FROZEN EMBRYO HICKSTEAD X SIR SHUTTERFLY (HELLEN )

A unique opportunity to invest in Hickstead genetics, one of the most successful showjumping horses ever at the very highest level.

The embryo is still frozen, allowing the buyer to decide when it will be implanted and when he or she officially becomes the breeder of this exceptional product.

The seller offers the possibility to have the foal born in Italy. If preferred, the embryo can also be shipped within Europe, enabling the buyer to manage the entire process independently.

Sire
Hickstead (KWPN) competed at 1.60m Grand Prix level and belongs to the absolute world elite.
Ridden by the Canadian rider Eric Lamaze, he was successful for many years at the very highest level.
Hickstead is known for his attitude, sharpness, reflexes and winning mentality, qualities he clearly passes on in breeding.

Dam
Hellen (Sir Shutterfly x Filius) is a Hanoverian mare from a proven sport and breeding line.
Her sire Sir Shutterfly competed at 1.50m level and is known for producing modern, athletic offspring.

Hellen has proven herself in breeding and produced, among others:

Roscoe (Diarado) – 1.50m showjumping

Several young sport and breeding products registered with MIPAAF (Italy)

Dam line / family
The dam line belongs to Holsteiner Stamm 632, a very strong and consistent sport family.

Second dam: Gandini Filias (Filius x Sandro)
Competed at 1.60m Grand Prix level

Third dam: Sarabande (Sandro x Domino)
Produced multiple sport horses, including:

Gandini Filias – 1.60m Grand Prix

Sacatina – 1.45m showjumping

Fidibus 56 – 1.35m showjumping

Fourth dam: Dimena (Domino x Gepard)
Foundation mare of several international showjumpers, including:

Coromena – 1.55m showjumping

Emina – 1.45m showjumping

Dimenar – 1.35m showjumping

A dam line that has produced international showjumping horses from 1.30m up to 1.60m level for generations.

Costs (indicative – Italy)

Surrogate mare rental: free of charge, provided the mare remains on location in Italy

Monthly maintenance costs of the surrogate mare: €350

Assistance at birth: €300
(not a clinic; if preferred, the birth can take place at a clinic)

Veterinary costs for embryo implantation: €1,350 + VAT

The seller can arrange for the foal to be born in Italy and kept there until the age of 6 months.