Performance

Performance damline

Sports index

The sports index dressage is based on the sport of the horse itself and/or offspring and/or family members.This is presented in relation to the breeding direction dressage.The sport index is only shown for horses with their own sport presentation.

Sport index springen: 0

Genetic profile

The breeding values have been estimated using information from sport, inspections and talent tests and in addition the available DNA profiles (genotypes).
The DNA profile of the horse itself is included here.
The breeding values are presented relative to the breeding direction jumping.
An average KWPN show jumper has a show jumping breeding value between 80 and 120.

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Approved offspring

No approved offspring

Performance test report

Exterior:
Norton VDL is a generously developed, youthful stallion with a clear rectangular frame and a slightly downward body direction. He has an appealing head. The neck is of good length with a light head–neck connection. The neck is well-shaped, of good length, and sufficiently muscled. The shoulder is of sufficient length and placement. The withers are sufficiently developed and of good length. The back is of good length and sufficiently muscled. The loins are long and sufficiently connected. The croup is sloping, of sufficient length and musculature. The thigh is of sufficient length. The foreleg is correctly aligned both from the side and from the front. The hind leg is long and correctly aligned. The pasterns are of sufficient length and correctly set. The foundation is sufficiently developed and of good quality. The feet are well-developed, well-shaped, and of good quality. The heels are sufficiently developed.

Pedigree:
Premium stallion Norton VDL has a pedigree marked by numerous keur and preferent stallions from the VDL Stud. Norton VDL is a son of the keur stallion Baltic VDL, who himself competed at international Grand Prix level.
The dam of Norton VDL, the ster preferent prestatie mare Wyrusa H, is a daughter of the keur stallion Corland, who was highly successful at the top level of sport. Wyrusa H has produced several sport horses, including the international 1.55m horse Cat Ninja (s.Zirocco Blue), the international 1.40m horse Cyruso H (s.Atlantic), and Jiwyrusa H (s.Baltic VDL), who competes at 1.30m level. The keur preferent prestatie granddam Pyrusa H (s.Indoctro) produced, in combination with Corland, three international sport horses, among them two competing at 1.40m level and one at 1.35m level, as well as a 1.30m horse by Vermont. This predicate-rich damline continues with the keur preferent prestatie mare Irusa, a daughter of the preferent stallion Nimmerdor. She is the dam of the KWPN stallion Wittinger VDL, who competed at international Grand Prix level with Jur Vrieling. In addition, Irusa produced three sport horses by Indoctro: Giruso H, competing at 1.40m level; Irus, at 1.35m; and Biruso H, at 1.30m level.

Performance Report:
Norton VDL is a quick-learning and rideable stallion with a good attitude. He shows a strong willingness to work and is easy to handle under saddle. The walk has sufficient scope and suppleness. The trot shows good scope and is light-footed. In movement, the stallion maintains good posture and balance. The canter is active, light-footed, with good scope and balance, and the stallion changes leads with ease. Norton VDL jumps well upward through the body, with good reflexes and sufficient use of the body. He demonstrates good front-leg technique. Norton VDL appears careful and shows plenty of scope and overview. As a showjumper, he has much talent and gives his rider a good feeling.

Stable behavior:
Honest reliable stallion, easy to handle and calm in the stable.

Veterinary report:
No abnormalities detected.

Semen report:
Expected fertility class: sufficient.

Breeding advice:
Norton VDL can contribute not only jumping qualities but also improvement in conformation and canter within show jumping breeding.

Dam report:
Wyrusa H is a well-developed mare with a rectangular frame.
The head is expressive.
The neck is of good length with a light head–neck connection.
The neck is sufficiently shaped, of good length, and sufficiently muscled.
The withers are well-developed and of more than sufficient length.
The shoulder is of good length but somewhat steep in placement.
The back is of good length and sufficiently muscled.
The loins are slightly tight, sufficiently muscled, and sufficiently connected.
The croup is straight, of sufficient length and musculature.
The thigh is of sufficient length.
The foreleg is correct when viewed both from the front and the side.
The hind leg is straight.
The pasterns are of good length and somewhat weak (hind legs).
The hooves are sufficiently well-developed and of good quality, with sufficient heels.
The foundation is well-developed and of hard quality.
The walk has sufficient scope and more than sufficient suppleness.
The trot has good scope with more than sufficient posture and a well-engaging hind leg. The foreleg is placed sufficiently forward.
The canter is powerful, with good scope, more than sufficient carriage, and more than sufficient posture.

Height: 1.73m / Color: Grey

This report contains the data and knowledge available at the time of approval (May 2021). Some details in the report may later be modified based on new information or findings.

Performance test scores

Offspring report

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