The Zangersheide Quality Jumpers - powered by MBA (Melchior - Baackmann - Ahlmann) is an exclusive auction of exceptional horses, first held during the recent edition of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken. This auction provides a unique opportunity to acquire top-quality show jumpers that excel in health, training, and sport potential.
What makes this auction special is the combination of top-notch quality, expertise, and exclusivity. The collection features carefully selected horses, including ridden horses with proven talent for show jumping as well as three-year-olds meeting extremely high selection criteria.
Meet the team, meet MBA…
• Judy Ann Melchior: competed at the highest level of the sport and has been breeding for years with her former Grand Prix mares, such as Cha Cha Z, Grande Dame Z, and As Cold As Ice Z. Nobody knows the Z mares and stallions used for breeding better than Judy, resulting in exceptional horses.
• Jens Baackmann: has been active at the highest level of international show jumping for years. He travels the world, combining his riding career with his own trading stable. Jens is a genius when it comes to matching horses with riders, known as the go-to professional for purchasing a new horse. His matchmaking skills have created numerous top-level pairs.
• Christian Ahlmann: spent a significant part of his career at the top of the world rankings. He has won three Olympic medals and boasts victories in 194 international classes. Christian has extensive knowledge of the sport and the talent to develop home-bred horses to five-star level, a hallmark of his career. He gladly uses his expertise to help riders find the perfect horse.
With the Zangersheide Quality Jumpers Auction - powered by MBA, we set a new standard in the horse auction world. Thanks to the exceptional quality of the horses, the craftsmanship of the team, and the exclusive selection criteria, this auction is not only a unique event but also an opportunity to invest in the future of international show jumping. Discover the passion, expertise, and vision that make this auction extraordinary, and become part of a tradition focused on delivering top-tier quality.
The next edition is scheduled for September 26, 2025, at Domaine Zangersheide. Stay tuned to this website for more information and updates about the collection and try-outs.