About Hotshot
Hotshot is a mare, born in 2012, with an impressive pedigree: Carembar de Muze x Calido x Capitol. She was bred by B. Borghuis-Koekoek.
Sporting Career
Hotshot started her training under Resy Van Harn, followed by Peter Boelens and she is currently ridden by Wilm Vermeir. Her sporting career is remarkable:
- 2014: 1st place free jumping for 2- and 3-year-olds in Zeeland with Resy Van Harn.
- 2017: Finalist Belgian Championship for 5-year-olds with Peter Boelens.
- 2018: Finalist Belgian Championship for 6-year-olds with Peter Boelens.
- 2019: Finalist World Championship for 7-year-olds with Wilm Vermeir.
Until 2020, Hotshot participated in 44 international competitions, up to CSI*** 1.45m level. She achieved 20 top 10 placings (almost 50%), including 10 podium places: 3 times 1st, 5 times 2nd and 2 times 3rd.
Dam line
Hotshot's dam line is equally impressive. Her dam is a daughter of Calido I, a Holstein stallion born in 1991, who was himself successful in showjumping and is known for his many successful offspring, such as Coupe de Coeur and Nobless M. The granddam on the dam's side is a daughter of Capitol I, a legendary Holstein stallion who has had a great influence on showjumping, with offspring such as Cassini I and Carthago.
Offspring
Hotshot has also contributed to breeding with the following offspring:
- Ritchie Riccardo (2017): A stallion by Untouchable.
- Balou de Reventon.
- Don VHP.