Sanne Thijssen and our 8 years old talented CSF Whipper Snapper (Zirocco Blue x Quick Star) won the 2* 1.45m Grand Prix at St. Tropez. Brian Connolly is the breeder of  the Zirocco Blue-son. Very happy with this promising combinati...
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This weekend there were fantastic results in the FEI World Cup final in Riyadh for offspring of VDL stallions; Catch me Not S (Cardento x Ramiro's Son) and Peder Fredricson placed 3rd and Elysium (Zirocco Blue x Coronado), ridden by...
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In Italy, the VDL offspring proved to be in top form. For example, the Dallas offspring Jiniki won the 4* 1.45m in Gorla Minore twice. Jiniki is bred by G. Scheper and is successfully ridden by Hans-Dieter Dreher. In the 4* 1.40m in ...
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The Zirocco Blue son Holle managed to take victory in the Grand Prix of Glinik in Poland with Matas Petraitis. Holle (by Zirocco Blue) bred by W. Nieweg also managed to take victory in the 1.40m on Saturday.  The duo also manage...
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Laurier (by Zirocco Blue) wins the 2* Grand Prix 1.45m in Kronenberg. The Zirocco Blue son is bred in Belgium by Ann Keisse and is ridden by Jenny Krogsæeter from Norway. Laurier (by Zirocco Blue) is out of the mare Hermine van Be...
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Zirocco Blue son Jurry Bleu K wins the Grand Prix of Oliva with Alexander Butler. The duo managed to stay clear in the jump-off and set the fastest time in the 3* 1.50m. The 10-year-old Zirocco Blue offspring is bred by A.H. Kleinlugten...
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In the Grand Prix of the Peelbergen, the young Kannan managed to take the title. Together with David Will, they were unbeatable in a time of 40.14 seconds. Kansall (by Kannan) is bred by Anja van Hoorn from Germany. The duo also managed...
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Top results in the 1.60m Rolex 5* Grand Prix of Wellington. Ilex (Baltic x Chin Chin) finished 2nd with rider McLain Ward and VDL Cartello finished 6th with Darragh Kenny.
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At the international 3* show in Busto Arsizio, Italy, Jaja (by Zirocco Blue) managed to take victory in the 1.40m class. The Zirocco Blue son, bred by P. G. Olthof, managed to stay clear in both phases and set the fastest time with Eman...
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In the Grand Prix of Samorin, Zarlo (by Zirocco Blue) finished fourth. The Zirocco Blue son is bred by Jens Ritters and is ridden by Jannes Schultwolter. A good start to their first international 1.45m competition in 2024. In additio...
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At the 2* international show in Gorla Minore, Clubber des Forets (by Zirocco Blue) managed to take victory in the 1.45m class on Saturday. The Zirocco Blue son bred in France by Elevage de Forêts managed to stay clear and win the ...
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Last Sunday, the Rolex Grand Prix of Indoor Brabant was held. The second combination to appear in the ring was Leone Jei (by Baltic) and Martin Fuchs. With a very convincing clear round, they managed to qualify as first for the jump-off..
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Top ranking for Hessel Hoekstra and our approved stallion Comthago VDL in their first 1.50m Grand Prix together
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The Falaise de Muze son Idiaal Special H.J. managed to stay clear in the jump-off and set the fastest time. Thus, the H. Jacobs-bred Falaise de Muze and Gerfried Puck stay ahead of all competition including Henrik von Eckermann. The duo...
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In Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, the Zirocco Blue son Kameron LSH proved to be supreme.  Kameron LSH (by Zirocco Blue) managed to win all three classes with Stephen Lohoar. On Sunday, for example, the duo was over 2 seconds faster t...
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Hallilea (Zirocco Blue x Larome) and Lars Kersten showed yesterday in Gothenburg that they belong to the world top by winning the Gothenburg World Cup class
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In the 1.40m class against the clock, Iceman (by Dallas) and Elena Appendino managed to leave all competitors behind with more than 1 second difference. The Dallas son is bred by A. van Ittersum and is out of the "Ster, Preferent,...
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n the 1.55m 3* Grand Prix of Neumünster, Jesther (by Cardento) was one of the few to stay clear in both rounds. This earned Bas Moerings and the Cardento son a nice fourth place; the Moerings family is not only the owner but also t...
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Last Saturday, the Jeddah Grand Prix took place in Saudi Arabia. Julius D (by Arezzo) managed to finish on a nice second place this time with Emanuele Gaudino. Last weekend, he already managed to win the Grand Prix and the 1.45m on Frid...
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The Harley son Kalahari Rock managed to stay clear in the jump-off at the Samorin Grand Prix. With this result, Kalahari Rock (by Harley) and Michal Kazmierczak took the fifth place. The Harley son bred by Waldman Horses managed to qual...
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Last weekend, the Inaico son Stormer van het Bevrijdthof (by Inaico) managed to win no less than two classes and take home another 2nd place. The young Inaico son managed to leave all competition behind on Friday and Saturday with Adria...
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Julius D (Arezzo x Emilion) won with his rider Emanuele Gaudiano the 1.45m 2* Grand Prix in Jeddah.
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Stormer van het Bevrijdthof (by Inaico) managed to finish in second place every day in the Peelbergen. The young Inaico son is bred by Frans Kenis and ridden by Adrianna Ostrowska. Of the 25 courses that Stormer van het Bevrijdthof (by ...
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At the Grand Prix of Ocala, the January Classic edition took place last week. Here, Eddie Blue (by Zirocco Blue) managed to secure third place with Devin Ryan. The duo also managed to stay clear in the jump-off. Eddie Blue (by Zirocco B...
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The dream duo Glamour Girl (by Zirocco Blue) and Henrik von Eckermann were in top form in Doha last weekend. As such, the duo managed to win both classes, including the Grand Prix of Doha. The successful Zirocco Blue daughter is bred by...
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This time, the World Cup took place in Basel. In doing so, the Zirocco Blue son took fourth place with Hans-Dieter Dreher. The duo managed to stay clear in the first round and set a good time in the jump-off. This earned €31,000 in...
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Last Sunday, Zechariah (by Zirocco Blue) managed to win the 1.45m class at Winter Spectacular I in Ocala, Florida. The Zirocco Blue son is bred by A. Meewis and is ridden by Derek Petersen. On Friday, the duo also managed to win the 1.4...
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In Wellington, Gideon (by Arezzo) managed to win the 1.40m with Laura Chapot. The Arezzo son, bred by S. van der Does, managed to win over €1,500 in prize money. Second place went again to Laura Chapot this time with Kanjer P (by H...
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Last Saturday was the final day of the international show IICH Groningen at Martiniplaza. In the 2* 1.40m final, VDL Legodermus PP (by Harley) managed to qualify for the jump-off with Hessel Hoekstra. With no 13 jump-off competitors, th...
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At the World Cup on Saturday, Iliana (by Cardento) and Henrik von Eckermann secured second place. With six combinations managing to qualify for the jump-off, it became an exciting final round. The Cardento daughter bred by J.A.M. Bocken...
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Last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, several stallions were presented for the first round of the KWPN Stallion Selection. On Tuesday, the following stallions were appointed for the second round: ...
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The 3* 1.50m Grand Prix of Olivia is won by Dakar-daughter Denis Z. The nine-year-old mare is bred by Juan Guillermo Llull and has been ridden by Laurea Roquet Puignero for many years. For the duo, this is their fourth time acting at 1....
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Last Tuesday, the IBOP region Groningen took place in Tolbert. 32 show jumpers were presented, including Najacarusa (by Cohinoor). With five times an 8.5 on the score form, the Cohinoor daughter, bred by Anne Jan Hazenberg, managed to e...
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At the 1.40m on Thursday in Ocala, victory went to G-Star. The Corland son managed to stay clear and set the fastest time in the straight time class. Last month, Kalli Core made her debut with G-star (by Corland) and already they manage...
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In the Poznan World Cup, Isis (by Cardento) and Frank Schuttert competed and took the victory home. The duo managed to stay clear in the jump-off and set the fastest time. Since a few months, the Cardento daughter has been ridden by Fra...
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Last Saturday, Iliana (by Cardento) managed to win the 1.60m at the 5* show in Geneva. Iliana (by Cardento) is bred by J.A.M. Bocken and ridden by Henrik von Eckerman, they have now won over €430,000 in prize money in the past 2 ye...
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Kelton VDL and Alex David Gill win the 1.45m Grand Prix of the Roelofsen Winter Classics in Exloo
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Last weekend Landino started in the 2* 1.35m class in Lichtenvoorde with Alex David Gill. During his 2* debut, he managed to went two days clear. Landino is bred by the VDL stud and is out of Holstein dam line 474A. Alex David Gill a...
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The Zirocco Blue daughter Glamour Girl finished fifth in the World Cup in La Coruna last Sunday. 14 competitors managed to qualify for the jump-off including Henrik von Eckerman with Glamour Girl (by Zirocco Blue). With this result, the...
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Last Sunday there was success for Onatella v.d. Vinkhoeve (by Zirocco Blue) and Primitivo Nieves Zorrilla. They finished second at the Grand Prix with a nice clear jump-off and in a fast time of 42.72 seconds. The Zirocco Blue daughter ...
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Last Saturday was the 3* Grand Prix of Riyadh in Kazakhstan. For the 1.50m Grand Prix managed 2 Zirocco Blue-offspring to qualify themself. So managed Zaccorado Blue with David Will to win the Grand Prix and win more than €15.000 p...
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Legolas ter Wilden (by Emmerton) and Michael Hughes became second in the Grand Prix of Opglabeek. The duo took the second place in the fast time of 35.40 seconds and stayed clear. The Emmerton-son who is bred by Wilfried Rooms and is ou...
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The Grand Prix of Lichtenvoorde for Juniors took place last Sunday. For the jump-off where 3 VDL offspring placed. One of them is Kansas (by Baltic) with Amber van Marle, they were also clear in the jump-off and set the third time. The ...
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Kallmar won the 1.35m on Friday and the 1.45m on Saturday. With almost 2 seconds difference from the number 2, the KWPN approved son of Carrera was supreme on Friday. In the 1.45m, the stallion also managed to leave all the competition ...
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Last Sunday, the World Cup took place in Stuttgart. With eight combinations in the jump-off, it promised to be a blistering jump-off. Among the jump-off finalists included Elysium (by Zirocco Blue) and Hans-Dieter Dreher, who also manag...
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At the Grand Prix of Kronenberg, seven combinations managed to qualify for the jump-off. Including two VDL offspring. Floor (by Zirocco Blue) finished third and Kalie S (by Carrera) fourth. The Zirocco Blue daughter is bred by Marcel Vi...
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At the World Cup in Verona, the Arezzo son Harwich VDL finished on a nice seventh place. Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen with Harwich VDL (by Arezzo) stayed also clear in the jump-off . The Arezzo son is bred by VDL Stud and comes from t...
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6 VDL stallions in the top 100 of the WBFSH sire rankings;
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Jirenze (by Baltic) finished third with Taylor Kain at the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. In a strong field of competitors, the Radstake-bred Baltic managed to leave all the obstacles in the scoops, resulting in a great third place. Jirenze ...
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On Sunday the World Cup was held in Lexington . Earlier, Eddie Blue (by Zirocco Blue) with Devin Ryan also  finished third at the World Cup in Washington. The J. Honcoop-bred Zirocco Blue son already finished fifth in the 1.50m cou...
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At the World Cup in Washington, Eddie Blue (by Zirocco Blue) managed to stay clear in the jump-off and secure a nice third place. Devin Ryan has been a combination with the Zirocco Blue son for several years and they have already scored...
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Faltic HB (by Baltic) and Ben Maher managed to qualify for the jump-off at the Grand Prix of Riyadh last Sunday. Eight combinations were qualified for the jump-off, including the Baltic-son Faltic HB bred by H. A. Brinkman. Ben Maher an...
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Home-bred Zirocco Blue son Gisborne VDL wins the 1.55m Grand Prix of Indoor Friesland in Leeuwarden with Jeroen Dubbeldam
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Last weekend was the last competition of the open SJC Championships at Canada...
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The Zirocco Blue daughter bred by Pieter Kersten won the Grand Prix of Kronenberg last Sunday. Hallilea (by Zirocco Blue) has been a successful combination with Lars Kersten for many years and they have already won over €100,000 in...
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Gaultier VDL became third in the Grand Prix. Ridden by Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, they were qualified for the jump-off. With a great third place and over €22,000 prize money, the duo was allowed to line up in the prize-giving ceremony.
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Last Saturday, Ebanking (by Etoulon) and Joseph Stockdale won the 3* 1.60m in the English city of Birmingham. Bred by E. Vriend, the Etoulon son has now been under Joseph Stockdale's saddle for a year and is out of the "Star&qu...
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At the Grand Prix of Gorla Minore, the Zirocco Blue-son Just Blue with Daan van Geel are on the starting list. They managed to qualify for the jump-off with 8 other competitors. In the jump-off, they also stayed clear and secured a nice...
