Emerald van Heffingen VD Z ♂

About Emerald van Heffingen VD Z

Emerald van Heffingen VD Z is a Bay Zangersheide showjumping stallion foaled in 2011, by Diarado out of a Lande Ardelan dam.

Emerald van't Ruytershof is a Belgian Warmblood stallion born in 2004. Registered with number 056002W00233177, he is the progeny of Diamant de Semilly, the team gold medallist at the 2002 World Championship, and Carthina Z, whose sire Carthago Z achieved numerous Nations Cup victories. Emerald's pedigree aligns with the Zangersheide studbook, and he is celebrated for his performances in international showjumping. His competitive career alongside rider Harrie Smolders included securing second place in the 2016 World Cup Final in Gothenburg and successes at Nations Cups in Aachen, Gijon, and Rotterdam. Following his retirement in 2019, Emerald has concentrated on breeding, gaining attention for his contributions to the sport. Studbooks such as BWP, HOLST, KWPN, OLD, SF, and SWB have all approved him, making his lineage highly prized among breeders globally.

Emerald van't Ruytershof has sired several notable offspring who compete at the highest levels of showjumping. His son Igor achieved great success, winning a gold medal with the Belgian team at the European Championships in Rotterdam in 2019 and securing an individual bronze medal. Additionally, Igor triumphed in the Longines World Cup in Toronto, 2019, earning the title of 'Horse of the Year' in Belgium for his outstanding performances. Through such progeny, Emerald's influence in the sport remains significant and enduring.

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