About Us

 

Zapphire Boy (SWB) is a 2023 Swedish Warmblood stallion prospect with an exceptional pedigree and striking presence. Bred for dressage excellence, he combines top European bloodlines with modern movement, temperament, and expression—qualities highly sought after in today’s sporthorse market.

Bloodlines Built for Performance

Zapphire Boy is by Zafferano (SWB), a stallion recognized for his expressive gaits, uphill build, and powerful engine. Zafferano descends from Zaladin MI and the influential Blue Hors Zack, making him a valuable contributor to sporthorse breeding programs.

On the dam side, Zapphire Boy is out of WirwavonHohenstaufen (SWB), who descends from Hohenstaufen II and Hohenstein, names synonymous with elegance, rideability, and consistent performance in the dressage ring. This blend of top sires provides Zapphire Boy with both power and refinement.

One-of-a-Kind Presence

Zapphire Boy’s distinctive buckskin coloring, combined with his powerful gaits and calm personality, makes him a true standout. As one of the very few buckskin warmbloods with this caliber of pedigree in the U.S., he is truly one of a kind—a stallion that only comes around once in a lifetime.

Based in San Diego, California

Zapphire Boy is proudly based in San Diego, California, where he is being carefully raised and developed with the goal of future competition and breeding. His temperament, intelligence, and rideability make him a standout even at a young age.

Breeding Availability

We plan to offer fresh and/or cooled semen in 2026 to a limited number of approved mares. Our focus is on producing sound, athletic, and trainable offspring for sport and amateur riders alike.