VDL catalogue 2023 - EN

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ArezzoPreferent ChinChinxHeartbreaker

VDL STUD

CATALOGUE 2023

1. Baltic VDL (Quaprice Z x Jus de Pomme) ‘Preferent’ graded ‘Preferent’

Breeder: E. van Ittersum, Giethoorn

2. Icoon VDL (Bubalu x Cardento)

Winner Grand Prix Eindhoven

Breeder: VDL Stud

3. Springsteen VDL (Douglas x Chin Chin)

Reserve Champion National Foal Championship

Champion jumpingbred foals CK Friesland

Breeder: VDL Stud

4. Opra Rose VDL (Kallmar x Darco)

Champion jumpingbred mares CK Friesland with 90 points

Breeder: VDL Stud

5. VDL Lightfeet (Arezzo x Indoctro)

Dutch champion 6yrs.

Breeder: Geert van der Meer

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2 1 3 5

9.

Winner

Breeder:

10.

Winner

Breeder:

11.

Winner GMB final 6/7

Breeder: P. & A.M.

12.

Winner

Breeder: VDL Stud

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6. Grand Slam VDL (Cardento x Heartbreaker) Winner Grand Prix Valkenswaard Breeder: Frans Kenis 7. O’Dame VDL (Etoulon x Brugal) National champion three-year-old jumpingbred mares Breeder: VDL Stud 8. Lacoste VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Indoctro) Third WC Lanaken 6yrs. Breeder: VDL Stud Comthago VDL (Comme Il Faut x Carthago Z) Grand Prix Opglabbeek Fam. W. Kochs, Eschweiler Stargos VDL (Stakkato Gold x Conthargos) GMB-Competition 5yrs. W. Winkeler, Herzlake Louay Fortuna (Cohinoor VDL x Zambesi) yrs. Rinkes-Tjeenk Willink Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) Grand Prix Lilleström
6 7 9 8 12 11 10

Unedo van de Vondel Conthargos x Cardento x Casall

Granddam Calleryama 1.60m level jumping with Gilles Thomas

Breeder: S. DeWulf, Belgium

Point of Honor Conthargos x Cento x Chin Chin

Dam Cella 1.60m level jumping with Ben Maher, Winner EC Team Gold Herning, Winner GP’s London and Wellington

Breeder and Co-owner: J. Forbes Clarke, USA

Colorado VDL Z Cornet Obolensky x Argentinus x Lefevre

Dam Banda de Hus with Gregory Whatelet 1.60m level jumping

Breeder: VDL Stud

Picaso R.A.G Cornet Obolensky x Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof x Nabab de Reve x Chin Chin

Granddam Exquis Walnut de Muze with Harrie Smolders 1.60m level jumping

3rd dam Qerly Chin 1.60m level jumping

4th dam Kerly 1.60m level jumping

Breeder and Co-owner: R. Rikkert ,Enter

Fortender FZ For Treasure VDL x Contender x Capitol I

Breeder: F. Zanetti, Italy

Usmano van ’t Merelsnest Hardrock Z x Nabab de Reve x Lys de Darmen

Dam Moya van ’t Merelsnest 1.40m level jumping

Granddam Maureen van ’t Merelsnest 1.50m level jumping, sister of Sapphire

Breeder: Stoeterij ’t Merelsnest, Belgium

Udino van’t Merelsnest Hardrock Z x Vigo d’Arsouilles x Darco

Dam Odina van ’t Merelsnest 1.40m level jumping, sister of Glasgow van ‘t Merelsnest

Granddam Wendelina van ’t Merelsnest 1.50m level jumping, sister of Sapphire

Breeder: Stoeterij ’t Merelsnest, Belgium

Ugnius van ’t Merelsnest Hardrock Z x Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Darco

Granddam Wendelina van ’t Merelsnest 1.50m level jumping, sister of Sapphire

Breeder: Stoeterij ’t Merelsnest, Belgium

Primeur VDL Kallmar x Harley x Galoubet A

Dam Healba VDL sister of Wilford VDL (1.60m) en Ferry VDL (1.50m)

From the same family as Harwich VDL (1.60m)

Breeder: VDL Stud

Pallmar B Kallmar x Douglas x Silvio II

Dam Een Dame VDL sister of Taloubet VDL (1.60m) and Bordeaux VDL (1.55m)

From the same family as Icoon VDL (1.60m)

Breeder: R. Beuving-Steenbergen, Westdorp

Pacific Liamant x Phin Phin x Calvados

Dam Vaviana brought 2 1.50m- and 3 1.45m jumphorses

Breeder: E.G.M. Goldewijk, Mariënvelde

Pardino VDL Zirocco Blue x Calvaro Z x Damoiseau D’Or

Dam Sarena with Pius Schwizer and Ben Maher 1.60m level jumping

Breeder: VDL Stud

Co-owner: A. Grange, Canada

Pure Blue VDL Zirocco Blue VDL x Luidam x Ascendant xx

Dam Blue Angel Grand-Prix and World Cup winner with Kent Farrington, 1.60m level jumping

Breeder: VDL Stud and co-owner: R. Parsky, USA

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Banda de Hus
Blue Angel
Calleryama Cella Sarena Walnut de Muze

In many aspects 2022 was a special year. We were delighted to host a live stallion show once again. This show was also extra special because our company has been active for 50 years and we presented our new book all about our business.

Luckily, the horses could go to competitions, shows and championships all over the world again and they didn’t let us down. Results such as; the Arezzo-son Lightfeet VDL became the Dutch Champion for 6-yearold jumpers and finished 9th at the World Championships in Lanaken. Lacoste VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) finished the world championships with a bronze medal! Our three-year-old mare O’Dame VDL (s. Etoulon) added another title to her name, she became the champion of the three-yearold jumping mares; as a foal she was also already crowned the Dutch Champion. Springsteen VDL, the Douglas-son, was the reserve champion for jumping foals this year in Ermelo. Harwich VDL (s. Arezzo) made his 1.60m debut and took the win in the Lillestrom Grand Prix.

In addition, our stallions have booked many good results, Comthago and Grand Slam were successful with Marlon Zanotelli; Kallmar together with Jur Vrieling won many international young horse classes. Inaico VDL with rider Alex Gill triumphed in Indoor Friesland in the Elfstedentochtprijs. Our five-year-old stallion Stargos VDL was unbeatable in the GMB and stallion competitions.

Three young stallions were approved by the KWPN: Orleans VDL, Oxford VDL and Olsen W VDL. Moreover, we had new stallions approved in Germany: the dressage stallion Zoretto VDL approved in Westfalen and a young For Treasure x Stakkato was approved by Hanoverian Verband. Besides these we look forward to the upcoming KWPN stallion selection show in Den Bosch where we will be present with very interestingly bred young stallions out of top mares such as Banda de Hus, Cella, Sarena and Blue Angel.

The fact that our stallions are breeding exceptionally well is proven by the WBFSH-ranking for breeding stallions. Offspring from Cardento keep winning prizes putting him in 7th place. Zirocco Blue comes in at 10th meaning he is one of the best 10 breeding stallions in the world. Baltic, Arezzo and Indoctro also make an appearance in the list from the top 100 breeding stallions in the world. And they are all available through us.

In this catalogue and on our website, you will find our entire collection. We are also active on social media to keep you up to date with the results from our stallions and their offspring. We hope that you find all of the information you are looking for but if you would like to discuss your stallion choice or get our advice always feel free to contact us!

Kind regards,

CATALOGUE 2023 | 5
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Chestnut | 2005 | 1.70m

Arezzo’s sire line is unique with five generations of Grand Prix jumpers in a row: Chin Chin, Heartbreaker, Renville, Jasper and Akteur. Arezzo himself was successful, from Stallion test Champion until winning Grand Prix at high level. Arezzo’s dam line exemplifies performance, representatives are Dragonfly, Nacorde and Bubka VDL. Arezzo’s offspring are very successful. Son VDL Edgar M excelled by winning the St. Tropez and Oslo Grand Prix. VDL Lightfeet was Dutch Champion of the 6-year-olds in 2022. The offspring of Arezzo’s daughters is remarkably strong. Arezzo is a top bred sport horse and stallion.

• 1st GP Vestfold

• 1st GP Odense

1st 1.50m London

1st 1.50m Helsinki

2nd GP Bonheiden

2nd GP Drammen

• 2nd 1.50m Villach

• 2nd 1.50m Ommen

2nd 1.50m ‘s-Hertogenbosch

5th GP Maastricht

5th GP Sires of the World Lanaken

• Midnight Champion stallion approvals Westfalen

• My Golden Girl GR Free jumping 95 points and 4th NK 3yo.

• Farah 1.55m-level

• Foxanne JR IBOP 88,5 points

• Funny Boy Dutch Champion 1.30m class

• Ialba VDL Free jumping 90 points, 3rd NMK

• Limelight SPF Champion jumping mares KWPN North America

Jardy Champion Dublin 5yo. Showjumpers

Jarezzo Champion Italy 7yo. Showjumpers

Jean Couture Winner Hendrix competition 5yo. , top seller DSHS Auction

2019 € 245.000

Julena Free jumping 90 points, 2nd CK Friesland

Katokyboy HDH Champion Hendrix competition 4yo.

• Larenchidee Champion Young KWPN, IBOP 83,5 points

• Nick T Champion ONNK 4-7yo showjumpers

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KWPN, OS, Hann, BH, UNIRE, SF, Westf Jasper GP Chin Chin Constant Cor de la Bryere Ella Larese Framese Cesta Sarjolijn Ster, Voorl. Keur, Prestatie Heartbreaker Preferent Nimmerdor Preferent Bacarole Ster Farjolijn Ster, Prestatie Renville Keur Parjolijn Ster, Preferent VDL Edgar M M. Mododo Zanotelli (BRA) 1.60m-level Winner GP’s St. Tropez and Oslo I Know A. Schou (DEN) 1.55m -level Winner GP Deauville Garezzo P. Bucci (ITA) 1.60m-level Winner GP’s Tortana & Bojourishte, 6th GP Valence Farezzo E. Smit (SUI) 1.60m-level Winner GP Oliva, 2nd GP Donauschingen Guppie VDL J. Ryan (IRL) 1.55m-level 3rd GP La Coruña Harwich VDL M. Mododo Zanotelli (BRA) 1.60m-level Winner GP Lilleström VDL Lightfeet A. David Gill (UK) Dutch Champion 6yo. Julius D E. Gaudiano (ITA) Winner 1.50m St. Tropez

Primo de Buyeres

• 1st 1.50m Oldenburg

2nd GP Drachten

2nd 1.50m Drammen

5th 1.60m GP Leszno

5th 1.50m Kiel

7th GP Zuidwolde

Bay | 2006 | 1.69m

Earning the ‘Preferent’ predicate from the KWPN, Grand-Prix stallion Baltic now belongs to the new generation of proven stallions. Under both James Billington and Jur Vrieling, Baltic took several winning ribbons and collected more than 25 international top five placings. Baltic is the full brother of Ben Maher’s Grand Prix horse Don Vito and related to top jumpers like Cuplandra, Wilandro, Winning Good, etc. who descend from the same dam line. Baltic’s offspring perform at the highest level. Faltic HB placed individual 4th at the World Championship in Herning and took the Bronze Medal with the British team. Offspring such as Farona, Foot Loose, First Baltic, Floyo VDL, Granate, Fancy Roos VDL and Leone Jei have also booked top results.

• 7th GP Wierden

8th 1.50m Ommen

8th 1.50m Geesteren

10th GP Sires of the World Lanaken

Baltic Joy Approvals champion in Münster-Handorf

Fancy Roos VDL 1.60m-level, 4th final NMK and IBOP 88 points

First Baltic 1.50m-level, winner GP Knokke

Gaviola 90 points. Studbook test Roosendaal

Gidonia VDP Champion CK Zuid-Holland, IBOP 88 points

Graziano 1.60m-level, 4th World championships Lanaken Haily, 1.55m-level

• Haradette S 1.60m-level 3rd World Cup Sao Paulo

• Heidiemorka winner 8 yo. Hickstead

• Sunita Champion foal show Terschuur

• Norton VDL and Nebraska VDL KWPN approved

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KWPN, Hann, BH, UNIRE
GP
OrthosJoost Quaprice Z Quidam de Revel Jalisco B Dirka Wella I Lord Lyrik Nellandra Ster, Preferent, Prestatie Jus de Pomme Keur Opaline des Pins Ellandra Ster, Voorlopig Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Wellington Keur Wilandra Ster, Preferent Floyo VDL R. Vogel (GER) 1.60m-level Winner GP Lier, Winner Nations Cup Vilamoura Footloose P. Junqueira Muylaert (BRA) 1.60m-level Farona D. Coyle (IRL) 1.60m-level Winner GP Caledon, 2nd Nations Cup Wellington Hollerno P. Lutz (USA) 1.60m-level 2nd GP Wellington Gerardo-E G. Grimaldi (ITA) 1.60m-level Faltic HB B. Maher (UK) 1.60m-level Winner Nations Cup Kronenberg, 5th London World Cup Ilex F. Leivas De Costa (BRA) 1.50m-level Winner GP Wellington Leone Jei M. Fuchs (SUI) 1.60m-level Winner GP Geneve, Silver EC Riesenbeck

Thorradina

Julieta

• 3rd stallion approvals Selle Francais

• Stallion approvals Schlieckau avg. 8,30

Coriander

Elietta II

• Winner qualification Bundeschampionat Tasdorf 8,5 for jumping

• Winner of 5 young horse classes in Germany

Classified at 1.45m level

Chestnut | 2011 | 1.67m

Performance is in the blood of Brantzau. A combination of two Olympic jumping stallions, Baloubet du Rouet and Carthago. In addition, Brantzau is from Holsteiner strain 104A, one of the best performance breeding families. This line starts with the Ramzes daughter and legend Retina, and also includes the great Corland and Corradina. In sport, Brantzau won several Bundeschampionat qualifications. The stallion competed in the sport at 1.45m level. Brantzau’s offspring seem to inherit his qualities and his oldest offspring score well under saddle. Be Blue took the winners ribbon in the international class for 5-year-old at CSI De Wolden and NRPS stallion test champion Bokito van de Woestenheide placed 2nd at the same show. LP Big City Life was reserve champion in Holstein of the 4-year-olds and Intschuschuna SV was the reserve champion of the 5-year-olds.

Brantzau x Zirocco Blue Champion DSP approvals

Brannon € 39.000 Horse Auction Dronten

• Be Blue winner 5-yo. CSI De Wolden

• Bravour VDL 3rd Irish championships for 4yo.

