Prince Eric

This exceptional showjumping talent brings together two of the world’s most successful damlines. Prince Eric is a grandson of the Grand Prix mare Babbe van ’t Roosakker, who competed successfully under Michel Hecart. This makes his dam Destinée de la Roque a sibling to five international 1.50/1.60m level showjumpers, including Giorgi van ’t Hagenhof, Geena van ’t Roosakker and Erco van ’t Roosakker. Granddam Babbe van ’t Roosakker is, in turn, a half-sister to three top-level performers, including Ben Maher’s multiple Grand Prix winner and European Championship medallist Cella. This prominent Belgian performance line then continues with the influential Usha van ’t Roosakker. Prince Eric is not only related to numerous international showjumpers through his damline, but also benefits from outstanding jumping genes on his sire’s side. His sire Emerald van ’t Ruytershof was a key member of the Dutch team under Harrie Smolders and has made a major impact in breeding with offspring such as Igor, Imerald van ’t Voorhof, Mandato van de Neerheide and Nikka van de Bisschop.