Meet Zapphire
Zapphire Boy combines elite European sporthorse bloodlines, expressive movement, exceptional rideability, and commanding presence in one modern stallion.
Bred with dressage influence and showing natural talent for jumping, he is being developed as a true multi-discipline sporthorse suited to hunter, jumper, dressage, and eventing.
His temperament is a defining strength calm, intelligent, willing, and people-oriented making him an exceptional choice for breeders who value both talent and rideability.
Presence, pedigree, and performance potential.
Zapphire was selected for the complete package with elite bloodlines, athletic ability, trainable temperament, and the kind of presence that stands out in any arena.
Powerful Modern Type
Modern sporthorse frame, uphill balance, expressive topline, and a striking high-set neck.
Rideable Mind
Calm, intelligent, and willing with the kind of temperament riders appreciate every day.
Sport Ability
Movement, scope, and versatility suited to multiple disciplines in modern sporthorse breeding.
Built on respected European influence.
His pedigree blends internationally recognized performance lines associated with athleticism, quality movement, refinement, and rideability.
- Quidam de Revel: iconic jumping influence found throughout elite sporthorse pedigrees.
- Blue Hors Zack: known for expression, quality movement, and rideability.
- Quite Easy: valued for scope, athleticism, and performance type.
- Hohenstein: refinement, elegance, and premium dressage influence.
Color and health markers.
Zapphire’s tested genetic profile provides breeders with useful information for planning future matings.
A/A
Homozygous agouti.
E/e
Black-based and carrying one red factor.
Cr/n
One cream gene.
PSSM1 n/n
Negative for the tested PSSM1 variant.
FFS n/n
Negative for Fragile Foal Syndrome.
W35/n
One copy of the W35 white spotting variant.
Clean x-rays
Radiographs reported no significant findings, with no OCD and no navicular changes noted on x-rays.
Produced as a modern multi-discipline sporthorse.
Zapphire is being developed primarily for the hunter and jumper rings, while his pedigree and natural qualities also make him well suited for eventing and the dressage arena.
As schedule allows, he will also be shown in eventing and dressage to further showcase his versatility.
The emphasis throughout his program remains on rideability, balance, confidence, and long-term success in work.
Interested in breeding to Zapphire Boy?
His first season is limited to a select number of mares.