• Breido Reserve champion stallion approvals Schlieckau

• Bokito van de Woestenheide Approved NRPS and approvals champion, 2nd GMB 4 yo, 2nd 5yo CSI de Wolden

• LP Big City Life Reserve champion 4yo Holstein

• Intschuschuna SV reserve champion 5yo. Holstein

• Kalima € 86.000 in the Holsteiner Winter Chance-auction

Ofrieda VDL 85 points free jumping

Multiple approved sons: Babylon Berlin, Baggio, Baqueur, Branden, Breido

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Old, Holst, Hann, WSI, SF, UNIRE
Schampus xxRonaldMoltke I
Galoubet A H. Alme Z Viti
Baloubet du Rouet Mesange du Rouet Starter Badine Carthago Capitol I Perra
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Bronze - Catch Me Not S Cardento x Ramiroo’s Son Peder Fredricson (SWE)
GP
5th - Katanga vh Dingeshof Cardento x Tornedo Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) 7th - CVier2 Cardento x Concorde David Will (UK)

Cardento

Capitol I

Capitano

Folia

B-Estelle Lord Restelle

Baloubet du Rouet

Esprit

Ster, Prestatie

1st Nations Cup Drammen

1st GP Vestfold

1st 1.45m Oldenburg

1st GP Zuidwolde

1st 1.45m Zuidwolde

2nd 1.50m Drachten

• 2nd 1.50m Maastricht

Bay | 2006 | 1.70m

KWPN, Old, Hann, ZANG, BH, Westf

Jumping at Grand Prix level, the extremely talented Carrera, who had to end his career prematurely due to an injury, combines the genes of Cardento and Baloubet du Rouet with the mother line of the jumping legend Tinka’s Boy. Carrera jumped with success in Grand Prix’s and Nation Cups. Along with his outstanding pedigree, Carrera passes his great jumping qualities on to his offspring. They stand out for the way that they jump, perform and they are in high demand. Talents like the KWPN approved stallions Kallmar VDL and Kincsem and international jumpers like German Champion Greatest Boy, Good Farming HS and Glock’s Novellist make Carrera the promising sire that he is.

• Carezza Champion Italy 4yo mares

Galoubet A Mesange du Rouet

Zeus Keur

Urloffine

Orlof

2nd 1.45m Wiener Neustadt

2nd 1.50m Eindhoven

2nd GP Asten

3rd GP Wiener Neustadt

4th 1.55m GP Maastricht

• 7th 1.50m Barcelona

• Carredas Champion Italy 4yo geldings and stallions

• Kalie S Winner 1* GP Lichtenvoorde

• VDL Kyaklahoma $ 290.000 ,- WEF Sporthorse Auction

• Kallmar Champion stallion approvals 87,5 points, successful with Jur Vrieling

Kincsem Approved KWPN, successful with Mark Houtzager

Koningin, 6th Final world championships 7yo Lanaken

Lisinaa EPTM score 91 points

L. Chiara di Luna EPTM score 86,5 points

Loharna P 3rd world championships 5yo Lanaken

Lufrieda VDL Free jumping 90 points, 5th place NMK

• Maximus Quantum Leap 2nd Blom-Cup 5yo

• Moncler 9th final world championships 5yo Lanaken

• Sampson VF Champion showjumping foals North-America

• Sabeaudette S Champion showjumping foals CK Limburg

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Vantiels Esprit Elite, Prestatie, Sport
GP
Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Icaronne -S E. van der Vleuten (NETH) 1.50m-level Good Farming HS H.J. Schuttert (NETH) 1.60m-level Winner 1.45m Lastrup and Oliva Nova 1.45m Greatest Boy H T. Meyer (DUI) 1.60m-level Champion of Germany Karlsson H. Allen (IRL) Winner Young horses Stockholm, Dinard, Deurne and Opglabbeek Inajottie VDM S.A. Mackenzie (CAN) 1.50m-level Winner GP Wellington Carrero T Z H. Wallin (SWE) 1.55m-level Glock’s Novellist G. Schröder (NETH) 1.50m-level VDL Imar D. Coyle (IRL) 1.60m-level

Chatinue jumped himself at 1.60m level representing Mexico and is a son of world-class sire Chacco-Blue. In addition, Chatinue is the half-brother of Brian Moggre’s top stallion Balou du Reventon and the foundation sire Balou du Rouet. Sire Chacco-Blue has been leading the WBFSH ranking for showjumping stallions for a number of years with offspring like Explosion W, Chalou, Calisto Blue, Chaqui Z and Blue Movie. Chatinue’s dam Georgia can be considered one of the leading broodmares of this moment. She brought foundation sire Balou du Rouet and Balou du Reventon. Many other direct offspring, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Georgia competed at international level. Chatinue’s direct damline produced several famous showjumpers and breeding stallions, including Lord Sandro DDH, Corlida, Vertical Limit, Cabriolet and Cassius. In his sport career Chatinue was mainly ridden by Mexican riders. The Chacco-Blue son jumped up to Grand Prix level ridden by Mario Onate and Salvador Onate and was later successful with Luis Alejandro Plascencia, who jumped with Chatinue in the CSI5* competitions of Spruce Meadows, Calgary. With his brilliant pedigree, scope and mentality, Chatinue is a very valuable addition to our stallion string. The first foals are of good size, with length and good movement.

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| 2005 | 1.70m ZANG, WFFS positive
Stepping Stone 10th place national foal test Sjieke Dame Champion foal IJsseldelta Skyelinn Cerise 3rd foal test in Zuidenveld
Bay
Gepard Chacco-Blue Chambertin Cambridge Desiree VII Contara Contender Godahra II Georgia Continue Contender Felici Georgette II Domino Georgette GP

Chopano VA is a son of the Grand Prix jumping stallion Chopin, a son of Casall who impresses at the highest level under Mathilda Karlsson with his ability, rideability and the way of jumping, he qualified for the Olympic Games. His first sons jumped in the spotlight at the stallion inspections. His sire line consists of the names of Holstein’s greatest sires. Chopano VA’s dam Tamara XIII already gave the international 1.50m show jumper Zooey, while her grandson Chinchero - also a son of Chopin VA - became reserve champion of Holstein. Chopano VA’s grandmother Niveau I produced several international show jumpers and is the full sister of 1.60m show jumper Casseur de Prix. Chopano VA stands out with his impressive conformation, great way of jumping and seemingly endless scope. The Chopin-son therefore earned his breeding license with ease and with his interesting pedigree, appearance and jumping technique he seems to be an asset to breeding. Chopano VA produces generous foals with a super gallop. Chopano VA impresses at competitions, with high scores he was the best five-year-old during Jumping Tolbert and is being carefully produced by Suzanne Tepper for the future.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 15
1.20m-level Winner 5yo Jumping Tolbert Clear 5yo Outdoor Zuidwolde Bay | 2017 | 1.68m ZANG
LordCor de la Bryere
VA Casall Caretino Kira XVII Odina III Coriano Z H-Cabida
XIII Cassini I Capitol I Wisma Level I Caretino Feder
Chopin
Tamara

• 1st ind. Qualifier Olympic Games 1.65m

• 1st 1.50m GCT Mexico 2nd Nations Cup Vancouver 1.60m

2nd GP Madrid GCT 1.60m

2nd Madrid 1.60m

2nd Nations Cup finale Barcelona

2nd Prague GCL Play Off 1.60m

• 3rd GP Upperville 1.60m

• 3rd GP Madrid 1.60m

• 8th GP Bridgehampton 1.60m • 9th GP Aachen 1.70m

For many years, VDL Cartello was in the shadow of his world-famous brother Cardento, but in recent years VDL Cartello himself has become one of the very best showjumpers in the world. In 2021, VDL Cartello jumped fantastic with Darragh Kenny at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and later was one of the few horses to jump double clear in the FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona. In the Super Grand Prix of the GCT Play Offs in Prague, VDL Cartello finished 4th and also in the Rolex Grand Slam Grand Prix of Geneva he placed in the top 5. In addition to the Olympic VDL Cartello, his dam B-Estelle also produced the world famous Cardento. This foundation sire of VDL Stud is among the best breeding stallions of the moment with offspring like Grand Slam VDL, Kilkenny, Catch Me Not S and C-Vier 2.

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Grey | 2007 | 1.72m AES
Marconi
Carthago Z Capitol I Perra Taggi Landgraf I Kimona
Lord Ladykiller xx Viola
Sacramento Song
Estelle GP
Cartani
B-Estelle
Restelle
XX
• 3rd GP Sires of the World Lanaken 1.50m
6th
• 4th GP Genève 1.60m 4th GP Prague GCL Play Off 1.65m 5th GP Wellington 1.60m 6th GP GCT Samorin 1.60m
GP Drammen 1.55m 6th GP Ommen 1.55m 8th GP Valkenswaard 1.60m
WON OVER € 1.000.000
“CARDENTO’S BROTHER WITH OLYMPIC RESULTS”

Winner 1.40m GP Lilleström

Winner 1.40m GP Opglabbeek

2nd 1.40m GP Oliva

• 2nd 1.35m GP De Peelbergen

• 3rd 1.45m Opglabbeek

7th 1.40m GP Opglabbeek Clear GP Exloo 6yo Reserve champions stallion approvals Mecklenburg

• 10th 1.45m Basel

Ratina Z Ramiro Argentina Z

Carthago Capitol I Perra

Joyce I Caretino

Elegance

• Nathago-W Eventing champion West Coast America

• Nanthago R-E Approved Westfalen

• Next Day VDL Free jumping 90 points

• Nickelback VDJ Reserve champion foal exam CK Zuid-Holland

Nikita GB 5th GMB-final 5yo, 3rd 5yo Ommen

Niwica van de Hermitage Reserve champion foal exam Dalen

Obylle 6th jumping foals CK Groningen

Comthago’s pedigree unites the genes of show jumping phenomenon Comme Il Faut with a performance dam line from Holstein. From dam to great-great-granddam, four generations of mares that all competed with success under saddle. Comthago himself seems to combine all the assets from his pedigree: he has the appearance, canter and looseness of a modern jumping horse. He jumps with scope, a powerful take off, a good bascule and he is careful. As a young horse, Comthago was successful in the young horse classes and jumped clear in 29 of the 32 competitions. Under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli, he has continued this line of clear rounds at international level. In addition, the first Grand Prix victory is a fact, the duo triumphed in Lilleström, Norway. In addition, he took a 2nd place in the Grand Prix of Kronenberg and Oliva. Comthago VDL also performs remarkably in breeding with its offspring. His oldest offspring appear in various young horse classes, and impress with their take-off and scope.

CLEAR ROUND IN 82% OF ALL HIS STARTS, PLACED 60%

CATALOGUE 2023 | 17
Bay | 2014 | 1.70m AES, ZANG
Constant -
Roman
Comme Il Faut Cornet Obolensky Clinton Rabanna van Costerfeld Nastasia V (Miss Carthago)

Darco

Douglas

Wonder A.S.

• 1st Puissance Oslo

• 1st Puissance Falsterbo

• 1st 1.45m Arezzo

• 1st 1.45m London

2nd 1.50m Aachen

2nd Six Bars Paris

3rd GP Jumping Zwolle

2nd 1.50m Helsinki

Grey | 2008 | 1.73m

Dallas had a successful career at Grand Prix level, ridden by Jur Vrieling. Dallas shares his dam with our other Grand Prix stallion Grand Slam VDL. In competition, Dallas showed unlimited scope, a talent his offspring seem to have his offspring are already jumping at 1.50m and 1.60m level. Daughter Inpulls scored a hat-trick in Birmingham with a victory in a 1.60m and two victories in 1.45m classes. Ivaludine S won the Temecula Grand Prix. With his inherited, as well as a great take-off, carefulness and power. Several of outstanding pedigree and top jumping quality, it is no surprise that Dallas is very successful as a breeding stallion.

Fiona M

Lugano van la Roche

Ocoucha W

Capitol I

Bueffet H

Heartbreaker Preferent Nimmerdor Preferent Bacarole

Sonette Mr. Blue Preferent Bonnette Preferent, Prestatie

• 4th 1.50m Drachten

• 4th WB Leszno

• 5th 1.55m GP Oldenburg

• 6th 1.50m Paris

7th 1.50m Stuttgart

7th 1.50m Jumping Amsterdam

8th 1.50m GP Leszno

• Garadice Shore 1.60m-jumper

• Ironman and Irving VG 1.50m-level

• Shanroe Barney Winner 1.45m De Peelbergen

• Intro HK Winner Hendrix competition 5yo

• I Like vh Heerenhuijs Winner 1* GP Kronenberg

Lamborghini Dutch Champion 4yo

Larson VDL Finalist WC 5yo

Lejoni Winner of the 6yo final Monterrey

Lutalo TK Finalist WC 5yo

Luiken VDL Finalist WC 5yo

Molvita IBOP 80 points

• Orilja 85 points free jumping

• Joint Strike Youhorse auction € 45.000,-

• VDL Karlniek WEF Sport Horse Auction $ 210.000,-

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Old, Hann, ZANG, BH, SF, Westf, KWPN
NimmerdorErdball xxMarkies
GP
Inpulss J. Burke (IRL) Winner 1.60m Birmingham, Winner 1.45m Stuttgart & Birmingham, Winner 1.40m Deauvile Dacantos L. de Luca (ITA) Topseller Holger Hetzel (€950.000), approved by OS 1.50m-level Osiris FZ L. Joppen (NETH) Winner 1.45m Deurne 2nd 1.45m De Peelbergen & Opglabbeek Ivaludine S T. Yates (USA) Winner Grand Prix Temecula 1.50m-level Irvington VDL A. Flint (USA) 1.50m-level 6th $25000 Jumper Classic, Tryon Shanroe Peeters K. Jochems (NETH) 3rd Grand Prix Lier & Valkenswaard 1.45m-level Kallas D. vd Brink (NETH) Reserve champion Dutch 4yo., approved KWPN, winner 1.40m Peelbergen Iggy Pop J. Davidson (UK) 1.55m-level

As a young horse, Douglas was one of the most talented in Europe. Successfully competing to the 1.50m level, an injury prevented any further advancement in sport. Luckily for breeders, his offspring stand out with their competitive mentality, carefulness and tremendous scope. His daughter, Suma’s Zorro, not only won the Global Champions Grand Prix in Paris, but one of world’s most prestigious competitions, the Rolex Grand Prix at the Masters in Spruce Meadows. Other very successful offspring are Dougie Douglas, Dallas VDL, Dassler, Millioninmind and many more.

