Contact van de Heffinck ♂
· by Concept · Bay · 2001
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The record is young, but Contact van de Heffinck's forward signals point up — one to watch.
World ranking
Contact van de Heffinck finished # of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — the very top of the field.
Proven offspring
being researched — how many of Contact van de Heffinck's offspring jumped at the very top?
Career on the world list
6 seasons on the WBFSH world list — best #41. Contact van de Heffinck being researched — is Contact van de Heffinck higher on the world list than last season? Hover the line for each season.
Next generation
being researched — are Contact van de Heffinck's newest sons and daughters reaching the top, or did the best crops come long ago?
How the score is mixed: record 25% · depth 20% · quality 15% · momentum 15% · trajectory 25%. Only researched parts count — nothing is ever guessed in. Weights v1. Decision support, not a guarantee — no stud can buy a higher index.
About Contact van de Heffinck
Contact van de Heffinck is a Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 2001, by Concept out of a Corrado I dam.
Contact van de Heffinck is a Holsteiner stallion born in 2001, noted for his showjumping and breeding achievements. Bred by Rudolf Wieck, he descends from a lineage of premier showjumpers, with Concept as his sire. Concept was sired by the eminent Concerto II and belonged to a dam line that featured the famous Landgraf I. Contact's dam, Ms Franziska, is a full sister to Clinton, a prominent international showjumper. These illustrious bloodlines enhance Contact's jumping prowess and athleticism, mirrored by his own competitive successes. Competing internationally, Contact van de Heffinck amassed victories such as the Grand Prix in Paderborn and the GP Herford in 2011, ridden by German rider Toni Hassmann. His performances at events in Oldenburg and Salzburg highlighted his ability to compete at elite levels. Beyond individual achievements, his regular top-tier finishes reflect his capability and determination. In breeding, Contact van de Heffinck has significantly impacted with consistently high-quality offspring. His progeny have excelled in showjumping events worldwide, showcasing the inheritance of his superior traits. Presently, Contact remains a crucial figure in the breeding community, especially noted for his influence in China.
Contact van de Heffinck has sired several outstanding offspring who have competed at high levels of showjumping. One of his most notable progeny is Grand Cru VD Vijf Eiken, who achieved 1st place in the CSI5* 2015 Calgary at Spruce Meadows in a 1.55m class. Other successful progeny include Hilton van de Breepoel, placing 5th in a CSI3* 2016 Tryon, NC, USA, and Romeo 88, who secured a 6th place at a CSI3* 2017 in Lier, BEL. These results highlight the competitive calibre of Contact's progeny, showcasing his significant impact on the sport of showjumping through his lineage.
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by Concept out of Ms Franziska
Sources
- vdheffinck.be
- equnews.com
- blup.se
- vdheffinck.be
- equirodi.com
- vdheffinck.com
- wbfsh-notable
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #74
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #63
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #50
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #41
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #88
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #80
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