Vaderland

Biography

Vaderland is an exceptional dressage stallion who has proven himself both in sport and breeding. His remarkable journey includes several outstanding achievements that showcase his exceptional quality and talent. In 2019, he demonstrated his exceptional ability by completing the 14-day test in Adelheidsdorf with an outstanding dressage score of 8.74, achieving the second-best dressage result. His potential was further confirmed in March 2020 when he passed the sport test in Verden with an impressive score of 8.48. Most notably, he received exceptional marks of 9.5 for both his canter and willingness to perform, with an external rider awarding him an remarkable 9.75 for rideability. Under the guidance of renowned rider Dinja van Liere, Vaderland has shown his competitive prowess in the show ring. Early in his career, he secured impressive second-place finishes in both the CDI* Prix St. Georges and Freestyle competitions at the prestigious Dutch Masters. As a breeding stallion, Vaderland has proven to be equally impressive. His offspring have achieved significant success both in licensing events and riding arenas, consistently commanding top prices at auctions. His exceptional contribution to both sport and breeding was recognized when he was awarded the prestigious title of VTV Stallion of the Year.