The genes of both Cornet Obolensky and Argentinus never go out of fashion, making the newly KWPN approved Portorico a very interesting acquisition. In addition, the complete Portorico is bred out of the famous mare Banda de Hus – who was successful herself at 1.60m level with Gregory Wathelet and Kevin Staut. Cornet Obolensky is one of the best sires of the past decade. Cornado NRW, Comme Il Faut, Clooney, Cornetto K - these are just a few examples of his progeny.
In turn, grandsire Argentinus is one of the foundation sires of German breeding and, certainly in the damline, is still extremely valuable. 

Portorico's dam Banda de Hus obtained an impressive record at CSI5* level and has also had her first successes in breeding. Off-spring such as Farouk de Hus Z, Eiffel de Hus, Et Toc de Hus, Colisee de Hus and Uranhus all jump at international Grand Prix level. Her grandchildren are also doing well; for example, her daughter France de Hus produced top international jumpers such as Brooklyn de Hus, Elixer de Hus and Gregory Wathelet's very promising Flagship de Hus.  Granddam Blankonette is not only dam of the famous Banda de Hus, but also of Ludger Beerbaum's highly successful jumper Cool Down, of Alison Robitaille-Firestone's Lima and of top talent Far West de Hus.
 

Palmares

In the KWPN performance test, Portorico made a very positive impression thanks to his excellent attitude, rideability and powerful canter. Over the fences, he also demonstrates considerable quality, with good technique, sharpness and intelligence. He was approved with a total score of 80 points, including an 8.5 for canter and rideability. In the stallion competitions, Portorico jumped clear rounds on multiple occasions and finished fifth in the final in ’s-Hertogenbosch. As a 5-year-old, he again placed fifth in the stallion competition in De Peelbergen and is currently competing at 1.30m level.


Scores:
Posture & balance: 8
Canter: 8,5
Reflexes: 7,5
Technique: 8
Power: 7,5
Rideability: 8,5
Attitude: 8
Talent as showjumper: 8
Total: 80

Results:

• 5th final stallioncompetition 's-Hertogenbosch
• 5th stallioncompetition de Peelbergen
• Competing at 1.30m-level 

Portorico VDL: The complete package for a sire and a sport horse!