Sire Zyprius came from Paul Schockemoehle and was hailed as an outstanding horse for the future, show after show Zyprius proved his class and everyone was tipping him as the outstanding show jumper before tragedy struck and he was put down just as his hitting his prime.
Grand sire Zeus (who is sometimes called ‘Nurzeus’ but actually started life as Gordios) is a balanced mix of Selle Français and Anglo Arab blood. His sire, the Anglo Arab, Arlequin is a distinguished sire of International showjumpers and eventers, Zeus’ full brother, Figaro (ridden for Zangersheide by Harry Wouters Van Den Oudenweyer) and sister, Diablesse (ridden by J. P. Bonneau), won at International level, as did Enc’ Or, Elysée II, Fidelité, Filou Charriére, Fourni Rouge and Izmir - all by Arlequin. Arlequin was out of Nuit Bleue, by Le Pot aux Roses who was the sire of the showjumping superstar of the 70’s, Quo Vadis.
Damn Decoded was a successful horse winning many international speed competitions as well as the Grand Prix at CSI – Ecclesville in Ireland she was a prolific winner with over £14,000 in prize money in her career. Now 5 years old he is showing great promise as an eventer with fantastic movement and attitude, been out xcountry and has bs winnings app £20
