Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of the Tops International Auction on September 28th, 2024. Taking place during the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy at the iconic Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, this year’s auction is set to showcase the next generation of show jumping excellence. With a selection of elite foals and sport horses bred from world-renowned bloodlines, it's a premier opportunity for buyers looking to invest in the future stars of the sport.
This exclusive event brings together a handpicked collection of sport horses, each chosen for their superior breeding and athletic potential. Among them are offspring from legendary lines such as Lintea Tequila, Emerald, and Diamant de Semilly—names synonymous with success in the ring. Buyers will have the chance to secure a horse with the pedigree, intelligence, and talent to compete at the highest levels. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event.
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2018 | 167cm | Diamant De Semilly x Van Gogh
The very powerful Duke of ‘S Heerwillems Z is a dream horse in every way. He is a classic ride making a great horse for a lot of riders with big ambitions. He is sired by the well know Diamant De Semilly. His mother Venus is sired by the incredible Van Gogh who was an amazing horse that won the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix with Marco Kutscher in Valkenswaard and a lot of other Grand Prix’s. Duke of ‘S Heerwillems is for sure one for the big sport.
2017 | 164cm | Chaccon Blue x Diamant de Semilly
As a 7-year-old Ratina-Linn van het Lindehof is careful and has successfully jumped 1.35m classes. The ‘Linn’ in her name stands for her mother, L’innocence van het Meulenhof, a former Belgian young horse champion and now successful Grand Prix horse with Jeroen De Winter. L’innocence is a sister of the great Olympic stallion and sire Emerald of Harrie Smolders, Diamanthina of Constant van Paesschen and Illusionata of Niels Bruynseels. This means Ratina-Linn is related to the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix winning siblings, Messi van’t Ruytershof and H&M Luna van’t Ruytershof.
2018 | 169cm | Cornet Obolensky x For Pleasure
N-Crown Colonel Obolensky is a potential 5* Grand Prix horse. You might see it in his pedigree, being sired by Cornet Obolensky and For Pleasure or in his family as he is related to Belcanto Z, the Nations Cup and Grand Prix winner of Alberto Marquez Galobardes and Michael Duffy. But you’re guaranteed to feel it once in the saddle.
More than just a showcase of exceptional horses, the 2024 Tops International Auction also embraces the spirit of giving back. One standout foal, UNO, will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting two impactful charities: De Stalvrienden and the ITOT Foundation. This unique sale allows buyers to contribute to meaningful causes while acquiring a horse with immense potential.
UNO: A Foal Making a Difference
UNO is not only distinguished by his superior pedigree but also by his connection to charitable endeavors. The proceeds from his sale will support:
- De Stalvrienden, a Dutch organization based in Veldhoven, which provides horseback riding opportunities to people with disabilities, including physical and intellectual challenges, chronic illnesses, and autism.
- The ITOT Foundation, established in honor of the legendary show jumping horse Itot du Chateau, which focuses on equine therapy for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. The foundation's mission is to broaden access to the therapeutic benefits of horse riding.