Sam R ♂
· by Mermus R · Bay · 1999
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Breeding Index
The record is young, but Sam R's forward signals point up — one to watch.
World ranking
Sam R finished # of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — the very top of the field.
Proven offspring
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This season
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Next generation
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About Sam R
Sam R is a Bay showjumping stallion foaled in 1999, by Mermus R out of a Abgar XX dam.
Sam R is a bay KWPN-approved stallion born on 10 May 1999, notable for his participation and success in 1.30m showjumping classes. He stands at 1.74 meters and is registered under both the KWPN and NRPS studbooks. Bred by Stal Roelofs BV, Sam R continues to contribute to the sport through his impressive genetic foundation, favoured by breeders for producing strong showjumping talents. Presently, he stands at Stal Brouwer in Gieten, Netherlands, for breeding purposes.
Sam R's sire is Mermus R, a direct descendant of Burggraaf and Landgraf I, renowned for their jumping prowess. On the maternal side, Sam R's dam, Amelusiena, is the offspring of Abgar XX, with Wagner as her grandsire, both revered in jumping disciplines. This remarkable lineage underscores Sam R's outstanding breeding credentials.
Sam R has sired several notable showjumping progeny who have demonstrated exceptional abilities in competitions. Among them, Zidane has delivered significant results in showjumping events. Zsa Zsa also shares a reputation for strong performances in the jumping arenas. Zernike K and Zipper further bolster Sam R's reputation as a sire of high-performing offspring. Additionally, Flow, ridden by Olympic showjumper Marc Houtzager, is another promising offspring from this esteemed stallion.
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by Mermus R out of Amelusiena
Sources
- cheval-suisse.com
- horsetelex.com
- nrps.nl
- blup.se
- wbfsh-historical-register
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #97
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #87
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