From one of the most prestigious Selle-Français families, Mélodie is a daughter of Apache d’Adriers and Star Ardente by Jalisco B. She has shone over 160cm with Abdullah Alsharbatly and Simon Delestre.

Heiress to the famous Olga

Melodie is descended from the famous Olga, one of the most famous matrons of the Selle Français studbook.
She has produced a host of major international winners. Among her most illustrious descendants are :

• Hello Pierville (ISO 172, Olisco).
• Arpège Pierreville (ISO 167, Uriel).
• Opium de Rêve (Quidam de Revel), a good winner with the Belgians Philippe Lejeune and Stanny van Paesschen.
• Olympique Libellule (ISO 171, Jarnac).
• Gracieux Ardent (ISO 165, Quougloff Rouge), French champion with Jacques Bonnet.
• Myrtille Paulois (ISO 187, Dollar du Mûrier), European champion in 2013 in Herning with Roger-Yves Bost.
• Scarlett du Sart (Stakkato), CSI 5* winner with Irish rider Darragh Kenny.
• Urleven van de Helle (Esprit de Conquête), brilliant with Finland’s Maiju Mallat and Australia’s Matt Williams.

Mélodie’s dam, Star Ardente, is a daughter of the famous Jalisco B. In addition to Mélodie, Star Ardente has also produced several international performers such as Hygie du Golf (160cm), Messire Ardent (145cm) and Oxer de Boisy (145cm).

Cut out for competition

Mélodie has made a name for herself on the international scene, taking part in several World Cup events and some Grand Prix on the Global Champions Tour.

Mélodie has an athletic build, strong points and a powerful hind leg ! Fast and with a warrior’s mentality, she was ultra-competitive ! Her track record is admirable, with an impressive number of wins and placings over 150cm.

With indisputable physical qualities and an ironclad mentality, Mélodie is the sport horse every rider wants to ride.

Programmed for breeding

With all her assets, Mélodie should establish herself as an exceptional broodmare in the years to come. Her production is still in its infancy, but she is beginning to make a name for herself on the show circuit.

Her pedigree has everything to convince you! Her sire Apache remains a key Selle-Français stallion who has made a name for himself as a dam’s sire, as have the stars Rokfeller de Pléville (L’Arc de Triomphe x Apache), Rock’n Roll Semilly (Diamant de Semilly X Apache) and Viking d’la Rousserie and his full sister Ratina d’La Rousserie (Quaprice x Apache).