Hoptum de L'Abbaye

Hoptum de l’Abbaye (born 2017) is a striking grey Selle Français stallion standing at 1.68m. Representing a modern blend of World Champion genetics and elite French damlines, he has been one of the most successful young stallions of his generation. As of February 2026, he is stepping into the spotlight of the international CSI3 and CSI4 Grand Prix** circuit, celebrated for his exceptional front-end technique and a "blood" type that belies his power.

Hoptum has been a "ranking machine" since his debut, consistently placing among the top horses of his age group:

• Champion of Normandy (2023): He was the Best 6-Year-Old Stallion at the CIR of Normandy, placing 5th overall in the French 6-Year-Old Championship.

• Double Clear at Valkenswaard (2024): In his 7-year-old season, he achieved a double clear round in the WBFSH Studbooks Global Champions Trophy, proving his ability to perform under pressure on the world stage.

• 1.45m Breakthrough (2025): Under the saddle of Dylan Levallois, he secured his first major win in the 1.45m Grand Prix of the Grand National Indoor in Saint-Lô. He followed this with multiple rankings in CSI4* classes, ending 2025 with an elite ISO 145.