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Sale of spotted Westphalian foal J-Nimon K
Overview
A four-month-old Westphalian foal named J-Nimon K, originating from Brandenburg, Germany, was sold for a record 75,000 euros at an auction near Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The foal gained attention for its rare ‘Tigerschecke’ coat, which features brown-and-white markings resembling a zebra, Dalmatian, or giraffe due to the leopard gene.
The sale, which occurred during the Longines Global Champions Tour, was secured via telephone by a buyer from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The final price significantly exceeded the auction average of approximately 27,000 euros. Breeder Steffen Krehl noted that while the foal’s sire, a Dutch stallion named Genius, is known for unique markings, the distinctive coloring is a matter of luck and not a guaranteed trait in offspring.
Beyond its auction success, the foal has become a viral sensation online due to its unusual appearance. While its future as a show or jumping horse remains undetermined, its striking pattern continues to draw significant public interest.
Entities
J-Nimon K · Steffen Krehl · Dubai · Fehrbellin · Genius
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 12 sourcesBrandenburg foal with unique markings sells for 75,000 euros
A uniquely patterned foal from Brandenburg, Germany, named J-Nimon K, sold for 75,000 euros to a buyer in Dubai during an auction in Vienna.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBrandenburg foal sells for record 75,000 euros
A rare tiger-patterned Westphalian foal from Brandenburg, Germany, sold for a record 75,000 euros at an auction in Vienna to a buyer from Dubai.
Sources
abendblatt.de · berliner-kurier.de · dorstenerzeitung.de · faz.net · fehmarn24.de · kurierverlag.de · mannheim24.de · muensterlandzeitung.de · nordbayern.de · onetz.de · stimberg-zeitung.de · suedkurier.de · waltroper-zeitung.de · wz.de
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