A very well-bred Holstein horse out of a proven sire line, that has produced many top horses like Carthago, Cento, Sandro and Loreana.

The dam line (Holstein nr. 741) produces strong performers, among others Cardenio, Ollipop and Classido.

Cardento won several Grand Prix: in Holte, Helsingborg, Angelholm and Gera; and took 2nd place in Arhus. He also won two Nation Cups in Rome and Ikast. Cardento received 6th place in the qualification of the World Cup finals in Gotenborg , 4th place in the German Classics of Hannover and 6th place in the Grand Prix of Stockholm.

During the European Championship in Arnhem, Cardento performed at the highest level every day and finished 15th in the individual finals and with the Swedish team he won the Silver Medal. During the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, he was 13th in the individuals and again, won the Silver Medal with the Swedish team.

At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens Cardento again helped the Swedish team to a Silver Medal.

His first offspring excel in jumping. They are striking in power, scope and technique. In 2005 18% of the competitors at the Swedish Championship had Cardento as father. For this, Cardento received the Breeders Trophy for being the best Swedish breeding stallion that year. Four years in a row, Cardento sired the Champion of the 3 year old Jumping Champion of Sweden. In 2005, there were 2 offspring, by Cardento, out of 7 in the 3 year old jumper division. In the Championship of the 5-years old horses, the Cardento daughter, Cardzilla, placed 4th. In 2004 his daughter Classic Lady became Champion of the Swedish Championship for 5-years old jumping horses and in 2005 she was 2nd in the Championship for the 6-years old horses. In 2004 son Captain became reserve Champion of the 7-year olds at the CSI of Helsinki. At the CSI Mechelen 2003 a 2-years old mare became Champion of the Free jumping competition. Cardento also sired some approved stallions in Sweden.

Jump Index Sweden: 166

Cardento: The Olympic stallion with 3 Silver Medals!