Nankin (stallion)

Nankin (b. April 15, 1957) is a half-bred stallion, son of the Thoroughbred Fra Diavolo, founder of the Selle Français stud-book. He is a renowned sire for show jumping.

History
Nankin was born on April 15, 1957, at the breeder Alfred J. Brohier's farm in Audouville-la-Hubert, Manche. He was acquired by the National Stud of Saint-Lô, where he stood at stud from 1961 to 1980. He was approved for reproduction in France from 1975 to 1983 as a national stallion.

Description
Nankin is a Selle Français section A (original) bay stallion, standing at 1.64 m.

Origins
Through his ancestors, Nankin is 62 % Thoroughbred. He is a son of the Thoroughbred stallion Fra Diavolo and the half-bred mare Constellation, by the half-bred Plein d'Espoirs.

Descendants
Nankin is the sire of the Olympic champion Talisman B, born in 1963 and ridden by Paul Schockemöhle, as well as Faon Rouge (1971), Espionne Rouge (1970), Dirka (1969, ISO 156), the dam of Quidam de Revel (ridden by Nelson Pessoa), Doris, and Epson, brother of French Cancan. His sons include the stallions Foudre de Guerre (1971), Nidor Platière (1979), Kouglof II (1976), and Uriel (1964). Many international sport horse stud-books seek the descendants of Nankin.