At the international competition in Opglabbeek (BEL), the offspring of VDL stallions once again proved their strength. With multiple victories by Zirocco Blue, Cardento, Arezzo and Carrera, various classes were dominated by horses with VDL blood.
Modesto (by Zirocco Blue) wins CSI3 1m45 Medium Tour Final*
Modesto, previously sold through Trigon Auctions, confirmed his quality with a convincing clear round and a fast finish. The son of Zirocco Blue is bred by S. van der Meer and is ridden by Przemyslaw Konopacki.
Omanka-A (by Cardento) wins CSI3 1m35 Grand Prix – Big Tour*
Bred by Karel Aerts, Omanka-A once again demonstrated the powerful attitude and quality that characterise Cardento offspring. Riding the mare, Christophe Boden claimed victory in the 1* 1.35m Grand Prix.
Double victory for Razzia-K van 't Kattenheye (by Arezzo)
Double victory for the Arezzo daughter bred by Tony Raman & Mieke Strobbe. Razzia-K van 't Katteheye (by Arezzo) demonstrated her versatility and explosive speed with two victories—a true calling card of her sire Arezzo. She has been partnered with Liesje Vanderwegen for less than a year.
Jack Sparrow (by Carrera) wins CSI1 1m30 Big Tour*
At the beginning of the week, Jack Sparrow (by Carrera) won the 1.30m class with Maribel Kumpan. This Carrera VDL offspring is bred by Henstra & Henstra and delivered a solid clear round to take a convincing victory.
Wadro's Maggie May (by Zirocco Blue) wins 1m45 3*
In the direct time class, Wadro's Maggie May (by Zirocco Blue) put in the fastest clear round with Marriet Smit-Hoekstra. The Zirocco Blue daughter is bred by Jur Vrieling. Another strong victory for Zirocco Blue-offspring.
Conclusion: VDL offspring continue to excel
With victories in the 1m30, 1m35, 1m40 and 1m45 classes, the VDL stallions once again confirm their international significance in show jumping. The performances in Opglabbeek underline the strength of proven bloodlines such as Zirocco Blue, Cardento, Arezzo and Carrera.
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