The extraordinary achievements of this superstar 1995 Belgian Warmblood mare featured many times over the years on these pages. Sapphire (19) was by Darco out of the Hedjaz (Selle Francais) mare Idjaz C.

Sapphire was partnered throughout her glittering career by top American rider McLain Ward and was always looked after by Ward’s manager, Portmarnock native Lee McKeever.