VDL Zirocco Blue ♂

About VDL Zirocco Blue

VDL Zirocco Blue is a grey KWPN / Selle Français showjumping stallion foaled in 2004, by Mr. Blue out of a Voltaire dam.

VDL Zirocco Blue, a remarkably successful showjumping stallion, was born on 7th July 2004. Hailing from an illustrious lineage, he is registered with both the KWPN and Selle Français studbooks. His sire is the notable Mr. Blue, renowned for producing top-tier Grand Prix showjumping horses, while his dam, Licorne des Forets, also had a significant competitive career reaching the 1.50m level. Zirocco Blue's own competitive achievements include securing team gold at the 2015 European Championships in Aachen and achieving individual fifth place. Competed by Jur Vrieling, Zirocco Blue was instrumental in the Netherlands' victories in 2015's Nations Cup events in Rotterdam and Rome and in Rotterdam again in 2016. Among his numerous wins are prestigious titles in the World Cup in Oslo 2014 and several Grand Prix, including the CSI3* in Geesteren.

Upon retiring from competition after the 2016 Rio Olympics, VDL Zirocco Blue transitioned to a highly productive breeding career. His influence in the showjumping world is exemplified by his impressive standing in the WBFSH sire rankings, where he is placed among the top sires. He is acknowledged for having over 100 offspring currently competing at the Grand Prix level (1.55m/1.60m), underlining his genetic legacy in the realm of international showjumping.

VDL Zirocco Blue has sired several illustrious offspring that have achieved considerable success on the world stage. Notable among them is Eddie Blue, who, with rider Devin Ryan, claimed second place in the World Cup Final in Paris 2018 and contributed to the American team's gold at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon 2018. Zuccero HV, another progeny, triumphed at the 5* 1.60m Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and helped secure a team gold with the Netherlands at the European Championships in Milan. Gaesbekers Glamour Girl, competing at 1.60m, boasts over €1,000,000 in career earnings with victories in prestigious events across the globe. These achievements solidify Zirocco Blue's status as a sire of international calibre competitors.

Conformation: modern, scopey Mr. Blue type with gallop and strength

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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