Pico Bello KWPN (IMP) is a well-known and accomplished stallion. Pico Bello’s sire, Calvados, is bred from the best of any French performance stock. The sire of Calvados, Uriel, produced more than 100 international show jumping horses. The dam of Calvados, Gold Rose, was a member of the French SJ Team and won many notable Grand Prix events.

Pico Bello’s dam, Zellie, is by Joost, a formidable Holsteiner stallion who is one of the founders of Dutch show jumping breeding. Pico Bello’s progeny speak for themselves. He has more than 100 progeny on the ground, with Amaretto MVNZ jumping at World Cup level, Boston MVNZ successfully competing in Australia, Bella Donna CSNZ successfully competing in New Zealand, Ricker Ridge Pico Boo eventing successfully in New Zealand, and Palm Beach & Point Break winning young horse classes in Western Australia – just to name a few!

Portia’s dam, Barrabadeen Mariposa, is by Talisman, who produced numerous quality showjumping and dressage horses.