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Wilhelm Tell II (January 1, 1980- 2008) or Wilhelm Tell, was a black Hanoverian foaled in Germany. He was sired by Wedekind, out of Donauliese.

Life and career

Wilhelm Tell was foaled on January 1, 1980 in Germany. He was sired by Wedekind, out of the mare Donauliese. Wilhelm Tell was brown/black and recorded to be 165 centimetres (16.1 hands; 65 in) tall. His highest recorded free jump was 6'5.

Wilhelm Tell II was imported to the United States in 1985 from Niedersaches Landgestut Celle as a breeding stallion. After that, his main use was to be a stud horse.

He died in the summer of 2008 due to cancer.

Pedigree

Being the colt of Wedekind and Donauliese, Wilhelm Tell II is a full brother to Wilhelm Tell I. Wilhelm Tell I is the sire of the 2002 Olympic dressage team member, Flim Flam with partner Sue Blinks.

References

1. ^ Chronicle of the horse. January 1990.
2. ^ "The Sport Horse Show". Retrieved 18 March 2016.
3. ^ "Rimondo horse details Wilhelm Tell II". Retrieved 18 March 2016.
4. ^ "Forget Me Not at Warmblood sales". Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
5. Ashgrove, Claire. "Monday Spotlight" (Interview).
6. "Monday Spotlight:Claire Ashgrove". 2011-04-18. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
7. "Our stallions". Retrieved 18 March 2016.
8. "Pedigree of Wilhelm Tell II". Retrieved 18 March 2016.

• Hanoverian horses
• Show jumping horses
• Animal deaths from cancer