Last week there were 14 horses shown during the presentation for the 2024 WEF Sport Horse Auction, including one late but very special edition; VDL Cagaro. VDL Cagaro is a son of Stolzenberg, the sire of horses like Hello Shelby from Scott Brash and Salt  ‘n Pepper from Jodie Hall-McAteer. His pedigree is impressive but his results even more so. As just an 8-year-old he has already competed at 1.55m level and in multiple international Grand Prix’s. Together with Hessel Hoekstra he collected numerous results like 3rd in the CSI3* 1.50m in Leeuwaarden, 3rd in the 1.45m ranking classes in both Lichtenvoorde and Valencia. 

VDL Cagaro was number 5 of all 8-year-old horses worldwide showing at international level in the Hippomundo Ranking in November.

The WEF Sport Horse Auction has proven to be very popular due to the incredible results over many years, with the list of graduates expanding and ranging from hunter, equitation, amateur horses, Grand Prix jumpers and World Cup winners! The horses have been through a thorough selection and have be chosen due to their appeal to the various American markets.  

Previous buyers about their purchase in the WEF Sport Horse Auction:

“Kyaklahoma VDL is the most wonderful mare I have ever ridden. She has endless trust, confidence, and willingness to jump anything you put in front of her. She stepped me up to my first 1.20m jumpers with very good results every time we went in the ring.”

- Camille Ducap-Harnois, VDL Kyaklahoma - 

“Both of our VDL horses have the scope, elasticity, and ride ability to succeed at the top levels of our sport. We could not be more proud to have representatives from the VDL Stud on our team.”

- Liz Phillips, Owner, VDL Imar and VDL Ibiza - 

“Not the biggest horse in the world, but for sure has the biggest heart. He has jumped multiple Nations Cups clear with me and several World Cup wins.”

 - Daniel Coyle (IRL) VDL Farrel - 

With reviews like this we are proud to offer yet another group of horses ready to grow into their future sporting careers. 

The presentation can still be watched back on Clip My Horse. When you have chosen your favourite, you can book a trial with Janko van de Lageweg. X-rays from the horses are available upon request. But don’t wait too long the horses will be sold on Thursday 29th February. 

The auction is live on the Main Grounds Wellington International, tickets can be reserved with Janko van de Lageweg or Melanie Petersen. It is also possible to watch live and bid in live time through our website. Make sure that you have registered in order to bid. 

VDL Cagaro will be sold along with the other 13 horses on February 29th starting at 7pm (EST).