• Suma’s Zorro Winner Rolex Grand Prix, 1.70m-level

• Dassler Winner Puissance Dublin, 1.70m-level

• Dougie Douglas Grand Prix and Nations Cup Winner, 1.65m-level

Coral Springs 1.65m-level

Cirnanda National Champion free jumping

Daddy Cool Winner GP Sopot, top seller Jumping Talent Sale (€ 300.000)

Dolivia VDL IBOP 85 points

Erne Lady Goldilocks National Champion Ireland, winner GP Millstreet, 160m-level

• Hanolivia VDL IBOP 85 points

• Springsteen VDL Reserve champion National foal championship

• Multiple approved stallions, such as: Dallas VDL and Impressive VDL

20 | VDL STUD
| 1998 | 1.72m
Bay
AES, NRPS, Old, Hann, BH, SF
Ladykiller xxHeilbuttLoretto Darco Lugano van la Roche Lugano I Adlerflut Ocoucha Codex Latoucha Fiona M Capitol I Capitano Fiola Bueffet Renomee Pantella GP 48
OFFSPRING WHO JUMP 1.60M GRAND PRIX’S!
Millioninmind E. Ward (UK) GP Chepstow 1.60m-level Icarus M. Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) Winner Grand Prix Lier and Opglabbeek 1.60m-level Suma’s Zorro S. El Dahan (EGY) Winner Rolex Grand Prix 1.70m-level Ici B. Maher (UK) 1.60m-level James vd Oude Heihoef T. Dhaeyere (BEL) 1.60m-level Coral Springs M. Kwon (KOR) 1.65m-level Dandy M. Williams (AUS) 1.60m-level Dougie Douglas K. Dinan (USA) Grand Prix and Nations Cup Winner 1.65m-level

Heartbreaker Preferent

Toulon

Utareusa Elite, Preferent, Prestatie

• 1st 1.40m GP Ommen

Bay | 2009 | 1.67m

KWPN, UNIRE, BH, Hann

Athlete Etoulon has already achieved many remarkable results. With his quick reflexes and great jumping technique, he is one of the most striking jumping stallions in the Netherlands. As a 3-year-old, Etoulon was reserve champion of the KWPN stallion inspection and he passed the stallion test with a top score of 88,5 points. Etoulon competed at international 1.50m level and was one of the most talented horses at show. His sports career had to be ended early due to an injury. In breeding, Etoulon’s offspring are doing extremely well. Already five times Etoulon sired the winner of the Dutch foal championships and 3 times daughters won the national championship for 3-year-olds. O’Dame VDL was the best foal in 2019 and was crowned the best three-year-old jumping mare last year. His offspring have taken ribbons at several championships and are now making their marks at international shows, such as Ebanking, I Am, Insider VDL, Isa Tella and Irinka Lady.

Nikita

Calvados Keur

Brigitte

Ster, Preferent, Prestatie

• 1st Medium Tour finale Oldenburg

• 2nd 1.45m Herzlake

• 2nd 1.50m Uggerhalne 3rd 1.45m Oldenburg

Nimmerdor Preferent Bacarole Ster

Jokinal de Bornival Hayland L

Cocktail Preferent Gold Rose

Le Mexico Keur Terusa Ster, Preferent, Prestatie

• 3rd 1.45m Leszno

• 4th 1.45m GP Zuidbroek

• 6th 1.50m La Baule

• 6th 1.45m GP Herzlake

7th 1.45m Monte Carlo

It’s a Girl Gr Dutch champion 3yo mares, IBOP 91 points

I Am Winner GP Exloo & Kronenberg, 1.45m-level

Imagine H National foal championships, 1.45m-level

Jetoulon PK 1.45m-level

Jordan Molga Winner Oliva 5yo and auction topper The Ten € 385.000,Jurella IBOP 85,5 points

Joanna IBOP 84 points

• Kilate N Champion Portugal 4yo.1.45m-level

• VDL Keystone $ 200.000,- WEF Sport Horse Auction

• Larina EPTM 83 points

• Legend D 3rd Dutch champion 6yo

• Melody EPTM 82,5 points

• Milithya IBOP 86,5 points

• Mette VDL Dutch champion 3yo mares

• O’Dame VDL Dutch champion 3yo mares

Lucky Boy xx
GP
Itoulavsca Fortuna Jodie Hall Mcateer (UK) 1.55m-level Ebanking A. Botham (UK) Winner London GCT, approved by Westf 1.50m-level Irinka Lady K. Chad (CAN) Winner YH Oliva, Valencia & Vejer de la Frontera 1.45m-level Juggle Baraka M. Baranski (POL) Winner 1.45m CSI De Wolden & Gorla Minora Jododinus PP M. Hees (NETH) 1.50m-level 3rd 1.45m Maastricht Insider VDL T. Ryan (IRL) 3rd GP Oslo 1.45m-level Opaline de W&S P. Andersson (SWE) 1.50m-level 3rd 1.45m Knokke Obama van Ostaayen A. Said (BEL) 2nd Belgium Championship 6yo., 4th 1.45m Lier, Knokke & St. Tropez

Father For Pleasure won two gold medals at the Olympics and is for many years already one of world’s best sires. Grandfather Stakkato Gold has proven also that he produces Grand Prix horses. The stallions Zeus and Raphael have both proven their great value in breeding. For Friendship’s grandmother, the Zeus daughter Zaphira, jumped at 1.50m level. For Friendship received his approval for Hannover and was awarded as Premium stallion, later on he also received his approval for the Holsteiner Verband. He is a modern type jumper with a lot of athletic scope. He is light-footed, careful and has a great attitude. With that he also shows the strong qualities of his father For Pleasure. For Friendship became the performance champion with an average score of 8.80. Later in Verden high eights were the result of the sports test of For Friendship VDL. For Friendship is developing well in his sporting career. As a 5-year-old he was supreme in the stallion competitions with two victories and a 4th place. Last year he continued his success with many clear rounds at national and international competitions. In the stallion competition he was 3rd in Kronenberg and 7th in Exloo.

“SPITTING IMAGE OF HIS FATHER”

24 | VDL STUD
Chestnut | 2016 | 1.68m Holst, Hann
I
Pleasure Furioso II Furioso xx Dame de Ranville
Grannus Goldi
Gold Stakkato Wertherroeschen
Zeus Ramona Premium stallion Hannoveraner Verband Winner Stakkato-prize Hannover Verband Winner stallion competitions Kronenberg en De Meern 5yo • 4th stallion competition Exloo 5yo
5th 1.30m CSI Exloo
Clear CSI De Wolden 6yo
Clear 1.30m Luttenberg
Clear 1.20m Outdoor Gelderland
RaphaelGoetzLugano
For
Gagantin
Symphonie Stakkato
Zaphira

At the Oldenburger Stallion Show, For Treasure showed unlimited scope, a fantastic technique and super overview whilst jumping. He was chosen as the Reservesieger of the Oldenburger Stallion Approvals. One-year later he was honoured again in Vechta by the jumping committee, this time as “Hauptprämiensieger”. For Treasure also lived up to expectations during his stallion test. In Adelheidsdorf he succeeded with a final score of 9.3 for jumping, among other things he received a 10 for his talent as a show jumper. High eights were the result of the sports test of For Treasure in Verden. Sire For Pleasure hardly needs an introduction; he won Olympic team gold and became one of the most influential showjumping sires of all time. Grandsire is the legendary Carthago who took part in two Olympics as well. Further on, For Treasure’s pedigree goes back to the influential stallions Ramiro, Jasper and the thoroughbred Lucky Boy. Dam Carthana Z already produced the successful 1.55m showjumper Engelien. The very promising For Treasure seems to be an asset for the future with his complete pedigree, modern stallion appearance and unlimited scope. His oldest offspring are now 3 years old and are making waves at the stallion approvals in Germany.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 25
Grey | 2016 | 1.68m Holst, OS, UNIRE, Hann
JasperLucky Boy xx For Pleasure Furioso II Furioso xx Dame de Ranville Gagantin Grannus Goldi Carthana Z Carthago Capitol I Perra Lamira Ramiro Z Preferent Graniet Prestatie Character 9 Willingness to work 9 Canter 8 Rideability 7,5 Free jumping 10 Rideability-guest rider 7,25 Avg score jumping 9,30
• Fortender FZ and For Fellini RBF Z selected for 2nd round KWPN approvals in Den Bosch • For Fellini RBF Z 2nd Open Free jumping Championships Limburg • Fils d A‘mour Approved Hannoveraner Verband en Premium Stallion

Bay | 2011 | 1.76m

Glenfiddich is the only approved son of jumping phenomenon Bacardi VDL. With Janika Sprunger and now Edwina Tops-Alexander, Bacardi VDL jumped the highest international level of competition, placing highly in several Grand Prix and World Cup classes. Glenfiddich descends from one of France’s best dam lines. Among others, this line has produced the Olympic stallion Papillon Rouge, the full-brother of Glenfiddich’s great-grand dam Olivia Rouge. Glenfiddich is a well-developed stallion, he canters with a great deal of power and shows a lot of jumping ability with his amazing scope and great technique. He also passes this on to his descendants. They are attractive and well-developed horses with a strong top line. They stand out with their canter and they jump with a lot of power and technique. Glenfiddich gives talented show jumper and has already approved sons. His oldest offspring are competing in international young horse classes.

• Great Latin Lover NRPS approved

Kordon VDL KWPN approved, 1.35m- level

Kenzo DHH 1.35m level., Winner YH Cluny & Cantelau

Landreau Winner YH Michalowice

Lauder’s SMH 2nd YH Michalowice

Lyberlino H Winner YH Poznan

Quick Gin de Brandegem BWP approved

Lavsco Gold Fortuna auction topper Fences € 42.000,-

• Le Chic O 2nd YH Lier

• Lord of the Rings 3rd national foal championships

• Lyanne 80 points EPTM

• Matt SLF Horse Auction auction topper € 42.000,-

• Miss Saigon Blanesca V 80 points EPTM

• Nella de la Baie Champion 4-yo CZK

• VDL Kilfrieda WEF Sporthorse Auction $ 150.000,-

“INHERITS POWER, CANTER AND RIDEABILITY”

26 | VDL STUD
KWPN, BH, UNIRE
Jalisco BCentaure du Bois Bacardi
Corland Keur Cor de la Bryere Thyra Supardi Elite, Preferent, Prestatie Kannan Gupardi Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Tolivia
Corrado I Cor de la Bryere Soleil Nolivia Keur, Preferent Nimmerdor Preferent Olivia Rouge Ster, Pref., Prest.
VDL
VDL Elite, Preferent, Prestatie

Cardento

Wonder A.S.

B-Estelle

Heartbreaker Preferent

Lord Restelle

Nimmerdor Preferent Bacarole Ster

Sonette Mr. Blue Preferent Bonnette Preferent, Prestatie

Bay | 2011 | 1.71m

KWPN, BH, Hann, SF

At the young age of 3, Grand Slam was already showing his great abilities as a jumper. During the KWPN stallion test, he earned the highest mark given for jumpers – an incredible 90 points! He continues to prove those points were well deserved as he progresses in his competition career. Grand Slam already won the CSI1* Grand Prix in Zwolle as a 7-year-old. Now, under Marlon Zanotelli, Grand Slam VDL has developed into a sensational Grand Prix horse at 5* level, he placed 2nd in the GCT of Prague and placing 6th in the tough Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard. His great bloodlines combine the genes of such the great talents: Cardento, Heartbreaker and Mr Blue. Grand Slam also shares his dam with the talented Grand Prix stallion Dallas VDL. Although still young, his offspring look very promising – they show light-footed movement, good reflexes, quick take off and scope. Daughter Lannamieka VDL was the queen of the year at the KWPN Mareshow. His oldest offspring stand out and compete at international level. Grand Slam is a complete stallion for sport and breeding.

• 1st GP Valkenswaard 1.45m

2nd GCL Play off Prague 1.60m

2nd GCT Stockholm 1.55m

2nd GCT Stockholm 1.50m

3rd GCT New York 1.55m

4th ’s Hertogenbosch 1.55m

• 4th Valkenswaard 1.50m

4th NC finale Barcelona 1.60m

4th GCL Play off Praag 1.60m

5th GCT Stockholm 1.55m

6th GCT GP Valkenswaard 1.60m

Corazzi winnerr 6yo. Poland

Goldstar W winner YH Poznan and Wroclaw

Kadans van Perbeemd winner 7yo Dinard

Kalou winner 6 classes YH Wilmington en Lexington

Kamanta B Winner YH Cluny

• Khan Winner Monterrey 5yo, 2nd 6yo

• Kentucky Winner YH Oliva

• Kirymanjaro Fortuna Champion 4yo Poland

• Kyra R Winner YH Chazey sur Ain

• Lannamieka VDL Free jumping 90 points and champion NMK

• Lenn Slam L winner YH Oliva

• Lea’s Pleasure EPTM 85 points

• Lysandroretto Free jumping 85 points

• Lorona 8th Blom Cup 6yo and finalist World Championships Lanaken 6-year-old

Nau-N Champion 4yo Portugal

Petit Slam JW Winner free jumping Belgium

CATALOGUE 2023 | 27
NimmerdorErdball xx
Markies
-
Capitano
Capitol I
Folia
GP

Melodie

Darco

Idjaz C

Artichaut

Caravelle

Ocoucha

Hedjaz

Chiquita

Bay | 2006 | 1.74m

AES, NRPS, Hann, SF, BH, Holst, Westf, OS

Ridden by Jur Vrieling, Glasgow van’t Merelsnest was among the top show jumpers in the Netherlands. Winning at Grand Prix and World Cup level, he has also competed for the Dutch Team at the European Championship in Gothenburg, the World Equestrian Games in Tryon and winning the Nation’s Cup Final in Barcelona. Besides that, he won the prestigious Grand Prix of Rome and he won several Nations Cups. Glasgow is a son of the top sire Nabab de Rêve combined with one of the best mares in Belgium, Wendelina

Gangster Z 8th Grand Prix Tonsberg

Geronimo PC Z 1.50m-level

Gran Jute SN Auction topper La Silla $ 75.000,-

Gilette B Winner juniors Wellington & Saugerties

Hero Winner Vejer de la Frontera 7yo, 1.45m-level

• Incroyable O IBOP 83 points, 1.45m-level

• Juventus, 1.45m level, Dutch Champion 1.35m

• Kiss Unlimited Auction topper Aloga Auction € 235.000,-

• My Granta Free jumping 85 points

• Nathan C Champion Open free jumping championships Limburg 4yo

• Olsen W VDL KWPN approved

• Rallonia de Tiji Auction topper Horse Auction Belgium € 75.000,-

• Rocky 4th National foal inspection

van’t Merelsnest – a mare that has competed at Grand Prix level herself and is a full sister to the superstar Sapphire, who won two Olympic Gold medals with team USA. Glasgow’s offspring perform well at the shows where they show good athletic scope, carefulness and a quick take off. Out of his first small crop more than 28 offspring compete at international 1.45m – 1.60m level. Most striking at moment is High Five who placed 5th in the Verona world cup and in the GCT Grand Prix in Cannes.

