Harley VDL ♂

About Harley VDL

Harley VDL is a bay KWPN / NRPS showjumping stallion foaled in 2001, by Heartbreaker out of a Carthago dam.

Harley VDL is a showjumping stallion, born in 2001 in the Netherlands and listed with the KWPN and NRPS studbooks. His sire is the renowned Heartbreaker, a Preferent stallion known for producing elite jumpers. Harley's dam, Larthago, holds Preferent, Prestatie, and Sport-(Spr.) titles and enjoyed a successful international jumping career. Carthago Z, his maternal grandsire, was also an accomplished international jumping stallion, further highlighting Harley's exemplary pedigree. In the competitive arena, Harley VDL achieved several notable victories at international events. He won the 1.45m class at La Coruña and secured second place in the Grand Prix of Sainte Cecile and third in Nuremberg's Grand Prix. Nationally, he claimed the VHO Trophy at the KWPN stallion licensing in 's-Hertogenbosch and triumphed in the KWPN/KNHS Stallioncompetition 1.30m/1.35m class. Harley VDL holds the Preferent title from both the KWPN and NRPS, recognising his exceptional competitive record and the accomplishments of his offspring in international competitions.

Harley VDL has sired numerous successful showjumping horses, solidifying his reputation as a preeminent breeding stallion. Among his progeny is Here I’am Z, who secured victory in the CSI3* Grand Prix at Drammen, showcasing Harley's influence at the elite level. Harley's offspring, Fuzhou, also excelled by achieving second place in a similarly high-calibre event. Another notable progeny is Karaldo, who won a 1.50m class in Doha, demonstrating consistent performance in international competitions. Earley, another of Harley's notable progeny, became the World Champion for 6-year-old jumping horses and also claimed championships at Lanaken in previous years. Davidson VDL accomplished podium placements in international 1.60m competitions, enhancing Harley's legacy as a sire.

Conformation: quality Heartbreaker/Carthago model with blood and rideable mechanics

Temperament: generally rideable and willing, with useful sport energy

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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.

Watch Harley VDL jump — 4 clips