Damlines that dominate showjumping
In modern showjumping, the damline plays a decisive role in the success of leading sport horses. While stallions are often in the spotlight, strong mare families form the silent driving force behind generations of internationally performing horses. Thanks to the Hippomundo database, we gain unique insight into which damlines today exert the greatest influence and produce the largest concentration of black type horses.
Mares that continue to shape showjumping
Our analysis shows that several damlines stand head and shoulders above the rest. These families are the foundation of countless Grand Prix winners, Nations Cup horses, and even Olympic medalists. Famous damlines such as Holsteiner Stamm 104a with renowned offspring like Corland, Contendro I, Caretano, and Landetto, the Van ’t Roosakker family, and the Qerly Chin dynasty repeatedly demonstrate their breeding power.
Mares such as Usha van ’t Roosakker and Kerly (dam of Qerly Chin), Cordula de Laubry, and Fragrance de Chalus have become true icons in breeding, with dozens of offspring and grandchildren performing at the 1m60 level.
In the table below you can see the full Top 10 of mares with the highest number of black type offspring:
| Rank | Mare | # BT Offspring |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordula de LaubryFor Pleasure x Darco | 16 |
| 2 | Fragance de ChalusJalisco B x Fury de la Cense | 13 |
| 3 | UelemeNelfo du Mesnil x Pontecoulant | 13 |
| 4 | Narcotique de Muze IIDarco x Chin Chin | 13 |
| 5 | Exellentia de MuzeFor Pleasure x Darco | 12 |
| 6 | Sophie du ChateauGaloubet A x Cor de Chasse | 11 |
| 7 | La MareApache d'Adriers x Uriel | 11 |
| 8 | Femke PVoltaire x Rigoletto | 11 |
| 9 | M.Unellie 15Cassini I x Ladalco | 10 |
| 10 | Wendelina V't MerelsnestDarco x Hedjaz | 10 |
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The importance of heredity
What stands out is that these influential damlines not only produce top sport horses, but also broodmares and stallions that in turn pass on strong genetics. This creates a multi-generational impact that is decisive for the direction of showjumping worldwide.
Hippomundo’s database offers breeders and sport enthusiasts the possibility to analyze these damlines in detail. Whether it’s tracing the performances of a specific mare, or discovering new families rising to the top of the sport, the data consistently confirms: the damline forms the backbone of modern showjumping breeding.
Conclusion: The most influential damlines in showjumping are not only responsible for producing champions in the ring, but also for safeguarding the genetic foundation on which the future of the sport is built.
