About Iliana
Iliana van de Vrombautshoeve is a BWP-registered mare, born in 2008. She belongs to the BWP lineage 02 (Asteria), a lineage known for producing international jumpers. Her pedigree (Wandor van de Mispelaere x Karioka del Follee x Irish Taxi xx x Fleuri du Manoir) combines modern sport horse blood with proven genetic performance. Iliana stood out for her quality at an early age, becoming champion conformation at Wippelgem as a yearling and third at the free-jumping competition at Evergem as a two-year-old. These successes led to an early use in breeding. Besides her potential in the sport, Iliana has an impressive influence as a broodmare, consistently passing on ability, technique and character to her offspring.
Sporting Career
Although Iliana was mainly used as a broodmare, she was educated and trained for the sport. She stood out for her scope, power, and work ethic on the jump. Due to a combination of her impressive genetic background and early achievements in free-jumping, Iliana was rather focused on her role in breeding. Her offspring, who often score high in free-jumping competitions and in the sport, are a testament to her quality.
Sire line
Iliana's sire, Wandor van de Mispelaere, was an impressive stallion who achieved success at international level. Wandor combined power, flexibility, and exceptional jumping technique. His main achievements:
- Twice champion in the cycle for young horses (5- and 6-year-olds).
- Multiple places of honour at international competitions, including:
- 3rd in the class of seven-year-old stallions in Mechelen.
- Winner of several 1.35m classes at competitions in Neeroeteren and Wisbecq.
Wandor is known for passing on his exceptional balance, elasticity, and jumping ability. His offspring excel for their rideability and performance in the sport.
Dam line
Iliana's maternal line is a powerful example of the Asteria line (BWP lineage 02), a lineage that has built an impressive legacy within breeding and sport.
Dam: Wanda van de Vrombautshoeve
A daughter of Karioka del Follee, a stallion with an international career under Peeter James and Philippe Lejeune.
Wanda herself did not have a sporting career due to a shoulder injury, but her full brothers have proven to represent the genetic strength of this line:
Bangui van de Vrombautshoeve jumped 1.50m under Christophe David.
Alco van de Vrombautshoeve jumped 1.40m.
Granddam: Nistra van de Vrombautshoeve
A daughter of Irish Taxi xx, a thoroughbred known for its athletic ability and strong influence in sport horse breeding.
Half-siblings of Nistra have achieved international successes:
- Orlandia van de Vrombautshoeve ran under Lieven de Vos and was sold to the United States.
- Jarmen van de Vrombautshoeve (Lys de Darmen) scored Grand Prix victories with Ludo Philippaerts.
- Mast van de Vrombautshoeve won the European Championship for five-year-olds at Zangersheide and was later successfully ridden by Ludo Philippaerts.
Progenitor: Asteria
A daughter of Fleuri du Manoir, known for passing on power and versatility.
Asteria herself performed at 1.30m-1.35m level and was Provincial Champion of East Flanders.
Offspring
Iliana has already proven to be an influential broodmare. Some of her notable offspring include:
- Cascada van de Vrombautshoeve Z (2011, Calato Z):
- 2nd place free-jumping Evergem as a two-year-old.
- 3rd place free-jumping Evergem as a three-year-old.
- Fantasia van de Vrombautshoeve
- Active at 1.40m level at just 7 years old.
- Rebelle van de Vrombautshoeve
- Successful competitor in the 6-year-old competition