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In the Mexican Coapexpan, Hortensia van de Leeuwerk (by Corland) and Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane won the Grand Prix. They were the only ones who managed to stay clear in the first round and in the jump-off. With that result for the Corland ...
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Last Thursday, Marriet Smit-Hoekstra and Wadro's Lerina (by Glasgow v/h Merelsnest) started at the end of the class in the 1.30m. They managed to stay clear and more than 2 seconds faster than the number 2. The Glasgow v/h Merelsnes...
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Grand Slam VDL clear with Brazilian team in FEI Nations Cup Final and Elysium (by Zirocco Blue) wins this final with the German team.
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Last weekend, Karonia L (by Harley) with Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida managed to win both classes at 1.45m level. The Harley daughter is bred by Th. Lemmers and has already won four classes in the past two months.  Icarronne-S (by ...
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At the Vancouver Grand Prix, only five combinations managed to stay clear and qualify for the jump-off. The Cardento daughter Havana was also qualified for the jump-off and went home with a nice third place. She is bred by Woodlawn Farms an
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At the Cantelau Grand Prix, Bouabdellah Chelef started with Cyroco (by Zirocco Blue). They stayed clear and ran off with the victory. The Zirroco Blue son is bred by ZG Lothar & Sven Völz. In the same class, fourth place we...
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Last Friday, Kallmar VDL and Emanuele Gaudiano finished third in the 2* 1.45m in St Tropez, France. 16 were qualified for the jump-off, with a fast time and another clear round Kallmar VDL and Emanuele Gaudiano were allowed t...
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In Opglabbeek, Heureuse Nouvelle WH (by Cardento) with Marlon Modolo Zanotelli won the 3* 1.50m on Friday. Only 7 of over 75 managed to stay double clear and with over a second faster than the competition, the duo managed to win the cla...
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Another top result for the Baltic- son Leone Jei. With rider Martin Fuchs he jumped to victoryin the Rolex Grand Prix of Spruce Meadows in Canada with a double clear round.
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VDL offspring successful at the Bundeschampionaat
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As many as 80 competitors competed in the Grand Prix of Lastrup. Almost 2 seconds faster than number 2, Fliere Fluiter (by Zirocco Blue) and Jack Ansems managed to take the win. The 13-year-old mare is from the breeding farm of J. van d...
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Last Sunday, the 5* 1.60m Grand Prix of Brussels took place. Despite the rain, 12 combinations were qualified for the jump-off, including the Cardento-son Catch Me Not S and Peder Fredricson. They eventually managed to get a nice fifth ...
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In the 1.60m class, the mare Glamour Girl, ridden by Henrik von Eckermann, managed to stay clear three times. This enabled this combination to secure 2nd place on the first day. They were the fastest in the jump off in the Grand Prix on...
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VDL Legodermus PP (by Harley) and Hessel Hoekstra managed to qualify for the jump-off. With a fast clear round they were the reserve champion during the prize giving ceremony. With this result, they may also start at the WC young horses...
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At the show in Opglabeek, the Zirocco Blue son proved to be supreme. On Thursday he already took fourth place with Richard Vogel in the 1.35m class. This turned out to be just a sneak preview, beacuse as on Saturday and Sunday the duo m...
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This time, the Nations Cup took place in Dublin. For Switzerland, Leone Jei (by Baltic) started with Martin Fuchs. With two clear rounds, the combination managed to secure victory for Switzerland. The offspring of Baltic is bred by G.M....
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Last Thursday, the KWPN National Championships for mares and foals took place in Ermelo. In the champion ring of jumping, the bloodlines of the VDL stallions were strongly represented. In the championship ring in the showjumping foals, ...
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In the Grand Prix of Valkenswaard, Incanto VDL with Eleonora Sanna managed to stay double clear and take 4th place. Incanto VDL is out of the "Ster, Preferent, Prestatie" mare Donnalina (by Indoctro). Both mother and son are b...
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At the Grand Prix of Cervia in Italy, the Zirocco Blue son managed to qualify for the jump-off. Zensational and Elia Simonetti also stayed clear in the jump-off which earned them a nice 4th place. The Zirocco Blue son is out of the Hols...
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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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At the Summer Fesitval Finale in Valkenswaard, the offspring of VDL stallions dominated. Thus, victory in the 4* 1.45m on Sunday went to Hallilea (by Zirocco Blue) and Lars Kersten. The Zirocco Blue daughter was bred by Pieter Kersten.&...
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Last weekend were the foal shows of Zuid-Holland and Noord-Brabant. In both selections, the champion ribbon went to an offspring of VDL stallions. In Zuid-Holland, the overall champion of the showjumping foals was Tommeke VDP (by Grand ...
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The foals at the Wolden Summer Sale were highly in demand. The beautifull and correct foals with good damlines were popular with the buyers. The most expensive foal was the Carrera daughter Tendri VDL, she was bought by an American inve...
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Lena VDL (Carrera x Mr. Blue) and Luke Hill win the 1* Grand Prix and Just Blue (Zirocco Blue x Ferro) under Daan van Geel took the win in the 2* Grand Prix at CSI de Wolden.
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Last weekend, Glamour Girl (by Zirocco Blue) became first in the 1.55m in Riesenbeck. Meanwhile, the Zirocco Blue daughter has already jumped nearly €700,000 prize money. Glamour Girl and Henrick von Eckermann have now been a combi...
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This year's European Junior Jumping Championships were held in Gorla Minore in Italy. There was great success for the members of the Dutch Team with offspring of the VDL stud.
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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. On ...
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In the Grand Prix of Falsterbo, Zuccero (by Zirocco Blue) finished 6th with Rolf-Goran Bengtsson. The 11-year-old son of Zirocco Blue stayed double clear and set the 6th fastest time.
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Baltic-daughter Ticella VDL is the best jumpingbred foal in Harich and descendants of Barton became 1st and 2nd in the championship of the dressage foals
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Last Sunday, Imbeer (by Etoulon) won the Grand Prix in Valkenswaard with Robert Murphy. The 10-year-old son of Etoulon managed to win the class with a lightning-fast jump-off.
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The Cardento daughter wins the Grand Prix of Bedizzole in Italy. Aurelia Loser and Fleur Sinaa-A were more than 1 sec faster than the number 2 in the 1.45m.
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The mighty jumping Jourdain VDL (Zapatero x Darco) jumped a double clear round with Alex David Gill in the 1.55m Grand Prix of Ommen and finished in a nice 5th place. Also on Friday in the qualifying competition there was a 5th place in...
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Jur Vrieling won a 1.45m class with El Rocco (Zirocco Blue x Ircolando) and Zaccorado Blue (Zirocco Blue x Accorado) won a 1.50m class under David Will.
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Last Saturday was the KWPN Studbook show in Luttenberg. Where several offspring of VDL stallions scored well. Prelude (by Carrera) received an invitation for the National Mare Show.
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In the Grand Prix, Ibiza D (by Baltic) finished fourth in the 1.55m in Olomouc. The Baltic son was bred by H. van Dael and has been combined with Miloslav Prihoda JR for several years.
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Last weekend the Nations Cup was held in Rotterdam. Here Gisborne VDL (by Zirocco Blue) and Daniel Coyle were part of the Irish team. The team became second in the Nations Cup. Gisborne has already collected more than €150,00 in prize money
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Captain Morgan Weering Z (Carrera x Arezzo) won the 2* Grand Prix of Gorla Minore in Italy.
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At the KWPN studbook show Pandora (Karaldo x Arezzo) gets 80/85 points in Enter.
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Ivory TCS (by Falaise de Muze) and Daniel Coyle won the 1.55m last Friday. Ivory TCS is bred by T. & L. Collins. Jump Star SIH (by Zirocco Blue) also wrote a class on her name, the 1.40m classes. Luis Alejandro Plascencia and the Z...
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At the FEI Welcome Stake in Tryon, the Dallas son finished second in the 1.50m. Martien van der Hoeven and In A Hurry have only recently become a combination but already appear to be in top shape.
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Many of our stallions' offspring were placed in the top 10 of the 5-year-old class at CSI Twente in Geesteren
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Cardento offspring performed remarkably in La Baule, France. In the 1.60m Grand Prix of La Baule, Katanga vh Dingeshof won and Iliana placed 3rd.
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The Zirocco Blue son had the best result with the Irish Team at the Nations Cup in Vancouver. Gisborne is out of the "Preferente prestatie" mare Alpen Roos VDL and was bred by VDL Stud. Meanwhile, the Zirocco Blue offspring ha...
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In Zduchovice, Czech Republic, Guesssina (by Zirocco Blue) finished 3rd in the Grand Prix 1.45m classes with Phillip Schober. With a double clear round, the combination was allowed to take the 3rd place in the prize-giving ceremony.
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In Vancouver the VDL offspring wins 5 classes.
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The daughter Zirocco Blue wins 2 classes in Olsza. Keberlina H is bred by J. Hazenberg and ridden by the Polish rider Jacek Zagor. Goldstar W is offspring of Grand Slam and became in the 7 years old class second and third.
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A fantastic win for Zuccero (Zirocco Blue x Caretino) and his rider Rolf-Goran Bengtsson in the 1.55m Grand Prix of Uggerhalne in Denmark. They made the fastest clear round in the jump-off.
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The American Cathleen Driscoll managed to win the 1.45m class with the Zirocco Blue-son James Blue. Icarus (by Douglas) was also successful in Lexington.
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HH Zorro Z (Zirocco Blue x Escudo I) wint de 1.50m Grote Prijs van Lexington. Clubber des Forets (Zirocco Blue x Lupicor) wordt 4e in de Grote prijs van Nimes.
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The offspring of Zirocco Blue is incomparable.
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In the Grand Prix of Lier wins the son of Zirocco Blue. Zensation 2 jumped double clear in the 1.30M classes with Elisabeth Meyer in the saddle. Albert Klos is the breeder of Zensation 2. Johan Bergs was also successul with Lolita O....
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Go to Blue (by Zirocco Blue) wins 1.50m Grand Prix in Johannesburg
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The Dutch champions are honored this weekend.
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Glamour Girl (by Zirocco Blue) and Henrick von Eckermann, bred by Stoeterij Gaesbeek, won three classes during the Global Champions Tour in Mexico City and Miami
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LIER - The 10-year-old Ilypsho (VDL Zirocco Blue x Ircolando) won the CSIJ-A Grand Prix over 1.40m in Lier under Vic De Plecker (BEL).
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EXLOO - Jourdain VDL (Zapatero VDL) and Alex David Gill (GBR) finished fantastic fourth in the 1.45m Grand Prix of the Spring Equestrian Festival in Exloo (NED).
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AREZZO - Outstanding results were achieved by VDL stud-bred Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) in Arezzo, Italy. In the CSI3* Grand Prix over 1.50m, the combination took third prize.
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GORLA MINORE - G-Vingino-Blue (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Skye Morssinkhof (NED) won the CSI1* 1.40m-competition in Gorla Minore (ITA).
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AREZZO - Jaja (Zirocco Blue VDL), Inpulls (Dallas VDL) and Julius D (Arezzo) were not inferior to each other at the CSI3* competition in Arezzo (ITA): the complete trio ran off with victory, and Jaja even twice.
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LIER - Just Blue (Zirocco Blue x Ferro) and Daan van Geel (NED) claimed fourth place in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Lier (BEL).
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MYAKKA CITY - Zita Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Baloubet du Rouet) and Hilary Mc Nerney (USA) finished a fine second in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix of Myakka City (Florida, USA).
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VEJER DE LA FRONTERA - Igor GPH (Harley VDL x Crawford 5), ridden by Kara Chad (CAN), took a fine third place in the CSI4* Grand Prix over 1.60m in Vejer de la Frontera (ESP).
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LIER - Just the Way (Zirocco Blue VDL x Hemmingway) and Virginie Thonon (BEL) finished handsomely third in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Lier (BEL).
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VEJER DE LA FRONTERA - Equine America G Camille HBF (Zirocco Blue x San Patrignano Cassini), ridden by Karl Robbins GBR), secured second place in the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix of Vejer de la Frontera (ESP).
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SAMORIN - Ibiza-D (Baltic VDL x Emilion) and Miloslav Prihoda (CZ) finished handsomely fifth in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Samorin (SVK). Seventh place was for Jojo Jk Sr (Etoulon VDL x Cassini I) and Bronislav Chudyba (SLO).
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'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Comthago VDL and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) finished fifth at the CSI5* competition The Dutch Masters in 's-Hertogenbosch (NED). They also stayed clear in the exciting jump-off.
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OCALA - James Bond HX (Douglas VDL x Cash), ridden by Samantha Schaeffer (USA), won the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix in Ocala (USA).
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VALENCIA - Denis Z (Dakar VDL x Classido) took third place in the CSI2* Grand Prix in Valencia over 1.45m under Laura Roquet Puignero (ESP).
