Some broodmares impress through their presence.

Others convince through the genetic power they can pass on for generations.

Riviera van de Zwartbleshoeve unites both.

With her impressive frame, powerful build, and modern presence, Riviera represents exactly the type of sport horse international show jumping demands today. Behind her elegant appearance lies a pedigree built on proven performance lines and a dam family that has proven its worth for generations.

As a daughter of Perigueux, Riviera combines the power, scope, and jumping technique for which this international sire is known. On the dam’s side, Verdi TN adds rideability, mindset, and proven Grand Prix genetics to her pedigree.

Behind that lies the renowned Holsteiner dam line 6545, a family that has produced horses with exceptional scope, athletic talent, and a natural aptitude for the highest level of sport for decades. It is a family known for its reliability as a sire line and its lasting influence within international show jumping breeding.

That genetic quality is reflected in Riviera herself.

In her power.

In her balance.

In her ground-covering canter.

In her natural ability to jump with suppleness and conviction.

At DeSau Stables we believe that exceptional breeding starts with mares that not only have a strong pedigree, but also possess the complete package needed to pass those qualities on to the next generation.

That is why Riviera holds an important place within our breeding programme.

Only stallions are selected for her that further strengthen her frame, scope, and modern genetics. Every combination is carefully composed with one goal: to breed horses with the scope, mindset, and quality to compete internationally at the highest level.

We do not believe in random combinations.

We believe in vision.

In proven genetics.

In dam lines that confirm their value time and again.

Riviera van de Zwartbleshoeve represents exactly that philosophy.

She is not just an impressive mare.

She is an investment in the future.

A foundation for the next generation of international show jumpers.

Because sustainable breeding does not begin with a single champion.

It begins with an exceptional broodmare.

And that is exactly where the story of Riviera van de Zwartbleshoeve begins.