She is more than just a prestigious name in the pedigrees of modern sport horses: Cordula de Laubry ranks among the most influential broodmares in international showjumping. The Belgian-bred daughter of the legendary For Pleasure has contributed not only quantity but above all extraordinary quality to the world of sport horse breeding. With 37 offspring, including 22 active sport horses and 16 black type horses (successful from 1.45m and older than 8), she is truly an exceptional phenomenon.
Performance Meets Performance
Cordula de Laubry is descended from For Pleasure, Olympic champion and stamp stallion with numerous 1.60m offspring. Her dam line leads through Darco and the famous Procasa Nikita de Laubry - both lines are a guarantee for willingness to perform, rideability and explosiveness at the jump.
The Black Type pedigree impressively demonstrates the sporting depth of this family. For Pleasure himself was successful up to 1.60m under Marcus Ehning. His offspring include Fit For Fun 13, Hello Forever and For Joy van 't Zorgvliet - all international winners at top level.
Cordula's dam Uganda de Laubry was also exceptional as a broodmare: with 13 offspring, including 4 sport horses and two Black Type horses, she not only passed on genes, but above all reliability. Cordula continued this legacy - she surpassed it many times over.
The top 10 offspring: Cordula's sporting elite
Here is a look at the top 10 offspring of Cordula de Laubry (sorted by Hippomundo Rating), who have influenced the international show jumping sport:
| Rank | Horse | Year of birth | Sire | Hippomundo Rating (HR/HLR) | Win total | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lord de Muze | 2011 | Nabab de Rêve | HLR 113 | €255.936 | 1,60m |
| 2 | Fantomas de Muze | 2005 | Sandro Boy | HLR 113 | €114.136 | 1,60m |
| 3 | Global | 2006 | Nabab de Rêve | HLR 112 | €118.914 | 1,65m |
| 4 | Malissa de Muze | 2012 | Vigo d'Arsouilles | HLR 104 | €125.565 | 1,60m |
| 5 | Brooklyn Heights | 2009 | Nabab de Rêve | HR 101 | €909.224 | 1,65m |
| 6 | Igor de Muze | 2008 | Tinka's Boy | HLR 98 | €36.351 | 1,60m |
| 7 | MoM's Hallina de Muze | 2007 | Tinka's Boy | HLR 79 | €10.329 | 1,50m |
| 8 | Komeet vd Bisschop | 2010 | Nabab de Rêve | HR 77 | €31.469 | 1,60m |
| 9 | Lector vd Bisschop | 2011 | Bamako de Muze | HR 74 | €382.299 | 1,60m |
| 10 | Qosito van de Koekoek | 2016 | Mosito v/h Hellehof | HR 67 | €12.756 | 1,55m |
With Brooklyn Heights (HLR 101) she also reached the European elite class: the horse won under Denis Lynch at 1.65m level, among others. Lector vd Bisschop (HR 74) and Lord de Muze (HLR 113) also won several times at the highest level.
Cordula de Laubry is a prime example of how genetics, performance and breeding strategy work together. Her offspring shine worldwide - not only for their jumping ability, but also for their consistency and marketability. She has long since achieved legendary status in modern sport horse breeding.
