Darling
Hannoveranermare | brownborn 2021 | height 1,65m Diamant de Semilly x Stakkato
Darling – Charming Mare with Exceptional Movement
Darling is a refined mare who is incredibly easy to handle and always eager to please. Her gaits are light, expressive, and harmonious, making her particularly appealing.
Already as a foal, she was awarded the Gold Medal by the Hanoverian Verband, just like her full sister Diakkata. Darling thus embodies the same high genetic quality and comes from the Norm dam line, which has produced Bundeschampions and top stallions.
Her sire, Diamant de Semilly, is a world champion, French champion, and for many years one of the leading sires worldwide. His remarkable achievements include:
- Best Sire Worldwide – WBFSH Show Jumping Sires Rankings: 2015, 2016, 2023
- Over a decade consistently in the top 3
- Top 10 Eventing Sires
- Best Selle Français Stallion (Elite, 100% “bet value”)
- Multiple times Best Show Jumping Sire in France, and since 2019 among the top Sires of Sires worldwide
Diamant de Semilly is celebrated for his exceptional scope, bravery, and rideability, making him one of the most influential stallions in modern show jumping breeding.
Darling’s dam is Sandokana (Norm line). Sandokana’s pedigree includes three Bundeschampions:
- Stakkato (sire) – Bundeschampion 1998, German Champion, FN top-rated sire for over a decade
- Landor S (damsire) – Bundeschampion 1997, multiple S-level successes, sire of the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist
- Sandokan (full brother) – Bundeschampion 2013
The Norm line is one of Germany’s most successful show jumping families and has produced numerous approved stallions, including international top performers such as:
- Firth of Lorne (Global Champions Tour)
- Kashmir van Schuttershof
- Qualito
- Check In
Darling comes from the same line as our mare Amazing Amy and the direct dam line of our breeding mares Pico Bella and Stona, making her a true representation of elite genetics and proven performance potential.