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WELLINGTON - Gisborne VDL, the VDL Stud-bred son of Zirocco VDL, was fourth in the CSI3* 1.55m Grand Prix in Wellington (USA). Under Daniel Coyle (IRE), Gisborne VDL jumped two fantastic clear rounds.
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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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NEUMÜNSTER - Zuccero (Zirocco Blue VDL) and Rolf-Göran Brengtsson (SWE) won the CSI3* 1.60m Grand Prix in Neumünster (GER). But the 11-year-old Zuccero was not the only Zirocco Blue offspring to make himself heard.
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EXLOO - Oventa Kieni (Karaldo VDL) was the best jumping-bred mare at the IBOP in Exloo yesterday with 85 points. For technique, the NMK mare received a 9 and thus she was also declared Elite.
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OLIVA - Hayden (Baltic VDL x Vaillant) and Eva Gautschi (SUI) won the CSI3* 1.40m competition in Oliva. Two clear rounds and a barracks time over a second faster than number two brought victory for the duo.
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WELLINGTON - Gisborne VDL, the VDL Stud-bred son of Zirocco VDL x Goodtimes, was second in yesterday's CSI3* 1.55m Grand Prix in Wellington (USA). Under Daniel Coyle (IRE), Gisborne VDL jumped two fantastic clear rounds.
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VECHTA - VDL Stud's three-year-old Zirocco Blue x Indorado x Stakkato stallion has been approved at the Oldenburg Equestrian Centre in Vechta (GER) for the Springpferdezuchtverband Oldenburg-International (OS).
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Our horses were in shape during CSI Exloo, Jourdain VDL (by Zapatero) jumps to a 2nd place in the 1.45m Grand Prix and Louay Fortuna wins the 1.35m Grand Prix of Exloo. VDL Kelton (by Bubalu) won a 1.40m class.
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WELLINGTON - VDL Stella (Cardento x Baloubet du Rouet), ridden by Hannah Hink (USA), finished seventh in the 1.45m High Amateur Jumper Classic competition in Wellington (USA) and second in the 1.40m High Amateur Jumper competition.
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OPGLABBEEK - Comthago VDL is again showing great results in the sport. Under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), Comthago vdl managed to take third place in his first CSI2* competition over 1.45m in Opglabbeek (BEL).
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MECHELEN - Hallilea (Zirocco Blue x Larome) and Lars Kersten (NED) were double clear in the CSI5*-W competition over 1.50m in Mechelen and took a stunning victory with a fast barracks time.
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GENEVE - With two fantastic clear rounds, VDL Edgar M (Arezzo VDL x Marlon) under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) jumped to victory in the CSI5* competition over 1.60m in Geneva (SUI).
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LA CORUÑA - Glamour Girl (Zirocco Blue x Caletto I), bred by Stoeterij Gaesbeek (BEL), with Henrick von Eckermann (SWE) in the saddle, won the CSI5*-W over 1.50m in La Coruña (ESP).
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RIYADH - Zaccorado Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Acorado I) and David Will (GER) recorded a fine second place in the CSI3* Grand Prix over 1.50m in Riyadh (KSA). In addition, they won the 1.45m.
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LIER - A great top five for the Grand Prix in Lier: Goldenstar (Bacardi VDL) and Abdel Saïd (BEL) were second, Shanroe Peeters (Dallas VDL) and Kevin Jochems (NED) third and Just the Way (VDL Zirocco Blue) and Virginie Thonon fourth.
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WARSCHAU - Holle (Zirocco Blue x Heartbreaker) and Matas Petraitis (LIT) finished second in the CSI2*-W 1.50m World Cup competition in Warsaw (POL).
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KRONENBERG - After a successful breeding season, Comthago VDL is again showing fantastic results in the sport. Under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli, Comthago managed to take second place in the CSI1* Grand Prix over 1.35m in Kronenberg.
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Last weekend the fantastic 4* show Jumping Indoor Maastricht took place. VDL offspring were once again in the limelight!
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Another 4th place for Zirocco Blue son Eddie Blue, this time in the Lexington World Cup
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4 offspring of VDL stallions in top 5
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UPPER MARLBORO - Eddie Blue (VDL Zirocco Blue) finished fantastic fourth under Devin Ryan (USA) in the CSI5* World Cup competition over 1.60m in Upper Malboro (USA).
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BEARS - Zirocco Blue made himself heard last week. Last week, there were fine Grand Prix results for a good number of Zirocco Blue VDL offspring: Fellow van 't Moerven, Joebon Blue, Zaccorado Blue and Hurricane VDL.
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OLIVA - Imar (Carrera VDL x Indoctro), ridden by Jenny Rankin (IRE), finished a fine seventh in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix in Oliva (ESP). Ninth were Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED).
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ENSCHEDE - After a blood-curdlingly exciting competition, victory in Sunday's 51st edition of Military Boekelo went to Tim Price (NZ) with 10-year-old Happy Boy (Indoctro x Odermus R). The New Zealand team finished 2nd in the Nations Cup.
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OLIVA NOVA - The 12-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) finished third in the CSI3* Grand-Prix over 1.50m in Oliva Nova (ESP). In the 1.45m classes, the successful combination came second and sixth.
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AREZZO - The young horse championships for four-year-olds in Italy were won by Carredas (Carrera VDL) in the geldings and stallions and by Carezza (Arezzo VDL) in the mares.
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DEURNE - Hallilea (Zirocco Blue x Larome) and Lars Kersten (NED) were double clear in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Deurne, earning a superb second place.
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KRONENBERG - Grieg S (Indoctro x Kenwood), ridden by Niels Kersten, finished handsomely fifth in the Grand Prix of Kronenberg. Seventh was Fellow van 't Moerven (Zirocco Blue) under Pedro Junqueira Muylaert (BRA).
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Stargos VDL wins Outdoor Zuidwolde's 5-year-old class and Neelena VDL is 2nd in 4-year-old class
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BONHEIDEN - Just the Way (VDL Zirocco Blue x Hemmingway) and Virginie Thonon (BEL) finished third in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m. Fourth was Nox Blue van de Hertogen (Zirocco Blue x Obsession B) with Ann Carton-Grootjans (BEL).
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BEARS - The VDL Stud has selected a new group of foals, born in 2022, for the VDL Online Breeders Market! These foals are now for sale in different price ranges at www.vdlonlinemarket.com. Choose your favourite foal > Bid > Buy > Enjoy!
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BRIDGEHAMPTON - Eddie Blue (VDL Zirocco Blue) under Devin Ryan (USA) came a fantastic third in the CSI5* 1.55m-Grand Prix of Bridgehampton, NY (USA).
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ROME - Faltic HB (Baltic VDL) and Ben Maher (GBR) finished an excellent second in the CSI5* 1.60m-Grand Prix in Rome (ITA). Ebanking (Etoulon) and Adam Botham (GBR) won both CSI2* 1.40m-competitions in Rome.
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The final of the Dutch Championship for 7-year-olds was won by Keep it Cool SSS (Zirocco Blue x Corland) and his rider Michael Greeve
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VDL Lightfeet and Alex Gill are the 6 year old Dutch Champions! The 6 year old Dutch championships dominated by VDL genes
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Inaico VDL and Alex David Gill jumped with a fantastic round in the jump-off to a nice 2nd place in the 1.40m Grand Prix of Jumping Tolbert.
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TOLBERT - A magnificent day at Jumping Tolbert for Neymar VDL and Chopano VA: Neymar VDL won in the four-year-old class, while Chopano VA was unbeatable in the five-year-old class. Both young stallions are ridden by Suzanne Tepper.
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VRAGENDER - Izzlineke (Dakar VDL) won the 1.45m Grand Prix in Vragender with Auke Feenstra. Icanto VDL (Kannan) and Alex David Gill finished third. With Liamant W Gill had three clear rounds in the 1.30m.
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ERMELO - Ofichem's Finn (Zirocco Blue) and Weite Oldenziel achieved a fine third place in the 1.40m class during the Dutch Jumping Championships, or Hippiade. Gideon dls (Corland) and Hilde Veenstra came fifth.
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Inaico VDL and Alex David Gill placed 3 times at CSI Houten
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Last weekend multiple VDL offspring were placed at the 4* show in Hof Waterkant, Germany.
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Cat Ninja (Zirocco Blue x Corland), the sister of our stallion Norton VDL won the 5* Grand Prix of Yvel in Canada.
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Our three-year-old O'Dame VDL (Etoulon x Brugal) became National Champion of the three-year-old jumping mares in Ermelo. The mare went on to repeat this, as a foal she was also honored as the best in the Netherlands. With Ojatend...
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At the beautiful competition of Jan Tops in Valkenswaard, good results were achieved last weekend by offspring of our stallions
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Leone Jei (Baltic x Corland) and Martin Fuchs were the best yesterday in the 1.60m 5* Grand Prix of Dinard. With a quick clear round in the jump-off they took the first prize which was good for € 125,000.
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KRONENBERG - Hulahupe JR (Bubalu VDL x Indoctro) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) won the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Kronenberg.
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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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The most expensive jumpingbred foal was the imposing Sire HK (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro). The most expensive show jumper was also a descendant of Zirocco Blue, the mare Jolly Karla V was sold for € 90,000.
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OPGLABBEEK - Katinka van het Valenberghof (Corland x Montender) has won two 1.35m classes under Khaled Abdulrahman Almobty (KSA) during the CSI2* competition in Opglabbeek (BEL).
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BISKUPIEC - There were good results last weekend in Biskupiec (POL) and La Coruña (ESP), with the descendants of Harley doing particularly well. High Boots D'ive Z (Harley VDL) and Julia Blaszczak (POL) won the 1.35m.
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DE MORTEL - Oblesse (Zirocco Blue VDL x Corland), bred by Petra de Jong from Oosteind (NED), has become champion during the Central Inspection Brabant in De Mortel.
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COURRIÈRE - Jonka-A (Cardento x Chin Chin) and Fanny Skalli (FRA) have won the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Courrière (BEL).
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AACHEN - Katanga vh Dingeshof (Cardento x Tornedo), ridden by Nicola Phillippaerts (BEL) came in fantastic third in the CSIO5* Grand Prix over 1.60m in Aachen (GER). VDL Cartello (Cartani x Lord) and Darragh Kenny (IRE) finished ninth.
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BABOROWKO - Estoril Fortuna (Harley x Indoctro) and Dawid Kubiak (POL) have won the 2* Grand Prix over 1.45 in Baborowko, Poland. Guesssina (Zirocco Blue x Manhattan) and Philipp Schober (GER) won the 1.40m.
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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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Rotterdam -Icoon VDL (Bubalu x Cardento) and Hessel Hoekstra (Ned) have achieved a beautiful ninth place in the CSIO 5* 1.60m -Grand Prix of Rotterdam (Ned).
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CALGARY, SPRUCE MEADOWS - Fabrice DN (Emilion x Baloubet du Rouet) and Matthew Sampson (GBR) have won the CSI5* Grand Prix over 1.60m in Spruce Meadows (CAN) in a fantastic way. Fabrice DN is bred by D. Noordhuis in Wijster (NED).
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RIESENBECK - Kamalia End (VDL Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Eoin McMahon (IRE) have won the CSIYH1* over 1.30m for six- and seven-year-olds in Riesenbeck (DE). Zarano 3 (VDL Zirocco Blue x Calato Z) and Philipp Battermann (DE) finished 4th .
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Offspring of Carrera and Zirocco Blue winning at Stockholm this past weekend
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Our own bred Ilba VDL is very successful under her Italian rider Nico Lupino. Last weekend they became 3rd in the 1.45m ranking class in Prague and became the winner of a 1.40m class. Ilba VDL was sold by us as a 3-year-old to the curre...
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BALVE - Cartoon 42 (VDL Cardento x Concorde) and Marcel Marschall (DE) achieved a fantastic second place in the CSI2*Grand Prix over 1.45m in Balve (GER).
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Baltic-son Leone Jei contributes to Switzerland's victory in the Nations Cup of St. Gallen with a double clear round
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Many ribbons for Zirocco Blue-offspring
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ZUIDWOLDE - G-Vingino-Blue (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Skye Morssinkhof (NED) have won the CSIOY NC-Y 1.45m Grand Prix of Outdoor De Wolden in Zuidwolde (NED). Chivas AP Z (Cardento x Indoctro) and Jenny Krogsæter (NOR) were fifth.
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LISBON - Fame (Harley VDL x Investment), ridden by Richard Howley (IRL), has won the CSIO3* competition over 1.50m in Lisbon. Geste van de Vitha (Zirocco Blue VDL x Quite Easy I) and Bart Clarys (BEL) also won a 1.50m class.
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Our own homebred Icoon VDL (Bubalu x Cardento) wins the 1.55m Grand Prix of Eindhoven with Hessel Hoekstra
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BRATISLAVA - Juventus M (Douglas x Lux Z) and Matej Marcok (SVK) won both the 1.25 and 1.30m classes during the CSI1* competition in Bratislava (SVK). Joebon Blue (Zirocco Blue x Colander) under Michaela Jeskova (Svk ) the 1.35m.
