Emerald van 't Molenhof ♂

About Emerald van 't Molenhof

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

Emerald van 't Molenhof, also known as Emerald van 't Ruytershof, is a showjumping stallion born in 2004 in Belgium. This Belgian Warmblood (BWP) made a notable impact in showjumping. Under Harrie Smolders, Emerald reached the finals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He achieved second place at the 2016 World Cup Final in Gothenburg. His career includes winning the CSI5* Grand Prix of Bordeaux in 2018 and the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Chantilly in 2017. Emerald played a key role in Dutch victories at Nations Cup events such as Aachen, Gijon, Falsterbo, and Rotterdam. Retiring in 2019, he shifted to breeding managed by Axel Verlooy and Eurohorse Stallions. Emerald's pedigree includes Diamant de Semilly, a successful sire in showjumping, and Carthina Z, known for producing successful showjumpers.

Emerald van 't Molenhof has sired a number of offspring who have excelled in international competitions, contributing to his legacy as a top sire. One of his most notable progeny is Igor, who, with rider Jos Verlooy, secured a gold medal at the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam as part of the Belgian team, and captured an individual bronze medal. Igor has also placed second in the Longines World Cup in Toronto. Another progeny, Imerald van't Voorhof, possesses competitive strength, reaching 1.60m Grand Prix levels with rider Paul O'Shea. Emerald's offspring are often lauded for inheriting his strong jumping ability and competitive spirit.

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