Cabrio van de Heffinck ♂

About Cabrio van de Heffinck

Cabrio van de Heffinck is a grey showjumping stallion foaled in 2002, by Cassini I out of a Calato dam.

Cabrio van de Heffinck is a Holsteiner stallion known for his grey coat and competitive showjumping career, born on 11 June 2002. He was bred by Haras Van de Heffinck and prominently features lineage from notable sires such as Cassini I and Calato. Cabrio van de Heffinck was approved by several studbooks, including Holsteiner and Zangersheide, thanks to his distinguished pedigree and performance on the field [3, 4].

During his career, Cabrio van de Heffinck achieved significant success under the guidance of rider Olivier Philippaerts. The duo claimed victory in the CN International Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows in 2012, a cornerstone achievement in showjumping. Additionally, they were pivotal in the Belgian team’s win at the Nations Cup in Aachen in 2014. Cabrio was also a competitor at the World Equestrian Games in Caen in the same year [5].

After retiring from competition in December 2017, Cabrio transitioned to a breeding-focused role at the Zangersheide stud in Belgium. He remains active as a sire, contributing to the lineage of promising showjumping horses.

Cabrio van de Heffinck has sired several notable offspring who have competed at high levels in showjumping. His progeny includes Hector van d'Abdijhoeve and Laurien van Orshof, both of whom have reached competition heights of up to 1.60m. Additionally, Hadja van Orshof is noted as among his successful offspring [6].

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