Cappricia AE Z

Capricia AE Z is the sister of the outstanding Like a Diamond Van Het Schaeck. Her dam and second dam were both excellent competitors at CSI3* and CSI5* level, while her maternal line traces back to the exceptional broodmare Funky Music. Capricia AE Z is also backed by top class sire power, with Cumano, Bamako de Muze, Quidam de Revel and Carthago. Everything is in place for this young mare to produce the champions of tomorrow.

Daughter of Cacacha Van Het Schaeck CSI3* 1.55m
Capricia AE Z is a direct daughter of the remarkable Cacacha Van Het Schaeck, a world class mare both in sport and in breeding. Cacacha Van Het Schaeck distinguished herself in competition with Max Sebrechts: 1st in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix in Opglabbeek, 3rd in the CSI3* 1.55m Grand Prix in Lier, 6th in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix in St Lô, 1st in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Lier, … But Cacacha Van Het Schaeck is not only a top CSI winner, she is also an exceptional broodmare, with Chili Van Het Schaeck (Crown Z), exported to the USA and competing in national 1.55m Grand Prix with Trapp O’Neal, Excelsior Optimus Z (Ermitage Kalone), approved BWP stallion, Edinburgh Optimus Z (Ermitage Kalone), approved Z stallion, and the superstar ridden by Marlon Modolo Zanotelli, Like a Diamond Van Het Schaeck, with €600,000 in earnings at CSIO5* GCT 1.65m level.

The offspring of Cacacha Van Het Schaeck are highly sought after, with auction prices consistently reaching impressive levels: Carmen Optima (Cumano) sold for €51,000, Christiano Optimus Z (Cumano) €54,000, Coquine Optimus (Diamant de Semilly) €41,000, Canada Optimus (Cardento) €60,000, Clotilde Optimus (Ermitage Kalone) €77,000. A truly international reputation that stands the test of time.

Sister to the superstar Like a Diamond Van Het Schaeck CSIO5* GCT 1.65m
Capricia AE Z is the uterine sister of the champion Like a Diamond Van Het Schaeck (Diamant de Semilly), who boasts an impressive international record: 1st in the CSI5* GCT 1.60m Grand Prix in Paris, 2nd in the CSI5* GCT 1.60m Grand Prix in Samorin, 1st in CSI5* 1.60m Doha, 2nd in the CSI4* 1.60m Grand Prix in Opglabbeek, 3rd in the CSIO5* 1.60m Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, 3rd in the CSI5* GCT 1.60m Grand Prix in Rome, 6th in the CSIO5* 1.60m Nations Cup in Ocala, 6th in the CSIW5* 1.60m Top Ten Final in Geneva, 6th in the CSI5* GCL 1.60m in Prague, …
Like a Diamond Van Het Schaeck ranked 46th in the world in 2022.

In addition, Like a Diamond Van Het Schaeck is the dam of the stallion Parfait Van Het Schaeck (Comme il Faut), currently competing at 1.50m level with Piergiorgio Bucci.

Granddaughter of Fortis Fortuna CSI5* 1.60m
Capricia AE Z is the granddaughter of Fortis Fortuna (Quidam de Revel), who earned over €150,000 in CSI3* 1.60m competition with Daniel Coyle: 1st in the CSI3* 1.60m Grand Prix in Harrisburg, 6th in the CSI3* 1.60m Grand Prix in Lexington, 7th in the CSIW4* 1.50m in Toronto, 1st in CSI5* 1.45m speed class in Calgary, 1st in CSI5* 1.50m in Calgary, … Alongside her sport career, Fortis Fortuna produced five international winners.

Ciemusic (Crown Z) CSI3* 1.50m with F. Peter Jordan, B52 F Z (Bamako de Muze) CSI3* 1.50m with Stephanie Gallucci, Cacacha Van Het Schaeck (Bamako de Muze) CSI3* 1.55m, Joske F (Tornedo) CSI 1.45m and Just The Music (Tornedo), €185,000 in earnings at CSIO5* 1.60m with Carlos Hank Guerreiro.

The Funky Music line
The fourth dam of Capricia AE Z is the grey mare Lhasa (Goliath II Z), who is also the dam of top performer Quartz Music (Heartbreaker), ISO 171 CSIW5* 1.60m with Gilles Bertran de Balanda, and Funky Music (Vigo d’Arsouilles), CSI3* 1.60m. Beyond being a top winner, Funky Music is an exceptional broodmare whose offspring are highly sought after. Among her many progeny are Bretling du Pardis Z (Bamako de Muze) CSI5* 1.60m and especially the phenomenal El Torreo de Muze (Taran de la Pomme), with €225,000 in earnings at CSI5* 1.60m with Bernardo Alves. Sadly lost at a young age, El Torreo de Muze was already emerging as an outstanding sire, with black type ratios placing him among the best in the world.

Cumano x Bamako de Muze x Quidam de Revel x Carthago
The sire line of Capricia AE Z includes some of the best genetics in the world, featuring two superstars and two foundation sires.

Cumano (Cassini I x Landgraf I), World Champion in 2006 with Jos Lansink, had an exceptional but limited production due to low fertility. Direct access to Cumano’s genetics is therefore rare. Cumano brings tremendous power and extraordinary scope.

Bamako de Muze (Darco x Jalisco B), ranked 36th sire of winners in the WBFSH 2025 rankings, is a proven force in global breeding, sire of stars such as Kasanova de la Pomme and promising stallions like Lector Vd Bisschop.

Quidam de Revel (Jalisco B x Nankin), WBFSH number one sire of winners in 2000, is a true international foundation sire. His descendants continue to perform at the highest level across generations, making him essential in any elite pedigree.

Carthago (Capitol I x Calando I) is also a foundation sire through Mylord Carthago and his daughters, which make outstanding broodmares. His blood can be found in the pedigree of many of today’s top sires: Emerald, Untouchable 27, United Touch S, …