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NEW YORK, NORTH SALEM NY - Eddie Blue (Zirocco Blue) and Devin Ryan (USA) finished third in the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix of New York. Skara Glen's Machu Picchu (Silverstone), ridden by Paul O'Shea, was fourth.
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DEURNE - Candy Holiday (Cardento) and Loewie Joppen (NED) secured second place in the CSI1* Grand Prix over 1.35m in Deurne (NED).
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OPGLABBEEK - A fine Grand Prix result for Givenchi (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Samuel Hutton (GBR), who won this competition fantastically.
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MAUBEUGE - Hulahupe JR (Bubalu VDL x Indoctro) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) finished sixth in the CSI3* 1.55m Grand Prix of Maubeuge (FRA).
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MEXICO CITY - Zilton SL Z (Zirocco Blue VDL x Indoctro) and Michael Duffy (IRE) finished third in the CSI5* Grand Prix of Mexico City. VDL Cartello won the CSI5* competition over 1.45m with his Irish rider Darragh Kenny.
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MIAMI - Greatest Boy (Carrera VDL x Great Pleasure) and Tobias Meyer (GER) finished in fourth place in the CSI5* Grand Prix over 1.60m in Miami (USA). Greatest Boy was bred by the Arnoe family from Nispen (NED).
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WELLINGTON - the ten-year-old Orafina (For Fashion x Canturo), bred by the VDL Stud and Y. Walda from Wommels, has won the CSI3* Grand-Prix over 1.60m of Wellington (USA) under rider Kent Farrington (USA).
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ST. TROPEZ - In St. Tropez, France, Glamour Girl (Zirocco Blue x Caletto I), bred by Stoeterij Gaesbeek, and ridden by Henrick von Eckermann (SWE), won the CSI3* Grand Prix over 1.50m.
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Fancy Roos VDL (Baltic x Goodtimes) and Alex David Gill became winner of the 1.45m Grand Prix of the Super Spring Series in Houten
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KRONENBERG - Zeppe Blue (Zirocco Blue) has claimed the victory in the CSI1* Grand Prix over 1.45m under Leon Thijssen (NED). His half-brother Zeppelin Blue finished sixth in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m with Sanne Thijssen.
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BONHEIDEN - The twelve-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) have won the CSI2* Grand-Prix over 1.45m in Bonheiden (BEL). The combination finished eighth in the 1.45m.
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ERMELO - The KNHS Dutch Jumping Championships brought great successes to offspring of our stallions. The top 3 results can be found here.
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BONHEIDEN - Geste van de Vitha (Zirocco Blue VDL x Quite Easy I) and Bart Clarys (BEL) finished third in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Bonheiden (BEL). In another 1.45m class, the successful combination even became first.
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Our horses achieved top results in the Mediterranean Equestrian Spring Tour 3 of Oliva in Spain. Our stallion Comthago VDL became 2nd in the Silver Tour Grand Prix at 1.40m level. Our own bred Icoon VDL, which we own together with Stal...
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'S HERTOGENBOSCH - Grand Slam VDL (Cardento (Elite) x Heartbreaker) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) drove a fantastic clear round in the CSI5* Rolex Grand Slam Grand Prix over 1.60m in 's Hertogenbosch (NED).
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GORLA MINORE - Little Pony (Cohinoor VDL x Emilion) won a young horse class over 1.25m in Gorla Minore in Italy.
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OCALA - Hudson (Arezzo VDL x Contender) took fourth place under Amanda Flint in the 1.40m Grand Prix in Ocala (USA). Jaws de Longchamps (Zirocco Blue x Chin Chin) and Kathie Leverick (USA) finished second in the 1.30m class.
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LIVE OAK - Gisborne VDL, the son of Zirocco VDL x Goodtimes bred by the VDL Stud, became sixth in the World Cup competition in Live Oak, USA yesterday. Gisborne VDL jumped a fantastic clear round under Hyde Mofatt (CAN).
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KRAKOW - The twelve-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) have won the CSI3* Worldcup Grand Prix over 1.55m in Krakow. Zirocco Air (Zirocco Blue x Con Air) and Mateusz Tyszko (POL) won the 1.30m.
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SHARJAH - The Nations Cup in Sharjah (UAE) resulted in a nice second place for BBS McGregor (Cardento) and Jack Ryan (IRE).
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OLIVA - Geste van de Vitha (Zirocco Blue VDL x Quite Easy I) and Bart Clarys (BEL) finished sixth in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Oliva (ESP).
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Ocala - Hudson (by Arezzo VDL) and Irvington VDL (by Dallas VDL) placed in the $50.000 Grand Prix
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Wellington FL - Two son's of harley VDL placed in the 1.35m class. 4th Jesmond VDL and 5th Indygo Solier B, both sold in the WEF Sport Horse Auction Wellington FL USA.
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Opglabbeek - Just Special (by Falaise de Muze) wins the 1.35m class and Floor (by Zirocco Blue VDL) also took a victory in the 1.30m class.
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Poland - Son of Etoulon VDL placed 4th in the 2* 1.40m
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Homebred Liberty VDL placed 2nd in a 1.20m class
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EXLOO - The stallion For Friendship VDL (For Pleasure x Stakkato Gold) took the 4th place in the 1.20m class.
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Leone Jei (by Baltic) wins the Geneva Grand Prix, Cartello VDL is 4th and VDL Edgar M (by Arezzo) is 8th
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Glamor Girl (by Zirocco Blue) wins the Stockholm Grand Prix and VDL Edgar M (by Arezzo) became 3rd.
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AIKEN - Fantasy BB (Cardento X Indorado) and Jonathan Mcrea came in second in the CSI3* Grand Prix over 1.50m in Aiken (USA).
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CHAZEY SUR AIN - Kyra R (Grand Slam VDL) and Mickael Schicklin (FRA) have won the six-year-old class over 1.30m in Chazey sur Ain (FRA). Knock Out de la Ramee (Indoctro) and Nicolas Luuduc (FRA) also won a 1.30m class.
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WARSAW - Goldcoast VDL (Zirocco Blue x Chin Chin) under Matas Petraitis (LTU) in Warsaw claimed eighth place in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m.
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In the WBFSH Sire rankings top 100 2021 we see 6 VDL stallions in the top 100. Cardento, Zirocco Blue, Baltic, Douglas, Indoctro and Arezzo. The WBFSH ranking is the worldwide ranking for approved stallions.
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VILAMOURA - Imperium RJ (Dakar VDL x Quick Star) has won the CSI3* over 1.40m under Douglas Duffin (GBR). Fourth place went to Zaccorado Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Acorado I) and David Will (GER).
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TRYON - VDL Imar (Carrera x Indoctro) and Daniel Coyle (IRE) have won the Puissance showjumping in Tryon (USA) in a fantastic way. A wall of no less than 1.95m was conquered spectacularly for VDL Imar and Coyle.
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LINZ-EBELSBERG - Kamalia End (Zirocco Blue VDL x Orame) and Mathias Nørheden Johansen (DEN) have won the CSIYH1* over 1.25m in Linz-Ebelsberg (AUT). Jardy (Arezzo VDL x SIEC Vigaro) and Aggelos Toulopis (GR) won in the seven-year-olds.
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LYON - The Glamuor Girl (Zirocco Blue x Caletto I), bred by Stoeterij Gaesbeek, ridden by Henrick von Eckermann (SWE), has won the CSI5*-W over 1.60m in Lyon (FRA).
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VEJER DE LA FRONTERA - VDL Stella (Cardento x Baloubet du Rouet), ridden by Carly Anthony (USA), won the CSIO3* over 1.45m in Vejer de la Frontera (ESP). VDL Stella was sold during the WEF Sport Horse Auction in 2020.
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MICHALOWICE, POLAND - Goldcoast VDL (Zirocco Blue x Chin Chin) has claimed victory in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Michalowice. The 1.35m was won by Secret Weapon L (Bubalu VDL). Ligeunerin (Corporal VDL) won the Youngster Tour Final.
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CFS Willow (Zirocco Blue x Cruising), bred by Patrick Connolly of Tuam (IRE), sold for €35,000 at the Goresbridge Foal Auction, making it the best-selling foal.
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SAN GIOVANNI IN MARIGNANO - Iron Man 15 (Indoctro x Diamant de Semilly) and Finja Bormann (GER) have won the CSI3* over 1.45m in San Giovanni in Marignano. Iron Man 15 was bred by the VDL Stud.
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SAMORIN - El Rocco (Zirocco Blue x Ircolando) and Bart Bles (NED) finished second in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Samorin. Mademoiselle-A (Corland x Cardento), ridden by Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR), was third.
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OSLO - Gouvernante VDL (Bacardi x Stakkato) and Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) achieved a wonderful second place in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m held in Oslo (NOR).
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SAMORIN - El Rocco (Zirocco Blue x Ircolando) has won the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Samorin under the saddle of Bart Bles. The gelding, bred by C. and H. Soethout-Koopman, was also supreme in the 1.45m class the day before.
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OPGLABBEEK - There were fine Grand Prix results last week for a large number of descendants of the VDL stallions. The competitions were in Opglabbeek, Bonheiden, Gorla Minore, Militello Val Di Catania and Wroclaw, Partynice.
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GORLA MINORE - Granito Noordenhoek (Corland x Cash) and Niels Kersten (NED) have claimed victory in the CSI3* competition over 1.40m in Gorla Minore (ITA). The 1.30m was won by For Fun VT (Zirocco Blue x Indorado) and Gerfried Puck.
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Barcelona - Grand Slam VDL (by Cardento) and Marlon Módolo Zanotelli jumped a fantastic clear round for team Brazil.
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Jur Vrieling achieved good results with our stallions Inaico VDL, Kallmar VDL and Etoulon VDL during the CSI Bonheiden
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CANTELEU - The Grand Prix over 1.50m in Canteleu (FRA) gave great results for Dakar (Douglas x Emilion) and Felicie Bertrand (FRA). Dakar was second, while Hallilea (Zirocco Blue x Larome) and Lars Kersten (NED) were sixth.
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ROME - Glamour Girl (Zirocco Blue x Caletto I), bred by Stoeterij Gaesbeek, ridden by Henrick von Eckermann (SWE), has won the 1.50m in Rome (ITA).
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BONHEIDEN - The eleven-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) finished second in the CSI2* Grand-Prix over 1.45m in Bonheiden (BEL). They also finished second in another 1.45m class.
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AACHEN - Leone Jei (Baltic VDL x Corland) and Martin Fuchs (SUI) finished in eighth place in the 5* Grand Prix over 1.70m in Aachen (FRA). Naomi van het Keizershof (Cardento x For Pleasure) won the 1.50m under Lorenzo de Luca (ITA).
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ZUIDWOLDE - Cohinoor VDL (Cornet Obolenksy x Stakkato) has put in an excellent performance under James Billington at Outdoor Zuidwolde. The combination finished fourth in the 1.40m and fifth in the 1.45m, with only clear rounds.
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BONHEIDEN - Geste van de Vitha (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy I) and Bart Clarys (BEL) finished third in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Bonheiden (BEL). The successful combination finished second in another 1.45m class.
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BRIDGEHAMPTON NY - A lot of success for Cardento descendants in the USA. Erdento van de Leeuwerk (Cardento x Marlon) has won the 1.60m in Bridgehampton NY (USA). Ideal (Cardento x Cortez I) claimed the CSI3* Grand Prix in Traverse City.
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LIER - There were excellent results last week for a number of descendants of the VDL stallions. Dakar (Douglas x Emilion) and Felicie Bertrand (FRA) came third in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Lier (BEL).
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EXLOO - Goldenstar (Bacardi VDL x Ipsylon B) and James Billington won the 1.45m during the CSI2* competition in Exloo. Two clear rounds and a very fast time resulted in the victory for the successful combination.
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DRAMMEN - Excellent results have been achieved by Inaico VDL (Indoctro x Baloubet du Rouet) and Jur Vrieling (NED) in Drammen, Norway: not only did the successful combination win the Big Tour over 1.40m, but also the 1.30m.
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A top result in Ermelo with 4 own foals in the top 10 of the National Foal Championship. The highest placed was the Zirocco Blue-daughter Rubycara van Seldsum VDL, we co-owned this beautiful foal with breeders E.T. Hovenga and R. de Melker.
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The Zirocco Blue-daughter Jump Star SIH was honored as champion of the 7-year-olds. Jump Star SIH was ridden by Matthew Sampson.
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SAUGERTIES - A fine result for Donjo (Zirocco Blue x Ahorn) and Hyde Mofatt (CAN) in Saugerties: the successful combination finished fourth in the Grand Prix over 1.55m.
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ST LÔ - The eleven-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) came in second in the CSI3* over 1.50m in St. Lô (FR).
