"Top progenitor Emerald van ’t Ruytershof mixed with Van Klapscheut performance blood The sire of this filly, Emerald van ’t Ruytershof, dominated the international top showjumping scene for many years. He makes his mark as a progenitor. He is known as the sire of illustrious international showjumpers such as Mandato van de Neerheide (winner of the World Cup class in Mechelen 2023), Imerald van ’t Voorhof (Paul O’Shea), Kasper van het Hellehof (McLain Ward) and Nice van ’t Zorgvliet (Christian Kukuk). The combination of Emerald van 't Ruytershof and Nabab de Rêve might be a golden combination. More than 10 horses with this combination competed at 1.60m level. The dam, granddam and great-granddam of Empress all performed in showjumping. Her granddam, Blendy van Klapscheut, produced Esquina van Klapscheut (1m60 level), Fenia van Klapscheut (1m60 level) and Hariba van Klapscheut (1m45 level). The great-granddam of this auction foal produced three showjumpers from the 1m60 circuit! The lineage is known for a top attitude, competition mentality and excellent showjumping qualities.