Douglas ♂

About Douglas

Douglas is a Dark Brown showjumping stallion foaled in 1998, by Darco out of a Capitol I dam.

Douglas is a KWPN stallion born on 15 April 1998, noted for his impact on showjumping breeding. Standing at VDL Stud, he is a dark brown stallion with a notable pedigree, being a son of Darco, related to Lugano van la Roche. His dam, Fiona, was sired by Capitol I, adding to an esteemed lineage in showjumping. Douglas enjoyed a promising career, becoming the Irish Champion for 4-year-olds and Irish reserve champion at 6. His skills were highlighted during the Adelheidsdorf performance test, where he scored 139.49 in jumping. A serious injury ended his competitive career early, but he remains influential through his progeny. Approved by KWPN, AES, and Selle Français studbooks, his status in breeding is well-recognised. He earned the 'Prestatie-Fok' predicate from NRPS and ranked in the WBFSH Sire rankings top 100 for 2021, showing his continued impact.

Douglas has sired numerous successful offspring, leaving a lasting impression on the show jumping world. Notably, Suma’s Zorro, one of his progeny, competed in the World Equestrian Games in Normandy in 2014 and achieved victory in the GP at Spruce Meadows in 2017. Another distinguished offspring, Dougie Douglas, was sold for an impressive 1.4 million Euros at the Goresbridge Auction and boasts victories such as the Grand Prix and Nations Cup of Odense. With descendants competing at high levels, Douglas's progeny continue to excel internationally, reinforcing his reputation as a preeminent breeding sire.

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