28 | VDL STUD
Cardinal xx
Nabab de Reve Quidam de Revel Jalisco B Dirka en Fa Wendelina van ‘t Merelsnest Lugano de la Roche
GP

1st final Nations Cup Barcelona

• 5th Team Competition WEG Tryon

• 1st WC Helsinki

• 1st GP Rome

• 1st GP Arezzo

• 1st Nations Cup Falsterbo (2x)

• 1st Nations Cup La Baule

• 1st Nations Cup Prague

• 1st Six Bars Mechelen

• 1st 1.50m Amsterdam

1st 1.50m Treffen

1st 1.50m St. Tropez

2nd GP Bordeaux

2nd GP Odense

2nd Nations Cup Hickstead

• 2nd Nations Cup Rome

• 2nd Nations Cup Odense

• 2nd Nations Cup La Baule

• 2nd Nations Cup Geesteren

• 2nd Six Bars Rome

• 2nd 1.60m Doha

• 2nd 1.55m ’s Hertogenbosch

• 3rd 1.60m GCT GP Shanghai

3rd GP Praag

3rd Nations Cup Rome

3rd Nations Cup Falsterbo

3rd Nations Cup Rotterdam

4th Nations Cup Drammen

• 4th GP Drachten

• 4th GP Cannes

• 5th GP ‘s Hertogenbosch

• 5th Nations Cup Rotterdam

• 5th GP Treffen

• 7th 1.55m Rotterdam

• 8th GP Salzburg

High Five F. Martinez-Sommer (MEX) 1.60m-level Gambler Z M. Fernando Saro (ESP) 1.60m-level Iwan T. Martens (NETH) 1.55m-level Gweedoore vd Groote Kamps Z H. Wiering (NETH) 1.55m-level Haitske L. Renwick (UK) 1.60m-level Imperial HBF T. Gredley (UK) 1.55m-level

• Winner 1st qualification Pan Am Games Toronto

• Competitor WK Normandië

• Competitor Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro

5th GP Saugerties

Bay | 2003 | 1.71m

ZANG, SF, KWPN, Holst, OS

Hangstone JT Z 1.60m-level

Harry Z and Katho 1.50m level

Cooley Rockmaster CCI 2*

H Day van Bareelhof Z, Harakiri Z, Hasj vh Vliegenhof 1.45m level

Hardcore Horse Auction Belgium € 30.000,-

Hellas Sancta du Ventel Z Fences € 25.000,-

Halle Berry Holsteiner Elite Foal Auction € 20.000,-

• Henley Oldenburg Fall Elite Auction € 17.000,-

• 8 sons to 2nd viewing KWPN Stallion Approvals

• 5th GP Crete

• 5th GP Tryon

• 6th Ind. Championships Pan Am Games Toronto

6th GP Wellington

7th GP Tryon

Hardrock Z is a fantastic bred son of Heartbreaker. He has performed at the very highest level, including participating at the World Equestrian Games and the Olympic Games. He jumped successfully in numerous Grand Prixcompetitions at top level, such as in Wellington, Tryon, Calgary, Miami, etc. His dam line has already produced many Grand Prix showjumpers. Dam Carte Blanche Z also produced the Grand Prix showjumping stallion Charlemagne JT Z and the fantastic broodmare Cocaine. This mare has already produced six international show jumpers including the Grand Prix show jumper Tabou Z and the approved 1.50m jump stallion Corico Z. Ridden by Emanual Andrade, Hardrock Z showed off his outstanding rideability, fantastic reflexes and unlimited scope. With his excellent pedigree, performances at the highest level and his appealing, strong conformation, Hardrock Z can be a great asset for breeding. His foals are in demand at European foal auctions, several foals were sold for top prices. Six of his sons are selected for the 2nd round of the KWPN stallion approvals. They stood out with their strong and correct models and showed a lot of scope on the jump.

30 | VDL STUD
Alcanar xxFlugel van la Roche
Silvano
Heartbreaker
Preferent Nimmerdor Preferent Farn Preferent Ramonaa Ster Bacarole Ster
Orchidee Keur, Preferent
GP
Carte Blanche Z
Carthago Z Capitol I Perra Monica Rebel I Z Agaath

• KWPN stallion approvals 82,5 points 3rd final stallion competition in the M class Den Bosch

• Clear 1.40m Luttenberg

• 8th 1.35m

Ocoucha

Fiona M Capitol I

Bueffet

Calypso II

Contender

Iduna VI

• Massimo SMH approved Zangersheide

• My Favorite KWPN approved

Gofine

Corofino

Evita IV

• Megason VDL Free jumping 85 points & 6th national mare inspection, IBOP 80,5 points

Munanita 4th national foal championships

Melena VDL Reserve champion foal inspection Harich

Nely VDL Trigon Auctions € 56.000,-

Impressive is a generously developed stallion who jumps with a lot of power. He does not have that from a stranger. His sire line, Douglas, Contender, Corofino and Lord are stallions that guarantee that. His mother Atendri brought the 1.60m Grand Prix horse Easton VDL. Her sister brought the Grand Prix horse For Cento. Grandmother produced the 1.50m jumping horse Corrido and the 1.60m jumping Prestigious. With a high score of 82.5 points Impressive succeeded for his stallion test. He impresses in the course with his canter and power. He already showed this in Poznan where he jumped in the Puissance to a height of 1.95m. His offspring show size and they have front, good conformation and three good gaits. From his first crop sons Massimo SMH and My Favorite got approved. Daughter Megason VDL was one of the best three-year-old jumping bred mares in the Netherlands.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 31
Bay | 2013 | 1.74m KWPN, Hann
LordThuswin xxAladin
Douglas Darco Lugano van la Roche
Atendri Ster, Preferent, Prestatie
International 1.45m-level
Puissance Poznan
Puissance Ommen 1.90m
Indoor Friesland
1.95m
GP

Nimmerdor Preferent Farn Preferent Ramonaa Ster

Bacarole Ster

Carthago Z

Daisy IV

• 1st 1.50m Outdoor Gelderland

• 1st VHO Trophy Den Bosch

• 1st 1.45m La Coruña

1st 1.45m Aalst

2nd GP Sainte Cecile

3rd GP Nuremberg

7th 1.50m Paris

10th 1.50m Stockholm

Bay | 2001 | 1.67m

KWPN, AES, NRPS, Westf, Hann, BH

Harley enjoyed a successful career at international level where he consistently showed his fantastic technique, reflexes and attitude. Being a son of Heartbreaker, he passes these qualities on to his offspring while adding the scope of the Olympic stallion Carthago via his dam Larthago. Larthago competed at international level and is also the mother of the approved stallions Cevin Z and Cassado, along with several other international jumpers. The offspring of Harley are doing very well and can be seen competing up to the international level, proving that he deserves the Preferent predicate that he received from the KWPN.

Arlando 1.60m-level

• Cenzo 1.60m-level

• Early 2 consecutive years World Champion Lanaken

• Elana 1.60m-level

• Eyecatcher 1.60m-level

• Fabulous Winner GP Outdoor Gelderland & Medium Tour final De Peelbergen, 1.45m-level

• VDL High Five Auction topper WEF Sport Horse Auction $ 500.000,-

• Jesmond VDL $ 360.000,- WEF Sport Horse Auction

Jubel ES 4th Blom Cup final 7 yo

Kalimero D Dutch Champion 3yo

Kodette van Schuttershof Champion Bulagria 5yo

Liletto EPTM 86 points

VDL Legodermus PP $ 400.000,- WEF Sport Horse Auction

Nantender € 44.000 ,-Trigon Auctions

• Ordina HL EPTM 82,5 points

• Svenson 9th national foal inspection

Silvano

Orchidee Keur, Preferent

Capitol I

Perra

Caletto I

Odrina

32 | VDL STUD
Locarno
Heartbreaker Preferent Larthago Preferent, Prestatie, Sport
GP
“PROVEN IN ALL ASPECTS”
Fame R. Howley (IRL) 1.50m-level Camelot K. Beerse (NETH) 1.60m-level Davidson A. Matz (USA) Winner GP Lake Placid 1.60m-level Charly Chaplin S K. McCahill (USA) 1.60m-level Hamrah van het Exelhof Z D. Kenny (IRL) 1.50m-level Constable II L. Kraut (USA) 1.60m-level Narcotique v/h Dingeshof S E. Ballard (CAN) 1.60m-level Ferrari T. Vesela (CZE) 1.60m-level

Chestnut | 2013 | 1.68m

• KWPN- approvals 83,5 pnt

• Champion stallion competition Z class 2020

• 1st 1.40m Elfstedentochtprijs Indoor Friesland

• Winner Drammen 1.40m

• 2nd 1.40m GP Jumping Tolbert

• 4th 1.40m Houten

• 6th 1.40m Indoor Friesland

• Winner 1.35m CSI de Wolden

• Clear 1.45m Lichtenvoorde

Baloubet du Rouet

Galoubet A Messange du Rouet Quella Hercos Muruse

• McAllister VDL Premium stallion and KWPN approved

• Naco Trigon Auctions € 26.000,-

• Illusive SFB Z Trigon auctions € 17.000,-

• Mini Cooper HC Auction topper Trigon Auctions € 44.000,- Champion 4yo Estonia

Magnolia WS Auction topper The Youngster Auction € 52.000,Napardi VDL Free jumping 85 points

Inaico’s showjumping talents did not just fall from the sky. Inaico’s sire Indoctro and grandsire Baloubet du Rouet needs no introduction. Inaico’s dam, Beach Quella, also produced the international jumper Fajoecha. His full sister, Hello M’Lady, is one of Scott Brash’s most successful show jumpers. They won the Global Champions Tour in Monaco and the World Cup class in London. Hello M’Lady’s first daughter, Picobello Jasmine, makes furore at the 1.55m level. Inaico stands out with his light-footedness, exceptional reflexes, remarkable carefulness and his athletic scope. He is now jumping at 1.45m level and had a sensational victory in the 1.40m Elfstedentocht-prize at Indoor Friesland. The offspring of Inaico are well developed, long-lined, and athletic with a big and powerful canter. They show a lot of talent for jumping. From his first crop, son McAllister was approved by the KWPN.

34 | VDL STUD
KWPN, Hann
Oula Owl xxGoldfalk
I Capitano Fiola
Indoctro Preferent Capitol
Vanessa VII Caletto II Orgesch Beach Quella
81% OF ALL HIS STARTS CLEAR, 10% WINS

Jumping is in his genes with the legendary Olympic Champion Baloubet du Rouet as his father and the top producing Polydor as his grandfather. His mother is the world-famous elite, preferent, performance and sport mare Krista. She is also mother to the FEI World Champion Taloubet Z and the Zangersheide approved stallions Nadal Hero and Big Star Jr. Jaloubet is a youthful stallion with a lot of expression, sharpness and scope. He received his approval with the Holsteiner Verband after finishing his stallion test in Neustadt-Dosse with an average score of 8.08. Jaloubet impressed at young horse classes in Germany and received high scores for jumping. Now Jaloubet is classified at international 1.40m-level. He placed 3rd in the 1* GP of Lier and jumped clear rounds at the shows in Hamburg and Oliva. His foals are very modern and tall, with fine legs and a very good top line. The athletic offspring from the first crop impressed at the German stallion selection with their jumping qualities. He got one son approved by Oldenburg Verband.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 35
Bay | 2014 | 1.67m Holst, ZANG, Hann, OS
Argwohn IAdlerfels
Galoubet A H. Alme Z Viti T.F. Mesange du Rouet Starter Badine
Polydor Pilatus Fata Morgana Paquita Pakt Anthea 1st 1.30m Westergellersen 3rd 1.35m Westergellersen 3rd 1.35m Bad Segeberg • 4th 1.40m Wedel 6th 1.40m Hamburg 7th 1.40m Oliva Clear 1.40m Westergellersen • 1.40m-level Order fresh semen 1 day in advance
Baloubet du Rouet
Krista Elite, Preferent, Prestatie, Sport

• Champion KWPN stallion approvals 87,5 points

Winner final Youngster Riesenbeck

Winner Small Tour final Geesteren

Winner YH Riesenbeck

• Winner YH Herzlake 3x

2nd YH Riesenbeck

2nd YH Bonheiden

2nd YH Lier

3rd YH Bonheiden

3rd YH Exloo

4th YH Poznan 1.45m-level

• Odelia winner free jumping championships Löningen

• Opra Rose 90 points free jumping

• Pallmar B qualified for the 2nd round of the KWPN-stallion approvals

• Primeur VDL qualified for the 2nd round of the KWPN-stallion approvals

Osiris ES NMK-mare

100% score at mare- and stallion approvals: 5-5 Ster, 2-2 designated

Kallmar is the first KWPN approved son of the top sire Carrera VDL. With the proven sires Indorado, Quidam, Notaris, Marco Polo and Koridon xx in the father line and combined with one of the best upcoming mother lines, his talent is in his genes. His mother Geluk-Olaris competed at 1.40m level and his grandmother Solaris, who scored for her riding test a 9 for takeoff, technique and potential as a jumper, produced the Grand Prix stallion Brugal VDL. Great-grandmother Dolaris is mother of the Grand Prix horses Platini VDL and Olana. This mother line has also produced international jumpers such as Captain, Cupido and Expert. In his stallion test, Kallmar was an absolute star and received his approval with the top score of 87,5. He has now made his international debut under Jur Vrieling and has already won several classes. Kallmar’s oldest offspring are a good size and have length in the body. They are now 3-years-old and show a lot of scope as well as being very careful. Two of his sons were selected for the 2nd round of the KWPN stallion approvals and daughter Opra Rose scored 90 points for free jumping. Two of his sons were selected for the KWPN-stallion test.

