Emerald van 't Heike ♂

About Emerald van 't Heike

Emerald van 't Heike is a Chestnut BWP showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Diamant de Semilly out of a Carthago Z dam.

Emerald van 't Heike, born in 2004 in Belgium and registered with the Belgian Warmblood studbook, is also known as Emerald van 't Ruytershof. He boasts an exceptional pedigree, sired by Diamant de Semilly, a renowned showjumper who won team gold at the 2002 World Equestrian Games. His dam, Carthina Z, is a daughter of the two-time Olympian Carthago Z. Guided by rider Harrie Smolders, Emerald excelled at international showjumping, participating in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and finishing as Vice Champion at the 2016 World Cup Final in Gothenburg. His career highlights include victories in the CSI5* Grand Prix of Bordeaux in 2018, the Chantilly Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in 2017, and the World Cup event in Washington in 2015. After retiring from competition in 2019, Emerald focused on breeding, with his offspring contributing significantly to sport horse breeding.

Emerald van 't Ruytershof's influence extends significantly through his progeny, many of whom have reached exceptional heights in the showjumping sphere. Notable among his offspring is Igor, who contributed to Belgium's team victory at the Longines FEI European Championships in Rotterdam in 2019 and was crowned the 2019 Belgian Horse of the Year. Other distinguished offspring include Imerald van’t Voorhof, who secured a remarkable 3rd place in the 1.60m Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows CSI5*, and Nikka vd Bisschop, who has demonstrated prowess in numerous 5* 1.60m events.

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