Bamako de Muze – A Legacy of Legends
About
Bamako de Muze is a stallion of rare caliber—born from greatness and proven at the highest levels of the sport. As the son of the legendary Darco and the iconic broodmare Fragance de Chalus, Bamako carries the best of both bloodlines. He confirmed his potential in sport, competing successfully up to five-star Grand Prix level with Karline De Brabander. With a powerful technique, strong character, and reliable temperament, Bamako has passed the torch to his offspring, who are now excelling on the international stage.
Sire Line – Darco
Bamako's sire, Darco, is one of the most influential stallions in modern showjumping history. Ridden by Ludo Philippaerts, Darco made headlines with major victories including:
🏆 Winner of the World Cup qualifier at Olympia (1988)
🏆 Champion at 's-Hertogenbosch (1989)
🏅 6th at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm
🏅 7th at the Barcelona Olympic Games
Darco was ranked #1 on the WBFSH Sire Rankings for an astonishing five consecutive years, with the largest number of Grand Prix-performing offspring worldwide.
Dam Line – Fragance de Chalus
On the dam side, Bamako is out of Fragance de Chalus, one of the most celebrated broodmares in the world. A successful 1.40m competitor herself, she has become a cornerstone of modern sport horse breeding.
Her incredible progeny include:
🏆 Mylord Carthago (top-level international stallion)
🏆 Norton d’Eole
🏆 Arc en Ciel de Muze
🏆 Jolly Mome
⭐ L’Hermes de Muze – a promising rising star
And of course, Bamako de Muze himself
Fragance is a daughter of Jalisco B, one of the most influential sires in showjumping history and a key foundation of modern performance bloodlines.
Progeny – Power in the Next Generation
Bamako’s offspring are living up to his legacy, with many jumping successfully at 1.60m level. Notable examples include:
🥇 Don Juan van de Donkhoeve – Olympic medalist
⭐ Sea Coast Monalisa van ’t Paradijs
⭐ Elize, Missouri van ’t Ruytershof, Bellissimo Z
🔥 Kasanova de la Pomme, Lector vd Bisschop
His younger generations continue to impress with their scope, rideability, and winning mentality. Bamako has produced approved stallions across all major Belgian studbooks and internationally—including the BWP Champion Stallion in 2013.
His offspring are consistently highly sought after at auctions, confirming Bamako de Muze as one of the most valuable sires in the world today.
