Waliba VDL
Waliba VDL was purchased in 2012 by Starwyn Farms and Danielle Goldstein rode the mare at international 1.60 level until 2015. In 2015, Waliba became the U-25 and Grand Prix mount for Mackenzie Drazan (USA) and later for Elli Yeager (USA). Waliba’s long career boasts an impressive 50 FEI starts at 1.45 and 13 at 1.50 +.
Out of the top producing stallion Quite Easy, Waliba was bred by VDL out of their prolific mare, Malba. Waliba comes from a well-respected and sport-producing dam line. First Dam Malba (Keur Pref): Waliba VDL (1.60), Cyalba VDL (1.40), Elbo VDL (1.40), Falba VDL (1.30). Second Dam: Flavius Z (1.60), Regazonni (1.40), L.A. (1.30), and Lavendel (1.50).
Performance Highlights:
2018 Individual Silver: NAYRC North Salem
2016 Team Bronze : NAYRC Colorado
Winner $7,500 Tack Warehouse Welcome Prix
8th 40,000 Grand Prix of Sonoma Park
9th $25,000 SHJF Grand Prix- National Horse Show
Top 5 Finishes: CSI-U25 Wellington, CSI-U25 Calgary
Top 15 Finishes: CSI-U25 Wellington, CSI-U25 Calgary, NAYR Lexington, CSI 4* 1.50 Mons Ghlin, CSI 4*1.45 Mons Ghlin, CSI 5* 1.45 Wellington, CSI 4* 1.60 North Salem, NY
Offspring:
Easy Boy (1.45)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCR5jCIo6UI
Pedigree:
https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/143559/waliba-vdl