Emerald van de Pomme ♂

About Emerald van de Pomme

Emerald van de Pomme is a bay SBS showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Diamant de Semilly out of a Lord dam.

Emerald van de Pomme, also recognised as Emerald van 't Ruytershof, is a showjumping stallion from Belgium, registered with the SBS studbook. Born in 2004, Emerald is a descendant of Diamant de Semilly, a legendary sire in showjumping bloodlines, and Oklahoma II. His international sporting career was enhanced by his collaboration with Dutch rider Harrie Smolders. Emerald competed in prestigious events like the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the 2016 World Cup Final in Gothenburg. Under Smolders, he achieved Grand Prix victories at the CSI5* level and contributed to the Belgian team's Nations Cup performances. Post-retirement, Emerald became a breeding sire, renowned for passing on athletic traits such as scope and carefulness. His approval by the BWP, Holsteiner, KWPN, and SF studbooks highlights his influence in contemporary showjumping breeding. The impact of Emerald’s legacy is visible in the international performance of his progeny.

Emerald van de Pomme has sired numerous successful offspring who have excelled in international showjumping. Among them, Igor, prominently ridden by Jos Verlooy, emerged as a prominent competitor. He was named the 2019 Belgian Horse of the Year after securing an individual Bronze at the FEI European Championships. Imerald van't Voorhof, under Paul O’Shea, is another of Emerald’s progeny who competes in international Grand Prix circuits. Additionally, horses like Jeunesse van 't Paradijs and Mandato van de Neerheide further exemplify the competitive prowess inherited from Emerald.

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