Khalvin Khlein KpM

Breed: Partbred Araber
Colour: Amber Champagne
Born: 1998

Khornerstone KpM ox - Comar Bay Brummel ox - Harvest of Gold

Khornerstone KpM ox Khemosabi ox Amerigo ox
Jurneeka ox
Shantu ox Ansata Shah Zaman ox
Ar Razali ox
Miss Sundance Comar Bay Brummel ox Azraff ox
Rode of Mirage ox
Sunshine Harvest of Gold
Myrmarthaquestion AQHA

Links pedigree:

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/khalvin+khlein

  • graded and licensed in Germany
  • performance tested
  • stallionbook I partbred arabians
  • stallionbook I German riding pony
  • Interesting: Almost all matings are possible - the foals receive papers as Arabian Partbred Special due to the high proportion of Arabians, i.e. also warmbloods, riding horse breeds, baroque horse breeds, western horse breeds and others.

Studfee:

Europe: 2 doses 600 Euro - subsequent delivery if not pregnant

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

Newzealand: 1 dose 900 NZD, from the 2nd dose onwards 450 NZD

 

Born in 1998 in California, USA, Khalvin Khlein KpM is a distinguished Partbred Arabian stallion bred by Karen Malcor Chapman. His striking Amber Champagne coat makes him a rare and highly valued sire for breeders seeking something truly unique.

Khalvin combines prestigious bloodlines from well-known performance sires and legendary Arabian stallions. He is sired by the elegant Khornerstone KpM and out of Miss Sundance, a Partbred Arabian mare whose lineage includes top Arabians such as Raffles, Comar Bay Beau, and Azraff. Further back in his dam line is the famed AQHA stallion Question Mark, son of Plaudit xx. The rare dilute "champagne" gene is inherited through his maternal line, contributing to the unique coloring of Khalvin and many of his offspring.

Character-wise, Khalvin Khlein is noble, expressive, and full of character. Watching him is captivating, even when he is simply standing calmly. His movement is relaxed, naturally balanced, and especially impressive in the canter, where his smoothness and composure shine through.

Under saddle, Khalvin is exceptionally rideable and fun to work with. He always shows eagerness and willingness to perform, sometimes almost impatient to receive the next task. In show jumping, he approaches each fence willingly, maintaining a steady and playful rhythm. Transitions are smooth, and he carries himself with secure balance, happily taking on weight.

Despite an injury delaying his performance test until the "young" age of 16, Khalvin completed it with very good results. The testing station was impressed by his zeal and willingness to perform. Since 2015, he also has full papers for German riding ponies, making him suitable for matings with Warmbloods and Arab mares alike.

 

Khalvin’s offspring are widely admired for their nobility, jumping ability, rhythmic movement, refined heads, and often their beautiful amber champagne coat. His influence in jumping technique is proven: in 2011, his son convincingly won a free-jumping competition at the Rhön stud farm, receiving a remarkable score of 9.5.

For breeders seeking a stallion with exceptional character, versatility, and a unique genetic signature, Khalvin Khlein KpM offers an outstanding opportunity to produce distinguished, colorful, and talented foals. We are happy to provide more detailed information and guidance tailored to individual breeding plans.

There are already licensed offspring. Below is a selection of some of his foals.


What is the champagne gene in horses, what does it look like, and how is it inherited?

The champagne gene in horses is a dominant mutation that causes a unique dilution of coat color. It lightens both red and black pigments, resulting in distinctive shimmering coat colors such as gold champagne, amber champagne, classic champagne, and sable champagne. Horses with this gene are born with pinkish, freckled skin—especially around the eyes and muzzle—and bright blue eyes that darken to hazel or amber over time.

The coat colors vary depending on the horse’s base color:

  • Gold Champagne: A palomino-like golden coat with a flaxen mane and tail.

  • Amber Champagne: A light brown coat with darker brown mane and tail, sometimes called amber buckskin.

  • Classic Champagne: A diluted black that appears as greyish or sandy with a brown mane and tail.

  • Sable Champagne: A diluted dark bay or blackish coat with dark mane and tail.

Originally, the champagne gene was found primarily in American breeds like the American Cream Draft, Quarter Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse, American Saddlebred, and Missouri Fox Trotter. However, it has become increasingly popular and is now bred into many other breeds worldwide through crossbreeding. Breeders across the globe seek to produce champagne-colored horses, making this rare and attractive color more common beyond its American origins.

The champagne gene is inherited in a dominant fashion:

  • A horse with one copy of the gene (heterozygous) will express the champagne coloration and has about a 50% chance to pass the gene to each offspring.

  • A horse with two copies of the gene (homozygous) may exhibit a slightly lighter coat color and fewer dark freckles on the pink skin, though the difference to heterozygotes is often subtle.

One reason the champagne gene is even more desirable than the cream gene is that its distinctive dilution is visible on all base colors. In contrast, other dilution genes like smoky black and dark buckskin only show their effects on certain base colors, making them less versatile. This universality adds to the uniqueness and appeal of champagne-colored horses, which is why breeders worldwide are increasingly eager to incorporate this gene into their breeding programs.

In summary, the champagne gene creates a rare and beautiful diluted coat color with distinctive skin and eye features. Though it originated in American horse breeds, it is now highly sought after and bred internationally to produce unique and eye-catching horses.

For which breeds could a partbred Arabian like Khalvin Khlein be used?

A partbred Arabian like Khalvin Khlein is fully eligible for registration in the German Riding Pony studbook, which makes him an excellent choice for pony breeding. Khalvin Khlein is well known for passing on outstanding riding qualities, making him highly valuable for sport horse breeding.

Partbred Arabians are especially sought after for refining larger warmblood breeds, where they contribute Arabian endurance, elegance, and intelligence while enhancing rideability and athleticism. They can be used effectively to improve warmblood breeds such as Hanoverians, Trakehners, Westphalians, and Oldenburgs, combining the best traits of Arabian blood with the size and power needed for sport horses in disciplines like jumping, dressage, and eventing.

Thus, Khalvin Khlein is a versatile stallion suitable both for pony breeding and for improving larger sport horse breeds, offering breeders a way to produce athletic, trainable, and elegant horses with Arabian refinement and stamina.


Offspring


graded stallion Khasanova v. Khalvin Khlein,

Khalvin Khlein has 4 graded sons