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Greatest Boy (Carrera VDL x Great Pleasure) and Tobias Meyer (GER) won the Grand Prix of Bonheiden.
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Kallmar VDL (Carrera x Indorado) and Jur Vrieling were again unbeatable and won the class for six-year-olds.
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Geste van de Vihta (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy) came in 2nd and Picobello Jasmine (Arezzo x Indoctro) finished 3rd in the Grand Prix of Bornival. Etoulon-son I Am won the Grand Prix of Kronenberg.
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Ziroccocorte (Zirocco Blue x Stakkato), ridden by Kai Thomann, became Champion of the 5-year-old jumping horses at the Oldenburger Landesturnier
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Risolde (Dallas x Falaise de Muze) was honored as Champion of the KWPN foal selection
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VALKENSWAARD - The eleven-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) came in third in the CSI4* over 1.55m in Valkenswaard (NED).
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FALSTERBO - Zuccero (Zirocco Blue x Caretino 2), ridden by Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), has won the CSI3* over 1.40 m in Falsterbo. The combination finished second in the 1.45m.
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Our own bred Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) finished 7th in the 1.55m Grand Prix of Ommen under James Billington
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SZILVÁSVÁRAD - Girocco (Zirocco Blue VDL x Kojak) and Julia Schönhuber (GER) came second in the CSI3* Grand Prix of Szilvásvárad (HUN). Dendence VDL (Cardento) won the 1.50m class under Ivaylo Bonev (BUL).
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GORLA MINORE (IT) - In Gorla Minore, Italy, Farezzo (Arezzo x V. Gogh) under rider Edwin Smits (SUI) finished fantastically fourth in the Grand Prix over 1.50m.
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KRONENBERG - I am (Etoulon VDL x Vingino) and Dennis van den Brink (NED) all beat the competition in the CSI2* over 1.40m in Kronenberg. Governess VDL (Bacardi VDL x Stakkato) and Sophie Dalm were fifth.
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HARICH - Kyra (Grand Slam VDL) and Age Flapper became Frisian Champion in the M class jumping this weekend. Jalverna (Baltic VDL) and Folkert Kelderman were invincible in the Z class and also claimed the victory.
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HICKSTEAD - Jignipes Eickenrode (Zirocco Blue X Heartbreaker) and John Whitaker took a great fourth place in the final of the championship for seven year olds in Hickstead (UK).
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BONHEIDEN - Icoon VDL (Bubalu x Cardento) and Hessel Hoekstra (NED) finished in eighth place in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix of Bonheiden (BEL). No less than three classes were won by descendants of Zirocco Blue.
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TRAVSERSE CITY - Millioninmind (Douglas x Glidawn Diamond) and Emily Ward (GBR) finished second in the Traverse City (USA) Grand Prix. Gerinus T (Arezzo VDL x Indoctro) and Ryann Genn (USA) won the 1.40m.
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ST. TROPEZ - In the French town of St. Tropez, Zilton Sl Z (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) under rider Michael Duffy (IRE) finished fifth in the 5* Grand Prix over 1.60m.
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BONHEIDEN - The eleven-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) have won the CSI2* Grand-Prix over 1.45m in Bonheiden (BEL). The combination finished second in the 1.45m.
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Top results for our stallion Grand Slam VDL during the Global Champions League in Stockholm
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UGGERHALNE (DEN) - Etoulon (Toulon x Calvados) and Jur Vrieling (NED) came second very nicely in the CSIO3* over 1.50m in Uggerhalne (DEN). Fontaine Blue CKV (Zirocco Blue VDL x Colino) and Natalia Czernik (POL) placed eighth.
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POZNAN - Global (Cardento x Tygo) and Sander Geering (NED) finished fourth in the CSI4* Grand Prix over 1.60m in Poznan. Jativia (Cardento x Gottwald) and Jake Hunter (UIT) finished seventh without merit.
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TRYON - Chamonix de Ley (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Carlie Fairty (CAN) can look back on a very fruitful weekend. The successful combination won no less than two classes: both the Medium Junior/Amateur Jumper and the Classic class.
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VALKENSWAARD - Dagada des Grevis (Cardento X Heartbreaker) and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) finished nicely second in the CSI2* Grand Prix in Valkenswaard over 1.45m.
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DE PEELBERGEN - Faltic HB (Baltic VDL x Concorde) and Eoin Gallagher (IRL) achieved a wonderful third place in the CSIO3 * Grand Prix in De Peelbergen. In addition, Faltic HB was unbeatable in the Nations Cup over 1.50m.
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SAUGERTIES - A fine result for VDL in Saugerties (USA): no less than three classes in one day were won by three different horses: Glen (Zirocco Blue VDL), Gideon (Arezzo VDL) and Gillette B (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest).
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WIERDEN - Icoon VDL and Hessel Hoekstra (NED) achieved a nice second place in the CSIOJ NC-Y Grand Prix of Wierden for Young Riders over 1.45m. The successful combination also finished in second place in the Nations Cup.
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BONHEIDEN - The eleven-year-old mare Fliere Fluiter (Zirocco Blue x Animo) and Jack Ansems (NED) have won the CSI2 * Grand Prix over 1.45m in Bonheiden. Geste van de Vihta (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy I) and Bart Clarys (BEL) finished second.
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KUNKIA (LTU) - Esprit du Buisson Z (Emilion) finished fifth in the Grand Prix of Kunkia (LTU) under Gunnar Klettenberg (EST). Dropshot Z (Douglas) won the 1.20m level with Aleksejus Timofejevas (LTU) in the saddle.
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OPGLABBEEK - Fernando (Harley x Triton) and Micheal Greeve (NED) have finished third in CSI2 * Grand Prix of Sentower Park (BEL). Isa Tella (Etoulon x Numero Uno) and Albert Zoer (NED) won the 1.40m level.
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PRAGUE-VELKÁ CHUCHLE (CZE) - Irocco Blue (by Zirocco Blue) and Hessel Hoekstra (NED) have won the CSI2 * over 1.35m in Prague-Velká Chuchle no less than twice.
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BEARS - Zirocco-Blue made a lot of noise last week. No less than 7 victories were achieved by 5 different offspring. Palm Beach 33 won the Grand Prix of Westergellersen and Herby the CCI3*-S Eventing in Oudkarspel.
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Marlon Modolo Zanotelli took Grand Slam VDL to the CSI 2 * in Bonheiden this weekend and achieved fantastic results. In the 1.45m Grand Prix they jumped a fantastic clear round and finished 12th. B
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WELLINGTON - Cat Ninja (Zirocco Blue x Corland) and Jacqueline Steffens (CAN) have achieved a nice second place in the Grand Prix of Wellington. Firefly (by Wittinger x Corland) and Sergio Nieto del Rio (MEX) finished eighth.
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VILHELMSBORG - The Danish Warmblood Studbook has approved Navarro SL (by Etoulon VDL) for breeding. Ask Hallas (by Harley VDL), Narciso Blue and Teglovnen's Zir-oculus (by Zirocco Blue) also received a Danish breeding license.
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THERMAL - Magic Mike (by Zapatero VDL) and Kyle King have won the CSI4 * over 1.45m in Thermal. Calexio VDL (by Cardento) and Kendall Bourgeois won the 1.35m, Il Mago (by Baltic VDL) and Lauren Micheals won the 1.30m.
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The first quarter of 2021 is not quite over yet, but so far Eddie Blue (by Zirocco Blue) is the best-earning Dutch show jumper. With Devin Ryan (USA) Eddie Blue jumped to no less than € 75,000.
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WELLINGTON - Kilkenny (by Cardento) and Cian O'Connor (IRL) have achieved a nice third place in the 1.60m Grand Prix in Wellington. Leonie Jei (by Baltic VDL) and Martin Fuchs (SUI) finished in eighth place.
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THERMAL - Doriando (by Indorado) and Kaitlin Campbell finished second in the Grand Prix in Thermal, USA yesterday. Hirado Blue (by Zirocco Blue) and Molly Talla won the 1.40m level. There were also many victories in other classes.
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SAN GIOVANNI IN MARIGNANO - Jarezzo (by Arezzo VDL) and Nico Lupino (ITA) have won the 1.35m in San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy. Greatest Boy (by Carrera VDL) and Tobias Meyer (GER) were eighth in the Grand Prix.
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WELLINGTON - Cartello VDL (by Cartani) and Lorcan Gallagher (USA) have achieved a nice fifth place in the 5* Grand Prix of Wellington. Eddie Blue (by Zirocco Blue) and Devin Ryan (USA) finished sixth.
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OLIVA - In Oliva, Spain, Farezzo (by Arezzo) under rider Edwin Smits (SUI) became a fantastic third in the Grand Prix over 1.50m. In another Grand Prix class over 1.40m Nithard van de Peerdenhoeve (by Zirocco Blue) finished third.
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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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OLIVA - For descendants of Zirocco Blue, it rained excellent Grand Prix results this week. Fair Field (by Zirocco Blue) could also count itself among the chosen ones with a fourth place in the Grand Prix of Oliva under Sophie Hinner.
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POZNAN - Zirocco Air (by Zirocco Blue) has achieved a fantastic second place with rider Mateusz Tyszko in the CSI2 * Grand Prix over 1.45m in Poznan. Goldcoast VDL (by Zirocco Blue) and Matas Petraitis (LTU) finished third.
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WELLINGTON - Eddie Blue (by Zirocco Blue) and Devin Ryan (USA) have achieved a nice third place in the 1.60m Grand Prix in Wellington. Donjo (by Zirocco Blue) and Hyde Mofatt (CAN) finished fifth in the 1.45m.
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WELLINGTON - Leone Jei (by Baltic VDL x Corland) and Martin Fuchs (Sui) finished in seventh place in the Grand Prix of Wellington (USA). Amalia VDL (by Arezzo VDL) and Daniel Coyle won the 1.35m level.
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OPGLABBEEK -Fliere Fluiter (by Zirocco Blue) and Jack Ansems (Ned) have won the CSI2 * Grand Prix in Opglabbeek. H&M Kirlo van den Bosrand (by Cardento) and Samuel Hutton (Gbr) finished seventh.
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WELLINGTON - Dougie Douglas (by Douglas) and Katherine Dinan (USA) became second in the 1.50m in Wellington (USA). Ideal (v Cardento) and Shane Sweetnam (Irl) took third place.
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WELLINGTON - Diamaria (by Douglas) and rider Grace Thames (USA) have won the 1.35m level in Wellington with a double clear round and the fastest time. GW Incorporated (by Corland) won the 1.40m level under Andrew Welles (USA).
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OLIVA - With two clear rounds and a fast time, Jonka-A (by Cardento) and Steve Guerdat (Sui) finished second in the Oliva Grand Prix. Eldorrado MVNZ (by Cardento) and Lieven Devos (Bel) won the 1.30m level.
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WELLINGTON - Zorro van de Mespel Z (by Zirocco Blue VDL x Escudo I) and Quentin Judge (USA) have achieved a nice second place in the 1.30m in Welington. In the 1.45m, Coverboy (by Veron x Corland) and Catherine Wachtell placed 8th.
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OLIVA - Highlife 25 (by Harley) and Niels Bruynseels became seventh in Grand-Prix in Oliva. Incredible Bleu (by Zirocco Blue) and Sergio Alvarez Moya finished in eleventh place. Luna AEG (by Indoctro) and Mathieu Guery won the 1.40m.
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SALZBURG - Goldfever (by Indoctro) has achieved a nice fifth place under rider Hessel Hoekstra in the Grand Prix for U25 riders in Salzburg. In 1.40 the combination came second.
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OPGLABBEEK - Fliere Fluiter (by Zirocco Blue), the successful horse of Jack Ansems (Ned), has achieved a nice sixth place in the Grand Prix of Opglabbeek. Keiralanda VDM (v. Douglas) and Gretel S (v. Corland) both won a class.
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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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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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TIELT - The biggest interest in the Belgian Eye of the Master auction was for the six-year-old Zirocco-Blue son Jolly Swagman. The talented gray gelding was sold for € 140,000 and is leaving for Finland.
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SOPOT - In Sopot, Poland, Zirocco-Blue son Zirocco Air has won the CSI2 * Grand Prix. With his rider Mateusz Tyszko the nine-year-old gray remained clear and set the fastest time.
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VALKENSWAARD - Trigon Auctions, the auction house, founded by the Van de Lageweg family, Stal Tops and Frederik De Backer, has launched its 5th and last collection for 2020: a beautiful collection of top quality three-year-old horses.
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OPGLABBEEK - Zucchero (by Zirocco) and rider Rolf-Göran Bengtsson have achieved a nice third place in the 1.40m class for 7/8 year olds in Opglabbeek, Belgium. Iron Maiden (by Quasimodo) and rider Maria Louise Kingsrød came sixth.
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OLIVA - The jump-off of the 2 * Grand Prix over 1.45m in Oliva Nova, Spain, gave Farezzo (by Arezzo) a beautiful fifth place under rider Edwin Smits. Geste van de Vihta (by Zirocco Blue) and the Belgian Bart Clarys finished ninth.
