Don VHP Z ♂

About Don VHP Z

Don VHP Z is a Chestnut Zangersheide showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Diamant de Semilly out of a Voltaire dam.

Don VHP Z is a showjumping stallion registered with Zangersheide, a Belgian studbook. Born in Belgium in 2004, his lineage includes the esteemed sire Diamant de Semilly, a World Championships team gold medallist in 2002 known for his clear round capabilities. His dam, Sara van 't Parelshof, is part of a successful line of competition horses, including Voltaire and Ramiro, enhancing his pedigree in international showjumping. Under Harrie Smolders' guidance since 2015, Don VHP Z has excelled in top-tier events, earning the 'Horse of the Year' title in 2017. He achieved notable victories in the Nations Cup Final in Barcelona and demonstrated prowess in the European Championship in Gothenburg, alongside various Global Champions Tour Grand Prix events. His 86% clear round rate in 1.60m courses highlights his exceptional jumping talent. Competing at CSI5* level, he has delivered outstanding results with podium finishes in Rome, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Paris, and Doha during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. At Euro Horse in Belgium, he continues to impact the sport through breeding.

Don VHP Z is recognised for fathering offspring that achieve success in high-level international competitions including CSI5*. Notable progeny include Donvier, competing under Nayel Nassar, and Z7 Regal Don, ridden by John Whitaker. Don Royale represents another successful progeny under Phillip Miller’s leadership, while Strides Josie rides with Johnaton Buxton. These descendants are a testament to the desirable traits inherited from this exemplary stallion.

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