36 | VDL STUD
Chestnut | 2015 | 1.69m
KWPN, UNIRE
Cardento Capitol I B-Estelle
NotarisMarco PoloKoridon xx Carrera Vantiels Esprit Elite, Prestatie, Sport Baloubet du Rouet Esprit Ster, Prestatie
Indorado
Corrado I Aida Solaris
Geluk-Olaris Elite, Sport
Keur
Keur, Preferent, Prestatie
Guidam
Dolaris D Ster, Preferent, Prestatie WINNING
IN
17% OF HIS STARTS

Landino, Champion of the NRPS stallion test, jumps with a lot of ease, light- footedness and athletic ability. Landino comes from one of the most successful breeding lines of the VDL Stud. Dam Sancara VDL has also produced the international Grand Prix showjumper Aksai Chin VDL. Granddam Zancara is one of the best broodmares in the Netherlands, she has produced no less than five 1.60m showjumpers, including the approved stallions Pessoa VDL, Montreal VDL and most notably the Olympic Silver medallist and World Champion Bubalu VDL, ridden by Jur Vrieling. Great granddam, Shoraya produced the stallion Aldato as well as daughters who have also produced grand prix horses. Landino earned his breeding license with the NRPS and Studbook Zangersheide. Like most Stakkato Gold offspring, Landino is a modern showjumper with the reflexes to be competitive and to succeed at the highest level. He competes at 1.30m level. Landino’s offspring all show charisma, blood and are athletic foals.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 37
Bay | 2016 | 1.66m NRPS, ZANG
Ladykiller
-
-
Stakkato
Stakkato
Pia Wertherroeschen Werther A L’espirit
Zancara
1.30m-level
VD De Wolden
€ 13.500,-
5th
5th
Eext
xx
Aldato
Fangball
Gold
Spartan
Sancara VDL Keur, Prestatie Cilton Calando I Bellona
Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Nimmerdor Preferent Shoraya Keur, Preferent, Prestatie • NRPS Approvals champion •
Sunny Kazarah
Summersale
Starboy
final foal inspection Zuidenveld Shinechidee DN
foal inspection final

At the age of only three, Liamant W had already made a name for himself on the international stage. At the KWPN stallion show, he was one of the most remarkable showjumping stallions and he was honoured as 3rd in the champion’s ring. At the stallion show of Zangersheide, Liamant W was once again one of the most talked- about stallions and earned his breeding license due to his jumping qualities. Alongside that his excellent pedigree; with three absolute top sires in a row. In addition, grandmother Untouchable jumped at Grand Prix level and is the mother of one of the world’s very best show jumpers: Olympic Gold Medal winner Explosion W of Ben Maher. Liamant W is a modern showjumper: with blood, good reflexes, athletic ability, lightfooted, careful and an explosive take off. Both at the KWPN Stallion Show and at Zangersheide he convinced with his consistent and well-balanced way of jumping, always jumping up through the withers. Liamant W seems to have everything to follow in the footsteps of his successful uncle Explosion W and jumped his first international shows at 1.30m-level. Out of his first crop one son was selected for the second round of the KWPN stallion approvals.

38 | VDL STUD 3rd KWPN approvals 1.30m level Vragender 3 x clear
• Pacoruso H Champion foal inspection Tolbert
1.66m
• Pacific Selected for KWPN stallion test Dark bay | 2016 |
ZANG, UNIRE
SultanEpigoonEufraat
Elf III
Heartbreaker Preferent Nimmerdor Preferent Baracole Untouchable Ster, Prestatie, Sport (spr) Baloubet du Rouet Barina Keur, Pref., Prest.,
(dr)
Diamant
de Semilly Le tot de Semilly Grand Veneur Venue du Tot Venise de Cresles
Miss des Cresles Zarina III Ster
Sport

• Ripyruso H 3rd foal inspectionTolbert

• Ramses W 2nd foal inspection Wachtum

At the KWPN Stallion Inspection, Levi demonstrated his quality by earning his ticket for the champions ring and the performance test. Levi is a son of the Grand Prix stallion Arezzo VDL, who unites the genes of the greats Chin Chin and Heartbreaker. Additionally, Arezzo VDL is known as the sire of many international success horses, such as VDL Edgar M, Harwich VDL, Farezzo and many others. Next, Levi carries the genes of the sires Diamant de Semilly, Padinus and Le Mexico. Dam Erusa goes back to the well-known Le Mexico daughter Brigitte. This mare is the foundation of the breeding and sport stallion Etoulon. Also coming from this prolific dam line are Grand Prix jumpers such as Houston, Sly, Illusion, Pitareusa and Oteusi. In the KWPN performance test, Levi proved to be a very complete jumping horse and was rewarded with good grades in all aspects of the test. He scored only 8’s for all of his show jumping elements. Now Levi jumps at competitions at 1.30m level and won in Ommen in the summer. In the Blom stallion competition he opened with a 4th place in Kronenberg.

• Winner 1.30m Ommen

CATALOGUE 2023 | 39
KWPN
Dark bay | 2016 | 1.67m
Le MexicoLucky Boy xx
Constant Larese Sarjolijn
Voorl. Keur,
Heartbreaker
Farjolijn Ster, Prestatie
(spr)
Preferent, Prestatie
Arezzo VDL Preferent Chin Chin
Ster,
Prestatie
Preferent
Erusa Ster Diamant de Semilly Le Tot de Semilly Venise des Cresles Werusa Elite, EPTM
Padinus Brigitte Ster,
Champions approval KWPN Winner stallion competition Exloo 5yo 4th stallion competition Kronenberg 6yo
9th stallion competition De Meern 6yo

Maximus’ father is the European Gold Medal winner and top sire Zirocco Blue VDL, currently nr. 10 on the WBFSH sire rankings. Maximus VDL is bred out of a daughter of Verdi, ridden by Maikel van der Vleuten one of the most successful sport stallions of all time. Maximus dam Daloma jumped at 1.30m-level and also brought the 1.45m showjumper Idaloma, a full sister to Maximus. Granddam Paloma jumped at Grand Prix-level with top rider Eric van der Vleuten. Maximus great-granddam Sjaloma produced the Grand Prix horse Jaguar. She stood at the base of numerous international sport horses, including the famous Voyeur and Grand Prix horses like Zippo, Jupiter, Whistler, etc. Maximus is a big stallion with a good length in the body. He has a good rideability and has a lot of scope. During the Blom Cup in Valkenswaard he showed that he belongs to the best by jumping clear every day and reaching the jump off in the 5-year-old Dutch Championships final.

• 2nd final Stallion competition Den Bosch L class

• Finalist and clear in the final of the Dutch Championships 5yo 2022

• Clear Stallion competitions in Kronenberg and Exloo M class

• 1.30m-level

40 | VDL STUD
| 2017 | 1.72m KWPN
Bay
Lucky Boy xxWagner
Zirocco Blue VDL Preferent Mr. Blue Preferent Couperus Acarla Ster, Prestatie Licorne des Forets Voltaire Preferent Gekas des Forets Daloma Elite, IBOP (-Spr), Sport (-Spr), PROK Verdi Preferent Quidam de Revel Erkend Clarissa Paloma Elite, Prest., Sport (-Spr), PROK Ferro Preferent Sjaloma Keur, Pref., Prest.
“A COMBINATION OF MANY 1.60M GENES”

McAllister was awarded as one of the KWPN premium stallions in 2020; the impressive chestnut stallion excelled with his type, balance, athletic ability and light-footedness. A true son of his sire Inaico VDL - the highly talented full brother of Scott Brash’s Grand Prix showjumper Hello M’Lady. Dam’s sire Emilion was one of leading stallions of the VDL Stud for many years and has been particularly influential both as a sire and as a dam’s sire. Great-grandsire Contender can be seen among the best stallions of all-time in Germany, while the same can also be said about Landgraf I and Capitol I. McAllister VDL’s dam Zoklahoma VDL has already produced the 1.60m showjumper Doklahoma VDL, while granddam Oklahoma produced the stallion For Fashion and the Grand Prix showjumper Floyo VDL. McAllister VDL’s pedigree goes back to the world famous Holsteiner line 104a. At the KWPN Stallion Show, McAllister stood out from the others; his appearance, type and natural balance immediately attracted attention. When jumping McAllister convinces with push from the floor, light-footedness, reflexes, ease and athletic ability. Last season McAllister has jumped clear at CSI de Wolden in the 5-year-olds and was double clear and placed in two legs of the Blom stallion competition. McAllister jumps now at 1.30m-level.

• 84.5 points KWPN stallion approvals

• Premium stallion KWPN stallion approvals

• 5th stallion competition De Meern 5yo

• 7th stallion competition Exloo 5yo

• 6th final stallion competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch 2022

• 1.30m jumping

CATALOGUE 2023 | 41 Chestnut | 2017 | 1.70m KWPN
Landgraf ICapitol I Inaico VDL Preferent Indoctro Preferent Capitol I Vanessa VII Beach Quella Baloubet du Rouet Quelle Zoklahoma
Emilion Preferent Wellington Keur Ramirha Keur, Preferent Oklahoma Keur, Pref., Prest,. PROK Contender Walline
VDL Ster, voorl. Keur, Preferent, Prestatie
“INTERESTING FOR THE SPORT AND BREEDING”

This KWPN premium stallion was one of the eye-catchers of the KWPN Stallion Show 2021. Sire For Pleasure is one of the most influential stallions of all time and so are Diamant de Semilly, Darco and Quidam de Revel. New Pleasure is bred out of the 1.45m-mare Lady-A ter Putte, the full sister of the famous stallions Elvis ter Putte and Favorit Ask and the half-sister of Grand Prix-mare MoM’s Isaura. New Pleasure is also closely related to Skyhorse - successful with Lillie Keenan. New Pleasure has an excellent type and modern way of jumping; he excels with athletic ability, great reflexes and intelligence when jumping. In the KWPN Performance Test his potential really showed; New Pleasure scored no less than 87.5 points. For his scope, rideability and talent he received a 9.0. New Pleasure jumped two fantastic clear rounds during the stallion competition in Exloo. His first group of foals were popular in auctions and on the VDL Online Market. Without a doubt, New Pleasure is a top talent for both sport and breeding.

42 | VDL STUD
KWPN
Chestnut | 2018 | 1.69m
Quidam de RevelFurioso Z
Furioso II Furioso Dame de Ranville Gigantin Grannus Goldi Lady-A ter Putte Diamant de Semilly Le tot de Semilly Venise des Cresles Ukase ter Putte Darco Quinette ter Putte Canter 8,5 Refelexes 9 Technique 8,5 Scope 9 Rideability 9 Attitude 8,5 Talent as showjumper 9 KWPN-premium stallion KWPN approvals champion Double clear stallion competition Exloo
For Pleasure

Neymar is the young stallion that Dutch breeding needs; he has size, is rideable, intelligent and has enormous scope. Sire Thunder van de Zuuthoeve and grandsire Darco can be seen as one of the most influential stallions in Belgian breeding. The dam line of Neymar is one of the best sport lines of Hannover. Neymar’s dam already brought 3 international horses: Carlos (1.40m), Baloubet’s Rose (1.35m) and Tannenberg (1.45m). Neymar’s granddam Silberrose jumped at Grand Prix level. Great- granddam Veronica jumped at 1.35m level herself and is a daughter of the influential Calypso II daughter Carmen. She stood at the base of Stakkato Gold and international showjumpers like Silbermond, Grossos Roeschen, Wertherroeschen, Sandros Roeschen and Kolibris Vulkano. At the jump Neymar shows a good technique and scope. Neymar was approved by the KWPN with 82.5 points, including an 8.5 for his technique and rideability. Neymar was one of the most striking 4-year-olds last year; he has jumped 5 clear rounds during the Blom stallion competition; in the summer he was placed 9th in Valkenswaard in the 4-year-old Dutch Championships and he also won the 4-year-old class in Tolbert each time with emphasis on his rideability and technique.

Winner Outdoor Tolbert 4yo

Double clear stallion competition

Double clear stallion competition

CATALOGUE 2023 | 43
KWPN
Bay | 2018 | 1.70m
Wienerwald
VulkanoCalypso II -
Thunder van de Zuuthoeve Argentan I Dorle
Argentinus Nimmerdor Preferent Landlady
Jura van St. Maarten
Osoucha Silberrose Stakkato Gold Veronica Canter 8 Reflexes 8 Technique 8,5 Scope 8,5 Rideability 8,5 Attitude 8 Talent as showjumper 8.5
Darco’s Rose Darco Lugano van la Roche
• 9th Dutch Championships 4yo
Kronenberg
Exloo

Babbe van ‘t Roosakker

Kannan GFE

Usha van ‘t Roosakker

The promising Night Life is a breeding product of the VDL Stud. Sire Erco van ‘t Roosakker is a son of Darco and jumped under multiple riders at the highest level. He is bred out of the famous Kannan-mare Babbe van ‘t Roosakker, a direct daughter of the world-famous Usha van ‘t Roosakker. Night Life VDL’s dam Ialba VDL scored 90 points for free jumping and finished third at the National Mare Show in Ermelo. Great-granddam Re’Alba VDL is the dam of many international showjumpers, like the 1.60m showjumper Wilford VDL, Ferry VDL, Brasil VDL, Levon, Viper VDL and the very promising Harwich VDL, ridden by top-class rider Marlon Zanotelli. The international Grand Prix showjumper Waliba VDL, the 1.60m showjumper Flavius Z, the Grand Prix showjumper Sandokan B and the Olympic showjumper Citizenguard Cadjanine Z are also closely related to Night Life VDL. In the KWPN performance test, Night Life VDL convinced the stallion selection committee with his jumping qualities and was registered with 82.5 points. In the KWPN stallion competition Night Life again jumped convincingly and he jumped clear in every single round of the KWPN stallion competition.

Double clear in the stallion competition De

44 | VDL STUD Canter 8,5 Reflexes 8,5 Technique 8 Scope 8 Rideability 8 Attitude 8
Meern, Exloo and Kronenberg
KWPN
Bay | 2018 | 1.67m
Galoubet AWellingtonAlme
Erco van ‘t Roosakker Preferent Darco Lugano van la Roche Ocoucha Ialba VDL Elite, Prok, IBOP (spr) Arezzo VDL Preferent Chin Chin Sarjolijn Prest., Ster, Voorl. keur Ealba Pref., Ster, Voorl. Keur Zavall VDL Re’Alba VDL Pref., Pres.

