Estrella Hero Z

Estrella Hero Z is a real gem!
This stunning mare is a CSI3* 1.45m winner with Victor Bettendorf. She is the full sister of Kaprice, Kent Farrington’s superstar. Her dam is none other than the exceptional Electra Van’t Roosakker, and of course, she comes from the legendary maternal line of the one and only Usha Van’t Roosakker.

With a harmonious build and plenty of power points, Estrella Hero Z has a strong, well-toned back, her hocks are well-positioned and powerful. Her shoulder is particularly remarkable for its development, correct orientation and freedom of movement.

Estrella Hero Z, a true daughter of the exceptional Electra Van’t Roosakker
Having a direct daughter of Electra Van’t Roosakker is the ultimate prize. Electra was first and foremost a great champion who shone in CSIW5* 1.60m classes with Janika Sprunger and Jos Lansink, placing in some of the most prestigious Grands Prix in the world: World Cup GP London, World Cup GP Bordeaux, World Cup GP ’s-Hertogenbosch, World Cup GP Mechelen, Paris Grand Palais GP, and more.
Electra Van’t Roosakker built a global reputation as a top-level sport mare. But where she truly excels is in the breeding shed, with an exceptional production record, especially when crossed with the stallion Echo Van’t Spieveld (Heartbreaker).

Echo x Electra, a proven winning cross
Estrella Hero Z is indeed the result of this top pairing: Echo Van’t Spieveld and Electra Van’t Roosakker.
This combination has proven itself time and again. Kaprice, also known as Kaprice Van’t Roosakker (Echo x Electra), has earned €190,000 in CSI5* 1.60m with Kent Farrington, winning Grands Prix such as Tryon and Wellington. Kassander Van’t Roosakker (Echo x Electra) is a highly sought-after stallion among European breeders, sire of 10 approved stallions and over 15 offspring with results at 1.45m and above. Notre Dame Van’t Roosakker (Echo x a daughter of Electra) is progressing in CSI5* 1.50m with Eric Ten Cate. Panama Van’t Roosakker (Echo x a daughter of Electra) wins at CSI5* 1.50m in the Netherlands with Frank Schuttert. James Bond Van’t Roosakker (Echo x Electra) has placed in 1.45m classes in the US with Michael Hughes.
It’s safe to say this is a cross that works.

Electra Van’t Roosakker is also the dam of Horpleasure Van’t Roosakker (For Pleasure) CSI 1.60m, and the granddam of L’Esprit Hero Z CSI 1.60m with Dermott Lennon, and Lexicon II Van’t Roosakker (Lexicon) CSI 1.55m for Switzerland.

Foundational sires: Heartbreaker, Carthago, Darco and Chin Chin
Echo Van’t Spieveld, sire of Estrella Hero Z, contributes the explosive quality of the legendary Heartbreaker, along with the outstanding bloodlines of Capitol I and the Selle Français Lys de Darmen.
Electra Van’t Roosakker comes from the fantastic Holsteiner sire Carthago (Capitol I). The genetics of this powerful grey stallion are rare and especially sought after as a dam-sire, where he truly shines, as is the case here. Estrella Hero Z features a very interesting 4 x 3 inbreeding on Capitol I. Her second dam, Atoucha Van’t Roosakker, is by the great Darco, who was world number one sire of winners and is rightly considered a cornerstone of Belgian breeding. His global influence remains strong in today’s elite sport. Olympic stallion Chin Chin (by Constant), grandson of Cor de la Bryère, is an outstanding dam-sire whose legacy includes breeding legends like Qerly Chin, Ta Belle Van Sombeke, and Usha Van’t Roosakker.

The incredible maternal line of Usha Van’t Roosakker
What more can be said? The descendants of Usha Van’t Roosakker are extraordinary, and this outstanding quality is passed on from mother to daughter across generations. Among the most well-known are Tinkoucha Hero Z (Tinka’s Boy) CSI4* 1.60m, Attoucha Hero Z (Aganix du Seigneur) CSI5* 1.60m with Paris Sellon, Elegant Hero Z (Echo Van’t Spieveld) CSI5* 1.60m with Leopold Van Asten, Ganesh Hero Z (Gemini CL) CSI5* 1.60m, Zarkava Hero Z (Zandor) CSI5* 1.60m, Babe Van’t Roosakker (Kannan) CSIO5* 1.60m, Erco Van’t Roosakker (Darco) CSI5* 1.60m stallion with Lorenzo de Luca, Emperio Van’t Roosakker (Nabab de Rêve) CSI 1.60m, Equador Van’t Roosakker (Nabab de Rêve) CSIO5* 1.60m with Frédéric David, and of course Cella, also known as Centoia Van’t Roosakker (Cento), CSIW5* CSIO5* 1.60m Olympic Games, one of the greatest mares in the world with Ben Maher.

Estrella Hero Z, a high-class producer
Though still a relatively young broodmare, Estrella Hero Z is already proving that this incredible lineage runs deep. Three of her offspring are already competing at 1.45m level: Prianti de Tiji (Don’t Touch Tiji Hero) CSI2* 1.45m in Belgium with Mathieu Bourdeaud’Hui, Arabella Ds Hero Z (Arac du Seigneur) CSI4* 1.45m for Spain, and the approved stallion Panenka de Kalvarie (Comme Il Faut) CSI2* 1.45m in China.