TUBBERGEN - The approved stallion Stargos VDL (Stakkato Gold x Conthargos) has won the Jumping for five-year-olds in Tubbergen (NED) ridden by Iris Hakvoort (NED). Stargos proves to be the textbook example of a modern showjumper.
VLIERZELE (SINT-LIEVENS-HOUTEM) - Velina Van De Ultrahoeve (Grand Slam x Jetset-D) has won the yearling test for mares in Vlierzele (BEL), during the BWP Breeding Day South-East Flanders. Velina was bred by Noella van den Neucker.
PANNINGEN - Sabeaudette S (Carrera VDL x Orlando) has become champion of the KWPN foal inspection in Limburg. E. Schroembges (NED) bred the beautiful filly. Sabeaudette S can now also go to Ermelo for the National Foal Inspection.
PANNINGEN - OHLALA (Cohinoor VDL X Charisma), bred by Marion Janssen from Venray, achieved the beautiful score of 80 points during the Central Inspection of Limburg. In addition, the three -year -old mare was declared Star.
DEAUVILLE - Inpulss (Dallas VDL x Indorado), ridden by Jessica Burke (IRL), has won the CSIO3* over 1.40m in Deauville (FRA).
DEAUVILLE - AREZZO- offspring made a good deal of hearing last week. For example, I Know (Arezzo x Hors La Loi II), ridden by Andreas Schou (DEN), the CSIO3* Grand Prix over 1.50m in Deauville (FRA).
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).
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).
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 .
GORLA MINORE - Ireland VDL (Zapatero VDL x Indorado), the nine-year-old gelding bred by the VDL Stud out of the mare Anolivia VDL (Indorado x Nimmerdor), became 5th with Massimo Grossato (ITA) in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix in Gorla Minore.
COMPIÈGNE - Lipton (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest x Arezzo VDL), ridden by Jules Orsolini (FRA), has won the young horse class for 5- and 6-year-olds over 1.30 in Compiègne, France. In the 1.25 class, the combination finished second.
Offspring of Carrera and Zirocco Blue winning at Stockholm this past weekend
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...
Our horses were successful at the beautiful show of Outdoor Gelderland. The young stallions For Friendship VDL and Levi VDL jumped clear rounds and our 7-year-old VDL Kayne E (by Harley) became 7th in the 1* Grand Prix. Good luck durin
DRAMMEN - Excellent results have been achieved by the VDL stud bred Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) in Drammen, Norway. In the 1.45 class the combination achieved a nice second place twice.
TRAVSERSE CITY - Hollerno (Baltic x Ahorn) and Peter Lutz (USA) came very well second in the CSI3* 1.50m-Grand Prix of Traverse City (USA). Fantasy BB (Cardento X Indorado) and Jonathan Mcrea (USA) finished eighth without merit.
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).
PEDRAS SALGADAS - Kilate N (Etoulon VDL) and Hugo Carvalho (POR) finished fourth in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix of Pedras Salgadas (POR). It is remarkable that Kilate N, of the 49 starts since 2020, won no less than 37!!! prizes.
GORLA MINORE - GORLA MINORE - H5 Zapzerap (Zapatero VDL x G. Ramiro Z) and Pius Schwizer (SUI) have won the CSI3* competition over 1.40m in Gorla Minore (ITA). In two other 1.40m classes, the duo finished second and fifth.
Top results during CSI Twente for our horses and for descendants of our stallions
SAN REMO - Ireland VDL (Zapatero VDL x Indorado), the homebred, nine-year-old gelding from the mare Anolivia VDL (Indorado x Nimmerdor), has won the CSI2* 1.45m-Grand Prix in San Remo (ITA) under rider Massimo Grossato (ITA).
Baltic-son Leone Jei contributes to Switzerland's victory in the Nations Cup of St. Gallen with a double clear round
Many ribbons for Zirocco Blue-offspring
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.
CANNES - Faltic HB (Baltic VDL x Concorde) and Ben Maher (GBR) came third in the CSI5* €300,000 1.60m Grand Prix in Cannes (FRA). High Five (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest x Corland) and Fernando Martinez Sommer (MEX) were fifth.
VANCOUVER-LANGLEY - the ten-year-old Orafina (For Fashion x Canturo), bred by the VDL Stud and Y. Walda from Wommels, won the CSI05* $235,000 Grand Prix over 1.60m in Vancouver-Langley under rider Kent Farrington (USA).