The charming grey Norton was chosen as one of the premium stallions at the KWPN Stallion Show and stood out for his excellent jumping technique and great conformation. Norton VDL’s sire Baltic VDL earned the ‘Keur’ predicate early on and offspring like Leonie Jei, Faltic HB, Floyo VDL, Farona, Foot Loose MFS and Gerardo-E are breaking through at the highest level. Norton’s dam Wyrusa H produced the 1.40m showjumpers Cyruso and Jiwyrusa H and as well as the international 1.60m showjumper Cat Ninja. Norton’s pedigree goes back to Irusa - the dam of the KWPN-approved Grand Prix show jumping stallion Wittinger VDL. The premium stallion Norton impressed at the KWPN Stallion Show and in the KWPN Performance Test he lived up to the expectations. The grey stallion stood out for his canter and all the jumping aspects, for which he scored an 8.5 and 8s respectively. Norton jumped a double clear round during the stallion competition in Exloo and a total of 4 clear rounds throughout the competition.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 45
Grey | 2018 | 1.69m KWPN
NimmerdorNabuurLe val Blanc XX Baltic
QuapriceMargotBois Quidam de Revel Wella I Nellandra Ster, Preferent, Prestatie Jus de Pomme Keur Ellandra Voorl. Keur, Pref.,
H
Corland Keur Cor de la Bryère Thyra Pyrusa H Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Indoctro Irusa Keur, Pref., Prest. Canter 8,5 Reflexes 8 Technique 8 Scope 8 Rideability 8 Attitude 8 • KWPN-premium stallion Double clear stallion competition Exloo
Keur
Prest. Wyrusa
Ster, Preferent, Prestatie

Nouri W is a complete stallion with his type, paces and jumping qualities. Nouri W convinced in the KWPN Performance Test with his good rideability, quick reflexes and scope and was therefore approved with 83.5 points. Sire Cohinoor VDL can be seen as a true stallion producer; from his first crop he already has close to ten approved sons, including the KWPN-approved stallions Loretto VDL and Nickelson VDL. Nouri W’s grandsire Carrera VDL is one of the leading stallions of his generation. Also, the stallions Kannan and Sandro guarantee jumping horses for the highest level. Nouri W is bred out of the well- known Sakilly family. His mother is ‘elite’ and scored 85 points for her IBOP, and Nouri W is not her only impressive offspring; her Glasgow van het Merelsnest-son has also been approved by the KWPN recently. Greatgranddam Kakilly R is granddam of the successful showjumpers Gatsby and For Killy as well as the 1.60m jumper Carpaccio ridden by Manuel Horn. In addition, Nouri W is closely related to dozens of Grand Prix showjumpers, including Turbo R, Dahilly, Lauriston, Queen of Dance, Zidane D, Tornado R and Zargo Z. Nouri W has a very good ride-ability, he has a great mentality and jumps with a great technique. Nouri W has jumped double clear in the Blom stallion competitions in Kronenberg and in Exloo.

• Premium stallion KWPN stallion approvals

• Double clear stallion competition Kronenberg

• Double clear stallion competition Exloo

46 | VDL STUD
Canter 8,5 Reflexes 8,5 Technique 8 Scope 8 Rideability 8,5 Attitude 8,5 Bay | 2018 | 1.66m KWPN
Sandro -
XXFarn
Saros
Cohinoor VDL Cornet Oblensky Clinton Rabanna van Costersveld Sophia Stakkato Candy Cuba Libre W Z Elite, IBOP (spr) Carrera VDL Cardento Vantiels Esprit Prest., Ster, Sport, Prok Willy R Prestatie, Prok Kannan GFE Kakilly R Ster, Prest., Voorl. Keur

Nyrocco’s striking appearance shows many similarities to his Preferent sire Zirocco Blue VDL, both in terms of exterior and under saddle. With offspring like Eddie Blue, Zilton SL Z, Laurier, Fliere Fluiter, Flair, El Rocco and Jet Blue, Zirocco Blue VDL produces Grand Prix horse after Grand Prix horse in breeding. Nyrocco’s grandsire Cardento is one of the most valuable stallions worldwide. Grand Slam VDL, Kilkenny and Catch Me Not are currently among the very best showjumpers in the world. Nyrocco’s granddam Lilly BH was herself successful at international level with GreatBritain’s Darby Ward. Nyrocco’s family also produced 1.60m showjumpers such as Lou Lou HT ridden by René Tebbel and Vladimir Tuganov, Amici de Guldenboom ridden by Olivier Philippaerts and Raimond W ridden by Leslie Burr-Howard. Nyrocco was approved by the KWPN with a great score of 81 points, making him already the 9th KWPN approved son of the ‘Preferent’ awarded Zirocco Blue VDL. In the KWPN Performance test Nyrocco scored an 8 for all jumping aspects and for reflexes he received an 8.5. Nyrocco has jumped double clear during the Blom stallion competition in De Meern and in Exloo with Suzanne Tepper.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 47 Canter 8 Reflexes 8,8 Technique 8 Scope 8 Rideability 8 Attitude 8 Talent as showjumper 8 Grey | 2018 | 1.69m KWPN
IndoctroNimmerdor Zirocco Blue Preferent Mr. Blue Preferent Couperus Acarla Ster, Prest Licorne des Fortes Voltaire Preferent Gekas des Forets Ghodorette-W Cardento Capitol I B-Estelle Codorette-W Sport-spr, PROK Harley VDL Preferent Vodorette-W PROK Double clear stallion competition De Meern Double clear stallion competition Exloo

With the approval of Orleans, VDL Stud has once again secured an interesting stallion from one of the best dam lines of the moment. Sire Conthargos already brought a lot of horses at Grand Prix level, including the Olympic Cosa Nostra, Carlotta, Concona and Celine. Furthermore, Orleans combines the greats Heartbreaker and Carthago is his outstanding pedigree. Orleans’ dam Happy Days Z has also proved to be successful in breeding; her daughter Classy Cat JT Z jumps at 1.60m level with Alfie Bradstock and her son Dynamis KC jumps at 1.50m level with USA’s Caitlin Creel. Granddam Carte Blanche Z is dam of the Olympic stallion VDL Hardrock Z. In addition, Carte Blanche Z produced the Grand Prix showjumper Charlemagne JT Z of Italy’s Silvia Bazzani and Riccardo Pisani. Well-known Grand Prix showjumpers such as Skejarbergs Larkin of Pal Flam, Zippo Z of Freddie Vazquez, Camaro Z of Pedro Veniss, JK Horsetrucks Leasure Z of Katharina Offel and Lord II Z of Geir Gulliksen are closely related to Orleans as well. In the KWPN Performance Test, Orleans emerged as one of the most promising stallions with a total score of 82 points. He was very positively noticed for his excellent rideability and balance in canter and he also showed off his jumping talent with his quick reflexes and great way of jumping.

48 | VDL STUD Canter 8 Reflexes 8,5 Technique 8 Scope 8 Rideability 8,5 Attitude 8 Talent as showjumper 8,5 Bay | 2019 | 1.70m KWPN
Rebel I ZAlcanar xx
I Contender Fontirell
Carthago
Conthargos Converter
Cajandra Z
Jalanda
Happy Days Z
Nimmerdor
Bacarole
Heartbreaker Preferent
Preferent
Carthago Monica Order fresh semen 1 day in advance
Carte Blanche Z

Olsen W is the first KWPN approved son of the highly successful VDL Glasgow van ‘t Merelsnest. Several offspring of Glasgow are now breaking through at the highest level, including the highly successful showjumper High Five ridden by Mexico’s Fernando Martinez Sommer. Olsen W combines the unlimited scope of Glasgow van ‘t Merelsnest with the sharpness of sire Carrera VDL. His offspring are now jumping at top level and stand out for their outstanding reflexes and excellent technique. The promising Olsen W is bred out of the mare Cuba Libre W Z, who also produced the KWPN approved stallion Nouri W VDL. Cuba Libre W Z scored 84 points in the KWPN IBOP test. This famous Hilly line has produced many international showjumpers in the past; Olsen W is closely related to Grand Prix jumpers such as Carpaccio, For Killy, Caspar, Turbo R and Zargo Z. Olsen W passed the KWPN Performance Test convincingly, scoring 8’s and 8.5’s on all jumping sections with a total score of 82. All this combined with his excellent pedigree makes Olsen W a complete and valuable young stallion for breeding.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 49 Posture and balance 8,00 Canter 8,00 Reflexes 8,00 Technique 8,50 Scope 8,50 Rideability 8,00 Attitude 8,00 Talent as showjumper 8,50 Dark bay | 2019 | 1.69m KWPN
SandroSaros XXFarn
Glasgow van’t Merelsnest Nabab de Reve Quidam de Revel Melodie en Fa Wendelina v ’t Merelsnest Darco Idjaz-C Cuba Libre W Z Elite, IBOP, DOC Carrera VDL Cardento Vantiels Esprit Elite, prest, sport, prok Willy R Pref, prest, prok Kannan GFE Kakilly R Ster, voorl. Keur, prest
“SCOPE, RIDEABILITY AND GENETICS”

Carthina Z Carthago

Tanagra’s van het Darohof

Kannan Voltaire Preferent

Cemeta Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Caipiranja Taran de la Pomme Carrera de Muze

• 5th 1.40m 1* GP Ommen

• 5th 1.40m Lichtenvoorde

• Clear 1.40m Indoor Friesland 2x

• 3rd 1.35m YH Lastrup 2nd 1.30m YH Lastrup

• Oriante Ella EPTM 81 points

• Ornatella VDJ Champion 3yo CK Zuid-Holland

• Ohoklahoma VDL 85 points Free jumping

• Pomerol 2e Free Jumping Nisse

Pommerol de Muze brings together world’s best showjumping genes: Emerald, Kannan, Darco and one of Belgium’s famous dam lines, the line of Qerly Chin. Ridden by Harrie Smolders, sire Emerald was one of the most successful showjumpers in the world of his generation. Mother La Chica de Muze jumped at 1.40m level. At the age of 9 his grandmother Caipiranja already jumped at 1.60m-level. Great- granddam Carrera de Muze jumped at Grand Prix level and she is a direct daughter of Walnut de Muze. Under Harrie Smolders Walnut de Muze was one of the best showjumpers of Holland. Then in his pedigree we find the world-famous mare Qerly Chin. Under the saddle, Pommerol de Muze keeps on showing off his remarkable talents. Pommerol de Muze jumps with success at 1.40m-level bow and placed 5th in his first 1.40m Grand Prix. With his fantastic pedigree and his own jumping qualities, Pommerol de Muze is a great asset to breeding. The oldest offspring of Pommerol de Muze jump well with a lot of quality and power.

OF EMERALD OUT OF THE FAMOUS QERLY CHIN-LINE”

50 | VDL STUD
Dark bay | 2015 | 1.67m BWP
DarcoNabab de ReveChin Chin Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof Elite Diamant de Semilly Le tot de Semilly Gofine La Chica de Muze
“SON

Vigo d’Arsouilles

Nabab de Rêve

Illico d’Arsouilles

Cordula de Laubry For Pleasure

Uganda de Laubry

• 4th GMB-final 4yo

• 7th GMB qualification Luttenberg

The talented Sambucci de Muze was bred out of one of Belgium’s leading dam lines. His granddam Cordula de Laubry is the dam of no less than seven Grand Prix showjumpers, including the approved stallions Fantomas de Muze and Lector van de Bisschop. Sambucci de Muze’s sire Hunter’s Scendro brings in the genes of Stakkato’s son Scendix and in breeding has produced several approved sons and showjumping talents. Furthermore, the pedigree of Sambucci de Muze is built up with only greats in both sport and breeding: world champion Vigo d’Arsouilles, Olympic gold medallist For Pleasure, the legendary Darco and the influential Skippy II. Sambucci de Muze’s dam Malissa de Muze jumps herself at 1.60m-level. Malissa de Muze is among others a (half-)sister of Global, Lord de Muze, Igor de Muze, Hallina de Muze, Hautaine de Muze, Jorden van de Kruishoeve. Sambucci’s greatgranddam Nikita de Laubry herself jumped at Grand Prix level with Spain’s Fernando Sarasola and took part in many championships. Sambucci de Muze is a modern sports stallion. He combines a lot of blood, good reflexes and athletic ability. He jumps with good balance, a lot of take-off and stood out in the GMB-competition.

CATALOGUE 2023 | 51
Chestnut | 2018 | 1.64m BWP DarcoSkippy II Hunter’s Scendro
Scendix Stakkato Dixie Coletha Contendro I Sintha
Malissa de Muze
“GRANDSON OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS CORDULA DE LAUBRY”

• Winner 5yo Tubbergen

• 6th Dutch Championship 5 yo Valkenswaard

• Winner 5yo CSI de Wolden

• Winner GMB-competition Denekamp 5yo

Winner GMB-final Lichtenvoorde 5jr.

Winner Blom stallioncompetitions Kronenberg, De Meern and Exloo

Stargos VDL made a great impression at the Oldenburger Stallion Approvals; he stood out with his excellent jumping technique, especially a fantastic way of using his back end on the jump. Stargos VDL also showed lots of athletic ability, spectacular reflexes and is very light on his feet. With top stallion Stakkato Gold as a sire and the upcoming Conthargos as a dam’s sire, the pedigree of Stargos promises a lot for the future. Stargos dam Carlotta jumps at 1.35m-level and is a daughter of the excellent broodmare Ebata; this Argentinus daughter produced 1.60m showjumper Carla de Balou and the 1.50m showjumper Call Me Diva, full sister of Stargos his mother. In addition, Ebata is the granddam to Grand Prix showjumper Landlady. Great-granddam Lugina jumped successfully at 1.40m level and produced the stallion Montealban La Silla. Stargos successfully passed for the KWPN performance test and passed with a total score of 80 points. Throughout the season he has continued to impress by winning multiple 5-year-old competitions. He was placed 6th in the national Dutch championships for 5-year-old horses and was winner of the GMB young horse competition final and all 3 legs of the Blom stallion competition.

52 | VDL STUD
Dark bay | 2017 | 1.66m OS, KWPN
Grundstein ILöwen AsCornett
Stakkato Spartan Pia Wertherroeschen Werther A l’Esprit
Conthargos Converter I Cajandra Z Ebata Argentinus Lugina
Stakkato Gold
Carlotta
“MODERN SHOWJUMPING HORSE ON ALL FRONTS”

Toledo is one of the first breeding stallions of jumping phenomenon Tobago Z. Ridden by Daniel Deusser, he won in 2022 alone, the Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Global Champions Tour of New York as well as the Super Grand Prix of Prague. Toledo combines the genes of Tobago Z with the Chellano Z daughter Caroline Z, a direct daughter of top-class mare Larthago. With Mathijs van Asten, Larthago jumped successfully up to 1.50m-level and in breeding her success is even greater. For example, she is dam of the ‘Preferent’ awarded stallion Harley VDL, who made his mark in breeding as one of the best Heartbreaker sons. Larthago also produced the successful Cevin Z and the 1.60m jumping KWPN-approved Casago. In addition, Larthago is dam of several international showjumpers, such as Hopes Are High Z, Soren Z, Einstein, Casago II and Dimitri Z. Toledo’s dam Caroline Z also produced the Oldenburg approved Castellani Z, who competes at 1.45m level, and the international jumpers Contour Z and Contour II Z. She is also granddam of the international jumper Eloy and great-granddam of the 1.50m jumper Action Man Ask, who is approved in Denmark, Hannover and at Zangersheide. With his unique pedigree, excellent dam line and jumping talent, Toledo could be a valuable addition to breeding. The strong genes of Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve and Mr. Blue via sire Tobago Z combined with the excellent dam line of Harley VDL.

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Grey | 2019 | 1.70m
Caletto I –Locarno
Zuuthoeve Narcos II Olympia van de Krekebeke Whoopie C Mr. Blue Rapsodie C
Chellano Z Contender Fayence Larthago Carthago Daisy IV
Tobago Z Tangelo van de
Caroline Z
“TOBAGO OUT OF A PERFORMANCE DAMLINE”

Grey | 2004 | 1.70m

KWPN, OS, Holst, Hann, SF, BH, UNIRE, Westf.

