Cicero Z van Paemel × Sissi (Sandro) — Belgian Warmblood, 2009
Bred by Luc Van Eeckhoudt and Karin Verdeyen at the renowned Stoeterij Van Paemel in Belgium, Jaguar van Paemel is a grey Belgian Warmblood stallion who combines breathtaking athleticism with unmistakable elegance. Approved by Zangersheide in 2012 — where the jury described him as one of their best stallions — Jaguar has proven himself as both a formidable competitor and an exceptional sire.
Standing 17.2 hands, Jaguar possesses an expressive head and refined exterior that immediately commands attention. Over fences, he displays limitless scope paired with outstanding technique — quick with his front legs, beautiful bascule, and exceptional use of his hind end. His movement is elastic, balanced, and ground-covering with a particularly stunning canter.
Imported to California in March 2019 after a distinguished European career, Jaguar now stands at stud in the United States. He is Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS) double negative and lives happily in a family setting, known for his sweet and joyous personality — kept easily without electric wires or bars, alongside dogs, children, and nearby mares.
| Sire Cicero Z van Paemel 2000 • Grey • Zangersheide • Sires of the World Winner, Mechelen • Six Bars Dublin 2m05 • WBFSH #35 | Sire of Sire Carthago Z 1987 • Holsteiner | Capitol I 1975 • Holsteiner | Capitano |
| Folia | |||
| Perra 1978 • Holsteiner | Calando I | ||
| Kerrin | |||
| Dam of Sire Rendez-Vous van Paemel 1994 • BWP | Randel Z 1984 • Hanoverian | Ramiro Z | |
| Alaric Z | |||
| Granie 1980 • Hanoverian | Graphit | ||
| Goldlady | |||
| Dam Sissi 1992 • Hanoverian • BWP Dam Line 95 • Foundation dam of Stoeterij Van Paemel | Sire of Dam Sandro 1974 • Holsteiner • Intl. with Franke Sloothaak | Sacramento Song xx 1967 • Thoroughbred | Donatello II xx |
| Easter Gala xx | |||
| Duerte Hanoverian | Wahnfried | ||
| Velour | |||
| Dam of Dam Archipelia 1986 • Hanoverian • by Argentan I | Argentan I 1967 • Hanoverian | Absatz | |
| Worms | |||
| Weinbrise Hanoverian • 3 approved sons, 5 Staatsprämie mares | Wicht | ||
| Schutzinsel |
Jaguar's sire, Cicero Z van Paemel (Carthago Z x Randel Z), was the foundation stallion of Stoeterij Van Paemel and one of the most influential jumping sires of his generation. Competing at the highest level under Dirk Demeersman, Cicero won the Grand Prix of Aalst, the Sires of the World in Mechelen, and the Six Bars in Dublin over 2m05. Ranked 35th in the WBFSH Sire Ranking with over 2,000 offspring and more than 100 jumping at 1.50m, he was one of the most-used stallions in the world.
Jaguar is often described as the luxury version of his father — inheriting Cicero's limitless scope and textbook technique, but adding longer legs, more blood, and an even more refined elegance. Where Cicero was raw power, Jaguar channels that same force with a fluid grace and dignified stride that is uniquely his own. Both share the gentle, trusting temperament that defines the Van Paemel line.
Over 100 FEI starts across Belgium and France under Dirk Demeersman and Aldrick Cheronnet, reaching 1.60m. Second place at the 6-year-old Belgian Championships in 2015.
Approved by Zangersheide in 2012. Also BWP, AHS, Hanoverian Verband, Rhineland, Westfalen, and AES — seven registries in total.
Quick front legs, beautiful bascule, powerful hind end, balanced elastic movement, and scope to spare. A big stride that covers ground with dignified grace.
Watch Jaguar van Paemel and his offspring in action across European and American venues.
With over 150 foals worldwide and five approved stallion sons, Jaguar's offspring are making their mark across multiple continents.
Bred by Andre Callebaut, trained by Matthias De Muynck. Wellington Circuit Champion for 6-year-olds, Eastern European Champion. Now at 5* Grand Prix level with Ashley Vogel — 2nd in the CSI4* $200,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ocala. Previously jumped clear for Ireland in the Nations Cup at 1.65m. Photo: Andrew Ryback Photography.
5* Grand Prix • Nations Cup
Competing at the 1.45m level and headed to the Grand Prix arena. Sweet in the barn but spicy in the ring — brave, scopey, and fast with Jaguar's signature jumping style and limitless power.
1.45m
Approved Danish Warmblood stallion, competing at the 1.40m level. Premium stallion for Studbook Dansk Varmblod. Standing at Cavallini Horses, Belgium. Bred by Stutteri Ask, Denmark.
1.40m • Approved Stallion
2017 grey KWPN gelding competing at the 1.40m–1.45m level at Wellington International with Tanner Korotkin. A promising young talent with Jaguar's trademark scope and grey good looks. Owned by Ib Berger GmbH.
1.40m–1.45m • Wellington
Competing at the 1.50m Grand Prix level with Andres Vereecke. Strong round in the tricky 1m50 small Grand Prix at CSI4* Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucía Sunshine Tour. Bred by Stoeterij Van Paemel.
1.50m Grand Prix • CSI4*
Competing at the 1.45m level in the United States. A scopey, athletic mare with Jaguar's trademark grey colouring and powerful jumping style. Photo: Captured Moment Photography.
1.45m • USAFive approved stallion sons: Jewel Ask Z, Liverpool ZL, Jet Set Van Paemel, Querido Blue & Nic Nac Van Paemel.
Over 20 offspring competing between 1.30m and 1.55m worldwide.
He is possibly the best jumping stallion I've seen imported into the US in the past decade.
Jaguar has phenomenal technique and a beautiful style with scope to spare. He has a big stride, and moves across the ground with a dignified grace.
Otis Blue is really nice to flat, and he has a lot of blood jumping. He has a lot of talent.
I like Jaguar a lot because he is big, powerful, and fantastic looking — with a great canter and huge jump. Most importantly he has a very nice temperament.
Jaguar passes on his hallmark traits — power, scope, beauty, elastic movement, and exceptional temperament — with remarkable consistency. His semen quality is outstanding.
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BWP gelding Otis Blue (Jaguar van Paemel x Numero Uno), bred by Andre Callebaut and trained by Matthias De Muynck, placed 2nd with Ashley Vogel in the CSI4* Grand Prix at Ocala. Only 7 of 32 combinations from 12 nations made it to the jump-off over the 1.55m course.
How Geri Bidwell's love for two imported Jaguar daughters led to bringing the stallion himself to Santa Barbara — featuring Otis Blue under Shane Sweetnam and the growing Jaguar family.
An in-depth look at Jaguar's breeding, his legendary dam Sissi, the story of breeder Luc Van Eeckhoudt, and what made rider Dirk Demeersman believe in this stallion from the start.
Otis Blue rocks his first International 1.50m Grand Prix, Parachute Z heads to the Grand Prix arena with Avery Glynn, and Judgment Day places 9th in his first GP at Paso Robles.
Jaguar's black-type progeny come of age as Otis Blue reaches the International Grand Prix level and Querido Blue wins the 7-year-old 1.40m championship in Belgium.
Stories from breeders across North America and Europe about their Jaguar foals — from the first American-born foal to the first Canadian offspring and five approved sons.
The stallion's journey from European FEI competition under Dirk Demeersman to his new California home, plus his stellar semen quality and the impressive first American foals.
Jaguar van Paemel semen is available fresh cooled in North America and frozen worldwide. Contact us directly to discuss breeding your mare to Jaguar.
