Pedigree :
| Zirocco Blue (Preferent) | Mr. Blue (Preferent) |
| Licorne des Forets | |
| Narona (Ster, Preferent, Prestatie) | Lux Z |
| Rebekka (Ster, Preferent, Prestatie) |
Durango was the first of many approved sons of the Keur- stallion Zirocco Blue VDL. Zirocco Blue, ridden by Jur Vrieling, won Team Gold at the Exuropean Championship and placed individually in 5th place. Grand sire Lux jumped at Grand Prix level and won the Triple Crown as well as becoming the sire of many good jumpers like Utascha and Tornesch. Next in the line is Lucky Boy xx, one of the key improvement thoroughbreds used in the sport horse breeding, especially if found in the mare line. Examples are offspring Calypso and Van Gogh.
Durango is from a proven mother line with many ‘predicates’. Dam Narona carries ‘Ster, Preferent and Prestatie’. In addition to Durango she is also dam of the 1.35m jumper Silvio. Grand dam Rebekka is ‘Ster, Preferent and Prestatie’ and is dam of the international jumper Opstalan’s Power. From this dam line also come the international jumping horses and approved stallions Torlando, Roadrunner, Uleika and Bon Ami.
Durango is a pleasant and appealing stallion showing much balance in his canter. He jumps with good reflexes, is very careful and has a lot of scope. He demonstrated these qualities during his stallion test passing with a total score of 81.5 points. He received for his canter, rideability and character 8.5’s, and for all the other jumping elements 8’s. Durango was Reserve Champion of the Fall Stallion Test.
Durango has had great performances in sport until sofar. As a 7 year old he finished 3rd in the rankings of the 1.30m/1.35m Stallion Competion. Now he has developed himself as an international show jumper under rider Lennard de Boer and he has all the qualities for the highest level. They had already some great results, for example he won the Grand Prix of Hardenberg and he finished 3rd in the Grand Prix of Geesteren.
Durango stamps great blood type with first foals making good impressions. They are very well developed, alert with good expression. Jackpot was Champion of the Provincial Foal Show of Flevoland and in 2013 Irango was in the final of the Dutch Foal Championship and finishing in 7th place.
Durango has 48.63% thoroughbred.
Notable offsprings in sport:
Karla - Champion Belgie 6-year-old
Icaterina - Winner GP CSI2* Keysoe
Durango: a great jumping stallion with a lot of blood and expression
| Zirocco Blue (Preferent) | Mr. Blue (Preferent) | Couperus | Naturel |
| Warina | |||
| Acarla (Ster, Prestatie) | Oldenburg | ||
| Picarla | |||
| Licorne des Forets | Voltaire (Preferent) | Purioso II | |
| Gogo Moeve | |||
| Gekas des Forets | Le tot de Semilly | ||
| Rapsodie II | |||
| Narona (Ster, Preferent, Prestatie) | Lux Z | Lord Calando | Lord |
| Perra | |||
| Apocalypte Z | Ahorn Z | ||
| Sanntona | |||
| Rebekka (Ster, Preferent, Prestatie) | Lucky Boy xx (Preferent) | Compromise xx | |
| Sejane xx | |||
| Frelona (Kroon, Preferent) | Artilleur | ||
| Zarona |
Durango-daughter Just D wins 1.55m World Cup at Taupo
The Durango daughter bred by L.A.M. Droste managed to stay double clear and set the fastest time. Just D (by Durango) is ridden by Julie Davey and started her career with Jeroen Dubbeldam.
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Guessina (by Zirocco Blue) third in Grand Prix in Wroclaw
In the Grand Prix of Wroclaw, Guessina (by Zirocco blue) became third in the 2* 1.45m. The Zirocco Blue son is ridden by German rider Philipp Schober and is bred by J.F. Hooghiemstra. On Thursday, they also won the second prize in the 1.40m
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Cardento-son BBS McGregor 2nd and 3rd in the Nations Cup
The Cardento son BBS McGregor finished 2nd with the team and 3rd individually at the Nations Cup in Hickstead. The gelding bred by Marguerite Ryan has been ridden by Jack Ryan for many years. With a double clear round and a time of 77.7...
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Inaico 5th in the Grand Prix of CH De Wolden
Last Sunday, Inaico became 5th in the Grand Prix of CH De Wolden. Nine combinations managed to qualify for the jump-off and made it an exciting jump-off. During the lap of honour, Inaico and VDL stud rider Alex David Gill came 5th.
