Piaff 399 - a World famous dressage horse

The chestnut stallion Piaff 399 was born 1958 and bred by Carl-Axel Andreasson in Tomelilla.
He was by Gaspari 340 out of Clodette (5) 5159 by Ruthven 220-Kondor 136. Piaff stood at Flyinge Stud 1960-65 and covered 76 mares. He got a State Premium 1965 for his offsprings. Piaff is father of many good mares: Miss Piaff 7194 was exported to USA and placed in S-level dressage and Ärla-Miss 7407 placed S-level in showjumping. Piaffa 7243 was grandmother to the stallion Pierre 826, exported to USA. Frida 7197 is mother of Fraichall in S-level dressage and grandmother of the stallion Bolero 897, exported to USA.

In 1965 Piaff 399 was exported to Liselott Linsenhoff in West Germany.

At the Olympic Games in Mexico 1968, Linsenhoff made history as the first woman to win a gold medal in an equestrian event when she placed first as a member of the German dressage team with Piaff. The next year Linsenhoff and Piaff won a gold medal at the European Championships. At the 1970 World Championship in Aachen, Germany Piaff and Linsenhoff won both a team silver medal and a individual silver medal. They won a gold medal at the European Championships in dressage in 1971.

At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Linsenhoff, added to her place in history by winning the individual event, the first woman to do so, with Piaff. They also gained a silver medal in the team event. At World Championship in Copenhagen, Denmark 1974 they won a team gold medal and a silver medal individual.

When Piaff retired from his active dressage career in 1976, he had won a total of twelve medals, more than any of his predecessors.

He spent a peaceful retirement on Linsenhoff’s farm in Germany until the summer of 1986 when he put to sleep at the age of 28.

Herbert Kuckluck says in Harry Boldt’s book,"Das Dressurpferd", published in 1978, that Piaff was "a stallion with the ideal requirements for a dressage horse".

To this day the Liselott Schindling Foundation supports primarily dressage newcomers and bestows the annual Piaff Sponsorship Award.
Piaff will always be known in the history as the horse that carried the first female to Olympic victory.

Movie on Piaff and Linsenhoff in Wien 1972:

 

Sources: Joja Lewenhaupts stallionbooks and several competition result lists. Movie from You Tube.

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1912 Stockholm, Sweden
Nils Adlercreutz (SWE) and Atout (SWB born 1901 by Antibes xx out of Lady Young by Young Roscius xx-Young Isolani, breeder J. Adlercreutz) won a team Gold medal and placed 4d individual. Ernst Casparsson (SWE) and Irmelin (SWB) won a team Gold medal and placed 5th individual. Henric Horn af Åminne (SWE) and Omen (SWB) won a team Gold medal.

 
Nils Adlercreutz with Atout (SWB) and Ernst Casparsson with Irmelin (SWB).

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1916 Berlin, Germany - cancelled

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1920 Antwerp, Belgium
Helmer Mörner (SWE) and Germania (SWB born 1909 by Hohenzollern out of Fia (12) 452 by Ortolan-Lord Major, breeder Alfred Persson) won a individual Gold medal and a team Gold medal. Åge Lundström (SWE) and Yrsa (SWB by Coulett-Norfolk Cadet, breeder E Persson) won a individual Silver medal and a team Gold medal. Georg van Braun (SWE) and Diana (SWB born 1912 by Decanter xx out of Nancy RÄ II 163 by Narcissus-Pollack, breeder O.E. Lundén) won a team Gold medal and placed 8th individual.
See movie of the Swedish team here >>

 
Helmer Mörner with Germania (SWB) and Georg van Braun with Diana (SWB).

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1924 Paris, France
Claes König (SWE) and Bojar (SWB born 1914 by Printonan xx) won a team Silver medal. Torsten Sylvan (SWE) and Anita (SWB born 1913 by Andiamo xx out of Svea 801 by Coll Athol xx-Mulatto) won a team Silver medal. Gustaf Hagelin (SWE) and Hindenburg (SWB by Warius) won a team Silver medal.

