Etoulon VDL ♂

About Etoulon VDL

Etoulon VDL is a bay KWPN showjumping stallion foaled in 2009, by Toulon out of a Calvados dam.

Etoulon VDL is a Dutch Warmblood stallion registered with the KWPN studbook from the Netherlands. Born on 11 May 2009, his pedigree underlines his importance in sport horse breeding. He is the progeny of Toulon, a celebrated show jumper and BWP Ambassador, known for Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier successes. Etoulon's dam, Utareusa, is by Calvados, a lineage that includes the Grand Prix show jumper Re Mexico. Despite an early retirement due to injury, Etoulon VDL's competitive career was impressive. Highlighted achievements include being Reserve Champion at the 2012 KWPN Stallion Show, earning 88.5 points for technique and reflexes. He secured wins in the 1* Grand Prix at CSI Ommen, Youngster finale at CSI de Wolden, and the Medium Tour finale in Oldenburg. Although his ring career ended early, Etoulon VDL's influence persists in breeding. Based at VDL Stud, he provides fresh and frozen semen, contributing significantly to the sport's genetics. Approved by various prestigious studbooks, his lineage continues to produce new elite showjumpers.

Etoulon VDL has been prolific as a sire, producing offspring that have excelled on international stages. His son Ebanking has made a significant mark in the competitive scene, notably winning a 3* 1.60m competition in Birmingham and placing second individually at the Nations Cup in Calgary, playing a crucial role on the English team. Another progeny, Jordan Molga, boasts a ninth-place finish in the Grand Prix of Dinard, France, with impressive prize winnings exceeding €200,000. Other successful progeny include Jywan, who secured an 11th position in the 5* 1.60m Hickstead Grand Prix, and Kilate N, achieving a sixth-place in the Matosinhos Grand Prix in Portugal. Etoulon's influence as a breeding stallion is evident in the success and promise of his progeny across competitive circuits.

Conformation: modern Toulon/Heartbreaker type with quick technique and reflexes

Temperament: sensitive and professional; match carefully for rideability

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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.

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