Emerald van ’t Ruytershof
Emerald is an instantly recognizable stallion, known for his striking markings, but it is his exceptional talent that has solidified his place among the greats. Renowned for his scope, carefulness, balance, conformation, intelligence, and outstanding personality, Emerald continues to captivate the showjumping world with his brilliance.
Performance
From a young age, Emerald demonstrated his world-class ability. As a six-year-old, he was Reserve Champion at the World Championships for Young Horses, foreshadowing his future success. Just five years later, he represented the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and was a finalist. His career highlights include a runner-up finish in the World Cup Final in Gothenburg and numerous international Grand Prix victories alongside his rider, Harrie Smolders.
In 2018, Emerald continued his dominance on the global stage with:
Victory in the Bordeaux and LGCT Cannes Grand Prix
Second place in the World Cup Team Final in Paris and LGCT Doha
Third in the Rolex Grand Prix in 's-Hertogenbosch
Sire: Diamant de Semilly
Emerald’s sire, Diamant de Semilly, is one of the most influential stallions in modern showjumping. He topped the WBFSH Sire Rankings in 2016 and consistently ranked in the top ten since 2012. As a competitor, he was French National Champion, a World Equestrian Games (WEG) team gold medalist in 2002, and a European team silver medalist in 2003. His exceptional athleticism, power, and balance have made him a sought-after sire.
Notable offspring include:
Quickly du Kreisker – FEI World No.1 (2015)
Don VHP Z – Winner of the Rome GCT
Utamaro D’Ecaussines – Member of the British Nations Cup squad
Hello Guv’nor – Aachen GP Winner (2016)
Helidor Hybris – National Grand Prix jumper at seven years old
Damline: A Legacy of Champions
Emerald’s dam, Carthina, competed successfully up to 1.45m and has established herself as a top-producing broodmare. She is also the dam of Diamanthina, Emerald’s full sister who excelled at Grand Prix level, as well as Illusionata, another Grand Prix performer.
Other notable offspring from Carthina include:
Fragile, Gucci, and L’Innocence – Successful 1.45m–1.50m jumpers
Nixon – A rising young stallion with great promise
Carthina’s sire, Carthago, is one of the most legendary Holsteiner stallions of all time, further strengthening Emerald’s exceptional pedigree. His direct damline has produced multiple 1.60m Grand Prix jumpers, including:
Jilbert
Herald
Empire
Cupido van de Hoefslag
Bacara de la Ferme
Jackson de Regor
With an elite pedigree, a proven performance record, and an ever-growing legacy as a sire, Emerald van ’t Ruytershof continues to shape the future of showjumping.
