DERRYGLEN STUD
Set in the heart of County Meath, Derryglen Stud is one of Ireland’s leading centres of excellence for show jumping sport and breeding. Renowned for producing and standing elite international stallions, Derryglen combines world class facilities with a deep understanding of modern sport horse genetics, performance, and horsemanship.
Home to top international stallions including Kafka vd Heffinck and Cocktail de Talma, Derryglen Stud is committed to breeding scope, quality, and rideability for today’s competitive sport horse market. Our stallions compete and breed at the highest level, reflecting our philosophy that true breeding excellence is proven in the ring as well as in the pedigree.
With a strong focus on professionalism, integrity, and long term partnerships, Derryglen Stud works closely with breeders, riders, and owners both in Ireland and internationally. We take great pleasure in watching the breeders who trust our stallions achieve success in sport, sales and the global marketplace.
DERRYGLEN STUD
Set in the heart of County Meath, Derryglen Stud is one of Ireland’s leading centres of excellence for show jumping sport and breeding. Renowned for producing and standing elite international stallions, Derryglen combines world class facilities with a deep understanding of modern sport horse genetics, performance, and horsemanship.
Home to top international stallions including Kafka vd Heffinck and Cocktail de Talma, Derryglen Stud is committed to breeding scope, quality, and rideability for today’s competitive sport horse market. Our stallions compete and breed at the highest level, reflecting our philosophy that true breeding excellence is proven in the ring as well as in the pedigree.
With a strong focus on professionalism, integrity, and long term partnerships, Derryglen Stud works closely with breeders, riders, and owners both in Ireland and internationally. We take great pleasure in watching the breeders who trust our stallions achieve success in sport, sales and the global marketplace.
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 testament to his strength and soundness, he secured another 5* win at the Helsinki World Cup Show at the age of 14. Kafka was qualified for the Tokyo Olympics at 9 years old and selected for the European Championships, along with multiple 5* wins and placings at prestigious shows such as Gothenburg, Gijon, London Olympia, Spruce Meadows, the Stuttgart German Masters and the FEI Nations Cup Final Grand Prix in Barcelona. Kakfa’s eldest progeny are already competing successfully on the biggest shows across the world at 5* 1.60 level.
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 among the best broodmares in the world, but also his own exceptional sporting and breeding performance. Cocktail is known for his sensational scope and incredible quality, while also being exceptionally brave, with a cool attitude even in the most daunting environments. Cocktail excelled on the international 5* stage, recording several Top 10 places on the GCL last year in Riesenbeck, New York and the Super Cup Final in Prague. 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 in 2024. Incredibly, from a very small number of off-spring, Cocktail’s his eldest progeny, Ici et la Courcelle, took bronze in the World Breeding Championship for Seven-Year-Olds in Lanakan last year.
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 testament to his strength and soundness, he secured another 5* win at the Helsinki World Cup Show at the age of 14. Kafka was qualified for the Tokyo Olympics at 9 years old and selected for the European Championships, along with multiple 5* wins and placings at prestigious shows such as Gothenburg, Gijon, London Olympia, Spruce Meadows, the Stuttgart German Masters and the FEI Nations Cup Final Grand Prix in Barcelona. Kakfa’s eldest progeny are already competing successfully on the biggest shows across the world at 5* 1.60 level.
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 among the best broodmares in the world, but also his own exceptional sporting and breeding performance. Cocktail is known for his sensational scope and incredible quality, while also being exceptionally brave, with a cool attitude even in the most daunting environments. Cocktail excelled on the international 5* stage, recording several Top 10 places on the GCL last year in Riesenbeck, New York and the Super Cup Final in Prague. 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 in 2024. Incredibly, from a very small number of off-spring, Cocktail’s his eldest progeny, Ici et la Courcelle, took bronze in the World Breeding Championship for Seven-Year-Olds in Lanakan last year.
HORSES
Derryglen Sud’s sport horses reflect our long term commitment to excellence, featuring emerging young horses alongside seasoned performers at the top level of international show jumping. Each horse is trained with patience and dedication, allowing talent to be nurtured from the early years, with a strong emphasis on soundness, confidence, and longevity, through to top level sport. This progressive approach underpins consistent performance and sustained success in the competition arena
HORSES
Derryglen Sud’s sport horses reflect our long term commitment to excellence, featuring emerging young horses alongside seasoned performers at the top level of international show jumping. Each horse is trained with patience and dedication, allowing talent to be nurtured from the early years, with a strong emphasis on soundness, confidence, and longevity, through to top level sport. This progressive approach underpins consistent performance and sustained success in the competition arena