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Cohinoor VDL (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato) and James Billington jumped 3 clear rounds at the jumping of Opglabbeek, Belgium, twice in a 1.35m class where they placed 8th and once in a 1.40m class. With Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) James Billington jumped to a 10th place in the Grand Prix of Opglabbeek.
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Jet Blue (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Carly Anthony became 4th in the $25,000 Holiday & Horses National Grand Prix of Wellington, Florida.
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Estoril Fortuna (Harley x Indoctro) and Dawid Kubiak became 7th in the Worldcup Qualifier of Budapest, Hungary.
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WESTFALEN - The stallion inspection in Westphalia can be called the absolute highlight of the very successful inspection season in Germany for the VDL Stud. From the VDL descendants Arezzo brought the champion and 6 stallions were approved.
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PALM BEACH - Orafina (by For Fashion), bred by the VDL Stud and Y. Walda, has won the Palm Beach Grand Prix under rider Kent Farrington. The ten-year-old gray mare Fancy Girl (by Zirocco Blue) and rider Willie Tynan finished second.
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VEJER DE LA FRONTERA - El Rocco (by Zirocco Blue) managed to win the 1.45m class in the Sunshine Tour under the saddle of Jur Vrieling. The gelding, bred by C. and H. Soethout-Koopman, was supreme from 80 combinations at the start.
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Khan (Grand Slam x Corland) and Juan Pablo Gaspar Albañez won a 5-year old class at the jumping of Monterrey, Mexico. Hellboy G (Azteca x Corland) and Manuel Sada Zambrano won two 1.35m Am-A classes.
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Geste van de Vihta (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy) and Bart Clarys won the Grand Prix of Valencia, Spain. Dakar (Douglas x Emilion), ridden by Felicie Bertrand, placed 10th in de Grand Prix.
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I Am (Etoulon x Vingino) and rider Dennis van den Brink won the Final of the Young Jumpers at the jumping of Opglabbeek, Belgium. Hermie DLT (Cantos x Padinus) and Chris Sorensen won the 1* Grand Prix of Opglabbeek.
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G-Vingino-Blue (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Skye Morssinkhoff won the Silver Tour Grand Prix of Oliva, Spain.
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Cat Ninja (Zirocco Blue x Corland) and Jacqueline Steffens became 8th in the National Grand Prix of Wellington, Florida USA.
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Zirocco Air (Zirocco Blue x Con Air) and Mateusz Tyszko became 5th in the Grand Prix of Wroclaw, Partynice in Poland.
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Elusive (Rodrigoo VDL x Cappucino), ridden by Aaron Vale, became 7th in the Grand Prix. Gylana VS (Indorado x Solitair), ridden by Dominique Roux, won a 1.35m and a 1.30m class.
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Jardy (Arezzo x Vigaro), ridden by Jennifer Jaritz, won a 1.30m young jumpers class
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ERMELO - Four talented VDL stallions started the KWPN performance test yesterday, which will last 21 days. These are descendants of Zirocco Blue VDL, Etoulon VDL, Cornet Obolensky and Matisse de Mariposa.
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Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu (Silverstone x Matterhorn), ridden by Paul O'Shea placed 3rd. Delia B (Cantos x Voltaire), ridden by Dominic Gibbs, placed 3rd in the A/O Junior Grand Prix and won a 1.40m class. Waliba VDL (Quite Easy I x Wellington), ridden by Elli Yeager, placed 6th in de A/O Junior Grand Prix.
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Zilton SL Z (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Michael Duffy became 3rd in the 3* Grand Prix of Vilamoura, Portugal and Ivascalle (Baltic x Lincoln), ridden by Jude Burgess, won a 1.35m young jumpers class
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In the 1* Grand Prix of Opglabbeek, Ibiza* (Cardento x Kojak), ridden by Victoria Gulliksen, placed 5th and Coup de Chance (Cardento x Darco), ridden by Yves Vanderhasselt, placed 8th.
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Hobelia (Zavall x Carolus II), ridden by Richard Howley, won a 1.35m and a 1.30m class at this jumping.
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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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Gaesbekers Glamour Girl (Zirocco Blue x Caletto I) and Henrik von Eckermann won a 1.45m class at the 4* jumping of St Lô in France, the also became 6th in a 1.50m class.
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Jarley (Harley x Voltaire) and Wojciech Wojcianiec became 5th in the 1* Grand Prix of Michalowice and Butter-Flower (Goodtimes x Carolus I), ridden by Britt ter Harmsel, placed 10th.
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ORLÂNDIA, (Sao Paolo, Brazil) - Kirk do Cach (Zirocco out of the mare Briantha van Corland x Ahorn) became reserve champion with Flávio Grilloa in the Grand Prix of Agromen over 1.50m.
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Millioninmind (Douglas x Glidawn Diamond) and Emily Ward became 4th in the Grand Prix of Vancouver - Langley BC. Delia B (Cantos x Voltaire), ridden by Dominic Gibbs, won a 1.40m class in Tryon, USA
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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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Irinka Lady (Etoulon x Eldorado vd Zeshoek) and Kara Chad won two 1.35m young jumpers classes at the jumping of Vejer de la Frontera
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Charley S (Harley x Aramis Z) and Alexandra Crown placed 4th in the 1* Grand Prix of St Tropez – Grimaud and Fantast HH (Zapatero x Fabricius), ridden by Dimitri Varsano, placed 9th.
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Carrera VDL is the new leading sire of the Horsetelex Dynamic IPV Index - Class E, Inshallah de Muze is in 7th place and Etoulon is in 9th place.   And also in the other classes VDL stallions are high ranked: ~ Arezzo 4th in Clas...
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RAGUSA, Sicily - At the foal inspections in Ragusa, Sicily, there were good results for the descendants of Zirocco Blue, Douglas and Dallas.
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Cat Ninja (Zirocco Blue x Corland) and Jacqueline Steffens became 6th in the Grand Prix of Columbus – Johnstown, USA.
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Homebred Floyo VDL (Baltic x Contender) and rider Richard Vogel won the Grand Prix of Lier. Dorotheental’s Classica (Classe VDL x Cassini I) and Jonathan Gordon placed 5th.
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HomebredFastday VDL (Quaprice x Harley) and Sophie Dalm won a 1.45m class at the jumping of Bonheiden, Belgium.
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Icarus (Douglas x Sioux de Baugy) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli became 2nd in a 1.55m class and won a 1.45m class at the 5* jumping of St Stopez-Grimaud, France.
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Elea Blue (s. Zirocco Blue x Levisto) and Olivier Robert won a 1.30m class at the 2* jumping of St Tropex – Grimaudin France last weekend.
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Geste van de Vihta (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy) and Bart Clarys won a 1.40m class at the jumping of Lier in Belgium last weekend.
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Gregorius vd Vrendt (Emilion x Corland) and Amber van Marle became 3rd in the J-Grand Prix, Haston Nita (Zirocco Blue x Corland), ridden by Wesley the Boer, placed 4th and Gavita V (Zirocco Blue x French Buffet xx), ridden by Giorgio Bilotta, became 6th.
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Houston B (Zirocco Blue x Vigaro) and rider Francois Xavier Boudant won a 1.50m class at the 4* jumping of St Tropez – Grimaud, France.
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Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) and James Billington became 3rd in the 2*Grand Prix of Exloo. Earlier we already wrote that El Rocco (Zirocco Blue x Ircolando) and Jur Vrieling had won the Grand Prix.
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Offspring of our stallions achieved good results at several shows in Europe last weekend:
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3 Grand Prix and an international 4* eventing class were won by youn Zirocco's
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Galan S (Indoctro x Caprice S Z) and Beat Mandli became 6th in the Grand Prix of Traverse City, Michigan, USA
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Mia vh Hulstenhof (Zirocco Blue x Cassini II) and Roy van Beek won the J-A Grand Prix of Valkenswaard. Ferrari VDL (Cardento x Indoctro) and Zoe Osterhoff placed 4th in the U25-A Grand Prix.
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VDL Edgar M (Arezzo x Marlon) and  Marlon Modolo Zanotelli won yesterday evenng the 1.60m Grand Prix of  St. Tropez. In een barrage met 13 deelnemers waren VDL Edgar M en Marlon foutloos en de snelste combinatie. O de website ...
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G-Vingino-Blue (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Skye Morssinkhof became 4th in the 2* Grand Prix of St Tropez – Grimaud, France. At the 4* jumping of St Tropez - Grimaud Katanga vh Dingeshof (Cardento x Tornado) and Nicola Philippaerts placed 8th in the Grand Prix.
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Datero H (Zapatero VDL x Linaro) and Ella Quigley became 3rd in the Junior Grand Prix of Wierden. In the Young Riders division Dakina II (Indoctro x Amor) and Felotti VDL (Baltic x Mr Blue) both won a 1.40m class.
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The homebred Goldcoast VDL (Zirocco Blue x Chin Chin) and Matas Petraitis became 8th in the Worldcup Qualifier of Ruila, Estonia. Fantast (Indoctro x Voltaire), ridden by Sabine Silina, placed 4th and Hangstone JT Z (Hardrock Z x Marlon), r
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Bo J (Indorado x Quick Star) and Kevin Jochems became 2nd in the Grand Prix of Lier, Belgium.
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Zilton SL Z (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Michael Duffy won the Grand Prix of Eschweiler, Germany. Popeye (Cardento x Lio Caylon), ridden by Tom Tarver-Priebe, jumped to a 3rd position in the Grand Prix.
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The talented mare G-Vingino-Blue (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Skye Morssinkhof took the victory's ribbon today at the Dutch Junior Championship.
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Dexter (Wittinger VDL x Heartbreaker) and Charlie Jones became 2nd in the 2* Grand Prix of Kronenberg, They also placed 4th in a 1.40m class. Grieg S (Indoctro x Kenwood), ridden by Niels Kersten, placed 6th in the Grand Prix.
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A great debut for Trigon Auction, topseller was the Zirocco Blue-son Pardino VDL who got sold for €66.500
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Offspring of our stallions received good scores at several KWPN mare inspections in the country. Below you’ll find the highscores per region:
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Geste vd Vitha (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy) and Bart Clarys became 7th in the Grand Prix of Bonheiden, Belgium.
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Geste vd Vitha (Zirocco Blue x Quite Easy) and Bart Clarys won a 1.40m class at the 2* jumping of Lier, Belgium. The by Frans Standaert bred mare also placed 6th in a 1.45m class. Djoost Again (Cantos x Joost) and Eric van der Vleuten became 2nd in the 2* Grand Prix of Lier.
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OLIVA -Insider VDL (by Etoulon) has given his calling card at the CSIYH1 * competition in Oliva. The seven-year-old gray claimed two victories under Thomas Ryan, finishing in the 1.30m and 1.35m at the top.
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Ivascalle (Baltic x Lincoln) and Jude Burgess won a 1.30m class at the 3* jumping of Vejer de la Frontera in Spain.
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DORTMUND - At the CSI3 * competition in Dortmund, several VDL descendants attracted attention. Emmely (by Indorado) finished second in the 1.45m, while Edison (by Zirocco Blue) finished fourth in the 1.40m.
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Kyrelena VDL (Zirocco Blue x Corland) passed for her maretest with a fantastic score of  86 points. 
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GESVES - Lord Blue du Seigneur (by Zirocco Blue) was approved at the SBS Studbook last weekend. Lord Blue du Seigneur is closely related to several top horses such as Cardino du Seigneur, Arac du Seigneur and Oak Grove's Heartfelt.
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Many VDL related horses were very successful in Wellington, especially in the 7-year olds 1.30m class.
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BARROCA - Herby (by Zirocco Blue VDL) and Tim Lips have won the Fransisco Seabra Memorial cup by riding a very good cross and a clear show jumping course in Portugal.
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BALVANERA (MEX) - Hortensia van de Leeuwerk (by Corland) has won the CSI4 * Grand Prix over 1.55m in Balvanera, Mexico under rider Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane. Hortensia van de Leeuwerk was sold to Mexico via the VDL stud.
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G Camille HBF (Zirocco Blue x Cassini I) and Karl Robins became 5th in the Grand Prix of Valencia, Spain. Vilbergs Classy Boy (Classe VDL x Valentino), ridden by Romain Dreyfus, placed 8th.
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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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C Vier 2 (Cardento x Concorde) and Janine Rijkens became 5th in the Grand Prix of Braunschweig, Germany
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ABU DHABI - James Vd Oude Heihoef (Douglas) and Abdullah Mohd Al Marri (UAE) became third in the CSIO5*-NC MEast / Nations Cup over 1.60m. In the CSIO5*-NC over 1.50m the combination became eighth.
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G Camille HBF (Zirocco Blue x Cassini I) and Karl Robins became 3rd in the Grand Prix of Valencia, Spain. Grandeur III (Baltic x Burggraaf), ridden by David Wingrove, placed 9th.