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Lareusa S (Toulon) wins Regional Championships Drenthe over 1.35m
EXLOO - Lareusa S (Toulon) and Sander Naber won the Regional Championships Drenthe over 1.35m in Exloo. Lareusa S is owned by VDL Stud. In the 1.40m, Ofichem's Finn (Zirocco Blue VDL) and Weite Oldenziel won.
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Hulahupe JR (Bubalu VDL x Indoctro) wins CSI4*-W 1.55m World Cup competition in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI - Hulahupe JR (Bubalu VDL x Indoctro) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) won the CSI4*-W World Cup competition over 1.55m in Abu Dhabi.
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Ina (Durango VDL) under Shane Sweetnam second and third in Wellington
WELLINGTON - Ina (Durango VDL x Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve) finished second in the 1.35m and third in the 1.40m under Shane Sweetnam (IRL) at the New Year's show in Wellington (USA).
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Iron Man 15 (Indoctro) fourth in CSI4* Grand Prix over 1.55m in Rouen
ROUEN - Iron Man 15 (Indoctro x Diamant de Semilly) and Annelies Vorsselmans (BEL) finished a fine fourth in the CSI4* Grand Prix over 1.55m in Rouen (FRA).
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Hattrick for Inpulls (Dallas VDL x Indorado) and Jessica Burke in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM - Inpulls (Dallas VDL x Indorado), under the saddle of Jessica Burke (IRL), claimed no less than three wins in Birmingham. The successful mare won the CSI3* competition over 1.60m and also won the 1.45m twice.
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Incanto VDL (Kannan x Indoctro) Second in CSI2* Grand Prix in Zuidwolde
ZUIDWOLDE - During the exciting CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Zuidwolde, Incanto VDL (Kannan x Indoctro) and Alex David Gill were placed second. Also double clear and sixth were Igor GPH (Harley) and Amke Bekhuis.
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Frisian championship titles for descendants Zirocco Blue VDL (1.00m), Arezzo VDL (1.30m), Harley VDL (1.35) and Corland (1.40m)
HARICH - The Frisian Jumping Championships were a great success for the VDL Stud: champions were descendants of Zirocco Blue VDL (1.00m), Arezzo VDL (1.30m), Harley VDL (1.35) and Corland (1.40m). There were even 5 reserve champions.
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Icaterina (Durango VDL) wins CSI2* Grand Prix in Keysoe
KEYSOE - Icaterina (Durango VDL x Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) have won the CSI2* Grand Prix in Keysoe over 1.45m.
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Goldcoast VDL (by Zirocco Blue VDL) 3rd GP 2* Sopot Arena
Poland - Son of Etoulon VDL placed 4th in the 2* 1.40m
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Liberty VDL (Quickly de Kreisker x Arezzo VDL) wins GMB Competition for five-year-olds
IJSSELMUIDEN - Liberty VDL (Quickly de Kreisker x Arezzo VDL) and Sander Naber have won the GMB Competition for five-year-olds in IJsselmuiden. Kimberly (Arezzo VDL x Orame) and Mel van der Kamp came in second in the six and seven year olds.
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Karla (Durango VDL) Belgian champion six-year-old horses
OPGLABBEEK - The National Final of the SBB competition for six-year-old horses in Belgium was won by Karla (Durango VDL x Caritas) under the young talented rider Victor Lauwerysen (BEL).
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Goodluck VDL (Baltic VDL) third in CSI3* Grand Prix in Opglabbeek
OPGLABBEEK - Goodluck VDL (Baltic VDL) and James Billington (GBR) finished third in CSI3* Grand Prix in Opglabbeek (BEL), by staying clear twice and setting a fast time. Fourth were Icaronne S (Carrera) and Chris Sorensen (CAN).
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Another great series of victories for VDL offspring in Poznan
POZNAN - Once again the show in Poznan was the stage for successes for a large group of offspring of the VDL stallions. Leading roles included King Lepantino (v. Arezzo) and Daisy (v. Glasgow v.'t Merelsnest).
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Durango (by Zirocco Blue) sixth in the Wellington Grand Prix
WELLINGTON - Durango VDL (by Zirocco Blue) and Ashley Fleischhacker (USA) finished in sixth place in the Grand Prix in Wellington. The day before, Harvester (by Dakar) and Erynn Ballard (Can) claimed victory in the 1.50m.
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Deavantus C (by Indoctro) starts 2021 well with victory in Wellington
WELLINGTON - For Deavantus C (by Indoctro) and the American rider Rachel McMullen, 2021 has started well. With two clear rounds and the fastest time, the combination won the 1.40 m in Wellington. Fernando (by Harley) finished fifth.