ZUIDWOLDE - Its A Katosca Again (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) has won the CSI1* 1.35m Grand Prix of Hippisch de Wolden in Zuidwolde (NED) under Pim Mulder. Maximus Quantum Leap (Carrera VDL x Indoctro) won in the five and six year olds.
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.
Last Saturday two young three-year-old stallions were approved for the KWPN: Orleans VDL (Conthargos x Heartbreaker) and Oxford VDL (Untouched x Chin Chin).
ST. TROPEZ - GRIMAUD - The successful mare Farah (Arezzo) finished in fourth place with Kim Emmen (NED) in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in St. Tropez - Grimaud (FRA).
Our own homebred Icoon VDL (Bubalu x Cardento) wins the 1.55m Grand Prix of Eindhoven with Hessel Hoekstra
Comthago VDL and Marlon Zanotelli jumped three clear rounds in Opglabbeek last weekend.
OPGLABBEEK - Narcotique van het Dingenshof (Harley VDL), ridden by Gieorgia Tame (GBR), has won the CSI3* competition over 1.50m in Opglabbeek.
ST. TROPEZ - Isa Tella (Etoulon), ridden by Charlotte Barbey (SUI), achieved a fantastic second place in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix of St.Tropez (FRA).
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.
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.
MADRID - The unbelievable has happened: VDL Edgar M (Arezzo) and Cartello (Cartani) VDL finished second in the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix in Madrid. Both remained double clear and completed the jump-off in exactly 39.91 seconds.
KRONENBERG - Fancy Roos VDL (Baltic VDL x Goodtimes) and Alex David Gill have won the final of the CSI2* Medium Tour over 1.45m. This shows once again that Baltic was not declared Preferent for nothing this year.
DRONTEN - The five-year-old Brantzau descendant Brannon of breeders Tjerk Jan and Kelly Dijkstra-Short from Gorredijk, yielded no less than € 39,000 in the Sport Horse Auction Dronten. The gelding will soon leave for the USA.
DEURNE - Candy Holiday (Cardento) and Loewie Joppen (NED) secured second place in the CSI1* Grand Prix over 1.35m in Deurne (NED).
SAMORIN - Maerle (Glasgow v/h Merelsnest x Veron) has won the CSIYH1* Young Horse Class over 1.20m in Samorin (SVK) under the saddle of Norbert Schuman (ROU).
OPGLABBEEK - A fine Grand Prix result for Givenchi (Zirocco Blue x Indoctro) and Samuel Hutton (GBR), who won this competition fantastically.
LA BAULE - Grand Slam VDL (Cardento (Elite) x Heartbreaker) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) did a fantastic clear round in the CSIO5* competition over 1.60m in La Baule (FRA).
RIESENBECK - Kallmar VDL (Carrera x Indorado) and Jur Vrieling (NED) were again unbeatable and won the final of the Youngster Cup for six- and seven-year-olds in Riesenbeck (GER).
BRUMMEN - Myrtebellie W (Arezzo) has received the title of 'most talented show jumper' during the final of the first edition of the Gelderland Young Horse Training.
DELFT - Guan 't Kruisveld (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest x Arko III), owned by Remco Ruijzing, has won the Geert Meursing Trophy at Manege de Prinsenstad in Delft during the VWF Jumping.
Nick T (Arezzo x Cantos) became champion of the four to seven year old show jumpers during the Open North Dutch Championship Free Jumping (ONNK).
CHEPSTOW - Ebanking (Etoulon x Sheraton) and Adam Botham (GBR) have won the CSI2* 1.40m competition in Chepstow (GBR). Creevyquinn Pearl (Cardento VDL x Corland), ridden by Anthony Condon (IRL), was third.
BOGUSLAWICE - Ivita (Harley VDL x Corland) and Kristupas Petraitis (LTU) came in second in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Boguslawice (POL).
ST. TROPEZ - GRIMAUD - Heureuse Nouvelle WH (VDL Cardento x Indoctro) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) finished second in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix of St. Tropez - Grimaud (FRA)
MAUBEUGE - Hulahupe JR (Bubalu VDL x Indoctro) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) finished sixth in the CSI3* 1.55m Grand Prix of Maubeuge (FRA).
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.
Baltic Joy (Baltic x Tenerife x Drossan) highest points in Münster-Handorf. Met een gemiddelde scoren van een 8,57 was Baltic Joy de topper van de dag! Zo kreeg hij een...
