Broodmares

James’ California

Hector IMP X Grannus 11 IMP X Silverneer

California is a proven broodmare from an established performance family and a key part of the Full Gallop Equestrian breeding program.

She consistently produces foals that meet the demands of modern sport, combining trainable temperaments, quality type, and natural jumping ability. Her progeny are highly regarded, with offspring and grandchildren sold to top-level showjumping riders in Australia and internationally.

California is also the granddam of Balou Barbados, currently campaigned by New Zealand rider Ben Weir, and noted for his textbook technique and quality over a fence.

Her pedigree combines some of the most influential lines in modern showjumping:

  • Hector IMP – Contributing proven European performance blood and consistency in type and ability

  • Calido I – A leading representative of the Holsteiner Cor de la Bryère “C-line,” known for producing careful, scopey jumpers with excellent technique

  • Grannus II – A respected source of power, scope, and athleticism

  • Cor de la Bryère – A foundation stallion renowned for passing on carefulness and exceptional form

California’s pedigree blends power, carefulness, and refinement, making her an ideal foundation mare for modern sport horse breeding.    

Breeding Value

This strength of pedigree is reflected in California herself. She consistently passes on:

  • Quality technique and carefulness

  • Scope and athleticism

  • Intelligence

California represents a proven combination of performance genetics and reliable production, making her a valuable broodmare for the continued development of modern showjumpers.

Foals:  

Dutch Sky

Dutch choice X Heir Presumptive xx

Sky is a proven broodmare and former showjumper, combining performance with a highly regarded Thoroughbred damline.

She enjoyed a successful competition career, campaigning to 1.35m level, before transitioning into breeding, where she has proven even more valuable. Sky has produced multiple top-quality foals, with progeny sold to World Cup riders and international homes, reflecting the consistency and quality of her production.

Her pedigree brings together influential performance bloodlines:

  • Dutch Choice – A World Cup-level performer, contributing scope, athleticism, and proven performance ability

  • Heir Presumptive xx – Adding valuable Thoroughbred influence for refinement, stamina, and blood

  • Precipitation damline – One of the most influential Thoroughbred lines in modern showjumping, known for producing athletic, durable, and high-performing sport horses

Sky’s pedigree blends performance, blood, and durability, making her a valuable contributor to modern showjumping breeding.

Breeding Value

This strength is reflected in Sky’s progeny. She consistently produces:

  • Athletic, modern types

  • Scope and natural ability over a fence

  • Quality temperaments suited for top sport

Sky represents a reliable combination of proven performance and consistent production, making her an important broodmare within the program.

Foals:

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Damkel Abbey

Valhalla IMP x Southern Flood

Abbey is a quality broodmare from a proven international performance family, combining elite jumping genetics with a strong maternal line.

She is by the World Cup stallion Valhalla, and out of Southern Flood, a full sibling to Olympic showjumper Another Flood, placing her within a highly established and successful damline.

Closely related to our mare Vienna—who was successfully campaigned to 1.30m level—Abbey shares the same desirable traits, including excellent movement, a willing temperament, and a strong work ethic.

Breeding Value

Abbey consistently passes on:

  • Quality movement and athleticism

  • Trainable, genuine temperaments

  • Strength and natural ability

With her combination of proven lineage and reliable attributes, Abbey is a valuable contributor to the breeding program, producing modern sport horses suited to performance careers.