In Harthill, UK, James vd Oude Heihoef (by Douglas) managed to leave all competition behind on Sunday in the 1.45m class. Together with Abdullah Mohd Al Marri, the Douglas son bred by Mark Herrijgers also managed to stay clear in the ju...
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Kallmar VDL shines in Bedizzole, and more offspring of VDL stallions claim victories at various international competitions last weekend.
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A fourth place for Hamanta B (by Dakar) in the 1.50m Grand Prix of St. Tropez. Bred by H.A. Brinkman, the Dakar daughter also managed a clear jump-off with Anna Simicska. 5th place went to Channah z (by Carrera) with Romain Dreyfus, the...
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DHI Kevin G (by Dakar wins the 3* event with Lucia Strini in Myakka City Florida. Bred by VDL Stud, the Dakar son is out of the ‘Preferent, Prestatie’ mare Vaira (by Horse la Loi II). There was also success for Cooley Spa...
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SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - last weekend several offspring of VDL stallions performed well at the Mexico Fall Tour. They ended at the first place in several classes...
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In the Grand Prix of Gorla Minore, Karel Doorman (by Dakar) claimed the victory. The Dakar son is bred in the Netherlands by J. Poppen and is ridden by Swiss rider Edouard Schmitz.   There was further success for another Dakar so...
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ERMELO - in the 5-years-old, 16 out of 42 participants managed to stay clear and qualified for jump-off. Nella Bijlsma and O what a girl managed to stay clear in jump-off, which qualified them for the World Championships in Lanaken....
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Quintin VDL and Vaclav Stanek manage to win the Calgary Grand Prix. The duo stayed clear and set the fastest time in the jump-off. With this they managed to win over €100,000 in prize money, Quintin is bred by Dennis van Tilburg an...
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In the Grand Prix of Thessaloiniki, Lady Royal Fortuna (by Carrera) managed to take a nice third place. The Carrera daughter is bred by P. & A.M. Rinkes- Theenk Willink and ridden by Andrea Messersi. A bit slower was Athanasia - Mar...
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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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In the Grand Prix of Valencia, two Dakar offspring managed to finish in the top five. Jonas (by Dakar) finished third with Ivaylo Bonev, bred by H.H. & W.H. Voogd. The Dakar stayed clear in the jump-off and took a nice third place. ...
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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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Karl-P (by Carrera) managed to stay double clear in the Grand Prix to finish fifth in Vejer de la Frontera. The Carrera son is bred by B.J Platzer and ridden by Armando Trapote.  On Saturday, the 1.45m victory went to Abdul-Jabb...
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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 Sunday, the Grand Prix of Kronenberg took place. The victory went to Grieg S (by Indoctro) with Mel Thijssen. The duo amanaged to stay clear in the jump-off and set the fastest time. The breeder of the Indoctro son is H. van der Sc...
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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 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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In the Grand Prix of Wroclaw, Guessina (by Zirocco blue) became third in the 2* 1.45m. The Zirocco Blue son is ridden by German rider Philipp Schober and is bred by J.F. Hooghiemstra. On Thursday, they also won the second prize in the 1.40m
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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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At the Mare show in Groningen, the offspring of VDL stallions were supreme. 4 of the 5 mares in the 3 years old championclass were offspring of VDL stallions. Among them, Picobella (by Comthago) of M. & E. Jongeling became the champ...
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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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ERMELO - At the finals of the KNHS indoor championships in Ermelo, Heureuse (Dakar VDL), ridden by Mandy Deurloo, captured the championship title in the 1.30m. Indy (Glasgow-w v/h Merelsnest) came third under Sylvia Holterman.
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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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LIER - Nitouche van het Hulstenhof (Dakar) won the CSI1* 1.30m Grand Prix in Lier (BEL) under Anna Szarzewski (FRA).
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OPGLABBEEK - Imperial HBF (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest x Original VDL), ridden by Tim Gredley (GBR), finished sixth in the CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m at the Sentower Park show in Opglabbeek.
