Some broodmares are selected for their pedigree.

Others earn their place through what they themselves have proven in the ring.

Jappelou RV belongs to that latter category.

Before becoming the foundation of our breeding programme, she first proved her own qualities in sport. With international experience at 1.40m level, she combines scope, mindset, carefulness, and a natural work ethic — qualities that not only bring success in the ring, but are also invaluable in breeding.

At DeSau Stables we believe that the best broodmares not only possess exceptional bloodlines, but have also demonstrated the qualities that modern show jumping demands.

Jappelou is the perfect example of this.

As a daughter of Montender, European champion and an internationally proven sire of jumping ability, she carries the blood of a stallion known worldwide for his power, technique, and mindset. On the dam’s side, Grand Pilot I reinforces this genetic foundation with proven German performance lines that have produced top-level sport horses for generations.

That combination results in a mare with an exceptional balance of blood, power, and rideability.

Not only visible in her performances.

But also in her character.

Her intelligence.

Her willingness to work.

And her natural ability to pass on quality.

That is precisely why Jappelou holds a central place within DeSau Stables’ long-term vision.

Only stallions are selected for her that further strengthen her sport qualities and genetic potential. Every combination is carefully built with one ambition: to breed horses that can grow into international Grand Prix show jumpers and the next generation of valuable breeding stock.

Her first offspring already confirm these expectations. They show the same modern build, athletic movement, carefulness, and natural talent that characterise Jappelou herself.

We believe that real quality arises when proven sport performance meets thoughtful genetics.

That is exactly what Jappelou RV stands for.

Not only a successful sport mare.

Not only a valuable broodmare.

But a foundation on which the next generation of DeSau Stables is built.

Because champions are not born by chance.

They are born from proven performance.

And that is exactly where the story of Jappelou RV begins.