FOR FRIENDSHIP VDL x DARVINIA (Catoki / Cassini II) colt born May 31, 2024. Typey, modern fellow with the best personality & all the presence. Dark bay with chrome doesn't hurt either! He is incredibly correct in the legs with a strong topline, & he comes installed with a super temperament that is outgoing, personable & confident. He has a slinky, cat-like walk and a canter that just floats -- & a WOW trot that surprised us all at his KWPN-NA keuring!

This colt is bred to be a classy jumper, combining the blood of For Pleasure, Stakkato Gold, Catoki & Cassini II. From the direct offspring of these 4 stallions alone, we find over 300 approved stallions & nearly 200 horses to jump 1.60 or better. Top level jumpers aside, these stallions have also produced just as many quality hunters that have logged ribbons in the most competitive divisions in the country. And while we have no doubt Under Oath will have the talent for upper level jumpers, we can't deny that this colt is a born hunter. The KWPN jury even commented that this colt belongs in the hunter ring. Folks, this is what a baby derby horse looks like.

https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2595524/under-oath

Sire For Friendship VDL is a young stallion being brought along slowly & produced for the top of sport. He shows top scope & reflexes as well as a super canter. He has recently moved up to 1.45m and clearly has the scope, talent & rideability to continue to move up the levels. Newly paired with Brazilian star Marlon Modolo Zanotelli as of February 2024, For Friendship has taken numerous top placings at Sentower Park & MET Oliva. Imported dam Darvinia earned an exceptional 52 bonits & was named Statespremie in Holstein after passing her MPT as a 3 y/o, & was just awarded Ster with KWPN at age 12. She is a daughter of CATOKI, who is currently highlighted as the sire of Belgian Champion phenom ERMITAGE KALONE, & comes from the solid Holsteiner stamm 223b, best known for bringing the stallion Colman. A career broodmare, this is her 7th foal -- she is a prime example of the Holsteiner adage, "breed the best, ride the rest." This 13 y/o mare's oldest offspring, bred by Wild Turkey Farm, has just stepped up to the 1.45s this winter & has been getting his feet wet in the Futures Prix classes in Ocala. Her other offspring have sold into both pro & amateur hands & are very exciting for the future. Darvinia's 2022 colt by Olympic medalist Quel Homme de Hus is being kept intact by his owner, who acquired him to be produced by one of the best young jumper programs in USA. This colt was also the #6 jumper foal in the nation for KWPN-NA during a very competitive keuring tour -- and Under Oath scored higher for both conformation & movement. Darvinia has the best brain you could ask for & a fantastic work ethic -- I could spend all day talking about what a treasure she is. If this foal was a filly, there is no chance it would be available.

This colt should mature 16.1-16.3h & be of medium type & blood. Flexible terms available which include registration with KWPN-NA (papers in hand) & board through weaning. Considerations to a top show home. Price subject to increase. Will be raised in a very small program & allowed to "be a horse" in a safe environment. Located in Northwest Oregon, 45 min south of Portland International Airport.

Videos provided of both sire & dam, as well as dam's son MTM Caden (formerly WT Caden).