Time flies. The second round of the Equilannnoo Belgian Stallion Competition, 2026 edition, is already behind us. With good results. In the 7-year-olds’ class, Tartufo de Muze scored a nice double clear round under Nick Vrins. In the competition for 6-year-olds, Yarno Geeroms and Prince Cute de Muze Z seemed to be on their way to second place again. However, a fence down at the very last obstacle of the jump-off threw a spanner in the works. Nevertheless, another two fine rounds from this duo. Our 5-year-olds Vino For Fun (Nick Vrins), Vesper van 't Veer (Christophe De Brabander), Viento de Muze (Nick Vrins) and Victor van HD (Yarno Geeroms) did what they always do, which is jumping clear. In the youngest age category, Wuhan de la Linière once again showed his qualities with Yarno in the saddle with a clear round.
Hong Kong
Koen competed with Quinoa de la Linière (s. Mosito van het Hellehof) at the CSI5* in Hong Kong. They returned home with a second place in a 1.50m class.
Doha
The CSI5* in Doha earned Duarte Seabra second and third place in two 1.50m classes riding Leonardo (s. I'm Special de Muze). Quirani van de Maltahoeve (s. El Torreo de Muze) and Zayed Ali came third in a 1.40m class. Bassem Mohammed and Popeye de Tamise (s. Vigo d'Arsouilles) took fourth place at that level.
Ocala
A cartload of top results in Ocala as well. Sharn Wordley and Brin d'Or de Haute Melen Z (s. Bamako de Muze) finished ninth in the GP4*. Sean Jobin and Qourtois (s. Nabab de Rêve) secured two placings at 1.45m level. In the CSI2* classes, Michael Duffy and Mister Qerly Z (s. Mosito van het Hellehof) won a 1.45m class. Jessica Mendoza and I-Cap CL Z (s. I'm Special de Muze) also took two closing placings. At 1.40m level, Emile Conter and Portobella van de Fruitkorf (s. Bamako de Muze) finished third.
Wellington
Four-star level jumping also took place at the WEF. It earned Bertram Allen and Qonquest de Rigo (s. Fantomas de Muze) second place in the GP4*. Sloane Coles rode Ninja JW van de Moerhoeve (s. Elvis Ter Putte) to fifth place in a 1.55m class.
Oliva
The Vigo offspring stood in the spotlight in the GP3* of Oliva. Bart Jay Junior Vandecasteele jumped Vamos de la Pomme d'Or to second place. Jérôme Guery finished third riding Qartouche de la Pomme d'Or. The latter duo had previously also taken third place in a 1.50m class. Guery also took fifth place in a 1.45m class on Remus de Mariposa (s. Lector vd Bisschop). At the 1.40m level, there were outstanding performances by Libelle Asborne Z (s. Lector vd Bisschop, Seppe Wouters), Sagan Z (s. Scendro, João Victor Castro Aguiar Gomes De Lima), Suzanne de Mariposa (s. Scendro, Seppe Wouters) and Presence Bleue VDM (s. Vigo d'Arsouilles, Lorenzo De Luca).
Valencia
Vigo's offspring also impressed in Valencia. His daughter Aruba Island won the GP3* there under Emiliano Liberati. Robin Vermeir rode Beyonce van 't Hulgenrode Z (s. Bamako de Muze) to fifth place over 1.45m and Sisley van de Hazenhoek (s. Malito de Rêve) to fourth place in a 1.40m class.
Opglabbeek
Gudrun Patteet and Baron-RR Z (s. Bamako de Muze) finished seventh in the GP2* of Opglabbeek. Oechie K (s. I'm Special de Muze) was ridden by Petra Heikkinen to fifth place in a ranking class. Furthermore, Romain Duguet and Hunger Games du Champ du Bois (s. Elvis Ter Putte) took third place in a 1.45m class.
Kuwait
Ali Al Khorafi and Inshallah (s. Nabab de Rêve) finished third in the GP2* in Kuwait. Al Khorafi also took second place in a 1.45m class riding Karaat (s. I’m Special de Muze).
Other
Christian Ahlmann and Vivario JL Z (s. Vigo d'Arsouilles) won the Nations Cup of the CSIO4* in Sharjah with the German team. Finally, in San Miguel de Allende, Paola Amilibia finished second in a 1.40m class with Maurysito de Nuit Z (s. Mosito van het Hellehof).
