Zapphire is not yet standing at stud. He will be presented for stallion licensing in 2026, and if approved, breeding services will open shortly thereafter.

Fresh and Frozen semen will be stored in the United States and made available to approved breeders upon successful licensing.

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Zapphire has mainly dressage bloodlines but his pedigree includes notable show-jumping lineage too, particularly through his dam's side:

His sire, Hohenstaufen II, is a descendant of Hohenstein, a Trakehner stallion known for producing versatile sport horses.
Sired by Quite Easy, a stallion renowned for his success in show jumping.

Quite Easy is by Quidam de Revel, a celebrated Selle Français stallion who secured a team bronze at the 1992 Olympics and has sired numerous top-level jumpers.

Hence Zapphire is a great option for any mare owner looking to breed a versatile sport horse that can be used in both, dressage, Jumpers, hunters and eventing.

Zapphire resides in San diego, California, USA.

Zapphire Boy is preparing for Stallion approval with the main registries, and updates on his approval status will be shared via our newsletter and social channels.

Zapphire has been fully DNA tested for color, health, and performance markers . He is clear for all tested genetic disorders, including PSSM1 (n/n) and Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS n/n).

Zapphire’s color genetics are A/A E/e CR/n nd1/nd2 W35/n.

This means he is a buckskin, carrying one cream dilution on a bay base, with white chrome markings influenced by the W35 and nd1/nd2 modifiers that enhance his shine and expression.

Foal color possibilities:

Depending on the mare’s genetics, Zapphire can produce:

• Buckskin
• Palomino
• Smoky black
• Bay
• Perlino or cremello (if bred to cream carriers)
• High-chrome foals with socks and blazes
  

Each foal has a 50% chance of inheriting his cream gene and 50% chance of inheriting his W35 white gene, making him ideal for breeders seeking both top sport potential and visual appeal.