VDL Sarantos (Emilion x Larome) is the new approved stallion for the AES studbook and VDL Harley (Heartbreaker x Carthago) is licenced for the AES studboook.

The VDL stallion Chin Chin (Constant x Farnese) became the title 'Prestatie-Elite' stallion. The stallion VDL Atlantic (Accord II x Lord) became the title 'Prestatie'.