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Germeta W (Mr. Blue x Wolfgang) and Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli won a 1.45m class at the Jumping of Oliva, Spain.
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Mr Kannan vh Hulstenhof (Zirocco Blue x Kannan) and Karel Cox became 4th in the 1* Grand Prix of Valencia, Spain.
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KRONENBERG (NED) - Gotha (by Arezzo) and Hans-Jörn Ottens (GER) managed to name the CSI2* over 1.40m in Kronenberg. The combination became third and fourth in the 1.40m two-phase competitions.
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THERMAL (CA) - Highfive (by Cardento) and Joie Gatlin took second place in California during the CSI3* over 1.40m. The combination achieved a nice fifth place in the Grand Prix.
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Florida - Five horses sold by the VDL Stud placed by the best 10 at the 7-year olds class in Wellington.
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Golden Diamond W.G. (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Nicolas Pizarro became 7th in the Worldcup of Leon, Mexico.
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SHARJAH (UAE) - Elucar V.E. (v. Cardento) and Jack Whitaker placed sixth in two clear rounds in the CSI5*-W World Cup over 1.60 m in Sharjah. Pogba (by Douglas) and Ali Hamad Al Kirbi (UAE) became second in the 1.40m.
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SHARJAH (UAE) - Doklahoma VDL (by Baloubet du Rouet x Emilion) and Mohammed Ghanem Al Hajri managed to win the CSI3* 1.45m. Zirocco Blue offspring For Fun VT also finished fifth in a 1.45m course under Gerfried Puck (Aut).
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Deep Blue Bridge S (Zirocco Blue x Ahorn) and Rupert Carl Winkelmann won the Grand Prix of Sentower Park, Belgium.
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Zirocco Air (Zirocco Blue x Con Air) and Mateusz Tyszko became 5th in the Grand Prix of Lublin, Poland.
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Offspring of Douglas, Zirocco Blue VDL, Cardento, Harley VDL, Indoctro and more VDL related horses were placed in several classes in Wellington.
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LIER - Doria I (by Classe VDL) has won the CSI2* 1.45m class in Lier with Jonathan Gordon. Irsina Blue (by Zirocco Blue VDL) won the young horse class over 1.35m under Nathalie van der Mei.
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Idara (by Baltic VDL) and Ibiza (by Inshallah de Muze) have won the 7-year-olds 1.30m classes. Besides, Ibiza Became regular champion!
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Good Farming HS (Carrera x Atlantic VDL) and Hendrik-Jan Schuttert became 5th in the 1* Grand Prix of Oliva, Spain. Heartcor F (Corland x Heartbreaker), ridden by Adam Grzegorzewski, placed 9th and the 10th place in this Grand Prix was for Freiherr (Boss x Voltaire), ridden by Neri Pieraccini.
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Zirocco Blue en Arezzo hebben het predicaat 'Preferent' toegekend gekregen
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Deep Blue Bridge S (s. Zirocco Blue x Ahorn) and Rupert Carl Winkelman became 9th in the 2* Grand Prix of Kronenberg, the Netherlands and Giwana (Baltic x Indoctro) and Lars Kersten placed 3rd in the 1* Grand Prix.
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Dallas du Rouet (Dallas x Balou du Rouet) won the DSP Freispring-Cup. This Championship takes place during the 5* Worldcup show of Leipzig, Germany.
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Great results too for Millioninmind (by Douglas) who wins two times 1.45m, Hatihina Z (by Harley VDL) wins the 1.30m and Zorro van de Mespel (by Zirocco Blue VDL) placed 4th.
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BASEL (SWITZERLAND) - Elzarena (by Zavall VDL) achieved an excellent performance during the CSI5*-W over 1.45m in Basel by finishing in second place. Under Werner Muff the mare remained clear in a fast time.
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NEUSTADT DOSSE (GER) - Guesssina (by Zirocco Blue) and Philipp Schober achieved a nice fifth place in the rankings in the CSI2* competition over 1.45m in the German Neustadt Dosse. Fabielle BH (by Emilion) became first in the 1.40m.
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Doria I (Classe VDL x Cassini I) and Jonathan Gordon won the Grand Prix of Zuidbroek. Gweedore vd Grootekamps Z (Glasgow van ’t Merelsnest x Corland) and Harrie Wiering won the Six Bars of 1.90m heigth.
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LIVERPOOL - Elucar V.E. (v. Cardento) and Jack Whitaker ended the year 2019 fantastically by becoming second on New Year's Eve in the Grand Prix of the CSI4 * TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show.
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Cohinoor VDL jumped this weekend three clear rounds at CSI De Peelbergen. Several classes were won by offspring of VDL Stallions.
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Goldenstar (Bacardi VDL x Ipsylon B) and Alex David Gill placed 2nd in the Grand Prix of the Roelofsen Horsetrucks Winter Classics competition in Exloo. The Grand Prix was won by Florian (Zirocco Blue x Cardento), ridden by Albert Zoer, Famariloma (Azteca VDL x Ahorn), ridden by Steven Veldhuis, ended up 4th.
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Dobbey (Zirocco Blue x Grosso Z) and Lars Kersten placed 6eth in the 2* Grand Prix of Lier, Belgium.
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ERMELO (NED) - Sixteen VDL stallions have been selected for the 2nd round of the KWPN stallion inspection 2019 / 2020. The offspring of Inaico VDL and Impressive VDL is striking.
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Acordi (by Corland) wins the Small Tour final and Deus Hero (by Emilion) placed 2nd in the Young rider Grand Prix of Salzburg in Austria.
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POZNAN (POL) - Dallas VDL and Jur Vrieling achieved an excellent third place during the CSI4*-W over 1.45m in Poznan, Poland.
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Grand Slam VDL and Alex David Gill 5th place in the 1.40m Medium Tour final and Dobbey (v. Zirocco Blue) 6th in Grand Prix of Jumping De Achterhoek
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VALENCIA (ESP) - Ella Sandra G. (by Zirocco Blue VDL) has achieved a nice second place in the CSI2* competition over 1.40m in Valencia with the British Lauren Edwards.
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KRONENBERG (Ned) - Gino (by Zirocco Blue) and Robert Vos have claimed the victory of the CSI2 * over 1.40 m in Kronenberg. Fantastico (by Vegas VDL) and Otmar Eckermann were placed eighth.
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GORLA MINORE - Jonka-A (by Cardento) has won the CSI3* 1.40m in Gorla Minore with the French rider Fanny Skalli. For Fun VT (by Zirocco Blue VDL) and the Austrian Gerfried Puck finished third in this competition.
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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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MONTERREY - Magnolia Mystic Rose (by Zirocco Blue VDL) finished second with Eduardo Menezes in the CSI3* competition over 1.50m in Monterrey, Mexico. Emilion descendant Fabrice DN became 12th in this competition under Nicolas Pizarro.
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Also offspring of Indoctro and Zirocco Blue VDL performed fantastic in the CSI4* class.
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A fantastic victory for Gaesbekers Glamour Girl (vby VDL Zirocco Blue) and rider Richard Howley in the CSI3* Grand Prix in Opglabbeek (Belgium)
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OPGLABBEEK - Freedom Polana (by Cardento VDL) and Adir Dias De Abreu (Portugal) ended in a nice fourth place with double clear rounds in the CSI2 * 1.45m Grand Prix at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium.
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SAMORIN SVK - Suma's Zorro (by Douglas) finished fourth in the CSI4* Grand Prix over 1.55m under the Egyptian rider Sameh El Dahan.In the CSI4* 1.40m there was a second ranking for Fleur-Sinaa-A (by Cardento x Indorado).
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MICHALOWICE, POLAND - Ziro Percent (by Zapatero VDL) won the CSI2 * 1.40m in Michalowice under the Austrian rider Fritz Kogelnig Jun. The combination scored two clear rounds and the fastest time.
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Our horses Goldenstar and Grand Slam finshed in the top five of the 1.45m Roelofsen Winter Classics Grand Prix at Hellendoorn
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Belgium - Okky-Blue-S (by Zirocco Blue VDL) became champion of the 5-year-olds class with his rider Pieter Kenis in Gesves. Okky-Blue-S is bred by Louis & Liliane Sips in Brecht.
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Tryon – 4th place for Farrel VDL (Cardento VDL x Stakkato), rider Daniel Coyle in the CSI5* 1.60m course at the Tryon international Equestrian Center.
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Fair Field, rider Michel hendrix, offspring of Zirocco Blue VDL out of a Chin Chin mother became 5th in the CSI4* 1.50m class in St. Tropez. This fantastic son of Zirocco Blue VDL is bred by Koerhuis.
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RANDBØLDAL - Bøgegårdens Zidane (Zirocco Blue VDL x Indoctro), bred by R.F. Waninge from Dwingeloo, has become the Danish reserve champion of the five-year-old jumpers.
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VDL Heros (by Zirocco Blue VDL) Champion 6-years-olds and VDL Indygo Solier (by Harley) Champion 7-years-olds in Tryon
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Rider Ashley Fleishhacker made good performances with high-quality horses bought from the VDL Stud.
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ST. TROPEZ - GRIMAUD - Kardenta van 't Meerhof (by Cardento) and the Spanish rider Sergio Alvarez Moya have won the CSI4* 1.50m in St. Tropez. Tchin de la Tour (by Chin Chin) and Guillaume Foutrier became pretty 2nd.
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Suma’s Zorro (Douglas x Horos xx) and  Sameh el Dahan won today the Grand Prix of Waregem in Belgium In a jump-off with 9 competitors they took the winners ribbon by jumping a clear round in the fastest time.&nbs...
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DE PEELBERGEN - Zirocco Blue VDL daughter Online Especiale was the auction topper of the Limburg foal auction this year. The American rider Gigi Moynihan made the winning bid of € 36,000.
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LIER - Gaesbekers Glamour Girl (by Zirocco Blue) and the Irish rider Richard Howley finished first in the CSI3 * 1.45m in Lier, Belgium.
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Offspring of Zirocco Blue were placed high in the finals of the Bundeschampionat for 6-years-old and 7-years-old jumpers
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OPGLABBEEK-On the beautiful Sentower park, Brantzau VDL made his 1.40m debut under Thea Jelcic. Brantzau VDL, previously active under James Billington and Jur Vrieling in the 1.30m, jumped in the CSI2 * / Table A competition.
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Homebred Gouvernante VDL became Dutch reservechampion today of the 1.35m level
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ZANDHOVEN - Glamour Girl, an eight-year-old daughter of Zirocco Blue, became second in the 2 * / Grand Prix Table A. Lucky Star of the Korteweg, also a descendant of Zirocco Blue, finished third with his Irish rider Richard Howley.
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GESVES - Okky Blue-S (Zirocco Blue x Emilion) has become Belgian champion of the 5-year-olds in Gesves under Pieter Kenis.
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Top three national foal championship all VDL offspring
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For Fun VT (Zirocco Blue x Indorado) and Gerfried Puck placed 2nd in the  Grand Prix of Miskolc-Diosgyor in Hungary.
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Op de jonge veulenkeuring van Nieuwleusen werden de eerste 4 kopplaatsen bezet door nakomelingen van VDL hengsten. Kampioen werd het veulen O Gesinklaer (Jardonnay x Baltic VDL) van fokker en eigenaar dhr. Zandman uit Den Ham. 2e we...
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The final competition of the Wolden Cup for 4 year old jumpers was won by  the Dakar-son Karel Doorman and his rider Marcel de Boer. Jackpot (Zirocco Blue x Heartbreaker) and  Albert Zoer placed 2nd in the final of the 5 year...
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Also in the 2nd week of the CSI de Wolden  an offspring of Zirocco Blue took the Grand Prix ribbon: Gogo Karla V (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Willem Greve  jumped a great round and won.
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Great results for Fancy Girl (Zirocco Blue x Silverstone). Last weekend she won with her rider Willie Tynan the Grand Prix of  Traverse City in the USA. Ook in de Grote Prijs van Tryon waren er goede resultaten voor nakomelinge...
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Topresults this weekend for the VDL Stud at CSI De Wolden. Several offspring of our stallions were highly placed and our stllion Grand Slam VDL jumped with rider Alex David Gill to a 6th place in the Championat of Veeningen.
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Falsterbo - Flip's Little Sparrow (by Cardento) has won the Longines Fei Jumping Nations Cup ™ from Sweden under Stephanie Holmen with the Swedish team. Many other VDL descendants were also successful in Sweden. This competition applies to
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O’Zapatta (Zapatero x Numero Uno), bred by E.A. Gehlen from Wijnandsrade became Reserve Champion of the jumperfoals at the Central Keuring of Limburg in Panningen.
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Vrouwenpolder - Ordonnay, a descendant of Jardonnay VDL, became foal champion at the Central Inspection in Zeeland. The stallion foal was bred by Sam Moens from Aagterkerke.
