About Chocolata
Chocolata is a Holstein mare, born in 2010, from the prestigious lineage 741. With her pedigree (Connor x Quinar x Ramino x Sacramento Song xx x Kadett), she brings a combination of modern sport horse bloodlines and proven genetic quality. Chocolata was purchased as a foal to add new blood to breeding. She already impressed as a foal by winning a Fohlenprämie and the Championats Fohlen title in Holstein. Her achievements as a young mare, including second place in the free-jumping selection in Mechelen and fourth place in the final, confirmed her potential. Chocolata has been used in breeding since she was three years old and has already produced valuable offspring.
Sporting Career
At the age of four, she produced a foal, after which she continued in the sport and successfully jumped to a level of 1.30m. She also excelled in young horse competitions, including:
- 2nd place in the selection free-jumping in Mechelen (85.5%).
- 4th place in the final free-jumping Mechelen.
Her natural talent for jumping, combined with her remarkable technique and scope, made her a promising mare for both sport and breeding. She eventually returned to breeding to pass on her qualities to future generations.
Sire line
Chocolata's sire, Connor, is a son of the legendary stallion Casall and out of a full sister to Corrado I. Connor is a proven sire and has jumped at 1.40m level.
Key characteristics of Connor
- Casall: A world-famous stallion with numerous Grand Prix wins and an influential role in breeding.
- Corrado I: A leading stallion in international show jumping, known for his scope and rideability.
- Connor's offspring: Offer a combination of power, elasticity, and willingness to work.
Connor brings an exceptional balance between sport performance and breeding value, which is also reflected in Chocolata's qualities. - Quinar Z, the grandsire on the sire's side, was a sensation at the Holstein stallion selection in 1997 and is known for his spectacular jumping talent. He produced several international jumpers and approved stallions.
Dam's line
Chocolata comes from Holstein lineage 741, one of the most prestigious and influential lines in showjumping horse breeding. This line has produced numerous approved stallions and international jumpers.
Key points of lineage 741:
Well-known stallions such as Cardento, Randi, and Adeptus descend from the same line.
Chocolata's dam line brings proven genetic power through stallions such as Ramino and Sacramento Song xx, who are known for their influence in modern showjumping horse breeding.
Dam
Chocolata's dam is a daughter of Quinar Z, which means she has not only inherited exceptional sporting qualities but is also genetically well-matched to her pedigree.
Family
Chocolata's direct dam line also produced the approved stallion Quintender II (Quinar Z x Contender), who was successfully ridden by Ludo Philippaerts in the Grand Prix.
Other offspring from this line excel in international show jumping and breeding.
Offspring
- Godiva van de Vrombautshoeve (2014, Kannan)
- Ecuador van de Vrombautshoeve Z (2020, Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof)
- Hamlet van de Vrombautshoeve Z (2021, Hardrock Z)
- Esmeralda van de Vrombautshoeve (2021, Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof)
- Nutella van de Vrombautshoeve Z (2022, Nobal van ‘t Heike)
- Mamamia van de Vrombautshoeve (2023, My Lord Carthago)