Last weekend, several offspring of VDL stallions achieved impressive results in international Grand Prix events. From St. Tropez and Tryon to El Jadida and San Giovanni: with multiple podium finishes and top placings, it was yet another successful weekend for the VDL stud.
Sirius de W&S (by Inaico) finished fourth in the St. Tropez Grand Prix
In St. Tropez-Gassin, France, Sirius de W&S (by Inaico), ridden by Belgian rider Zoe Hank Conter, secured an impressive fourth place in the 1.45m CSI2* Grand Prix. The pair remained double clear and completed the jump-off in 42.17 seconds. Sirius de W&S was bred by Wens Stud.
Pandora van de Leeuwerk (by Grand Slam) also achieved an excellent placing. Ridden by the Norwegian rider Elsa Gunilla Sandven, the BWP mare finished second in the 1.35m CSI1* Grand Prix. The pair remained double clear and clocked a jump-off time of 41.12 seconds. She had previously finished in 8th place and was bred by R. Joosen.
Gangster WW (by Grand Slam) second in the Tryon Grand Prix
In Tryon, USA, Gangster WW (by Grand Slam), ridden by Mckayla Langmeier, put in an outstanding performance in the 1.45m CSI2* Grand Prix. The pair rode a double clear round and finished in 34.11 seconds, securing a fine second place. Earlier in the weekend, the duo had also taken sixth place in a 1.45m class. In that event too, Gangster WW rode a double clear round and finished in 38.79 seconds. Gangster WW was bred by Wilhelm Winkeler.
Shanroe Peeters (by Dallas) fourth in the Woodside Grand Prix
There was also success for a VDL offspring in Woodside, USA. Riden by Karrie Rufer, Shanroe Peeters (by Dallas) secured an impressive fourth place in the 1.45m CSI2* Grand Prix. The son of Dallas was bred by A. Smyth.
Girocco de Jarsay (by Zirocco Blue) second in the El Jadida Grand Prix
At the international show in El Jadida, Morocco, Girocco de Jarsay (by Zirocco Blue), ridden by Laura Klein, took second place in the 1.45m CSI2* Grand Prix. The pair remained clear in both the basic course and the jump-off, finishing in 36.97 seconds. Bred by E.A.R.L. le Belamoine.
Lor JDV (by Corporal) & Lollypop GPH (by Dallas) both placed in the San Giovanni Grand Prix
In San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy, two offspring of VDL stallions also secured placings in the 1.45m CSI2* Grand Prix. Lor JDV (by Corporal) took third place under the Austrian rider Josef Schwarz Jr. Lor JDV was bred by J. Dresen. Lollypop GPH (by Dallas VDL) finished in a fine fifth place under the British rider James Winter. The Dallas daughter was bred by GPH Stud.
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Pandora van de Leeuwerk (v. Grand Slam)
