Epleaser van ‘t Heike Z
A son of the legendary Olympic stallion For Pleasure, Epleaser van ‘t Heike Z carries an exceptional pedigree, further strengthened by his dam Valentina van ‘t Heike, a 1.60m Grand Prix winner and World Equestrian Games bronze medalist under Jos Lansink. Both parents were among the finest competitors of their era, making Epleaser Z the product of a truly elite bloodline—a winning formula in every sense.
A Champion in Sport
Epleaser Z made his mark on the international stage with Christian Ahlmann, securing major victories and top placings at the highest levels of competition:
Winner of the Nations Cup in Aachen
Winner of the 5 Grand Prix in Treffen*
Multiple podium finishes at 1.60m Grand Prix level
Christian Ahlmann himself regards Epleaser Z as one of the most careful horses he has ever ridden—a testament to the stallion’s outstanding talent and rideability.
A Proven Sire of Champions
While Epleaser Z covered a limited number of mares during his competition years, his impact as a breeding stallion has been nothing short of extraordinary. By 2023, he was recognized as the sire with the highest percentage of offspring competing at 1.60m level, making him the most successful producer of his generation. Despite a relatively small number of progeny, he has nearly 40 offspring excelling in 1.50m to 1.60m show jumping.
His top-performing offspring include:
Kalinka van de Nachtegaele – World Cup winner (Angelica Augustsson)
Equitron Melody vd Smidshoeve – World Cup winner (Gerfried Puck)
Kamara van ‘t Heike – Grand Prix winner (Maikel van der Vleuten)
Everest v’t Hof V Eversem Z – Grand Prix winner (Bryan Balsiger)
The Hallmark of Epleaser Z
Epleaser van ‘t Heike Z has solidified his status as one of the most influential sires of his time. His offspring are stamped with quality, blood, and an unmatched winning instinct—proving time and again that he is a true producer of champions.
