FUEGO DU PRELET x LANDINO x HEDJAZ BWP W00174835, 1.70m, bay, 1998 Breeder: H. Hamerlinck, Evergem
Under Chris Chugg (AUS), Vivant achieved numerous Grand Prix successes before continuing his career at the highest level with Katharina Offel. Together, they competed in several Nations Cups and represented Ukraine at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The pedigree of Vivant’s sire, Fuego du Prelet, carries the legendary blood of Jalisco B and Almé. His damsire, Landino, traces back to the influential Holsteiner foundation sires Landgraf I and Ramzes. This damline is exceptionally productive, having produced superstars like McLain Ward’s Sapphire, Otterongo, and Urbanus, as well as numerous licensed stallions.
Even at the age of 18, Vivant left a lasting impression at the European Championships in Aachen. By jumping double clear in the Nations Cup rounds, he proved his incredible fitness, character, and competitive spirit. This performance remains the ultimate testament to his natural soundness and will to win.
It is remarkable that, despite a relatively limited number of coverings, an exceptionally high percentage of his offspring compete at the international 1.60m level. A good example is Vasco 118, who achieved numerous major victories in 2025 under the saddle of Emanuele Gaudiano.
Donthargos is increasingly making his mark as a breeding stallion. Earlier
this year, his offspring Rabenhaupt B was already crowned VSN champion,
and last week young talents by Donthargos once again stood out.
At both the CSI5* in Doha - Al Shaqab and the CSI3* in Oliva, an offspring
of Van Gogh delivered a strong result. In the 1.55m-level class in Doha,
Ibrahim Hani Bisharat finished fifth with a 0/4 result riding Happyness
(Van Gogh x Clinton, bred by Daniëlle Linders and Marcel van Leeuwen).
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