Zapphire Boy | Buckskin Warmblood Stallion at Stud
Breeding Reservation · Fresh Cooled Semen · USA & Canada
2027 Early Bird Stud Fee: $1,400
Regular Stud Fee: $1,600
Reserve Your Breeding Today: $400
Non-refundable reservation fee applied toward the stud fee.
Remaining Stud Fee: $1,000
Due before the first semen shipment.
USA Collection & Shipping: $450
Canada Collection & Shipping: $750
Includes collection, processing, packaging, and FedEx Priority Overnight shipping.
Foal Color Calculator
See possible foal color outcomes when breeding your mare to Zapphire Boy, an approved buckskin Swedish Warmblood stallion.
Zapphire Boy Genetics
Zapphire’s tested genotype is A/A E/e Cr/n nd1/nd2 W35/n. This means he is bay based, carries one cream gene, carries one red gene, and has one W35 white pattern allele.
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Possible Foal Colors
Percentages are based on the selected mare color assumption.
This calculator is educational. Exact foal color odds depend on the mare’s actual genetic test results.
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Why Zapphire Boy
Why Zapphire Boy
Zapphire brings together qualities that are rarely found in one stallion: exceptional temperament, athletic ability, European sport horse bloodlines, modern type and striking buckskin color.
Bred from Zafferano and Hohenstein II bloodlines, he combines dressage quality with athletic versatility and is being developed with a focus on jumping.
His calm, willing temperament is one of the qualities we value most. Our breeding goal is not simply to produce beautiful horses, but athletic, trainable sport horses that their owners genuinely enjoy riding.
AES Approved Swedish Warmblood | Buckskin | Jumper-focused development
Breeding & Semen Details
Breeding & Semen Details
- Priority access to a 2027 breeding slot
- First semen collection included
- Fresh cooled semen available Mon-Wed-Fri via FedEx Overnight
- Direct scheduling support throughout the season
- Live Foal Guarantee included
Remaining balance due prior to first shipment.
Live Foal Guarantee
Live Foal Guarantee
Your breeding includes a Live Foal Guarantee for additional peace of mind.
If your mare does not produce a live foal as defined in the Zapphire Boy Breeding Agreement, you may qualify for a rebreed according to the terms of the agreement.
See the 2027 Breeding Agreement for complete eligibility, notification requirements and terms.
Breed More Than a Beautiful Horse
Zapphire Boy was chosen for more than his striking buckskin color. Bred in Sweden from proven European sport horse bloodlines, he brings together the qualities we believe matter most in a modern Warmblood: an exceptional temperament, athletic ability, rideability, quality movement and unforgettable presence.
The goal is a foal that turns heads, but more importantly, one you look forward to riding every day.
Temperament You Want to Pass On
One of Zapphire's most remarkable qualities is his mind. Calm, willing and naturally curious, he approaches new experiences with the same easygoing attitude whether he is training at home, traveling off property or hacking down the trail.
For breeders, temperament isn't an afterthought. Our goal is to produce beautiful, athletic sport horses with the trainability and character to be enjoyed by their riders.
Bred for Sport
Zapphire's pedigree brings together influential European dressage and jumping bloodlines through Zafferano, Hohenstein II, Blue Hors Zack and Quidam de Revel.
He is being developed with a focus on jumping while demonstrating the movement, canter, athleticism and rideability that make his pedigree appealing to breeders producing modern sport horses for jumping, hunters and dressage.
Color Without Compromise
Zapphire's buckskin color is one of the things that makes him unforgettable.
His tested color genetics are A/A E/e Cr/n nd1/nd2 W35/n. He carries one copy of the cream dilution gene, giving him a 50% chance of passing cream to each foal. The resulting foal color will depend on the mare's genetics.
For breeders hoping to produce exceptional sport horses with the possibility of dilute color, Zapphire offers color alongside the temperament, pedigree and athletic qualities we value first.
Breed to Zapphire Boy
Zapphire Boy is AES approved and available to approved mares throughout the USA and Canada.
Fresh cooled semen is available throughout the United States. Canadian breeders are welcome, with semen and shipping options arranged according to availability and import requirements.
2027 breeding reservations are now open.

