Count on Me Z was bred based on a well-established foundation in the sport. A true athlete, he possesses all the key attributes to excel at the top of the sport, demonstrated in his perfect jumping manner and super athletic type. He demonstrates an explosive take-off with impeccable jumping technique. He is proven to add reflexes, athletic ability and jumping style to his offspring.
His sire Comilfo Plus Z started his career under Christian Ahlmann, finishing 5th at the World Championships as a six-year-old. He then competed under Judy-Ann Melchior, before returning to Christian, who was campaigning him successfully at 1.45m before a nasty neck injury finished his sporting career. Comilfo Plus Z is a modern son of Comme Il Faut, with extraordinary scope, explosive power, perfect technique, and easy rideability. He is light on the ground, quick in the air, and is a compact model.
Count On Me Z's dam Cha Cha Z was an incredible mare who competed at some of the most prolific competitions with rider Judy Ann Melchior jumping courses in Nations Cup, FEI World Cups, and placed second in the Puissance in Austria. Damsire Carthago Z jumped in the Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000) Olympics, won the Nations Cup in Aachen, Rotterdam and La Baule as well as numerous grands prix under Jos Lansink. He has sired more than 160 grand prix jumpers, and has more than 100 licensed sons, including Old Chap Tame, Cartani, Carthino Z, Coltaire Z, Looping D’Elle, and Nartago. He combines the two great 'C' lines of Capitol I and Calando I, a son of the great Cor de la Bryère.