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1928 Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Hallberg (SWE) with Marokan and Francke (SWE) with Fridolin.

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1932 Los Angeles, the United States
Clarence von Rosen jr (SWE) and Sunnyside Maid won a individual Bronze medal.

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1936 Berlin, Germany
Henri St Cyr (SWE) and Fun (SWB born 1928 by Andor out of Sporting Mistress xx by Joshua-Veracity) placed 25th individual.
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1940 Tokyo, Japan - cancelled

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1944 London, Great Britain - cancelled

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1948 London, Great Britain
Robert Selfelt (SWE) and Claque (SWB) won a individual Bronze medal and a team Silver medal. Olof Stahre (SWE) and Komet (SWB born 1939 by Korsar out of Tantivi Girl xx by My Pet II, breeder P Körne) won a team Silver medal. Sigurd Svensson (SWE) and Dust (SWB) won a team Silver medal and placed 15th individual.

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1952 Helsinki, Finland
Hans von Blixen-Finecke Jr (SWE) and Jubal (SWB born 1940 by Light o´Love xx out of Letty by Printonian Boy xx, breeder Nils G Karlberg) won a individual Gold medal and a team Gold medal. Olof Stahre (SWE) and Komet (SWB born 1939 by Korsar out of Tantivi Girl xx by My Pet II xx, breeder P Körne) won a team Gold medal. Folke Frölén (SWE) and Fair (SWB born 1941 by Feliciter xx out of by Stegeborg I xx, breeder L de Geer) won a team Gold medal.
Mauno Roiha (FIN) and Laaos (SWB born 1946 by Eros-Largo-Yngve I) were leaders after dressaget, but didn’t finish the cross-country.

 
Hans von Blixen-Finecke Jr with Jubal (SWB) and Mauno Roiha with Laaos (SWB).

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1956 Stockholm, Sweden
Petrus Kastenmann (SWE) and Illuster (SWB born 1948 by Tokajer out of Vesta (9) 4084 by Taxinge I xx, breeder Åsenius family) won a individual Gold medal.

Petrus Kastenmann with Illuster (SWB).

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1960 Rome, Italy

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1964 Tokyo, Japan

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1968 Mexico City, Mexico

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1972 Munich, Germany
Jan Jönsson (SWE) and Sarajevo (SWB born 1960 by Jovial out of Dockan by Trinist, breeder Karl Jönsson) won a individual Bronze medal.

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1976 Montreal, Canada

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1980 Lake Placid, United States

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1984 Los Angeles, United States

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1988 Seoul, South Korea

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1992 Barcelona, Spain

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1996 Atlanta, USA

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2000 Sydney, Australia

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2004 Athens, Greece
The Swedish team with Sara Algotsson and Stand by Me (SWB born 1999 by Stanford out of Princess Fair 20317 by Prince Fair xx-Cosmos xx, breeder Margareta Algotsson) and Linda Algotsson and Robin des Bois (SWB born 1989 by Robin Z out of Princess Fair 20317 by Prince Fair xx-Cosmos xx, breeder Margareta Algotsson) placed 9th.

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2008 Hong Kong, China
Sara Algotsson (SWE) and Stand by Me (SWB born 1999 by Stanford out of Princess Fair 20317 by Prince Fair xx-Cosmos xx, breeder Margareta Algotsson) placed 13th individual. The Swedish team with Sara Algotsson and Stand by Me and Viktoria Carlerbäck and Bally´s Geronimo (SWB born 1993 by Strong Statement xx out of Bally Mee by Irco Marco-Long John xx, breeder Lagerdahl family) placed 4d. The Canadian team with Selena O´Hanlon and Colombo (SWB born 1994 by Eighty Eight Keys xx out of Colette by Concarneau-Le Capricore xx, breeder Bosjöklosters Slottsförvaltning) placed 9th.

