genetics with proven maternal families in Holsteiner studbook

Pedigree: Excelsior Optimus Z × Quick Fire × Carthago
Empire The Fire MZ Z descends from the exceptionally strong Holsteiner mare family 2666, a line that has consistently produced horses competing at the 1.45–1.60 m level as well as influential breeding stallions. His pedigree combines modern Belgian genetics with one of the most proven and reliable maternal families in the Holsteiner studbook.

SIRE
The sire of this colt is Excelsior Optimus Z, a son of Ermitage Kalone, one of the most sought-after young stallions in modern breeding, and Cacacha van het Schaeck, a mare that competed successfully at the 1.60 m level.
As a young horse, Excelsior Optimus Z attracted considerable attention thanks to his exceptional jumping technique, modern athletic type, and outstanding pedigree. He represents a new generation of Belgian breeding stallions, combining elite sport genetics with tremendous breeding potential.

DAM
The dam of Empire The Fire MZ Z is a daughter of the legendary Quick Fire, the stallion who spent many years among the world’s elite under Peder Fredricson. Competing at Grand Prix 1.60 m level, he represented Sweden at the highest level of international sport before going on to produce valuable sport horse offspring.
In the next generation, we find Carthago, one of the most influential stallions in modern showjumping breeding. A two-time Olympic competitor under Jos Lansink, Carthago produced countless Grand Prix horses and breeding stallions whose influence continues to shape the sport today.

DAMLINE
The greatest strength of Empire The Fire MZ Z lies in his exceptional Holsteiner maternal family, designated Family 2666. This family has consistently produced horses competing at the highest levels of international sport for many years.
Among his closest relatives is the stallion Shot Gun, who competed successfully at the 1.60 m level, as well as numerous horses performing at 1.45–1.50 m level, including Lint, Cavito, Estrada, Cornisko, and Carthageno. Such a remarkable concentration of sport horses within the immediate generations of a pedigree is of tremendous breeding significance.
What makes this family particularly valuable is its consistency. Generation after generation, it continues to produce both Grand Prix horses and respected breeding stallions, providing clear evidence of the exceptional strength and reliability of the maternal line.
Combining the exciting genetics of Excelsior Optimus Z with the proven performance heritage of Quick Fire, Carthago, and the distinguished Holsteiner Family 2666, Empire The Fire MZ Z offers an outstanding foundation for both top-level sport and future breeding success.