These famous European breeding stallions and states premium mares, many long deceased, represent the foundation sires or dams of Branscomb Farm's breeding program. They are catalogued here so that you may explore their pedigrees and the representation of Olympic, World Equestrian Games, World Cup, and European Champions in our Best of Europe: Bred in the USA foals and young prospects. To see the specific Branscomb Farm offspring or progeny from any particular foundation sire or dam, please select that horse's photo or name and then select the link SEE BRANSCOMB FARM RELATIVES OFTHIS HORSE For inquiries regarding semen availability for the stallions that are still alive please contact the relevant Verband representatives or the stallion stations directly. A limited number of Embryo Transfer contracts may be available for pairing select Branscomb Farm mares with outside stallions. Call to inquire.
Foundation stallions & mares
International/World Championships level show jumper born French but brought to Germany to breed and show for the German Team, Silbersee became a top producer. His most legendary son is the famous Holsteiner stallion Silvester - father of 42 licensed stallion sons - bringing along with Cordelabryere the french influence to the HOlsteiner breeding program in the 80's.
Champion of the 1994 Holsteiner Stallion Approvals in Germany, this son of the great Contender stood for the Holsteiner Verband producing the approved son Cordani and 20 premium or states premium daughters before being exported to the USA to stand for the Verband and Fox Fire farm here.