Kannan GFE
Son of Voltaire and Nimmerdor, Kannan excelled both in international competition and as a sire. With over 6,000 offspring, he transmits power, technique, and bravery. Notable descendants include Nino des Buissonnets, Olympic Gold in London 2012, and Quabri de l’Isle, a star in Olympic Games and Nations Cups.
Kannan GFE is one of the most influential and successful stallions in show jumping. Bred from the great Voltaire and Nimmerdor, he carries a genetic legacy that set him apart both in sport and breeding.
He had an impressive career at international level with French rider Michel Hécart, earning strong results in top-level competitions.
To date, Kannan has produced over 6,000 offspring, with nearly 200 having competed at CSI 1.60m or higher, and close to 200 approved stallions. He reliably passes on key traits:
Strength
Precision in jumping technique
Bravery
Balanced temperament
His most famous descendants:
Nino des Buissonnets: Individual Gold, London 2012
Quabri de l’Isle: Top-level competitor in Olympics and Nations Cups
Recommended for energetic and light mares.
● Winner of the CSIO Nations Cup in Lisbon
● Runner-up in La Baule
● Winner of CSI-W Paris-Bercy
● Competed at the 2002 World Equestrian Games (Jerez)
● Gold at the French National Championship in 2005
● Runner-up in CSI3* Grand Prix of Courneuve
| KANNAN GFE Stallion 1992 Dark Brown 1.72m KWPN 1.60m Jump | VOLTAIRE HANN 1979 Brown 1.68m 1.60m Jump | FURIOSO II SF 1965 Chestnut 1.67m | FURIOSO XX XX 1939 |
| DAME DE RANVILLE SF 1947 | |||
| GOGO MOEVE HANN 1975 Brown 1.63m | GOTTHARD HANN 1966 | ||
| MOSAIK HANN 1966 | |||
| CEMETA KWPN 1984 Brown 1.63m 1.30m Jump | NIMMERDOR KWPN Stb. Pref 1972 Brown 1.68m 1.60m Jump | FARN HOLST 1959 | |
| RAMONA NWP 1963 | |||
| WOZIETA KWPN Stb. Pref 1980 Brown 1.65m | LE MEXICO SF 1970 | ||
| ROZIETA KWPN 1975 |
