The depth of the future of US Dressage continues to thrive with the addition of the distinguished stallion Barton VDL to Tubman Dressage’s elite training program. A horse with top potential for the international ring for Sarah Tubman also brings American Breeders impeccable bloodlines with proven results.

With such popularity in Europe, Tubman Dressage is excited to offer Barton VDL, an exceptional stallion to U.S. breeders, providing access to his esteemed bloodlines through frozen semen.

While Barton VDL’s primary focus will be his development as a top sport horse under Sarah and Lee Tubman, this dual role as a competitor and breeding stallion marks an exciting chapter for Tubman Dressage.

Barton VDL – Royal Bloodlines

Barton VDL, a 2016 dark bay Oldenburg stallion standing 1.72 meters tall, boasts an impressive lineage. He is sired by Bordeaux, a renowned KWPN stallion celebrated for his exceptional performance and progeny. Bordeaux’s sire, United, achieved the highest score ever recorded at his stallion performance test in Ermelo, with 9.5s for trot, canter, and dressage ability. United’s pedigree includes the esteemed Grand Prix stallions Krack C and TCN Partout, ridden by Anky van Grunsven. Bordeaux’s dam’s sire, Gribaldi, was a successful international Grand Prix horse with Edward Gal and was honored as Trakehner Stallion of the Year in 2008. This lineage is further enriched by the presence of Donnerhall, one of the most successful progenitors of Grand Prix dressage horses.

Approved by the Oldenburg Verband, Barton VDL has demonstrated exceptional promise in both breeding and sport. His dam, Honigbluete, has produced notable offspring such as Don du Ciel, approved in Mecklenburg, and Heide Spirit.

Sport Career

Barton VDL met expectations and won his debut competition in all classes from Z2 to Prix-St. Georges. He was very successful in the Prix-St. Georges, with scores of over 70%. Barton won the Freestyle Festival in Wezep with an impressive score of 75.9% in the Intermediaire I freestyle.

Breeding Stallion

Barton VDL has been highly sought after as a breeding stallion in Europe, with hundreds of offspring demonstrating his influence as a sire. Many of his foals are developing into promising young horses, with some already showing potential as stallion prospects and successful competition horses. Notably, his daughter Perlita Frank VDL scored 84 points at the IBOP in Panningen, receiving a 9 for posture and balance.

Future in the U.S.A.

Sarah and Lee Tubman extend their heartfelt gratitude to their clients and Barton VDL’s new owners, Jessica and Jeff Friedrich of Donato Farms and Teresa and Willard Simmons of Southern Cross Farm, for their unwavering belief in Tubman Dressage’s vision and methodology.  Special thanks are also due to VDL Stud for entrusting Sarah with Barton VDL’s continued development, acknowledging the exceptional foundation laid by Vai Bruntink and Saskia van Musscher.

Barton VDL

Bordeaux

United