Two Zirocco Blue-offspring in top 5 Dutch Jumping Championship
Ermelo - The 4-year-old Now It's Good (Harley VDL x Namelus R) achieved a total score of 80 point during her EPTM test in Ermelo. Now It's Good received a 8,5 for reflexes, De jeugdige merrie viel op door haar reflex...
Although it was a beautiful day, we certainly didn't want to forget those who are having a hard time in Ukraine. The proceeds from the collection held were great.
ST. TROPEZ - In the French town of St. Tropez, VDL Edgar M (Arezzo x Marlon) under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) finished fantastically third in the 5* Grand Prix over 1.60m.
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).
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).
WELLINGTON - Inajottie (Carrera x Indoctro) ridden by James Billington (GBR) has won the CSI3* Grand Prix over 1.40m in Wellington (USA) with two clear rounds and a fast time in the jump-off.
NISSE - The three-year-old Pomerol (Pommerol de Muze) managed to achieve a total score of 32.8 points during the free jumping in Nisse. Pomerol received an 8.6 for talent and an 8.5 for technique.
IJSSELMUIDEN - The five-year-old mare Milithya (Etoulon VDL x Indoctro), bred by G. de Wit from Dronten, achieved a top score with a total of 86.5 points at the IBOP in IJsselmuiden.
LEIPZIG - C Vier 2 (Cardento) finished sixth in the World Cup final in Leipzig (GER). Grand Slam VDL (Cardento) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) rode a fantastic clear round in the CSI3* Grand Prix over 1.50m and finished tenth.
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.
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
On the first Friday of April, the Championship Free Jumping Limburg took place in Panningen. The young show jumpers in three age categories compete for the win. The judges of the championships were of Boudewijn Schepers – vice-...
We showed our appreciation to Rob Ehrens, the Dutch Chef D’Equipe for many years. Rob has been a great support to us, he has taken numerous stallions of ours on Nations Cups and Championships as well as training our young stallion...
The VDL Stud stallion show on Saturday marked the official retirement of VDL Glasgow van het Merelsnest from the sport. He will now continue his breeding career here at the VDL Stud. Glasgow has been a very special horse to the...
LANAKEN - Mademoiselle-A (Corland x Cardento), ridden by Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR), finished fifth in the CSI1* 1.45m Grand Prix in Lanaken (BEL).
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.
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.
BEARS - Last Saturday our well-attended VDL Stallion Show took place. Although it was a beautiful day, we certainly didn't want to forget those who are having a hard time in Ukraine. The proceeds from the collection held were great.
ERMELO - The KNHS Dutch Jumping Championships brought great successes to offspring of our stallions. The top 3 results can be found here.
BEARS - Next April 2, our VDL Stallion Show with the public will finally take place again. Although it will be a festive day, we do not want to forget those who are having a very difficult time in Ukraine. We're having a fundraiser.
An unique atmosphere, a beautiful stallion collection, the youngest foals, international top riders and meetings with fellow breeders, you will experience it all at the VDL Stallion Show.
WELLINGTON - Naomi van het Keizershof (Cardento x For Pleasure) and Jessica Springsteen achieved a wonderful second place in the 1.45m in Wellington, Florida. Grand Prix.
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.
VEJER DE LA FRONTERA - Another fine result for our eleven-year-old stallion Davenport VDL (Diamant de Semilly x Indoctro). With his rider Laura Klaphake he came second in the CSI4* 1.50m competition in Vejer de la Frontera (ESP).
Our stallion Comthago VDL jumped three clear rounds under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli.
LUTTENBERG - There were good Ibop results for offspring of Arezzo, Jardonnay and Quasimodo van de Molendreef. Myrtebellie W (Arezzo VDL) and Nicolette Maverick S (Jardonnay VDL x Baltic VDL) were declared ster, keur and elite themselves.
COAPEXPAN (MEX) - Ehrens (Cardento x Concorde) and Luciana Roberta Gonzalez Guerra (MEX) won the CSIO5* 1.60m Grand Prix in Coapexpan. Hortensia van de Leeuwerk (Corland x Argentinus) has claimed victory under Manuel Gonz
GORLA MINORE - The CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m in Gorla Minore (ITA) resulted in a beautiful fourth place for Fleur Sinaa-A (Cardento x Indorado) and Paul Estermann (SUI).
LIER - Hulahupe JR (Bubalu VDL x Indoctro) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) achieved a fine sixth place in the 1.45m Grand Prix in Lier (BEL).
