The stallion
Ermitage Kalone rose rapidly through the international ranks to become a fixture in the sport's biggest classes, admired for his scope, balance and consistency at the very top level. French breeding has produced another world-class flag-bearer in him, and his stud career is following the same steep trajectory as his sport career.
What the line passes on
Through Catoki, Ermitage Kalone carries proven carefulness and quality, and he himself adds top-level scope and an exceptionally balanced canter. His crops are young, so the picture is still forming — but the combination of a five-star sport record and a careful sire line is precisely the profile breeders look for when betting on a young stallion.
Buying a horse from this line
As with any emerging sire, the individual in front of you matters more than the trend behind it. Look for the traits the stallion is being used for — balance, carefulness, quality — actually present in the young horse, and a dam line that has produced sport horses before. Horses Smith follows the young French lines closely and can source and assess Ermitage Kalone stock honestly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ermitage Kalone?
A Selle Français stallion by Catoki competing among the world's best grand prix horses, and one of the most sought-after young French sires.
What should I look for in an Ermitage Kalone offspring?
Balance, carefulness and quality actually visible in the individual, plus a proven dam line — not just the fashionable name on the papers.
Can Horses Smith source young French-bred jumpers?
Yes. We source across the UK and Europe, including France, and assess every young horse on its own jump, canter and mind.
Looking for a Ermitage Kalone offspring?
Horses Smith sources and produces showjumping horses from proven bloodlines across the UK and Europe. Tell us your brief and we'll search honestly — the individual horse first, the papers second.