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2012 London, Great Britain
Nominated: Sara Algotsson-Ostholt (SWE) and Wega (SWB born 2001 by Irco Mena out of La Fair 25359 by Labrador-Prince Fair xx, breeder Margareta Algotsson), Niklas Lindbäck (SWE) and Mister Pooh (SWB born 2000 by Majim G out of Trollop xx 24818 by Tammer Fors-Eaudamon, breeder Stall Pooh), Linda Algotsson (SWE) and La Fair (SWB born 1997 by Labrador out of Princess Fair 20317 by Prince Fair xx-Cosmos xx, breeder Margareta Algotsson), Beeke Kaack (GER) and Judy (SWB born 2000 by Cortus out of Minelli 24904 by Magini-Testarossa, breeder Margareta Algotsson), Niklas Jonsson (SWE) and First Lady (SWB born 1999 by Sack out of Fleur III (F2) 20264 by Steve´s Friend xx-Napoleon, breeder Inger Rosberg), Hannes Melin (SWE) and Gaston KLG (SWB born 1999 by Dardel out of Nao Faz Mal xx by Cheif Singer xx-Shirley Heights xx, breeder Christoffer Alwén), Ludwig Svennerstål (SWE) and Alexander (SWB born 2003 by New Balance out of Carinette (F3) 16659 by Herkules-Toreador, breeder Nils Larsson) and Johan Lundin (SWE) and Fernet af Kreffe (SWB born 2001 by Campari M out of Menuette II (32) 24437 by Electro-Um Said xx, breeder Kamilla and Håkan Kreffe).

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1912 Stockholm, Sweden
Gustaf Lewenhaupt (SWE) and Medusa (SWB) won a team Gold medal. Gustaf Kilman (SWE) and Gåtan (SWB born by Tripolis out of Vinny 2594 by Bast) won a team Gold medal. Hans von Rosen (SWE) and Lord Iron (SWB) won a team Gold medal. Fredrik Rosencrantz (SWE) and Drabant (SWB) won a team Gold medal.

Gustaf Lewenhaupt with Medusa (SWB).

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1916 Berlin, Germany - cancelled

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1920 Antwerp, Belgium
Gustaf Lewenhaupt (SWE) and Mon Coeur (SWB) won a individual Bronze medal.
Claes König (SWE) and Trésor (SWB born 1910 by Traesar-North Britain xx, breeder Johannes Jönsson) won a team Gold medal. Daniel Norling (SWE) and Eros II (SWB born 1905 by Triumph out of Ebba SS II 203 by Effronté, breeder Jeppa Jönsson) won a team Gold medal. Frank Martin (SWE) and Kohort (SWB born 1909 by Kohort out of Engla by Pedal, breeder L Pettersson) won a team Gold medal.

 
Claes König with Trésor (SWB) and Daniel Norling with Eros II (SWB).

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1924 Paris, France
Åke Thelning (SWE) and Loke (SWB by Lorius-Herold) won a team Gold Medal and placed 6th individual. Axel Ståhle (SWE) and Zephor (SWB born 1916 by Andor out of Miss Zefora 1238 by Alard, breeder Nils Pålsson) won a team Gold Medal and placed 7th individual. Åge Lundström (SWE) and Anvers (SWB) won a team Gold Medal and placed 10th individual. Georg von Braun (SWE) and Diana (SWB) or with Tropp (SWB) placed 19th indvidual.

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1928 Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Karl Hansen (SWE) and Gerold (SWB) won a team Bronze medal and placed 6th individual. Carl Björnstjerna (SWE) and Kornett (SWB born 1918 by Corventtino out of Agnes II 617 by Insterburg, breeder Widtsköfle stuteri) won a team Bronze medal. Ernst Hallberg (SWE) and Loke (SWB by Lorius-Herold) won a team Bronze medal.

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1932 Los Angeles, the United States
Ernst Hallberg (SWE) and Kornett (SWB born 1918 by Corventtino out of Agnes II 617 by Insterburg, breeder Widtsköfle stuteri) placed 5th.

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1936 Berlin, Germany
Rolf Örn (SWE) and Kornett (SWB born 1918 by Corventtino out of Agnes II 617 by Insterburg, breeder Widtsköfle stuteri) placed ?.

