Hirocco was imported to Australia late 2015 from the VDL Stud in The Netherlands as a 4 year old stallion.  Hirocco currently stands at 17.1hh andhas been shown and scored at the KWPN Stallion Show in 2015, coming 5th overall in the championships and performances.  He shows great technique and scope with a willingness to work.  Currently under saddle and ridden by Mitchell, he is showing incredible athleticism and trainability with a temperament to match.

Hirocco VDL is by well known sire Zirocco Blue VDL currently competing for The Netherlands with Jur Vrieling.  They starred as part of the winning Dutch Team at the European Championships and on track for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.  His dam Atendri VDL, herself is from the same dam line as stallions: Silverstone (1.50m), Chuck Z (1.60m).  His dam's sire is well known jumping stallion Contender with Calypso II and Cor de la Bryere bloodlines.  Zirocco Blue VDL's lines are Mr Blue, Couperus, Voltaire and Le tot de Semilly.

Recently started on the competition circuit at Tamworth, he showed his ease with the courses.  Jumping 1.05 - 1.10cm with clear rounds and effortless performance.  Also given the opportunity to jump the indoor course, still not fazing him.  This horse is bred to perform!

With bloodlines like these, this makes Hirocco VDL a horse to watch in the future.  We will have frozen semen (no chilled) available next year in 2017.