Grafenstolz

Grafenstolz (born 1998) is a legendary Trakehner stallion who stands as one of the most versatile and influential sires in modern sport horse history. As of early 2026, he is 28 years old and continues to be a dominant force in the WBFSH World Eventing Sire Rankings, cementing his status as a "living legend" for The Stallion Company in France.

A Historic Triple-Threat Performance

Grafenstolz made history in 2004 with Michael Jung by achieving a feat that remains almost unparalleled:

• The Triple Finalist: In a single year, he qualified for the German Bundeschampionat finals in all three disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing.

• World Champion: He won the World Championship for 6-year-old Eventing Horses in Le Lion d’Angers.

• Bundeschampion: He was crowned the 6-year-old Eventing Bundeschampion with an record-breaking score of 9.7.

• International Success: He competed up to CCI3* (now 4*) and reached the Prix St. Georges level in dressage, proving he had the movement and the "scope" for the highest levels of any sport.

WBFSH Rankings (2024–2026)

Even as a veteran, "The Graf" continues to out-produce stallions half his age. His progeny’s consistency has kept him at the top of the world rankings for over a decade:

• 2024 Ranking: Ranked #4 in the world for Eventing.

• 2025 Ranking: Ranked #5 in the world for Eventing.

• Global Impact: He is consistently the top-ranked Trakehner sire and has been the #1 Eventing sire in the UK and France multiple times.