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

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Performance test report

Exterior:
Santiago VDL is a well-developed stallion with sufficient presence and a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The neck has good length with a good head–neck connection. The neck is well shaped, of good length and muscling, and emerges deep from the chest. The shoulder has good length and angle. The withers are well developed with plenty of length. The back has good length and muscling. The loins are well muscled and well connected. The croup is slightly sloping, sufficiently long and well muscled. The hindquarter muscling has good length. The forelegs are correctly positioned. The hind legs are slightly straight. The pasterns in front and behind have sufficient length and are slightly upright in front. The bone structure is well developed, slightly heavy, and of sufficiently strong quality. The hooves are well developed and of sufficient quality. The heels are slightly high.

Pedigree:
In the pedigree of Santiago VDL, the top sires Eldorado van de Zeshoek and Kashmir van Schuttershof are combined with the strong Sina dam line. Under Willem Greve, sire Eldorado van de Zeshoek performed at the highest level and has made a major name in breeding thanks to offspring such as Killer Queen VDM, Elektric Blue P, Highway TN and Grandorado TN. The dam Erina has already produced four offspring competing at 1.30m level or higher, including the internationally classified 1.45m horse Wadro’s Jerina (s.Zirocco Blue VDL), with whom Marriet Smit-Hoekstra achieved success. Erina herself is a half-sister to several international jumping horses, including the 1.55m/1.60m performer Nerina (s.Amaretto I), who competed successfully with Kent Farrington and Jur Vrieling, and Drachten (s.Berlin), ridden by Jan-Philipp Weichert. Santiago VDL therefore shares the same granddam as the top jumping horse Hello Senator (s.Carambole), ridden by Scott Brash, as well as 1.55m performers such as Jack (s.Quasimodo van de Molendreef) and the Grand Prix winner Keep Me With You NC (s.Le Tôt de Semilly). Granddam Jerina also forms the foundation of several international performers at 1.50m/1.55m level, including Gweedore vd Groote Kamps Z, Eastborn, Wadro’s Maggie May, Higgins and Just Cavalli.

Performance test report:
Santiago VDL is a cooperative stallion who works willingly and has a good attitude. He is uncomplicated to ride. The walk and trot show sufficient ground cover. The stallion is sufficiently rideable and became looser in movement during the test. The canter has sufficient ground cover and balance, although he canter somewhat on the forehand. Santiago VDL became easier to ride during the test period. Over the fences, Santiago VDL shows good overview. He jumps with sufficient power and lifts his body well over the jump. During the test, his foreleg technique improved, and he jumps with somewhat variable use of his body and hind-end technique. Santiago VDL shows scope and appears careful. He gives his rider a sufficiently good to good feeling over the jump.

Stable behaviour:
An honest and reliable stallion. Easy to handle and calm in the stable.

Veterinary report:
During the test period, the stallion was treated once by a physiotherapist due to mild stiffness. This treatment had a good effect.

Semen evaluation:
Expected fertility class: sufficient.

Breeding advice:
Santiago VDL can improve jumping qualities, particularly scope, carefulness and attitude. Mares should possess sufficient suppleness.

Dam report:
Erina is a well-developed mare with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The neck has sufficient length with a slightly heavy head–neck connection. The neck is horizontal in shape, of sufficient length and sufficiently muscled. The withers are well developed and of sufficient length. The shoulder has good length but is slightly steep in angle. The back has good length and sufficient muscling. The loins are well muscled and well connected. The croup is sloping, of good length and well muscled. The hindquarter muscling has good length. The forelegs are slightly toeing-in when viewed from the front and correctly positioned when viewed from the side. The hind legs are straight. The pasterns have good length and correct alignment. The hooves are well developed and of sufficient quality with good heels, although slightly different in width. The bone structure is well developed and of good quality. The walk shows good ground cover and purity. The trot has sufficient ground cover and good balance. The canter is powerful, with good ground cover and balance.

Height: 1.69 m
Colour: Bay
Age: 17 years

This report contains the information and knowledge available at the time of approval (March 2026). Some details in this report may change in the future based on new information or additional data.

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Offspring report

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