A varied collection of foals with respect to development, ranging from sufficiently to very well developed. They have more than sufficient to good rectangular-shaped conformation. The trot has sufficient stride length with flat front leg use. The canter has sufficient stride length. The foals should use their bodies more in movement and bring their hind legs under their bodies more resolutely.
Breeding recommendation
Campbell VDL can benefit jumper breeding by passing on scope. He is best paired with mares that have correct legs and supple movement.

Conformation
Campbell VDL is a well-developed, riding-type stallion with good
rectangular-shaped conformation. The head is sufficiently attractive. The neck
has good length and muscling, with slightly horizontal placement. The shoulder
has sufficient length but is straight. The wither is well developed but could
be longer. The back has good length and muscling. The loins are sufficiently
muscled and well connected. The croup is short, sloped, and has good muscling.
The front leg has good length and is correct. The hind leg is correct. The legs
are well developed and of more than sufficient quality.
Lineage
Campbell VDL is by Cassini I, who has sired numerous international show
jumpers, including the KWPN-approved stallion Berlin. Campbell VDL's dam
Nele IX is by Carpaccio, who is known for producing versatile offspring.
Campbell VDL's granddam Ebony is by the Landgraf I son Landlord. The dam-line
also includes a Wahnfried daughter. Furthermore, this immediate dam-line has
produced a number of show jumpers and several approved stallions.
Inspection
Report
Campbell VDL is a slightly sensitive stallion who is easily distracted, but his
temperament is more than sufficient. His willingness to work and trainability
are more than sufficient. The walk is pure and has more than sufficient scope.
The trot has more than sufficient scope and carriage. The canter has more than
sufficient scope and power. The stallion has more than sufficient to good body
position and power. Campbell VDL jumps with more than sufficient to good
reflexes and has more than sufficient form. The front leg form is moderate. The
stallion has abundant scope but lacks elasticity. Campbell VDL appears careful.
He has more than sufficient to abundant talent as a jumper and gives his rider
a more than sufficient to good feeling.
Stable
Behavior
Campbell VDL is an honest and reliable stallion. He is easy on the ground and
quiet in his stall.
Veterinary
Report
The stallion shows signs of pain behind the wither. Blood work and radiographs
did not provide an explanation for the symptoms.
Semen
Inspection
Expected fertility class: sufficient.
Breeding
Recommendation
Campbell VDL can add scope and improve the canter in jumper breeding. He is
best paired with mares which have elasticity.
Dam
Report
Nele IX is a well-developed mare with good rectangular-shaped conformation. The
head is sufficiently attractive. The poll has sufficient length. The head-neck
connection is sufficiently light. The neck has good length, but the top-line
needs more muscling. The wither is sufficiently developed and long. The
shoulder has good placement but should be longer. The back is slightly weak,
and the loins should be better connected. The croup is sloped but should be
longer. The front leg is correct, when viewed from the side. The hind leg is
slightly angled. The pastern angle is normal. The hooves show normal
development, with slightly low heels. The legs are clean. Due to business
conditions, movement was not evaluated.
Height: 1.71m/16.3+ hands,
color: dark bay.
This report is based on data
and knowledge available at the time of approval (fall 2008). Some data in this
report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes
available.