The WBFSH Top 100 Showjumping Stallions for 2020

Every year in November, the WBFSH (World Breeders Federation of Sport Horses) ranks its top 100 stallions on a points-based system relevant to their performance over the course of the year from October 1st to September 30th as well as the performance of their progeny. The more difficult the competition, and the higher the prize money available,  the more points available to the stallions. With a large majority of the listed stallions having progeny competing in South Africa, we decided to highlight the incredible bloodlines that are now available to South African breeders from local stallions.

WBFSH Top 100 by the performance of their progeny and the largest difference between the rider rankings and the stallion rankings is the time frame in which points are allocated. Points allocated to the rider rankings are on-going whereas the stallion rankings are calculated over a fixed time frame. Points are only awarded to the top 16 placed horses and/or the sires of those top 16 for each competition.

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Bonus points can also be allocated to horses competing at special competitions such as the Olympic Games. While the ranking of stallions changes annually due to several factors, the number one position has been retained by Chacco-Blue with 18,438 points, who has been highly successful on the international jumping circuit and his progeny, including The Burgh’s Epomein who is competed by Charley-Ann Crockart in the 1.50m classes for owners Leoni and Stan van der Burgh, continue to showcase his qualities as a sire with their own incredible performances on the global circuit. The 2nd place position has also been awarded to the same stallion as last year, Diamant De Semilly with 11,375 points.

Owned by Ronnie Healy of RH Equestrian, Blue Turtle’s Capital Magic Boy is an impressive young stallion that was purchased off the Capital Stud’s auction 2 years ago in 2018. This striking bay stallion is by the impressive Toulon, who is currently ranked 3rd on the 2020 WBFSH Top 100, out of a Darco mare (ranked 35th). Brimming with potential for the top grades, as he actively competes in the 1.30m classes already, Magic Boy possesses all the right qualities and attributes to compete at the highest levels and still make it look easy. With incredible strength in his jump, great technique, fluid flatwork movements and a good temperament, Magic Boy is a top-shelf pick when it comes to looking for the right stallion in South Africa. 

Data Sciences Hummer van het Bevridjthof is another incredible stallion available in South Africa with incredible successes already under his belt including his win of the World Cup Qualifier Series in 2018 for South Africa. Owned by Diana Slade of Slade Equestrian, this crowd-favourite stallion is by Cardento (Ranked 8th), whose lineage needs no introduction with Capitol I and Capitano in his direct line, out of Action-Breaker mare who in turn is sired by the legendary Heartbreaker. With Blue blood, the dedication and love of his owner Diana, and Jonathan Clarke as the man in the saddle, Hummer has been a top campaigner in the 1.50m levels and, has recently, marked his name as a top-choice stallion with his offspring, including Habanero S and Sunwillow Hudson, now appearing successfully in the competition arena in the 1.00m classes at just 4 years old and 5 years old, respectively.

Callaho Chupalight has caught the eye of the showjumping community as a gorgeous dark bay stallion with enormous presence. By the revered Catoki, who is ranked 22nd in this year’s stallion rankings, out of a Calato mare, Chupalight has displayed ideal stallion qualities in his scope, stride, and temperament. Ridden by Ivana Callender-Easby, Chupalight has not only excelled in the showjumping arena in the 1.20m heights, but also in the Dressage arena where the pairing claimed victory in their first attempt at the discipline. While we are certain that breeding rights have been retained by the Callaho Warmblood Stud, his progeny will surely be available for purchase at their annual auctions over the next few years. 

The gorgeous 5-year-old stallion, Legend, owned by Charley-Ann Crockart, is another exciting breeding prospect available in South Africa. Currently competing in the 1.00m classes, Legend is by Mr Blue who is currently ranked in 41st position on the 2020 WBFSH rankings and is out of a Clinton mare. Clinton currently ranks 25th. With an incredible pedigree and his own exceptional presence, scope and elasticity, Legend is an exciting opportunity for local breeders to enhance the South African-born talents and has already shown his ‘wow’ factor at the recent Young Horse Performance Series.

-The JumpOff-

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