VEJER DE LA FRONTERA - Top results for our 11-year-old stallion Davenport VDL (Diamant de Semilly x Indoctro). With his rider Laura Klaphake he finished 9th in the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix of Vejer de la Frontera (ESP).
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...
VERDEN - An average score of no less than 8.5 was the result of Zinelord VDL's second sports test in Verden (DE).
LÖNINGEN - Odelia (Kallmar VDL x Cornet Obolensky) has won the Hasetaler Freispringchampionat for three-year-olds in Löningen (DE). Odlia was bred by Pedro Trommelen from Oosteind (NL).
GORLA MINORE - Little Pony (Cohinoor VDL x Emilion) again won a young horse class over 1.25m in Gorla Minore in Italy.
There were great successes last weekend for many Cardento descendants. The results in the USA, Mexico and Spain were striking.
'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).
STRÖMSHOLM - Newton VDL and Ontario ES VDL were approved by the Swedish Studbook (SWB).
Top results for our 11-year-old stallion Davenport VDL (Diamant de Semilly x Indoctro). He and his rider Laura Klaphake were honored as the winner of the 1.45m Grand Prix in Vejer de la Frontera
GORLA MINORE - Little Pony (Cohinoor VDL x Emilion) won a young horse class over 1.25m in Gorla Minore in Italy.
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.
ELLINGTON - Faltic HB (Baltic VDL x Concorde) and Ben Maher (GBR) achieved a wonderful third place in the Grand Prix over 1.60m in Wellington (USA).
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).
A son of Brantzau was honored as champion of the Brandenburger stallionapprovals at Neustadt-Dosse
Successful 10th edition of the WEF Sport Horse Auction
WELLINGTON - It's almost here! The WEF Sporthorse auction starts tonight in Wellington. You can follow the auction of the fourteen show jumpers live and participate in the bidding! Start is at 7:00 PM. EST, which is 1 a.m. Dutch time.
Carrera offspring prove themselves again
Happy with our new addition, the premium stallion Expectation
Watch the presentation of the 2022 auction horses tonight! Link below
WELLINGTON - Faltic HB (Baltic VDL x Concorde) and Ben Maher (GBR) achieved a wonderful second place in the Grand Prix over 1.60m in Wellington (USA).
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.
SHARJAH - The Nations Cup in Sharjah (UAE) resulted in a nice second place for BBS McGregor (Cardento) and Jack Ryan (IRE).
KEYSOE - Icaterina (Durango VDL x Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve) and Joe Whitaker (GBR) have won the CSI2* Grand Prix in Keysoe over 1.45m.
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).
LIER - Icarus LH (Etoulon) has won the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.30m in Lier. Under Sanne Vermeulen (NED), Icarus remained double clear and set the fastest time. Jackpot (Arezzo VDL) and Bo Fievez (BEL) were sixth.
Our stallion Comthago has recently started training with Marlon Zanotelli and immediately took the win at their competition debut
The 5-year-old Maximus (Glasgow van 't Merelnest x Carolus II) was one of the top sellers in the Youhorse.auction sale.
Ocala - Hudson (by Arezzo VDL) and Irvington VDL (by Dallas VDL) placed in the $50.000 Grand Prix
Our stallions did well with some great results at the fianls for the KWPN stallion competition.
Our Grand Prix stallion, Baltic has been added to the list of prestigous 'Preferent' stallions by the KWPN.
On the second day of the KWPN stallion approvals we have had all 5 stallions put through to the next stage. Oreo VDL was crowned as a Premium stallion!
Once again we have 4 stallions entering the KWPN Stallion Approval
Cardento-son Grand Slam VDL has recieved another approval, this time from Selle Francais.
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.
VDL stallions showed some impressive figures with a total of 12 offspring in the Grand Prix, including 5 out of Zirocco Blue.
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.
Poland - Son of Etoulon VDL placed 4th in the 2* 1.40m
Abu Dhabi - 2nd James vd Oude Heihof (by Douglas)
Today 5 of our young stallions have been approved by the KWPN Studbook.
Florida - JDP Dougland by Douglas wins the 1.40m class with rider Nathalie Dean (USA).
Homebred Liberty VDL placed 2nd in a 1.20m class
EXLOO - The stallion For Friendship VDL (For Pleasure x Stakkato Gold) took the 4th place in the 1.20m class.
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