Darco †
🇧🇪 Belgium · BWP · by Lugano van la Roche · dark bay
Breeding Index 17 · Emerging
Weighted over the components with data — an unknown is excluded, never averaged in. Weights v1. Decision support, not a guarantee; no stud can buy a higher index.
About Darco
One of the most influential BWP showjumping sires, previously ranked WBFSH #1 for several years and represented by numerous 1.60m progeny.
Sire of major international horses and a foundational BWP jumping influence; included as an iconic deceased damsire/sire line.
Conformation: classic BWP foundation model with size, power and durability
Temperament: sensitive and professional; match carefully for rideability
At stud
| Station | Joris De Brabander / The Stallion Company |
|---|---|
| Region | Belgium / France |
| Stud fee | €600 — ICSI session fee plus VAT listed by The Stallion Company; confirm current availability |
| Semen | frozen |
| Status | Deceased — typically ICSI-only via rationed frozen; confirm with the stud. |
| Breed | BWP |
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.
Pedigree
Related stallions
Sources
Web-sourced facts are unverified until confirmed with the stud/studbook. Equi Registry is independent — no stud can pay for placement.