Herald III ♂

About Herald III

Herald III is a Bay Holsteiner showjumping stallion foaled in 1997, by Heraldik xx out of a Lorenz dam.

Herald III is a Holsteiner stallion born in Germany in 1997. His sire was Heraldik xx, a thoroughbred known for excelling in showjumping and eventing. Herald III's dam, Alassia, brought lineages such as Lorenz and Merlin into his pedigree, with Merlin being an accomplished international jumper. H. Schmidt bred him in Borsfleth, Germany, with his thoroughbred percentage at 72.27%, which enhances his competitive nature and versatility. Herald III has been ridden by top showjumpers including Pilar Lucrecia Cordon Muro, Markus Beerbaum, Eric Lamaze, and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. His achievements include victories in the Nations Cup in Barcelona and Grand Prix events in Vejer de la Frontera and Saint Lo. He secured third in the Nations Cup in Rome, and fourth places in Nations Cups in Lummen and the Grand Prix in Mechelen. Herald III retired in 2012 at age 15 to breed, contributing his pedigree and athletic qualities to future generations. He remains active at VDL Stud as a sire.

Herald III has sired several notable offspring who have made significant marks in the showjumping arena. Notable among his progeny is Dubai du Léou, who has competed successfully at the CCI4*-S level with rider V. Real, demonstrating the versatility and performance potential inherited from their sire. Another offspring, Ivanka de Bedon, has participated in the CSI2* category with S. Vagne, showcasing promise on the international stage. Heltik, another of Herald III's progeny, has achieved success with O. Robert in the CSI4* 1.50m level events.

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