Selle Français - Black - 1,67m (16,4h)- 1999 - BSO +25(0,58) - ISO 167 Breeder : Jean-Jacques Leconte (Normandy) Owned by S.C.E.A. Levallois - Haras de Couvains - 50680 Couvains

« The black stallion » characterised by his energy, his suppleness, his soundness, an excellent balance and a very good mouth. He has proven at the highest level all his strength, his good technique and his carefulness.

. DIAMANT DE SEMILLY, his sire :  He is a son of Le Tot de Semilly, one of the best sires in the world and famous international jumping winner, and a dam by Amarpour xx.  Great showjumping winner at CSIO and CSIW level, he was crowned: World Champion with the French team and 9th in the individual ranking (WEG Jerez 2002), France Champion 2002, Team silver medal at the 2003 European Championships, Winner of the 1999 French 1st Category jumping criterium. ISO 184. Diamant de Semilly is already reknowned as the BEST SELLE FRANCAIS STALION, ranked Elite with a 100% "bet value" (ANSF ranking). BSO + 33 (0,98) His outstanding offspring includes : Diamanti, 5 YO Championof Italy 2009 ; Diarado, 2007 Supreme Champion of the Holsteiner Stallions; Dorina du Domaine IE SO ; Elite van de Padenborre, 4 YO Champion of Belgium 2008 ; Eurocommerce Toulouse IE SO ; Jacour de la Cense IE SO ; Jade du Stremberg IE SO ; Jaguar de Garred IE SO ; Jao de Graffan ISO 163 ; Jerminal en Noir IE SO, ISO 150 ; Jésus de la Commune IE SO, ISO 155 ; Joyau d’Opal IE SO, ISO 181 ; Kalaska de Semilly IE SO, ISO 150, Beijing OG 2008 ; Kalimeris d'Ariel IE SO ; Kartonne de l'Abbaye IE SO ; Keo II ISO 155 ; Ketmye du Bois ISO 154 ; Street Of Diamonds (ex-Kho de Presle) IE SO, ISO 178 ; Kola de Leurven ISO 161 ; Kolchic du Donjon ISO 155 ; Lagon de l’Abbaye ISO 167 ; Lavillon ISO 164, French Champion of the 6 YO criterium ; Leandros de Semilly IE SO, ISO 162 ; Lonesome Diams Hogue ISO 162 ; Mohikan de Keos IE SO, ISO 149 ; Monark ISO 164 ; Morgane de Nouvo Lieu ISO 156 ; Muscaris d’Ariel IE SO, ISO 147 ; Nabuko IE SO, ISO 127 ; Nectar des Forêts ISO 163 ; Nelson de Perraz ISO 151 ; Niack de l'Abbaye IE SO, ISO 146 ; Norton de Vains ISO 150 ; Polinska des Isles IE SO, ISO 125 ; Quandice de Kerglenn ISO 135, 5 YO Champion of France 2009 ; Quilimane Semilly ISO 132, 4 YO Champion of France 2008 ; Quointreau un Prince ISO 135, vice-Champion of France of the 5 YO 2009 ; Rock'N Roll Semilly ISO 126, 4 YO Champion of France 2009 ; … AMOUR DE CHANTEPIE, his 1st dam, daughter of Jeroboab by the wellkown thouroughbred Night and Day xx and father of Radjah du Heup ISO 140, Aurore de Boisy ISO 146, … : Lagon is her first offspring. Spirit of Semilly, the full brother of Lagon de l'abbaye has been approved as SF stallion in 2009. REINE DE CHANTEPIE, his 2nd dam, by Uriel, she has also produced : 1990 Chantepie 1994 Grenat de Grez, ISO 165, national stallion 1991 Diane de Chantepie, ISO 114 1999 Loulou de Chantepie, ISO 117 1992 Elite de Chantepie, ISO 121 1993 Filou de Chantepie, ISO 126 1995 Hello de Chantepie, ISO 119 1997 Java de Chantepie 2002 Opium Garette, ISO 117 2004 Quemister Garette, ISO 122 Grenat de Grez NICAELLA II, her 3rd dam, by Elf III, has also produced : 1985 Taquin de Chantepie, ISO 154, private stallion 1988    Agile de Chantepie, ISO 132 1992 Ellone l’Amandour, ISO 115, national stallion 1996 Ifisse l’Amandour, ISO 120 1999 Luciole l’Amandour, ISO 120 2001 Nuggets l'Amandour, ISO 141 2003 Premium l’Amandour, ISO 111 1992 Eclat de Chantepie, ISO 111 1995 Halfa de Chantepie, ISO 113 2002 Osiris de Chantepie, ISO 121 1996 Ideal de Chantepie, ISO 115 2000 Miss de Chantepie 2004 Quinine de Chantepie, ISO 118 2005 Royal de Chantepie, ISO 111 IRYA, sa 4ème mère, has also produced : 1978  Ma Folie II 1987 Vent Fou, ISO 135 The mother of Irya, Embuche is also at the base of many jumping winners like  : As des Templiers ISO 149, Decurion Normand ISO 153, Trappeur Normand ICC 146, Caro de Cherence ISO 140, Fine Bourgette ICC 167, Ace ISO 155, etc.

