DERRYGLEN STUD

Nestled in the rich pastures of Meath, Derryglen Stud spans over 100 acres of beautiful farmland. Home to world-renowned sires, Kafka vd Heffinck and Cocktail de Talma, Derryglen Stud provides breeders with access to semen from two outstanding show-jumping sires. At Derryglen Stud, we also take pride in nurturing young, talented horses to compete the pinnacle of show jumping.

DERRYGLEN STUD

Nestled in the rich pastures of Meath, Derryglen Stud spans over 100 acres of beautiful farmland. Home to world-renowned sires, Kafka vd Heffinck and Cocktail de Talma, Derryglen Stud provides breeders with access to semen from two outstanding show-jumping sires. At Derryglen Stud, we also take pride in nurturing young, talented horses to compete the pinnacle of show jumping.

STALLIONS

KAFKA VD HEFFINCK

Kafka vd Heffinck is a remarkable stallion known for his exceptional sporting performance and breeding capabilities. With endless scope, power, and an exceptional mentality, Kafka has competed successfully at the top level of show jumping for many years. He won his first 5* Grand Prix in Athens at just 9 years old and continues to excel, recently securing another 5* win at the Helsinki World Cup Show at the age of 14. Kafka’s long career competing at the top level of show jumping all over the world is testament to his strength and soundness, a much sought-after attribute for today’s demanding sport. Kafka’s offspring are already proving his potential as one of the best sires in the world. His earliest off-spring are now competing alongside himself on some of the biggest stages across the world, and he is the sire of several approved sons.

COCKTAIL DE TALMA

Cocktail de Talma boasts one of the very best jumping bloodlines in the world. This magnificent Selle Français stallion is distinguished not only for his ultra elite pedigree, with his dam ranked “the best broodmare in the world”, but also his own exceptional sporting performance.

He is known for his endless scope and exceptional quality, combined with an exceptionally brave and calm attitude. With multiple triumphs from a young age, he has excelled to the international 5* stage with significant successes on the Global Champions Tour with Top-10 places in both the 5* Grand Prix of Stockholm and 5* Grand Prix of Valkensvaard, and on the World Cup circuit, with a Top 10 place the 5* Longines Grand Prix of Lyon. In 2024, Cocktail made headlines worldwide when was placed 4th in the $1-Million Dollar ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows, in Calgary, Canada.

STALLIONS

KAFKA VD HEFFINCK

Kafka vd Heffinck is a remarkable stallion known for his exceptional sporting performance and breeding capabilities. With endless scope, power, and an exceptional mentality, Kafka has competed successfully at the top level of show jumping for many years. He won his first 5* Grand Prix in Athens at just 9 years old and continues to excel, recently securing another 5* win at the Helsinki World Cup Show at the age of 14. Kafka’s long career competing at the top level of show jumping all over the world is testament to his strength and soundness, a much sought-after attribute for today’s demanding sport. Kafka’s offspring are already proving his potential as one of the best sires in the world. His earliest off-spring are now competing alongside himself on some of the biggest stages across the world, and he is the sire of several approved sons.

COCKTAIL DE TALMA

Cocktail de Talma boasts one of the very best jumping bloodlines in the world. This magnificent Selle Français stallion is distinguished not only for his ultra elite pedigree, with his dam ranked “the best broodmare in the world”, but also his own exceptional sporting performance.

He is known for his endless scope and exceptional quality, combined with an exceptionally brave and calm attitude. With multiple triumphs from a young age, he has excelled to the international 5* stage with significant successes on the Global Champions Tour with Top-10 places in both the 5* Grand Prix of Stockholm and 5* Grand Prix of Valkensvaard, and on the World Cup circuit, with a Top 10 place the 5* Longines Grand Prix of Lyon. In 2024, Cocktail made headlines worldwide when was placed 4th in the $1-Million Dollar ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows, in Calgary, Canada.

KAFKA VD HEFFINCK – EARLY HIGHLIGHTS

FACILITIES

HORSES

At Derryglen Stud we produce and compete a select string of top-class horses. We enjoy thoughtfully bringing on our very talented young horses and competing our older stars.

HORSES

At Derryglen Stud we produce and compete a select string of top-class horses. We enjoy thoughtfully bringing on our very talented young horses and competing our older stars.