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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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DUBLIN - Mendoza VDL, the stallion bred in 2017 by the VDL Stud out of the top mare B Dame VDL, finished fantastically third under Harry William Wood (GBR) at the Irish Championships for five-year-olds at the Dublin Horse Show.
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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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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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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.
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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).
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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).
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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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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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Homebred Liberty VDL placed 2nd in a 1.20m class
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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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MICHALOWICE, POLAND - Landreau (Glenfiddich VDL) has won the CSIYH1* for five-year-olds over 1.20m in Michalowice under Sander Geerink (NED). Ligeunerin (Corporal VDL), bred by the VDL Stud, won with Hessel Hoekstra (NED).
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With a sales price of € 30,000,- Quel Heart G&O (Harley x Candillo) was the best-selling foal of the Trigon Auctions last night. Bluebell VDL Z (Bacardi VDL) followed in close second with a sales price of € 28,000,-.
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ERMELO - There were fantastic results for many VDL offspring during the Dutch Championships, also known as the Hippiade, organized by the KNHS. The ZZ was won by Juventus (Glasgow v/h Merelsnest) and Bert Jan Zuidema.
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Three 3-year-old mares from the VDL Stud finished in the top 6 of the national championship for 3-year-old jumping mares. The mares finished 4th, 5th and 6th
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VALKENSWAARD - Marlon Módolo Zanotelli took Grand Slam VDL to the CSI 5* in Valkenswaard last weekend, finishing fourth in the 1.50m class. Cartello VDL (Cartani x Lord), and Daragh Kenny (IRL) placed eighth in the 1.60m Grand Prix.
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Nanolivia VDL (by Dakar VDL), Napardi VDL (by Inaico) and Next Day VDL (by Comthago VDL) scored 90 points for loose jumping
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ENTER - The first mare inspection of the season yielded 85 points for jumping for Niarma (Dakar VDL), bred by Freek Marsman from Ambt Delden. Nikabertha (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest), bred by A.W.J. Jansen from Enter, received 80 points.
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WIERDEN - Icoon VDL (Bubalu) and Hessel Hoekstra (NED) achieved a nice third place in the CSI2* Grand Prix of Wierden over 1.45m. Gweedore vd Grootekamps Z (Glasgow van 't Merelsnest) and Harrie Wiering (NED) came second.
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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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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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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 - 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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LIER - Gretel S (by Corland), who also won earlier this month in Opglabbeek, has now won the 1.35m level in Lier twice with rider Jeroen de Winter (Bel).
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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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The 4-year-old mare Rallonia de Tiji (Glasgow van 't Merelsnst x Nonstop) was the topseller of the Horse Auction Belgium with € 75,000
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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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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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Firefly (Wittinger VDL x Corland) and Felipo Godinho Marcondez became 9th in the Grand Prix of Monterrey, Mexico.
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Jardy (Arezzo x Vigaro), ridden by Jennifer Jaritz, won a 1.30m young jumpers class
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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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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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Felicia (Harley x Veneur) and Giovanni Consorti won the Grand Prix San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy. Jarley (Harley x Voltaire) and Wojciech Wojcianiec won the 1* Grand Prix of Michalowice, Poland.
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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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VDL Cartello (Cartani 4 x Lord) and Lorcan Gallagher became 2nd in the 1.50m American Gold Cup Qualifier of Traverse City, Michigan USA. Galan S (Indoctro x Caprice S Z), ridden by Beat Mandli, became 5th. Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu (Silverstone x Matterhorn) and Paul O'Shea placed 5th in the Grand Prix of Traverse City.
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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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Manhattan (Cardento x Indoctro) and Mattias Tromp won a 1.40m class at the 3* jumping of Traverse City, Michigan USA.
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Ironmaster VDL (Arezzo x Emilion) and Giovanni Consorti placed 3rd and 4th in two classes for 7-year old jumpers at the jumping of San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy.