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Knokke - In the CSI2 * GP - 1m45 Table A with jump-off Gaesbekers Glamour Girl (by Zirocco Blue) finished third with the Slovenian rider Gaj Riossa. Constable II (by Harley VDL) was fifth with the American rider Laura Kraut.
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Wiener Neustadt - Ipanema 19 (by Inshallah De Muze) has won the CSI 2* Int. Jumping Competition Youngster Tour for seven-year-olds over 1.40 m, by being the only one clear.
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Fabulous (s. Harley) wins the 1* Grand Prix at Outdoor Gelderland and Girocco D (by Zirocco Blue) placed 2nd.
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Jur Vrieling boekte goede resultaten met de VDL paarden Dallas en Davall tijdens het 5* GCT concours in Parijs
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GoGo Karla V  (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) won with her rider  Willem Greve the Grand Prix at  Wierden. In 6th place finished our mare Goldenstar (Bacardi x Ipsylon) , ridden by Alex David Gill
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Tim Lips has won the long two-star competition in Renswoude with seven-year-old Herby (by Zirocco Blue VDL).
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Geste van Vihta (Zirocco Blue) has delivered excellent performances in Uggerhalne. The mare of Zirocco Blue VDL, born in 2011, became the first in Nordic M&A Medium Qualifier over 1.40m under the Belgian rider Bart Clarys.
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Last Friday VDL Glasgow vt Merelsnest and Jur Vrieling finished with the Dutch Showjumping team in 3rd place in the Nations Cup of Rome
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Valkenswaard - Florian (by Zirocco Blue) was third with rider Albert Zoer in the CSI2 * Grand Prix Table A over 1.45m. The combination scored twice zero faults in a fast time of 43.14.
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G-Vingino-Blue (by Zirocco Blue) was twice the first to finish in Lamprechtshausen, in the Table A competition over 1.40 meters.
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The three-year-old Hanoverian champion mare Zafira PJ (by Zirocco Blue) from Pferdezucht Jacobs is the overall champion of free jumping in Verden.
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VDL Edgar M (by Arezzo) became 2nd in a 1.50m class at the CSI5* La Baule. The class was won by Zirocco Blue’s daughter: Flair.
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The international CSI2 * Grand Prix Table A (238.2.2a-GP) over 1.45m in Bonheiden was an excellent competition for various descendants of the VDL stallions.
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Topresults on Mexican grounds for offsrping of VDL Stallions.
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Yesterday Grand Slam-daughter Korinda W bacame Champion of the ONNK freejump competition of the North Netherlands.
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Flair, who is only nine years old, finished second in the 1.50m jump-off of the CSI4 * Hubside Spring Tour of St. Tropez, with number 1. of the world ranking, the Swiss rider Steve Guerdat.
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A very good result for Iwalinde (Zirocco Blue) under the British rider Jane Annett: the combination wins the final for the six-year-olds over 1.30m. in Oliva Nova
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Karl Robins (GBR) won bronze in the 1.45m Grand Prix in Valencia
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Peder Fredricson competed with two offspring of Cardento in Paris.
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Many VDL offspring were very successfully active at various international competitions last week.The CSI Valencia Tour started on 5 February. The next three-week competition takes place from 12 March on.
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For Fun VT (Zirocco Blue x Indorado) and rider Gerfried Puck competed at CSI3* Warsaw (Poland) and were placed twice. They were placed as 3rd in a 1.45m competition on time and also placed as 10th in a 1.50m competition.
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Dobby (Zirocco Blue x Grosso Z) was placed as second in a 1.50m competition during CSI4* Dortmund (Germany). Dobby was ridden by Lars Kersten.
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For Fun VT (Zirocco Blue x Indorado) was placed as second in a 1.40m competition during CSI Krakow in Poland. For Fun VT is ridden by Gerfried Puck.
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James v/d Oude Heihoef (Douglas x Action Breaker) was placed as 3rd in the 1.60m Grand Prix of CSI Abu Dhabi, in the United Arabian Emirates. He was also placed as 10th in a 1.50m competiton against the clock. J
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Chesney (Indoctro x Kannan) won the two star Grand Prix of CSI de Peelbergen. Chesney is ridden by Rene Dittmer.
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Young offspring of Glasgow van ‘t Merelsnest stand out in several competitions during International Shows.
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Dobbey (Zirocco Blue x Grosso Z) is very succesfull lately. He won several prices on International shows. But now he won the 1.55m Grand Prix during CSI de Peelbergen, a great result! He is ridden by Lars Kersten.
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Quintin VDL (Quaprice x Emilion), who’s sold in the WEF sporthorse auction, is placed as 6th in the 1.60m Grand Prix of Wellington. He was also placed as 9th in a 1.55m competition. Quintin is ridden by Daniel Coyle.
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Haya (Glasgow vh Merelsnest x Heartbreaker) won twee competitions for 7-year old showjumpers during CSI Oliva in Spain. Haya is ridden by Holger Wenz.
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Horses that were sold by us in the WEF Sporthorse Auction are succesfull during CSI Wellington-Deeridge.  
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Mirabel vd Oudevelhoeve (Inshallah de Muze x Lys de Darmen) and rider Timo Beck won a 1.40m competition for 8-year old showjumpers during CSI Offenburg in Germany.
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Bacardi VDL (Corland x Kannan) and Janika Sprunger won last week the Grand Prix of CSI Sharjah and this week they were placed as 3rd. They seem to be in good shape!
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Jur Vrieling had a very busy weekend. After competing succesfull during the KWPN stallioncompetition he left directly to Austria to compete with Glasgow in CSI Treffen. And they did great!
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Vik II (s. Cantos) was placed as 6th in the 1.50m Grand Prix of CSI Oliva Nova in Spain. Vik II is ridden by Lance Whithouse. O...
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Granito Noordenhoek (Corland x Cash) was placed as 4th in 1* Grand Prix of ‘De Peelbergen’. Grantio Noordenhoek is ridden by Leon Thijssen.
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Luxor V (Zirocco Blue x Chin Chin) competed in the BMW Le Couter Prestige Cup for 7-year old showjumpers in Belgium. Last weekend the finals took place in Moorsele.
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For Fun VT (Zirocco Blue x Indorado) and Gerfried Puck became 3rd in the 2* Grand Prix of Sopot in Poland,Eurvette O (Douglas x Manhattan) and Andreas Schou placed 4th.
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In the first week of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Farrel VDL (Cardento x Stakkato) was placed as second in the Grand Prix. Farrel VDL was sold in WEF Sporthorse Auction, just as Farona (Baltic x Lux).
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For Fun VT (Zirocco Blue x Indorado) en Gerfried Puck were placed as 10th in the Grand Prix of Sopot (Poland). The also won a 1.45m competition and were placed as 7th in a 1.40m competition.
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Icarus (Douglas x Sioux de Baugy) and Marlon Modol Zanotelli won the Grand Prix of Opglabbeek (Belgium). They were also placed as 3rd in a 1.45m competition.
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Dancing Blue (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) was placed as 10th in the 1.50m Grand Prix of the 3-stars international show in Guangzhou (China). He was also placed as 5th in a 1.45m competition.
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  Our homebred mare Fancy Roos VDL (Baltic x Goodtimes) jumped with  James Billington to a fantastic 2nd place in the 1.45m class at  Zuidbroek. For a video click on the following link: Fancy Roos VDL 2nd in Zuidbroek ...
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With 39 international jumping offspring our Keur-stallion Baltic is the new leader of the Horsetelex sire rankings for young stallions with the oldest offspring not older then 9 years old. Thel...
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Gretel S (Corland x Baloubet du Rouet) won a 1.40m competition during Jumping Mechelen. She was also placed as 4th in a 1.45m competition. Gretel S is ridden by Jeroen de Winter.
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Quality always wins! 8 VDL stallions are in the WBFSH Sire  rankings top 100  
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With a clear round our homebred mare Fancy Roos VDL (Baltic x Goodtimes) placed 8th in the Grand Prix at the Peelbergen.
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Arera C (Indoctro x Voltaire) and rider Maikel van der Vleuten were placed as second in the 1.50m competition during CSI5* Prague. They were als placed as 9th in a 1.45m/1.50m competition.
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There were several placings for young offspring of VDL Stallions in competitions for young showjumpers, during CSIYH1* Lier.
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Farah  (Arezzo x Concorde) competed in a competition for 7 and 8 year old showjumpers. She was placed twice in this competition, once as 2nd and once as 3rd.
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Today two more VDL Stallions were selected for the 2nd round of the KWPN Stallionapprovals:  
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Giolita (Zirocco Blue x Goodwill) was placed as second in the finals for 7-year old showjumpers during CSI Opglabbeek in Belgium. She was also placed as 7th in another round for 7-year old showjumpers.
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Jirocco (Zirocco x Iroko) bred by Sam Moens from Holland, won the finals of the Princeton Showjumping Championship & Futurity for 4-year old horses.
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Florian (Zirocco Blue x Cardento) and his rider Albert Zoer were placed as 6th in the Grand Prix of CSI2* Jumping de Achterhoek
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Jur Vrieling and Baltic VDL keep on scoring victories during international shows, this time during CSI4* Poznan in Poland.  They won a 1.45m competition and in another 1.45m competition they were placed as 4th. In this month Baltic...
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Offspring of our Zirocco Blue had great results during several international shows.
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Jativia (Cardento x Gottwald) and Koen Vereecke became 5th in the Grand Prix of Rouen, France. Dassler (Douglas x Cassini II) and Mathieu Billot won the Puissance.
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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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Luxor V (Zirocco Blue x Chiin Chin) and Chanel Baets became 5th and 6th in the 6/7-year old jumpers at the jumping of Moorsele, Belgium.
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Eddie Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Marlon) and Devin Ryan became 2nd in the Worldcup Qualifier of Toronto, Canada.
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Durango VDL (Zirocco Blue x Lux) and Shawn Casady became 8th in the Coachella Classic of Thermal, California USA. Samson II (Cardento x Bellini) and Zazou Hoffman placed 5th in the Grand Prix of Thermal.
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Eurvette O (Douglas x Manhattan) and Andreas Schou became 2nd in the Grand Prix of Oliva, Valencia, Spain. HHS Matilde (s. Cardento), ridden by Susan Fitzpatrick, won a 1.35m young jumpers class at the jumping of Carmona
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Dougie Douglas (Douglas x High Roller) and Katherine A. Dinan became 2e in the Worldcup of Washington DC, USA. Eddie Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Marlon) and Devin Ryan became 8th .
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Eurvette O (Douglas x Manhattan) and Andreas Schou became 4th in the Grand Prix of Oliva, Spain. Doriena (Cardento x Goodtimes), ridden by Matthew Sampson, won a 1.40m and a 1.35m class at this show.
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Gazaro VDL (Zirocco Blue x Cassaro) and Vasyl Zeitsev won the Grand Prix of Michalowice, Poland. Codetia VDL (Hold Up Premier x Jasper) and Laura Baranska became 2nd in this Grand Prix.
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Ziro Percent (Zapatero x Corland) and Julia Schönhuber became 3rd in the Grand Prix of Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Dapardi (Zelote x Kannan) and Steffen Engfer became 7th in the Grand Prix of Neumünster, Germany.
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Foot loose (Baltic VDL x Cavalier) and Charlotte McAuley became 5th in the Grand Prix of Chevenez, Switzerland. Secret Weapon L (Bubalu x Acobat II) and Dawid Skiba placed 3rd in the Grand Prix of Michalowice. VDL Fakir (Indorado x Zadok), ridden by Ales Opatrny, placed 5th.
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G-Vingino-Blue (Zirocco Blue x Orame) and Skye Morssinkhof became 2nd in the J-A Grand Prix of Herning, Denmark. Colin Junior (Indorado x Glendale), ridden by Annestine Kibech Handen, placed 5th and Confidence II (Douglas x Indoctro), ridden by Emilie Moe, placed 10th in this Grand Prix.
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Samson II (Cardento x Bellini) and Zazou Hoffman won the Worldcup of Del Mar, USA.
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Jativia (Cardento x Gottwald) and Koen Vereecke won the Grand Prix of Moorsele, Belgium. Zin Chin (Chin Chin x Lux), ridden by Aggelos Touloupis, won a 1.30m class at the jumping of Opglabbeek.
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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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Celebrity VDL (Indoctro x Emilion) and Danielle Goldstein became 2nd in a 1.45m class at the 2* jumping of Oliva in Spain. They also placed 8th in a 1.35m class.
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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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Best Boy de Logerie (Corland x Zandor) and Thibault Lacrevaz became 4th in the 1* Grand Prix of Barbizon, France.
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Farrel VDL (Cardento x Stakkato) and Daniel Coyle won two 1.45m classes at the jumping of Caledon, Canada. Farrel VDL was sold in the WEF Sporthorse Auction of 2017.
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Belle van den Hoogeweg (Hold Up Premier x Lancelot) en Ba Gen zijn 9e geworden in de Grote Prijs van Beijing, China.
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