ISO 167  The 2009 showjumping season begins verywell : Lagon de l'Abbaye is ranked 3rd, 3rd and 12th of the CSI GP in the Sunshine Tour, 1st of Pro2 GP in Auvers, 12th of the CSI GP in Fontainebleau ( VIDEO). Winner of Cabourg 1,50m GP, 2nd in Strazeele CSI** GP, 3rd in Fontainebleau GP Pro1, 3rd in Vejer de la Frontera CSI*** GP, 5th in Le Mans CSI** GP, 7th in St Lô CSI*** GP, etc.  2008 has been an excellent year for Lagon who was regularly ranked : 2nd of Hérouville GP, winner of a 1,40m class and a 1,45m class at Fontainebleau CSO, 5th of a 1,40m class at Wisbecq CSI***, 2nd of the small GP at 1,40m Vichy CSI***, 2nd of the 1,45m GP at Berchères sur Vesgres CSO, 4th of 1,60m GP at Royan CSI***, ...  In 2007, he keeps going on with success, being ranked  : 3rd of the small GP in Saint-Lô CSO, 6th of the small GP in Auvers CSO, 9th of the small GP in Béthune CSI**, 2nd of the small GP in Cabourg CSO, 5th of a 1,45m class in Auvers CSI**, 2nd of a 1,45m class in Pontivy CSO, 1st and 3rd of 1,45m classes and 6th of Chantilly CSI** GP, 13th of the GP and 4th of the Stallion Master in Caen CSI***, etc.  Young Horses jumping classes finalist at 4, 5 (ranked "Excellent") and 6 YO. Was regularly classified in speed 6 YO classes with Florian Angot. At 7 YO, he is ranked in several young horse's classes : 1st in Auvers CSI, 3rd in La Courneuveau CSI, 10th in Arradon CSO Pro1, 2nd in Le Mans CSI, 9th in the Normandy Horse Show, 5th in Auvers CSI, … He finishes 11th of the 7 YO French Championships in Fontainebleau and 3rd of the 7 YO Grand Prix in Paris CSI*****.

He began breeding in 2006, His first foals were already well-ranked in breeding shows, like Thais de la Fosse and Tess Heutière the both 1st of their category in the inter-regional breeding show of Cabourg or Turbo d’Or, 5th of the French Championship (old males category). In 2009, Thais de la Fosse is sacred vice-champion of France of the 2 YO. Sacred Best Young Stallion by the 2009 Normandy Horse Show. BSO + 25 (0,58). Turbo d'Or (Lagon de l'Abbaye x Qredo de Paulstra) 5th of the 2007 French Foals Championships Thais de la Fosse (Lagon de l'Abbaye x Si Tu Viens) Vice-Champion of the 2009 French 2YO Females Championships Tess Heutière Lagon de l'Abbaye x Qredo de Paulstra Ulrik Foltière Lagon x Corsaire de Vauban Udson de l'Abbaye Lagon de l'Abbaye x Calypso d'Herbiers V. Lagon de l'Abbaye x Keops du Vinnebus Van Gogh de Tatihou Lagon de l'Abbaye x Banboula du Thot

His first offspring is energic, with a well-attached back and a good balance. He should also bring to his progeny his willingness, suppleness, good technique and also strong legs.

If you bring your mare in France for being inseminated in order to have a SF foal, the stud fee is divided in two parts : a reservation paid at the beginning and a second part paid when the mare is pregnant : If the mare is inseminated (with fresh or frozen semen according to availability) at Couvains' AI center :                        300 euros HT before the first AI + 450 euros HT when the mare is pregnant If the mare is inseminated (with frozen semen) in another French approved AI center :                        600 euros HT before the first AI + 450 euros HT when the mare is pregnant (if not at the end of the breeding season, we need a vet certificate stamped by the AI center) Towards foreign countries, we can send you the semen directly or through our brokers if there is one who works for us in your country. For all information, feel free to contact us by email : contact@semilly.com The doses' quality is guarantee. ******************************************************************************************** NOTE FOR INDEX INTERPRETATION ISO : Showjumping Index ICC : Eventing Index IDR : Dressage Index IE : exported horses ranked in international classes CSI /CSIO / CSIW 100 to 120 : Good 120 to 140 : Very Good 140 to 160 : Excellent 160 and more : The Best