Tag: Breeding

Cayman Jolly Jumper’s Pedigree Story by Adriana van Tilburg

Cayman Jolly Jumper (Hickstead – Riva de Pleville x Quaprice Bois Margot, breeder : Nathalie Chevalier), a 13-year-old Selle Français bred gelding known for his sharp reflexes and fiery character, claimed an incredible victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at Dutch Masters – one of the four Majors […]

Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P.

Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P by Adriana Van Tilburg The 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding Monaco N.O.P. (Cassini II – Ulla II x Contender, Stamm 429, breeder: Ralf Lütje) delivered an incredible victory in December for his rider, Harrie Smolders (NED), in the Rolex Grand Prix at the […]

Pedigree Story: DSP Chakaria by Adriana van Tillburg

DSP Chakaria The DSP bred mare, DSP Chakaria (Chap I – Askaria 3 x Askari, breeder: Martin Jürgens) produced a sensational performance during her three clear rounds in the CHIO Aachen Rolex Grand Prix. She showed under the saddle of André Thieme (GER) an unbelievable fighting spirit. Powerful […]

Pedigree Stories by Adriana Van Tilburg: HH Azur

Embryo transfer Nathalie Beaufort started to dream 18 years ago about breeding a foal. However, it did not go entirely without a hitch: “My husband Pedro was competing HH Azur’s dam, Sion vd Zuuthoeve. I asked Pedro if he could ask Sion vd Zuuthoeve’s owner if I could flush […]

Armitages Boy Retired from Competition to Focus on Breeding Career

Wolvertem, Brabant, Belgium – April 15, 2019 – Stephex Stables released an official statement confirming the news that Armitages Boy has been retired from showjumping competitions to purse exclusively a breeding career. The 17-year-old bay Oldenburg stallion (Armitage x Feo) was had a successful career under the saddle […]