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1940 Tokyo, Japan - cancelled

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1944 London, Great Britain - cancelled

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1948 London, Great Britain
Eric Sörensen (SWE) and Blåtunga (SWB born 1936 by Yngve I out of Amina 1072 by Warren Garet xx, breeder Harry Nilsson) placed 5th individual. Greger Lewenhaupt (SWE) and Orkan (SWB). Karl-Åke Hultberg (SWE) and Ismed (SWB born 1939 by Allerlei out of Bojan 3468 by Boston, breeder Folke Piledahl).

Eric Sörensen with Blåtunga (SWB).

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1952 Helsinki, Finland
The Swedish team; Carl Jan Hamilton and Halali (SWB born by Boheme xx out of Alette RÄS 2777 by Pikör, breeder Albert Strömbeck), Gunnar Palm and Lurifax (SWB born by Dacke out of Bellona 2247 by Vieux Chouan xx, breeder Nils Nilsson) and Börje Jeppsson and Spitfire (SWB born by Lucifer out of Bojan 3468 by Boston, breeder Folke Piledahl).

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1956 Stockholm, Sweden
Anders Gernandt (SWE) and Röhäll (SWB born 1947 by Locarno out of Mariana 3702 by Ingiald, breeder Erik Bertilsson). Wilhelm Steven (FIN) and Lojal (SWB). Kauko Paananen (FIN) and Lassi (SWB born 1946 by Vital out of a mare by Largo-Schuman).

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1960 Rome, Italy
Anders Gernandt (SWE) and Valör (SWB born 1951 by Santiago out of Fleurette (26) 4705 by Effendi, breeder Stig Nordkvist), Per Fresk (SWE) and Jabal (SWB born 1946 by Jafet out of by Corsänger, breeder), Gustaf de Geer (SWE) and Ugly.

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1964 Tokyo, Japan

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1968 Mexico City, Mexico

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1972 Munich, Germany

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1976 Montreal, Canada
Åke Hultberg (SWE) and El-Vis (SWB born 1962 by Cosmos xx out of Elvy (46) 5944 by, breeder)

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1980 Lake Placid, United States

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1984 Los Angeles, United States

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1988 Seoul, South Korea

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1992 Barcelona, Spain

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1996 Atlanta, USA

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2000 Sydney, Australia

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2004 Athens, Greece
Malin Baryard (SWE) and Butterfly Flip (SWB born 1991 by Robin Z out of Baderna xx by Moderne-Hurricane, breeder Kristina Larsson) won a team Bronze medal.

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2008 Hong Kong, China
The Swedish team with Helena Lundbäck and Erbblume (SWB born 1997 by Castor out of Erbe (4) 22433 by Maraton-Ceylon, breeder Monica and Ulf Häggstam) placed 8th.

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2012 London, Great Britain
Nominated: Manuel Alvarez (MEX) and Spirit Magic (SWB born 2000 by Acacio out of Magic Feeling 24866 by Ahorn-Anart, breeder Sisse Sejrbo), Jens Fredricson (SWE) and Lunatic (SWB born 1998 by Landlord out of Utriette 17843 by Utrillo-O´den, breeder Magnus Dyrendahl), Lisen Bratt-Fredricson (SWE) and Matrix (SWB born 2002 by Cardento out of Medusa 17845 by Maximus-Drabant, breeder Charlotta and Jan Forsman), Linda Heed (SWE) and Bee Wonderful (SWB born 2001 by Cagliostro out of Wonder 25986 by Indus-Harambee II xx, breeder Eva-Gun Lundberg), Helena Persson (SWE) with Bonzai H (SWB born 2000 by Baloubet du Roet out of Wotin 25052 by Caletto II-Capitano, breeder Anita and Bengt Johansson) and Chamonix H (SWB born 2001 by Carnute out of Wotin 25052 by Caletto II-Capitano, breeder Anita and Bengt Johansson) and Daniel Zetterman (SWE) and Glory Days (SWB born 2001 by Cardento out of Diamond Glory by Diamond Serpent-Hildenley xx, breeder Royne Zetterman).

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