First international win for Dourga Hero Z
The highlight of an international weekend of 30 April – 2 May in Fontainebleau, France. Dourga Hero wins the Grand Prix of CSIYH1* for 6 years old. Under the saddle of Belgian rider Virginie Thonon, who ride her to the finish in 41.90 seconds. https://youtu.be/0PUyXtAPyDw
When a dream comes true!
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Kallista de Talma in partnership with Haras de Talma. Kallista is a filly from Vigo Cece (Quaprice du Bois Margot x Diamant de Semilly) and Reggae de Talma who produced already several top horses: Une de l’Othain (Harrie Smolders) Valkyrie de Talma (Rachel Cornacchia) Velleda de Talma (Nicolas Delmotte) Baloubet de Talma (Audrey Teixidor) Berlioz de Talma (Damien de Chambord) Cocaïne de Talma (Audrey Teixidor) Cocktail de Talma (Gregory Wathelet)
New victory for Virginie Thonon and Zirkana Adelheid Z
Virginie Thonon and Zirkana Adelheid Z continue their successful tour in Oliva (Spain) with a nice victory in the 7 years GP on 19/02. This couple finished first over 73 participants! Congratulations to this talented team! Zirkana Adelheid Z is the daughter of our breeding mare Rosita Adelheid Z (Rival Z x Olisco)
Great addition to our breeding program
In order to cope with the increasing demand for higher quality foals bred from outstanding proven motherlines, Elevage de la Podkova decided to acquire a super star: DOURGA HERO Z Dourga Hero Z, 5 years old mare from Don't Touch Tiji Hero (Diamant de Semilly x Chin Chin) represents perfectly the new generation of one of the best dam line in show jumping history. Dourga's mother is Mystic van't Hoogeinde (Echo van't Spieveld x Darco), world champion last year in the WChYH of Lanaken (6 years old category). Second dam of Dourga is Geena van’t Roosakker who jumped at 1.55m level with Janika Sprunger. Geena
Valkyrie clear in her first 5*!
Valkyrie de Talma double clear in her first 5* Grand Prix in Tryon (USA). Rachel Cornacchia with Valkyrie de Talma (Diamant de Semilly x Cento) finished 6th for their first participation to 160cm 5* Grand Prix. We are very proud of them and happy to own Call Me Talma, the first daughter of this wonderful mare.
Astonishing results for Cipollini Second Life Z
Brazilian Victor Mariano Luminatti and Cipollini Second Life Z finished second of the 7 years world championship final in Zangersheide (Lanaken). With a result of 38s70 Cipollini was only few milliseconds away from the gold medal, that went to Ireland rider Seamus Hughes-Kennedy with Cuffesgrange Cavadora at 38s58. Cipollini is the full brother of our mare Carthago’s Ruby Second Life Z.
ESI auction 2019 edition
New acquisition for Elevage de la Podkova during the 18th Elite Sales International organized at Zuchthof Klatte (Lastrup, Germany): Cash, colt by Cristallo I and the mare Caliku (Calido I x Escudo I). Caliku also produced the great mare Simsalabim 60. This Hannoverian dam line is also represented by the Olympic horse Cornetto K (Alexandra Thornton). Stallion prospects will remain at Zuchthof Klatte to grow and get ready for his future career.