Zirocco Blue belonged as a sport horse to the best in the world. With his rider Jur Vrieling the Mr. Blue son won many Grand Prix, world cup classes and Nations Cups. He won team gold with the Dutch Team at the European Championships in Aachen, where he individually finished fifth. His breeding career is equally impressive. He produced many approved sons and best breeding daughters. With many successful international jumping descendants such as Eddie Blue, Jet Blue, Gaesbekers Glamour Girl, Fliere Fluiter, etc. Zirocco Blue is now well on its way to belong to the world’s best sires. He has risen in the WBFSH rankings for jumping stallions to the top 10.

Couperus

NR. 10 WBFSH SIRE RANKINGS

Naturel Preferent

Warina Ster, Preferent, Prestatie

Acarla Ster, Prestatie Oldenburg

Picarla Keur, Preferent, Prestatie

Voltaire Preferent Furioso II

Gogo Moeve

Le Tot de Semilly

Gekas des Forets

• More than 50 offspring jumping 1.60m

• Ely VDL IBOP 89 points

• El Rocco Silver medal in the Dutch Championships

• Galetto EPTM 85 pts

Rapsodie II

Gesthe van de Vihta Winner GP’s Opglabbeek & Valencia

Givenchi Winner GP Opglabbeek

G-Vingino-Blue Winner Big Tour finale Salzburg, Dutch Champion

Juniors, Silver tour Grand Prix Oliva, 1.45m GP Valkenswaard

Gogo Karla V Winner GP Wierden & De Wolden

Hallilea Winner GP Grote Brogel

• Herby Winner 4* eventing Sopot

• Ilverno en Kyrelena VDL EPTM 86 points

• Jump Star SIH Winner Blom Cup 7yo

• Just A Dream Champion World Championships Lanaken 7yo

• Jolly Swagman Auction topper Eye of the Master € 140.000,-

• Keep it Cool SS Dutch Champion 7yo

• Lacoste VDL 3rd World Championships 6yo

• Oblesse Champion CK Brabant

• Pardino VDL Auction topper Trigon Auctions € 66.500,Zeppe Blue Winner GP De Peelbergen

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Jalisco BUrielIbrahim
Mr. Blue Preferent Licorne des Forets
GP

Team Gold Aachen + Individual 5th place

1st GP Melsomvik

1st Masters Mechelen

1st WB Oslo

1st GP KWPN Stallion Show

1st GP Geesteren

1st GP Kopenhagen

1st Nations Cup Rotterdam

1st Nations Cup Copenhagen

1st Nations Cup Gijon

2nd NK Mierlo

2nd Nations Cup Rome

2nd WC Warsaw

3rd GP Hickstead

3rd Nations Cup Barcelona

3rd GP Hickstead

3rd GP Falsterbo

4th WC Gothenburg

4th WC Helsinki

5th Nations Cup Falsterbo

6th GP London

6th GP Maastricht

6th GP Geesteren

7th 1.55m London

7th 1.55m Rotterdam

8th GP Aachen

8th GP Rome

Already more than 50 offspring jumping at 1.60m Grand-Prix level

Gisborne VDL D. Coyle (IRL) 1.60m-level 2nd GP Wellington Eddie Blue D. Ryan (USA) Winner Team Gold WEG Tryon 1.70m-level Glamour Girl H. von Eckermann (SWE) 1.60m-level Winner Lyon and winner Dinard 1.55m Zilton SL Z M. Duffy (IRL) 1.60m-level 5th GP St. Tropez Fliere Fluiter J. Ansems (NETH) Winner GP Krakow, GP Bonheiden 2nd NC St. Gallen Zuccero R. Goran Bengtsson (SWE) 1.60m-level 3rd GP Herning

Zinelord brings in new genetics for showjumping breeding and seems to have a bright future ahead of him in every respect. Sire is the premium stallion Zinedream who is competing at 1.45m level. Zinedream’s sire Zinedine jumped successfully at 1.60m level with Ludger Beerbaum and already produced many talents in breeding. Zinedream was bred out of the successful Contender daughter Panam Air, who also produced the Grand Prix stallion Quiwi Dream. Zinelord’s grandsire Lordanos is among the best stallions in the German L-line and produced successful showjumping horses such as Lord Sandro DDH, HH Let’s Fly, Light On and Legolas. Zinelord was bred out of the famous mare Lou – ridden by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum the impressive grey mare jumped at 1.60m-level. In breeding, the Lordanos daughter also proved to be successful. For example, Lou produced the 1.50m-level classified Van Lou, Call me Louis (1.45m) and Corso (1.40m). Lou is also dam of the DSP approved Cameron Champ. Zinelord is a very complete, correct and very appealing stallion with 3 good gaits, a careful jump and a lot of scope. He was the champion at the stallion test in Adelheidsdorf with an average score for jumping of 8,83. Zinelord passed for his second sports test in Verden with an average of 8.5.

56 | VDL STUD Premium stallion DSP approvals Champion stallion approvals Adelheidsdorf Avg. score of 8,5 for second sport test Verden Bay | 2018 | 1.68m Südd. ver, Hann, OS
Grande Zinedream Zinedine Prämienhengst Guidam Unadonja Panam Air Bezirksprämie, Elite Contender L-Lauda Air Lou
S Lordanos Landos W-Ashley Grammlin Gimpel Grandia
Leistungsstute
• Zinestar VW Champion national foal inspection eventing

Brantzau

Baloubet du Rouet x Carthago - 2011

Jaloubet VDL

Baloubet du Rouet x Polydor - 2014

Kanbalou

Kannan x Baloubet du Rouet - 2016

Martini VDL

Zapetero x Harley - 2017

Blue Diamond

Balou du Rouet x Diamant de Semilly - 2017

Nanthago R-E

Comthago x Vigo d’Arsouilles - 2018

Expectation

Escamillo x Fürst Romancier – 2019

Nearco van’t Merelsnest

Diamant de Semilly x Kannan – 2018

Pleasure Blue

Zirocco Blue x Indorado - 2019

Chicago Blue Z

Chacco-Blue – Cento -2019

Orleans

Conthargos x Heartbreaker – 2019

Grand Slam VDL

Cardento x Heartbreaker – 2011

Comthago VDL

Comme Il Faut x Carthago – 2014

Kintaro VDL

Cardento x Guidam - 2015

Montevideo VDL

Cornet Obolensky x Indoctro - 2017

Ontario ES VDL Kashmir van Schuttershof x Kannan - 2019

Newton VDL Emerald van ’t Ruytershof x Canturano - 2018

Oxford VDL Untouched x Chin Chin - 2019

Fils d’Amour For Treasure x Stakkato - 2019

Dakar VDL Cardento x Nimmerdor - 2008

Nebraska VDL Baltic x Douglas - 2018

Zapatero VDL Chin Chin x Ircolando - 2004

Goodluck VDL Baltic x Cassini - 2011

Cornet’s Pleasure

Cornet Obolensky x For Pleasure - 2017

Nickelson VDL Cohinoor x Harley - 2018

Cornerado VDL

Cornet Obolensky x Indorado- 2016

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Chaqui Z Chacco-Blue x Quinar Bacardi VDL Corland x Kannan x Jasper Candy de Nantuel Luidam x Diamant de Semilly

FalaisedeMuze

We have many stallions available to use via frozen semen.

For more information please contact us.

Indoctro
Dakar Matrix
Kannan
Bubalu VDL Chin Chin Cohinoor Zenon

Bordeaux

Venna Ster, Preferent

Honigbluete

Gribaldi Preferent

Leandra M Keur, Pref, Sport

Sir Donnerhall I Sandro Hit

Contenance D

Rubinstein I

Heidemadchen

Heidebluete

Making a great impression, Barton VDL was approved with the Oldenburg Verband. His elegant type and athletic movements make him a very promising stallion for the future. At moment he is showing his skills at Z2 -dressage level. Father Bordeaux is proven in both sport and breeding. He competed at Grand Prix level and has already sired many approved stallions for several studbooks and many talented young dressage horses. Grandfather Sir Donnerhall I has produced a large number of Prix St. Georges and Grand Prix horses. Further in the pedigree we find legend Rubinstein I. Barton’s mother, Honigbluete (a sister to the Grand Prix stallion Degas) is also mother to the approved stallion Don du Ciel and the Prix St. Georges competitor Heide.

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Dark bay | 2016 | 1.72m Old
Ramino
PROK
United Keur Krack C Nessica Ster, Pref., Prest.,

The Mecklenburg premium stallion Expectation is bred from the first crop of the vice-World Champion of 6-year-old dressage horses Escamillo. Expectation himself is striking for his appearance, harmonious conformation and good way of moving. Sire Escamillo impressed with his first crop of stallions at the various stallion shows and in addition to premium stallion Expectation, Escamillo also produced the Westphalian vice-champion Escaneno. Expectation’ damline produced many successful dressage horses; dam Simply Fine - sport name Farosa PS - won bronze at the Bundeschampionat as a 3-year-old ridden by Anja Engelbart. Her full brother Fashion Prinz was crowned Oldenburg champion of the 4-year-old stallions and placed 4th at the Bundeschampionat. Expectation’ granddam Senaria also produced the licensed stallion Zinq Founder FH, who is currently performing excellently with junior rider Lana-Pinou Baumgürtel. Expectation got an endnote of 8,13 for his stalliontest in Schlieckau.

“IMPRESSIVE PREMIUM STALLION BY VICE WORLD CHAMPION ESCAMILLO”

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Black | 2019 | 1.70m Meckl, Holst, Old, Rhein, Südd verb., Westf
RosarioSandro Hit Escamillo Escolar Estobar NRW Farah Dina L Cassila Rohdiamant Grand Prix Chantal Simply Fine Fürst Romancier Furst Heinrich Ronja Senaria Sarkozy Sareenaria Character 9 Workability 8,5 Trot 8 Canter 9 Schnitt 7,5 Rideability 8,5 General impression 8,5 Endnote 8,13

Merlot was honoured as one of the KWPN premium stallions. With only foundation stallions in a row in his pedigree and bred out of the famous Landsvrouw damline, Merlot is also genetically a highly interesting stallion for dressage breeding. From this family come also the stallions Incognito and Glock’s Undercover N.O.P.; Edward Gal’s top dressage horse. Merlot’s sire Bordeaux is one of the new foundation sires. From the beginning, Merlot stood out and confirmed this in the performance test where he was crowned Champion with a high score of 85.5 points. In the stallion competition, Merlot shows his qualities under the saddle of Femke de Laat, he moves with a lot of suppleness, a good front and hindleg, has a good rideability and a fantastic attitude. For his performances he was placed high and received high notes already. According to rider and trainer, he has all the possibilities for the highest work. Merlot’s foals are beautiful complete foals with three good gaits and show a lot of suppleness.

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Dark bay | 2017 | 1.67m KWPN, Old
Houston -
-
United Krack C Nessica Ster,
Prest.,
Venna
Gribaldi
Leandra
Donnerhall
Roemer Bordeaux Keur
Pref.,
Prok
Ster, Preferent, Prestatie
Preferent
M Keur, Pref., Sport(-Dress)
Florestan
Walessa
Hyacinth-Vrouwe Ster, Voorl Keur, PROK, D-OC 3rd Stallion competition 1.20m class Ermelo 4th Stallion competition 1.20m class Kronenberg 4th Stallion competition 1.20m class Exloo
Florencio I Keur
I
Dolce Vita Vrouwe Preferent Vivaldi Preferent Weidevrouwe Ster, Pref., D-OC
• Saillant 3rd foal inspection Eext Riddle 6th National foal inspection

At the Westphalian Stallion Show, Zoretto immediately caught the eye and earned his breeding licence. Zoretto VDL is a son of Zenon VDL - this black stallion combines the genes of Glock’s Zonik with the legendary Don Schufro. Zoretto’s dam Frilita is sired by the Contender son Chello III, who contributes not only in show jumping breeding but also in eventing and dressage breeding. In addition, Zoretto VDL’s pedigree goes back to the foundation sires Nimmerdor and Lucky Boy xx, providing a strong foundation for his pedigree. Sire Zenon VDL himself performs in dressage sport and has produced several successful horses in breeding and gave besides Zoretto also the approved stallion Zelebration. Zoretto’s granddam Nikita was successful in breeding herself and is the full sister of the well-known stallion Wellington and of the stallion Elberton. Wellington did not only produce the successful stallions Emilion, Glennridge and Farrington, but also the wellknown dressage horses Bollvorms Ceylon and Luxaflex. Zoretto ‘s damline also produced Hubertus Schmidt’s Grand Prix dressage horse Rambo and the Small Tour horses Fantasie and Eye Catcher. Zoretto stands out for his elegant appearance, good type and active, light-footed way of moving. He has a great posture with an impressive front and presence. With his unique genetics, Zoretto is certainly interesting for dressage breeding.

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BlackBay | 2020 | 1.74m Westf Lucky Boy XXRomeoMajesteit Hendrik Zenon Glock’s Zonik N.O.P Blue Hors Zack Romanik Anna Frank VDL Stb Ster, voorl. Keur, Pref Blue Hors Don Schufro
L’Actrice
Contender
Frilita Stb ster, voorl. Keur III
Chello III
Gracia
Nikita Keur Nimmedor Preferent Patty Keur, Pref, Prest

Black | 2015 | 1.70m

KWPN, Old, Hann, Meckl, Südd. verb

Kjento is a true eye-catcher; the stallion convincingly became world champion of the 6-year-old dressage horses in Verden in 2021 and repeated this in 2022, once again he stood out from the rest. Kjento was rewarded with a 10 for his trot. Kjento is without a doubt one of the greatest talents of his generation and with his strong pedigree he also seems to be an asset to breeding. Kjento was chosen as KWPN Dressage horse of the year 2022. Kjento’s dam Zoriana ended up third at the National Mare Show in Ermelo as a 3-year-old and later on scored 90 points in the IBOP test, including a 10 for trot. And also, mother of approved stallion Mowgli, national champion mare Heliana V.O.D. and several good dressage sport horses.

Bay | 2019 | 1.70m

KWPN

O’Toto van de Wimphof is a descendant from the international Grand Prix stallion GLOCK’s Toto Jr., the Totilas son who is proving himself in the sport as well as breeding. On the dam’s side we find the sire of many Grand-Prix horses, Riccione and then the number 1 from the WBFSH-rankings Sandro Hit. O’Toto’s dam is Rastede, who competed up to Z2 herself and in her IBOP test she was awarded 84.5 points. Rastede is also the dam from the KWPN approved stallion Just-Wimphof who competes at Prix St. Georges level. The granddam Sabriena, dochter van Sandro Hit, goes back to the mare Fiella (v. Classiker). Fiella is granddam to many sport horses, such as big tour horses d ‘Angelo, Dolcetto-O and Ferra de Jeu; as well as small tour horses Aniko and Esprit. Furthermore, the Donnerhall-mare, Fantastica is in the dam-line and she is well known as the full sister to the Grand Prix stallion Blue Hors Don Schufro. There are many well-known stallions out of this incredible line such as; Donier, Escanto P.S., Fürst Toto, Sir Oliver, Blue Hors Veneziano and Blue Hors Zatchmo. O’Toto van de Wimphof is a beautiful stallion with length, good withers and amazing paces all of which combined with a talented mother out of an incredible dam line make O’Toto very special! O’Toto van de Wimphof passed the KWPN stallion approvals with a score of 86.5 points.

