Quasimodo van de Molendreef ♂ †

About Quasimodo van de Molendreef

Quasimodo van de Molendreef is a (died 2020) Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 1993, by Heartbreaker out of a Lys de Darmen dam.

Quasimodo van de Molendreef is a Belgian Warmblood stallion known for his showjumping and breeding successes. Born on 17th April 1993, his sire was the stallion Heartbreaker, while Lys de Darmen was the sire of his dam. Throughout his competitive career, Quasimodo won at events such as Lons le Saunier and achieved strong performances, including Sires of The World in Mechelen in 2002. His showjumping prowess is highlighted by a third-place finish at the Grand Prix in Vigo in 2003. He was ridden by David Jobertie and Jaime Azcarraga during his career, and his impact on breeding was significant. Quasimodo stood at VDL Stud, contributing to the showjumping world through his offspring.

Quasimodo van de Molendreef has produced several successful progeny in international showjumping. Among his notable offspring is Hello Sanctos, who achieved remarkable success ridden by Scott Brash. Hello Sanctos won the coveted Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping in 2015, along with an Olympic Team Gold at the London 2012 Games. Another progeny, Comte d'Arsouilles, competed at the 2012 Olympics and secured victories in Nations Cups. Iglesias D.V. and Dauphin de Muze further exemplify Quasimodo's impact, with impressive wins at prestigious jumping competitions worldwide.

Quasimodo van de Molendreef died in 2020. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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