Le Tot De Semilly

Le Tot de Semilly (1977–2008) is the immortal "Patriarch" of French show jumping. A chestnut Selle Français stallion standing at 167 cm, he was the horse that transformed the Levallois family into a global breeding dynasty and revitalized the influence of the "Grand Veneur" bloodline.

As of early 2026, he is no longer just a stallion; he is a genetic cornerstone. His name appears in the pedigrees of a staggering percentage of the world’s Top 100 jumping horses, most notably through his legendary son, Diamant de Semilly.

The Legend of the Sport

Le Tot was a pioneer of the "professional" sport horse era. Ridden by Eric Levallois, he was one of the first French horses to be officially sponsored by the French Equestrian Federation (FFE).

• Young Rider Success: He won Team Gold at the 1984 European Young Rider Championships.

• Grand Prix Dominance: Between 1988 and 1991, he won 22 international Grand Prix and 63 national classes. He was known for a "superb foreleg technique" and a legendary fighting spirit.

• Longevity: He competed at the highest levels until his retirement in 1991, finishing with over €183,000 in prize money—a massive sum for that era.