Arezzo VDL ♂
🇳🇱 Netherlands · KWPN · by Chin Chin · chestnut · 2005
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Arezzo VDL has a solid, proven record; the forward-looking signals are neutral or still being researched.
World ranking
Arezzo VDL finished #32 of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — ahead of 68% of the field.
Proven offspring
11sons / daughters split — being researched
His sons and daughters proven at 1.60 m — the sport's greatest height. How many won at 5★ is still being researched.
Career on the world list
6 seasons on the WBFSH world list — best #31. Arezzo VDL being researched — is Arezzo VDL higher on the world list than last season? Hover the line for each season.
Next generation
being researched — are Arezzo VDL's newest sons and daughters reaching the top, or did the best crops come long ago?
How the score is mixed: record 25% · depth 20% · quality 15% · momentum 15% · trajectory 25%. Only researched parts count — nothing is ever guessed in. Weights v1. Decision support, not a guarantee — no stud can buy a higher index.
About Arezzo VDL
Arezzo VDL is a chestnut KWPN showjumping stallion foaled in 2005, by Chin Chin out of a Heartbreaker dam.
Arezzo VDL is a showjumping stallion registered with the KWPN studbook, noted for his lineage of Grand Prix performers. Born on 22 June 2005, he showcases genetic excellence from his sire, Chin Chin, an Olympian with World Championships and World Cup finals experience, and his dam, Sarjolijn, sired by Heartbreaker. The H. Mulder family in Blankenham bred Arezzo VDL, who quickly gained prominence in showjumping circles, known not only for his heritage but also his own performances in competition. Making his mark with victories under Jessica Kürten and later Jur Vrieling, he claimed significant wins at the Grand Prix of Odense and a CSI5* 1.50m class at Indoor Brabant with Kürten. Under Vrieling, success continued in international arenas such as Helsinki and Den Bosch. His competitive career culminated with a Grand Prix victory at the KWPN Stallion Show in Den Bosch. In breeding, Arezzo VDL has left a significant impact, with his offspring achieving high levels in showjumping, and he is a sought-after genetic asset among breeders. His legacy in the breeding world is cemented with endorsements from studbooks like KWPN, Hann, Unire, Old/OS, BH, SF, and Westf, reflecting his global acceptance.
Arezzo VDL has sired numerous successful showjumping horses. Among his notable progeny is VDL Edgar M, who has achieved significant victories in the CSI5* competition over 1.60m in Geneva under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli. This pair secured wins in the Grand Prix in Oslo and Valkenswaard, epitomising the high ability Arezzo VDL passes down. Another distinguished offspring is Harwich VDL, who continues to compete at the Grand Prix level, affirming the stallion's legacy as a producer of top-tier showjumping talent.
Conformation: athletic Chin Chin/Heartbreaker model with quick technique
Temperament: generally rideable and willing, with useful sport energy
His stamp — performance traits
Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.
His stamp — conformation
Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.
Watch Arezzo VDL jump — 6 clips
EQUI REGISTRYEquiWiki · by Horses Smith Arezzo VDL — Pedigree
KWPN · by Chin Chin out of Sarjolijn · WBFSH #32 (2025) · 11 offspring at 1.60m
Sources
- KWPN
- rimondo.com
- VDL Stud
- VDL Stud
- VDL Stud
- VDL Stud
- VDL Stud (Overview)
- vdlstud.net - World Cup Bordeaux
- VDL Stud / KWPN-linked pedigree sources
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #32
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #83
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #72
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #55
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #47
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #31
- HorseTelex Arezzo page
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