Emilion ♂ †
· by Wellington · Bay · 1986–2015
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The record is young, but Emilion's forward signals point up — one to watch.
World ranking
Emilion finished # of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — the very top of the field.
Proven offspring
being researched — how many of Emilion's offspring jumped at the very top?
Career on the world list
6 seasons on the WBFSH world list — best #20. Emilion being researched — is Emilion higher on the world list than last season? Hover the line for each season.
Next generation
being researched — are Emilion's newest sons and daughters reaching the top, or did the best crops come long ago?
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About Emilion
Emilion is a (died 2015) Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 1986, by Wellington out of a Farn dam.
Emilion was a KWPN-approved showjumping stallion, celebrated for both his breeding and competition achievements, and was born in 1986. Under Dutch rider Ulrich Kirchhoff, Emilion competed in international showjumping events, including Nations Cup and Grand Prix competitions, where he had notable successes. His achievements in the arena greatly enhanced his reputation as a breeding sire, contributing to his lasting influence in the world of showjumping. Emilion's pedigree is impressive, being sired by Wellington and out of the mare Ramirha, with significant contributors like Nimmerdor and Farn further back in his lineage. He stood at the eminent Team Nijhof stud in the Netherlands, reflecting his esteemed status in breeding circles. Emilion passed away in 2015, but his impact on the sport and breeding community remains significant.
Emilion has fathered several notable offspring who have excelled in showjumping. Seldana, one of his progeny, achieved remarkable success, including a silver medal in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Another progeny, VDL Empire, competed successfully in Nations Cups and Grand Prix events. Udonna, demonstrating talent at the 1.60m level, has contributed to Emilion's reputation as a top sire in showjumping. Emilio 107 also competed at high international levels, recording significant victories under Gerco Schröder, and Emmy competed successfully in various CSI5* events. These offspring have competed at the top levels internationally, underscoring Emilion's significance as a premier sire in showjumping breeding.
Emilion died in 2015 at Team Nijhof stud, Netherlands. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.
Watch Emilion jump — 6 clips
Emilion — Pedigree
by Wellington out of Ramirha
Sources
- FEI.org
- KWPN
- Holsteiner-Verband
- HorseTelex
- Team Nijhof
- vdlfancypost.co.uk
- wbfsh-historical-register
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #21
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #20
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #27
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #33
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #59
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #61
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