Talisman, Selle Luxembourg WB Stallion

Talisman is an exciting addition to the Hilltop Farm stallion line-up for hunter, jumper, and eventing breeders alike. Talisman was bred in Canada by Carlo Zimmer. He was licensed by the CWHBA as a three-year old. The Young Jumper classes highlight some of the top up-and-coming prospects and Talisman shone brightly each year. As a 5-year old, he won the prestigious YJC Eastern League Finals and as a 6-year old he finished 6th in the Championships. Talisman competed through 1.40m at top competition venues including Wellington, Kentucky, and the Hamptons.

Talisman’s success is backed by a strong pedigree that foretold his jumping ability. Sire Toulon was a top-level international show jumper under Hubert Bourdy. He has over 20 approved sons and many offspring competing internationally. In 2014, Toulon was ranked 13th on the WBFSH Sire Rankings and at the 2014 World Equestrian Games there were 4 Toulon offspring competing. In the US, we see Toulon offspring competing under top Grand Prix riders such as Laura Kraut, Charlie Jayne, Candice King, and Quinten Judge. Grandsire Heartbreaker was also successful internationally with top placings at shows such as Falterbo, London, and Aachen. From his dam, the influential stallions Alexis Z, Alme, and Pilot are added to Talisman’s genetics. Alexis Z earned 15 wins at S-level, sired 20 licensed stallions, and his offspring have won over 1.3million euro in sport. Alme’s influence is still strongly felt in both sport and breeding.

Talisman was approved with ISR/OldenburgNA late in the summer of 2014. His early foal crops show his strong influence on type and wonderful walk. His earliest offspring are proving to be easy to start. With his move to Hilltop Farm, we’re looking forward to expanding Talisman’s availability for hunter, jumper, and eventing breeders in the coming years.