DON'T TOUCH TIJI HERO

▶ Licensed studbooks : SF, Bwp, Z
▶ What to remember :  Endowed with exceptional scope and rideability, he is brother of top-class winners and his progeny confirm his rank among the stallions to follow in the years to come. He is the perfect blend of Holstein and Selle Français bloodlines.
▶ What he passes : He passes on to his offspring his long-striding canter, strength and mindset.

THE SIRE'S CHARACTERIZATION

Pedigree

▶ Diamant de Semilly, a highly successful competitor in CSIO events,World Team Champion, French Champion with E. Levallois... He was ranked #1 World best sires in the WBFSH rankings. Among his international offspring: Blood Diamond du Pont, CSI 1.60m Grand Prix with J. Anquetin, Odense Odeveld, Paris Olympic Games with E. Camilli, Vital Chance, ranked 6th best world jumper with C. Swail, 1.60m Grand Prix, Like A Diamond vh Schaeck, ranked 10th best world rankings with M. Modolo Zanotelli, winner 1.60m Grand Prix CSI5* in Paris, Antidote de Mars, ranked 9th best world jumper with B. Heers, winner GP 1.60m, Venizia d'Aiguilly, winner GP CSI4* in Valence with O. Perreau and Union de la Nutria, H8M Miro, Volver de la Vigne, Ilex Vp, Arioto du Gevres, Valentino Tuilière, Villamoura, Independant, Alcapone des Carmille... all successful winners at CSI5* and CSIO events.
It boasts numerous stallions, including top performers at CSI5* level: Mumbai, ranked 40th world best jumper with C. Kukuk, European Championships in Riesenbeck and Milan; Don Vhp, ranked 3rd world best jumper with H. Smolders, silver medallist at the European Championships; Emerald, Rio Olympics, 3rd in the World Cup Final; Quickly de Kreisker, WEG in Caen, Rio Olympics with A. Ouaddar; Urano de Cartigny CSI5*, AMANT DU CHATEAU*GFE CSI4* French National Champion, Safari d’Auge, Dominator 2000, Rock’N Roll Semilly, Pacific des Essarts, Bond Jamesbond de Hay, Paris Olympics with G. Wathelet and Elvis Ter Putte, Utamaro d’Ecaussines...
▶ China Touch Hero by the international performer Chin Chin. She competed in 1.40m classes with J. Guéry and has established herself as an exceptional broodmare, with seven approved sons and 11 offspring competing at international level. Among them:
•Akarad Hero, licensed stallion, CSI5* 1.60m with P. Clemens
•Esprit de la Roque, CSI 1.50m with D. Jobertie
•Jaguar de Tiji, CSI 1.50m with J. Sprunger
•King of China Hero, CSI 1.50m for Spain
•Diamond Touch, CSI 1.45m ridden by J. Guéry
•Best Friend Hero Z, stallion, CSI 1.40m with M. Guéry
•Just a Touch Hero, dam of Charming Touch de Tiji Z, CSI 1.50m for China
•Anais Hero Z, dam of Inouï du Seigneur, CSI5* 1.60m with R. Hemeryck and Boytouch du Seigneur, CSI3* with J. Kogelnig
•Drummer 2000, winner of the KWPN stallion competition at 6 years old, CSI YH with W. Greve
•Devil 2000, CSI YH with C. Ahlmann
▶ Laska III, has sired several top-level performers:
•Tinka’s Hero Z, CSI 1.60m with S. Delestre
•Gracieux du Pachis, CSI 1.60m with J. Epaillard
•Verdini d’Houtveld Z, CSI 1.60m under Australian colours
•Elasko Hero, CSI 1.55m with T. Kuchar
•Abiskaya Hero Z, CSI 1.50m ridden by M. Allen
•Contendrina, CSI 1.45m
▶ Alska II, dam of:
•Cardino, stallion, CSI 1.50m
•C.I.E.C Caro Ass, CSI 1.60m
•Mc Leod 2, CSI 1.40m

Performances

▶ Trained by the Belgian rider Gudrun Patteet, who spotted him right at the start of his 6-year-old season, he regularly placed in CSIYH1* and CSI2* events at the ages of 6 and 7 before suffering an injury.
▶ He returned to competition at the age of 9 with some performances in CSI3* 1.45m with Gudrun Patteet, before briefly coming under the saddle of Alexandr Onischenko.
▶ Now aged 17, he is the partner of the young Belgian rider Estelle van Tricht, whom he has helped reach the 1.40m level.

Offspring

▶ Don’t Touch Tiji Hero is ranked 85th in the WBFSH best sires ranking. Among his best offspring: 
Dourkhan Hero Z, CSI5* 1.60m with Ch. Ahlmann, winner CSI5* 1.60m GP in Hamburg, 4th GP LGCT in Mexico City, 7th in the Rolex 1.60m CSI 5* Grand Prix in Geneva.
Puskas de Kalvarie, CSI 1.50m with G. Thomas
Désirée Dr Z, CSI 1.50m with A. Saïd
Final Touch de Tiji, CSI 1.55m with T. Prouvé, winner GP CSI3* 1.55m in Maubeuge
Dalton de Tiji, CSI 1.50m with M. Michlickova
Platini de Kalvarie, CSI 1.55m
Jolie Môme du Seigneur, placed over 1.45m and 1.50m
Moneypenny, Prianti de Tiji, D-Day de Tiji Z, Quinto van het Molenhof all performed well in CSI3*.
▶ He has several offspring that were finalists at the World Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken.
▶ He has two sons approved as KWPN stallions in 2026: Duncan and Touch Especiale, who was awarded Premium status..