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Negro Preferent Ferro Preferent Ulft Keur Brenda Ster, Preferent, Prestatie Fewrie Keur, Preferent, Prestatie Variant Mewri Keur, Pref., Prest., Sport (spr) Zoriana Elite, Preferent, IBOP (dr), Prok Jazz Preferent Cocktail Preferent Charmante Keur, Prestatie Poriana Keur, Preferent, Prestatie, Sport (dr) Juventus Koriana Keur, Pref., Prest., Sport (dr)
Desperada Desperados
Regentin
Riccione Regazzoni Arosa Sabriena Sandro Hit Fiella Rubinstein IDoruto ClassikerDonnerhallPik Bube I
Glock’s Toto JR N.O.P. Totilas Gribaldi Preferent Lominka Elite, pref, prest, prok
FRH
Rastede
Elite, Pref, prest, IBOP, sport, prok
Walk 8.5 Trot 9.0 Canter 8.5 Flexibility 8.5 Posture and balance 8.5 Rideability and attitude 9.0 Talent as dressage horse 8.5
“WORLD CHAMPION 7-YEAR-OLDS”

Continuously we can offer for sale

• Broodmares from great genetic lines

• Young horses from top mare lines

• Sporthorses from young horses to Grand Prix horses

VDL Online Breeders Market

The VDL Online Breeders Market is a platform where VDL Stud’s clients meet. Our breeders register to sell their foal over the platform and after selection on soundness and correctness the foals are placed on the platform. As a buyer you have the chance to inspect the foals, their pedigree and video’s online and be assured that the foals you love are correct and in good condition. You can place directly an offer that the breeders can accept or reject.

Trigon Auctions

Three major sport horse enthusiasts, VDL Stud, Tops Stables and Frederik de Backer, have set up an exclusive and high-quality online auction platform: Trigon Auctions. With Trigon Auctions they have a common goal to bring breeders and sport closer together by creating a market for breeders for the sale of foals, and young sporthorses.

WEF Sport Horse Auction

The WEF Sport Horse Auction presents a rare opportunity for athletes and investors to view and bid on a world-class selection of show jumping superstars between 5 and 8 years old, all in one place. This live and online auction has already proven that many horses compete at highest Level of sport but also a lot are very successful at all Amateur Levels. The auction is organised together with the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, USA.

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66 | VDL STUD VDL STALLION SHOW You are very welcome in Bears! VIEW OUR STALLION SHOW LIVE VIA: WWW.CLIPMYHORSE.TV April 1st 2023 | starting at 13:00h CEST
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FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUMPINGBRED

1. 2nd - Springsteen VDL

Douglas x Chin Chin

Breeder: VDL Stud

4. 5th – Sverge

Grand Slam x Up to Date

Breeder:: A. Rodenhuis, Oude Bildtzijl

5. 8th - Selanya

New Pleasure VDL x Campbell VDL

Breeder: Mevr. D. Bakker, Menaldum

2. 9th - Sunita

Baltic VDL x Corland

Breeder: J.W. van Wessel, Zwartebroek

3. 10th – Stepping Stone VDL

Chatinue x Cento

Breeder: VDL Stud

11th - Svenson

Harley VDL x Cardento

Breeder: S. Kuperus, Beetsterzwaag

NATIONAL MARE CHAMPIONSHIP 3YO.

6. 1st – O’Dame VDL

Etoulon x Brugal

Breeder: VDL Stud

3rd – Ojatendrie VDL

Cohinoor x Cardento

Breeder: VDL Stud

8th – Oceane

Zirocco Blue x Comme Il Faut

Breeder: A. van der Peijl, Oene

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1 2 3 4 5 6

BLOM CUP 4YO.

8. 9th - Neymar VDL

Thunder vd Zuuthoeve x Darco

Breeder: VDL Stud

BLOM CUP 5YO.

9. 2nd - Maximus Quantum Leap Carrera VDL x Indoctro

Breeder: K.B. Huygen, Eemdijk

6th – Stargos

Stakkato Gold x Conthargos

Breeder: W. Winkeler, Herzlake

Ex aequo 10th – Moncler

Carrera x Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve

Breeder: A.A. Landa, Hoogerheide

Ex aequo 10th- Miss Dynamite Insider x Cardento

Breeder: S. Kuperus, Beesterzwaag

BLOM CUP 6YO.

10. 1st – VDL Lightfeet Arezzo VDL x Indoctro

Breeder: G. van der Meer, Surhuisterveen

12. 3rd – Legend D Etoulon VDL x Dubai

Breeder: H.J.M. van Dartel, Wijhe

7th – Lacoste VDL Zirocco Blue VDL x Indoctro

Breeder: VDL Stud, Bears FR

11. 8th – Lorona

Grand Slam VDL x Amadeus

Breeder: W. Santegoeds, Schijndel

10th – VDL Legodermus

Harley VDL x Clinton

Breeder: Fam Poppelaars, Hedikhuizen

BLOM CUP 7YO.

7. 1st – Keep it Cool SSS Zirocco Blue x Corland

Breeder: E.H. Schoonhoven, Schoonrewoerd

5th – Kymette E

Detroit VDL x Odermus R

Breeder: P. van Eik, Bakkeveen

8th – Kaphira

Corland VDL x ClearWay

Breeder: A.M. Veltmaat, Dalfsen

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Availability

During the week, fresh semen can be ordered daily before 09:30 (08:30 UK time) and delivered the next day. For certain regions in Germany and Belgium, same-day and weekend delivery is possible. No delivery is possible on Sundays and public holidays, but you can always collect the semen.

If a stallion is not available at short notice during the breeding season for some reason (competition, fully booked, illness, etc.), we will offer you an alternative stallion of your choice. In that case, you will only pay the stud fee of the last stallion used. Stud fees will not be refunded.

Our breeding season ends on August 15th .

• If you wish to transfer your mare for service to VDL Stud; Livery costs are €6.00 (excluding VAT) per mare per day and €10.00 (excluding VAT) for a mare with foal at foot.

If you choose to bring your mare to VDL Stud to be made pregnant, the passport must remain with the horse for our records.

Order and payment

You can order semen online at: http://www.vdlstud.com/en/bestellen/buitenland or by email, phone or WhatsApp (send a WhatsApp to this number: +31-582519473). If you order by e-mail, always check by phone in the morning that we have received your order.

We need complete information from the mare owner, delivery address and mare details for semen delivery.

We send semen only if we have received full payment of the stud fee before sending the semen.

If you use the sperm for ICSI or embryo flushing: stud fees will be charged for each flushed embryo or for each successful ICSI.

When ordering semen, clearly indicate whether it is to be used for embryo transfer or ICSI. If this is not specified when ordering, VDL Stud may impose a fine.

• The stud fee does not include costs for EU health certificate, transport and VAT, these costs will be charged to you at the end of the breeding season.

The owner of the mare must send us a signed letter from the vet or embryo centre by October 1, stating the number of flushes and the number of successful embryos/ ICSIs per mare.

• VDL Stud charges a fine of €15,000 per undeclared embryo, in addition to the stud fee.

Payment of the stud fee can be made by bank transfer or credit card.

• If the mare is not pregnant by 1 October 2023, we need an official and signed veterinary declaration stating that the mare is not pregnant. With this declaration, a VDL stallion of your choice can be covered in 2024 with 50% discount on the stud fee paid in 2023.

• Transport of the semen is at the risk of the recipient.

Frozen semen

For information on which stallions are available with frozen semen, please contact VDL Stud.

VDL Stud does not sell loose straws, only pregnant ones. Unused straws should be returned to VDL Stud.

• The number of straws may vary from stallion to stallion. Each dose contains the correct number of straws needed for one insemination. The number of straws is determined at VDL Stud after each collection.

All semen remains the property of VDL Stud. Sale of unused semen is prohibited, the client agrees to pay VDL Stud an additional full stud fee for each used or unused straw not returned to VDL Stud.

Splitting doses or straws is strictly prohibited.

You can only use frozen semen with the mare you ordered the semen for.

Liability

VDL Stud accepts no liability whatsoever for damage, illness or injury to humans, animals, transport or otherwise.

• Mares are inseminated entirely at the owner’s expense and risk.

Transport of the semen is at the risk of the recipient.

By ordering and buying sperm, the mare owner declares to have taken note of these conditions and fully agrees to these services and payment terms, as well as the stud fee.

When ordering fresh or frozen semen from VDL Stud, the general terms and conditions of the Bond van Hengstenhouders in Nederland apply.

• For further questions, please contact us at +31-582519473 or info@vdlstud.com.

Verfügbarkeit Sie können an jedem Tag der Woche telefonisch Samen bestellen. Dies sollte bis spätestens 9.30 Uhr geschehen. Sie werden das Samen am nächsten Tag erhalten. Für einige Regionen in Deutschland ist der Versand von Samen auch innerhalb eines Tages möglich. Samenlieferungen für Deutschland sind auch an Wochenenden möglich. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns für weitere Informationen. An Sonn- und Feiertagen ist ein Versand nicht möglich, eine Abholung ist jedoch immer möglich. • Sollte ein Hengst während der Decksaison aus besonderen Gründen (Turniereinsatz, Krankheit, etc.) kurzfristig nicht zur Verfügung stehen, bieten wir auf Anfrage den Einsatz eines anderen Hengstes aus der Station an. Es wird nur der zuletzt eingesetzte Hengst in Rechnung gestellt. Ein Anspruch auf Rückerstattung der Deckgebühren besteht nicht. Die Decksaison endet am 15. August.

Auf Wunsch können Sie Ihre Stute zur Besamung ins VDL-Gestüt bringen. Der Tagessatz pro Stute beträgt 6,00 € + MwSt. und 10,00 € + MwSt. für Stuten mit Fohlen bei Fuß.

Bestellung und Bezahlung

Wenn Sie Ihre Samenbestellung per Fax oder E-Mail aufgeben, sollten Sie sich trotzdem telefonisch vergewissern, dass Ihre Bestellung eingegangen ist.

Ihre Samenbestellung muss die folgenden Angaben enthalten: - Genaue Lieferadresse - Gewünschter Hengst - Name und Adresse des StutenbesitzersName, Abstammung, Lebensnummer & Zuchtverband der Stute.

• Die Deckgebühr muss vor der ersten Besamung in voller Höhe bezahlt werden. Wird der Samen eines Hengstes für eine ICSI oder einen Embryotransfer verwendet, müssen die Deckgebühren für jeden einzelnen gespülten Embryo oder jede erfolgreiche ICSI bezahlt werden.

• Das VDL-Gestüt erhebt für jeden nicht gemeldeten Embryo eine Geldstrafe von 15.000 € zusätzlich zur Deckgebühr. Die jeweiligen Gestütsgebühren verstehen sich zuzüglich der gesetzlichen Mehrwertsteuer. Die Kosten für den Versand des Samens und der erforderlichen EU-Bescheinigungen gehen zu Lasten des Stutenbesitzers und werden gesondert in Rechnung gestellt.

Die Zahlung kann per Banküberweisung oder Kreditkarte erfolgen.

• Wenn Ihre Stute am 30. September des betreffenden Jahres nicht trächtig ist, muss uns bis zum 1. Oktober eine tierärztliche Bescheinigung vorgelegt werden, die bestätigt, dass die Stute nicht trächtig ist. Mit diesem Zertifikat können Sie im folgenden Jahr einen Hengst des VDL-Gestüts Ihrer Wahl einsetzen mit einem Preisnachlass von 50 % auf die von Ihnen gezahlte Deckgebühr..

Das Risiko für den Versand des Samens trägt der Empfänger.

Gefriersamen:

• Bei Fragen zur Verfügbarkeit von Gefriersamen einzelner Hengste wenden Sie sich bitte an das VDL-Gestüt.

Das Gestüt VDL verkauft keine einzelnen Strohhalme oder Portionen, sondern nur pro trächtige Stute. Unbenutzte Strohhalme sollten an das VDL-Gestüt zurückgegeben werden!

Die Anzahl der pro Besamung zu verwendenden Pailletten kann je nach Hengst variieren. Jeder Strohhalm enthält jedoch genau die Anzahl von Samenzellen für eine Insemination. Die Anzahl der Pailletten pro Besamung wird von VDL Stud nach jeder Samengewinnung festgelegt.

Das gesamte Samen bleibt Eigentum von VDL Stud. Der Verkauf unbenutzter Strohhalme ist untersagt. Der Kunde verpflichtet sich, für jeden benutzten oder unbenutzten Strohhalm, der nicht an das VDL-Gestüt zurückgegeben wird, zusätzliche Deckgebühren zu zahlen.

Das Teilen von Besamungsportionen und Strohhalmen ist strengstens verboten!

Verbindlichkeiten/ Haftung

VDL Stud übernimmt keine Haftung für eventuelle Schäden, Krankheiten oder Verletzungen von Personen, Tieren, Transporten und dergleichen.

Die Kosten und das Risiko der Besamung von Stuten werden vollständig vom Stutenbesitzer getragen.

Das Risiko des Samenversands trägt der Empfänger.

Mit der Bestellung und dem Kauf von Samen akzeptiert der Stutenbesitzer die Anpaarungsbedingungen, die Zahlungsbedingungen und die Service- und Deckgebühren von VDL Stud.

Bei der Bestellung von Frisch- oder Tiefgefriersamen bei VDL Stud gelten die allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen der niederländischen Hengsthaltervereinigung.

• Wenn Sie weitere Fragen haben, können Sie uns gerne unter 0031-582519473 oder info@ vdlstud.com kontaktieren.

Beim Im- und Export von Samen entstehen zusätzliche Kosten für den Transport und Ausfuhrdokumente

70 | VDL STUD
If the mare is not pregnant by 1 October 2023,
an official and signed veterinary declaration
pregnant. With this declaration, a VDL stallion of your choice can be covered in 2024 with 50% discount on the stud fee paid in 2023. If a stallion is in competition, there is frozen semen or semen from another VDL stallion available. (show schedules can be made last minute)
we need
stating that the mare is not
PLEASE NOTE: When importing and exporting semen, extra costs for transport and export documents will be charged!
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