Handiarys De Titoy

"Made for the Moment: Handiarys de Titoy and the Rise of a Modern Grand Prix Mare"

In every generation of sport horses, there are mares who rise not only for their ability to win, but for their ability to last. Handiarys de Titoy is one of them. Elegant, powerful, and remarkably trainable, this 2017 Selle Français mare has already made her presence felt in the international ring, and she’s only just getting started. She’s the kind of horse that combines the refinement of breeding vision with the raw grit of a competitor. From Lanaken to Oliva, Handiarys is proving she belongs in the ring with the very best.

Pedigree Breakdown: Handiarys is by Andiamo Semilly, a direct son of Diamant de Semilly, the most influential jumping stallion of the 21st century. Diamant’s presence in the dam or sire line is a stamp of approval for power, resilience, and championship potential. On her sire’s dam side, she carries the blood of Muguet du Manoir, adding scope and a strong back to her already formidable frame.

But the true power of her pedigree lies in her damline. Handiarys is out of Dracarys de Titoy (by Von Chacco Ixe, a son of Chacco-Blue), blending the rideability and scope of Chacco-Blue with the toughness and athleticism of the French Anglo-Arab performance line.

Her second dam, Lovelove des Hayettes, by Aiglon Rouge, descends from Gentiane du Maury, one of the best Anglo-Arab damlines in France, responsible for producing multiple 1.50–1.60m performers. Horses like Kim du Maury and Nick des Hayettes Z sit in this family tree, showing Handiarys is not an exception, she’s the result of a proven recipe.

With a sky-high inbreeding coefficient of 50%, this pedigree is highly concentrated in elite jumping blood, an intentional act of linebreeding designed to reinforce quality. And it shows.

Results / Palmares Summary: Handiarys has competed internationally under both Leah Stack and Lee Williams, showing strong form in 1.35–1.45m CSI2* and CSI3* classes across Lanaken, Oliva, and Opglabbeek.

She represented Ireland at the World Championships for Young Horses (Lanaken) in 2024, jumping clear in the 1st and 2nd qualifiers and finishing top 20 in the 7-year-old final. In 2025, she moved into 1.45m CSI3* classes with Lee Williams, producing clears and podium finishes in Spain’s toughest international venues.

She’s already earned prize money and international mileage across dozens of rounds at 1.35–1.45m with multiple riders, showing not just talent, but adaptability.

What Makes This Horse Special: Handiarys is a rare kind of mare, big-hearted, careful, brave, and ambitious. She has the stride and balance to walk a line in six or seven, the power to leave the ground from any distance, and the mind to learn from her mistakes. She offers that special feeling of adjustability in the bridle, and the kind of jump you want to ride over and over again.

In training, she’s straightforward, sensitive without being silly, and consistently interested in her work. She doesn’t sour, she doesn’t back off, and she travels light. Her rhythm is her superpower, balanced through the turns, forward without pulling, and always aware of the next fence.

She’s already proven herself over 1.45m courses and seems destined for more. Her technique is correct but economical, meaning she saves energy while still showing scope. For a rider looking to build a string around a future star, or a professional seeking a mare that can deliver across venues and seasons, Handiarys is a horse to take seriously.

She would suit a professional string looking for a consistent 1.45–1.50m horse, a nation’s cup pipeline rider, or a breeding-focused buyer wanting to build around proven French x German blood.

Closing Thoughts: Handiarys de Titoy represents everything we hope for in a modern showjumping mare: elegance, education, and edge. She has the results, the record, and the raw materials to keep climbing. Whether she’s finishing rounds in the ribbons or producing the next generation of elite athletes, she’s a mare of value, vision, and undeniable presence.