Versailles Key

Emerald van ’t Ruytershof x Malito de Reve x Zirocco Blue VDL Colt, Chestnut, KWPN, 02-06-2025, ICSI Out of a 1.50m granddam and 1.60m great-granddam Versailles Key is a colt with exceptional genetic potential, descending from a proven branch of the legendary Qerly Chin damline — one of the most influential and successful families in modern showjumping. His dam, Savanna Optima, carries the blood of Malito de Rêve and Zirocco Blue VDL, and her maternal line traces back through Oryzon van het Schaeck and J’adore van het Schaeck to Carrera de Muze (by Darco), a mare closely connected to numerous international jumpers and licensed stallions. This damline is known for producing sharp, powerful, and consistent athletes — horses that combine rideability with scope and heart. Sire Emerald van ’t Ruytershof had a stellar career at the 1.60m level under Harrie Smolders and has firmly established himself as a world-class producer. Emerald’s offspring are admired for their quality, athleticism, and strong mentality — traits clearly echoed in Versailles Key. With a performance-proven damline and one of the most dominant sires of recent years, Versailles Key is a modern sport prospect with the pedigree and presence to stand out in both sport and future breeding.