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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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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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GORLA MINORE (IT) - In the 1.35m in Gorla Minore, VDL descendants were well represented. Among the top ten were Candette S Z (by Campbell VDL), Highway (by Baltic VDL), Houdini (by Dakar VDL) and Holdora W. (by Classe VDL).
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LE SIEPIE CERVIA - Bibidibobidibu (by Dakar) has won the championship free jumping for the two-year-olds in Northern Italy. With that, Bibidibobidibu has qualified for the finals in Verona.
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A succesful FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken
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Harwich VDL (Arezzo x Darco) and James Billington finished 4th in the KWPN  Championship for  7 years old jumpers
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Topresults for offspring of VDL stallions in the KWPN young horse championships.
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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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La-Sina (by Dallas VDL) has been named jumping champion of the three-year-old mares at the Central Keuring of Drenthe. Also to the National Mare Inspection goes Laira G (by Dakar VDL).
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Spruce Meadows - Amalia, a descendant of Arezzo VDL, from Kyacinthe ster pref prest of Emilion, breeder VDL Stud, won the 1.40m Friends of the Meadows YH 7y / o with Daniel Coyle. With Farell (v. Cardento) he became fifth in the Grand Prix.
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Cas, the successful descendant of Indoctro under rider Harrie Smolders, placed fourth in the Grand Prix of Valkenswaard over 1.45 m.
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The Dutch Campionships 2019 are entering the books as very successful for offspring of the VDL stallions. They won in classes B, M, Z and ZZ.
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Our horses were performing very well at the national show: Paard Balkbrug 2019.
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Noortje-S (Dakar x Emilion) has won the finals for 6-year old showjumping last weekend, during the competition Sentower Park. This is organized in Opglabbeek (Belgium). She is ridden by Lennard Jochems.
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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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The GMB competition is organized for young showjumpers in the age of 4, 5 and 6 years old. This means horses needs to be born in 2012/2013/2014. After the selection rounds, the best horses will compete in the finals.
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Imago (Corland x Emilion) and Robert Uchwat became 2nd in the Polish Championship for 5-year old jumpers.
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Icarus (Douglas x Sioux de Baugy) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli became 10th in the 2* Grand Prix of Opglabbeek, Belgium.
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Kampioen van de Springgerichte veulens op de CK Friesland werd Nersinaa (Jenssen x Bubalu) en onze Niholivia VDL (Dakar x Zirocco Blue) werd reservekampioen
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9 3-year old mares from the VDL Stud invited for KWPN national mare championship
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Kerrita VDL (v. Freeman), Freidakilly R Z (v. For Pleasure) en Kante Dame VDL (v. Etoulon VDL) scoren 90 punten voor vrijspringen in Boyl
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Noortje S (Dakar x Emilion) and Lennard Jochems won the SBB final for 5-year olds in Opglabbeek, Belgiu. With Nieke-S (Carrera VDL x Wendekreis) Jochems placed 2nd.
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Dakar and Jur Vrieling wonnen de VHO Trofee tijdens de KWPN hengstenkeuring
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Two daughters of Dallas VDL became first and second in the champions round for 4 till 7 year old showjumpers.
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Champion of the 3 year old jumpingbred mares became Jadiene (Indoctro x Andiamo)and Champion of the jumpingbred foals was Champion became Miesarah van de Westerhoeve (Insider x Baltic)
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Baltic VDL and James Billington finished in 7th place in the 1.45m rankingclass at  CSI Peelbergen. With  Dakar VDL James finished in 8th place in a 1.35m class. Crocodile Dunde...
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The 3 years old mare Jeulana (Etoulon x Orame) became yesterday Champion of the Open Championship freejumping of the Northern Netherland (ONNK 2017).
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James Billington and Dakar VDL made a nice clear round yesterday at the national 1.40m class at Warga and finished in 2nd place.
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Knegt’s Icelos (Dakar VDL x Indoctro) bred by J. vd Waay - Stal Eickenrode, owned by fam. Van Eerd, became Champion Freejumping of the 4 year olds with 30,6 points. Later he was honoured as overall Champion Freejumping Oirschot 20...
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