QUEL HOMME DE HUS BACK IN ACTION AT THE LGCT OF MADRID

The LGCT of Madrid saw the return of the eighteen-year-old Quel Homme de Hus to the five-star level since he was last seen at the Prague Playoffs in 2022. The stallion had a fifteen-month absence from showjumping due to an injury, and in February, we saw the stallion compete in his first show since the injury at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliver, Spain, in the 1.25m classes. He’s now back where he belongs – at the top of our sport.

Before his break from the competition ring, Quel Homme de Hus had had much success under Belgian rider Jérôme Guery: at the 2021 Toyko Olympics, the combination was part of the bronze medal-winning team; he won the Mexico leg of the GCT; he won multiple Grand Prixs, including, Barcelona, Vejer de la Frontera and Knokke; and they were the silver medallists at the World Equestrian Games in Herning the following year.

This stallion is known for his kindness, character, elegance and atheism, which he passes on to his offspring.

He is the son of Quidam de Revel, one of showjumping’s legends. At the 2012 London Olympics, Quidam had eleven offspring competing. Although Quidam passed away a decade ago, we will continue to see his influence in showjumping pedigree for many years to come.

Quel Homme de Hus is from the Holsteiner mare family 4847, the same line that produced the stallion Cachas. This mare line also produced the stallions Lancer I—III and Cascadello I and II.

If you’ve had the pleasure of owning or riding offspring of Quel Homme de Hus, please share your experiences in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!