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Galan S (s. Indoctro) 3rd in Grand Prix Tryon
VDL Cartello (Cartani 4 x Lord), ridden by Lorcan Gallagher, placed 9th and Eddie Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Marlon), ridden by Devin Ryan, placed 10th.
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Lux Z) and Ashley Fleischhacker became 8th in the $25,000
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Durango VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) 4th in $25,000 Grand Prix Tryon
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Lux Z) and Ashley Fleischhacker became 4th in the $25,000 Grand Prix of Tryon, USA.
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Geste vd Vitha (s. Zirocco Blue) 5th in 3* Grand Prix Vejer de la Frontera
Geste vd Vitha (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy) and Bart Clarys became 5th in the Grand Prix of Vejer de la Frontera, Spain.
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Hortensia van de Leeuwerk (by Corland) wins the GP in Mexico
BALVANERA (MEX) - Hortensia van de Leeuwerk (by Corland) has won the Grand Prix of the Querétaro National Jumping Championship 2019 in Balvanera, Mexico under rider Manuel Gonzalez.
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Kadans T (by Freeman VDL) highest marks 4-year-olds final at Cavan
Judges Olive Clarke Ian Fearon and Belgian Carlos Pinto awarded Kadans T (Freeman VDL x Zirocco Blue) and rider Ausra Clarke with the highest marks in the 4-year-olds final at Cavan International Show (Ireland).
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VDL offspring win competiton for young showjumpers
There was a competition for 4- and 5-year old showjumpers in Beilen, called Oostermoerkei. This was a competition for only young showjumpers and in both competition there were great results for VDL offspring.
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Young offspring of VDL Stallion performed well in Belgium.
There were several placings for young offspring of VDL Stallions in competitions for young showjumpers, during CSIYH1* Lier.
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Durango VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) 5th in 1.45m Las Vegas
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady became 5th in the 1.45m Blenhein Welcome Jumper class at the 4* jumping of Las Vegas, USA.
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Larezzo (s. Arezzo) 3rd in final 7- year olds Monterrey, La Silla, Mexico
Larezzo (Arezzo x Esprilio) and Gustavo Ramos Leyva became 3rd in the finals of the 7-year old jumpers at the 3* jumping of Monterrey in Mexico.
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Durango VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) 5th in 1.45m Sacramento, USA
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady became 5th in a 1.45m class at the jumping of Sacramento, Rancho Murieta, California.
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Durango VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) 4th in Grand Prix Sacramento
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady became 4th in the Grand Prix of Sacramento, USA. They also placed 6th in a 1.45m class.
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Durango VDL 3rd and Cicomein VDL 4th in Grand Prix Petaluma
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady placed 3rd in the Grand Prix of Petaluma, California and with Cicomein VDL (Chacco Blue x Jus de Pomme) Casady placed 4th.
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Durango VDL 3rd in $100.000 Atco Cup
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady placed 5th in the
$ 100.000 Atco Cup of Langley i in the USA.
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Durango VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) 3rd in Grand Prix Summer In The Rockies, Colorado
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady became 3rd in the Grand Prix of Summer in the Rockies in Corlorado. Baltimore VDL (Indorado x Heartbreaker), ridden by Amanda Flint, placed 2nd, Interline H (Indoctro x Elmshorn), ridden by Kaitlin Campbell, placed 6th and Enrico Blue Z (Zirocco Blue x Corland), ridden by Gianni Gabrielli, placed 9t
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Durango VDL wins Grand Prix Blenheim, USA
Son of Zirocco Blue wins Grand Prix of Blenheim in the USA
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Durango VDL (s. Zirocco Blue) 2nd in Grand Prix Coachella
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Tina Yates became 2nd in the HITS Coachella Desert Circuit Grand Prix.
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Durango (s. Zirocco Blue) 6th in 1.50m Johnstown
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Tina Yates became 6th in a 1.50m class at the jumping of Johnstown in Ohio, America.
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Durango VDL sold to USA
Our approved stallion Durango VDL is sold to the USA. He is sold to the sponsors of the talented Grand Prix rider Tina Yates.
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Holland vd Bisschop 5th Grand Prix Lichtenvoorde
VDL Holland vd Bisschop (Heartbreaker x Libero H) and Remco Been became 5th in the 2* Grand Prix of Lichtenvoorde. Mid Summer Nights Dream (Emilion x Jus de Pomme) and Lisa Ulven became 4th.
Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Lenna...
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