fully identified, but it is linked to the KIT gene region. Importantly, Roan is not lethal, and horses can safely inherit one or two copies of the gene.

In the case of Cayanosch and the entire Insterfeuer line, very light shades of roan are typical, creating a softer, more delicate appearance. Interestingly, when the roan gene occurs in other breeds, it often features much darker manes and tails, contrasting with the lighter coat. It can even be said that when the Roan gene appears in warmbloods, the lightening effect is more pronounced if the base color is bay or chestnut. In contrast, in dark bay or black warmbloods, the mane and tail generally remain quite dark despite the roan pattern.

Only a few warmblood horses are homozygous for the Roan gene. A licensed stallion with homozygous Roan color is Limp Bizkit. He is known worldwide as the first homozygous Roan warmblood stallion, and all of his foals will inherit the rare Roan coat color.

What does it mean if a horse is homozygous for roan?

If a horse is homozygous for roan, it means the horse carries two copies of the roan gene (genotype Rn/Rn). This genetic status guarantees that the horse will pass the roan coat color trait to all of its offspring, making 100% of them roan as well.

Homozygous Roans look very similar in appearance to heterozygous roan horses (Rn/rn), so visual distinction is difficult without genetic testing.

In summary, a homozygous roan horse is genetically certain to pass on the roan coat pattern to every foal, enabling breeders to consistently produce this unique and attractive coloration.

Did you know the funny wikipedia Roanhorses story from Europe?

For a long time in Europe, it was believed that horses with the Roan gene only exist in the heterozygous form and that homozygous Roan foals either would not be carried to term or would be stillborn. This false belief persisted for many years, even on Wikipedia, where the responsible editors refused to remove the incorrect statements. Even after Limp Bizkit and his homozygous relatives were genetically confirmed as homozygous Roan and all demonstrated perfect health, the erroneous Wikipedia entry stubbornly remained for several years. The longest persistence of this incorrect information was in Germany, despite the fact that it concerned German horses and German laboratory results.