About us

My philosophy for the 334 Sporthorse Stud, along with my breeding strategy, is to breed with mares that have competed at 1.40m level and above. This can be attributed to 3 key motivators:

Firstly, success.

The genetic foundation of our breeding process is rooted in our carefully selected black-type mares. The maternal lines are the source of up to 70% of the breeding outcomes, therefore the likelihood of the offspring embodying the same qualities and success as their dam, as future show jumping champions, is high.

Secondly, soundness.

A mare that has remained sound to competing at 1.40m level and above, is likely to pass these qualities onto her off spring. Therefore, breeding horses that have the physical attributes, athleticism, and temperament to excel in the discipline of show jumping.

And finally, luxury.

Breeding with mares that have competed in the sport at top level allows me, as a breeder, the opportunity to examine and recognise these horses’ qualities and shortcomings. When it comes to breeding superior quality show jumpers, foals with a desirable temperament, conformation, rideability and physical characteristics are not produced by chance, but by understanding the genetic package a top mare and selected stallion can produce if they complement each other as competition horses.

The 334 Sporthorse Stud’s name has a treasured origin. It derives from my once-in-a-lifetime mare, Wolke 334. Wolke fortuned me many title wins as well as my Springbok colours, accomplishing all this, whilst jumping above her height division. This is truly a testament to what a powerhouse mare she is - characterised with abundant fight, carefulness, heart, belief and grit. These characteristics collectively gave her a competitive advantage very few have - the ability to beat any horse, at any division, up to 1.50m level.

This highlights my fundamental goal and desire which is to breed horses who have Wolke’s ability to win at every level; allowing us to breed a diverse selection of horses, for everyone, for any height and for any dream or goal in mind. In addition, we exclusively breed via embryo transfer, which assists us in breeding more than one foal a year, per mare! Our surrogate mares are critical to the success of the 334 program and are cared for as such.

Naming the stud after Wolke’s lineage, highlights our core value and importance of the mother line in our breeding philosophy and the concept behind our logo design reinforces this. The embedded 334 suffix in the crown pays homage to the mare and her contribution to the genetic framework of breeding a top show jumper. The symbolism of the black background is attributed to our carefully selected black-type mares who have competed at or produced off spring who have competed at 1.40m level and above.

We hope you’ll walk besides us on this journey as we strive to breed and live up to our slogan ‘Where champions are bred, and legends are made!'