Darco

Darco formed one of Belgium’s strongest partnerships with Ludo Philippaerts for many years. The pair won the World Cup classes in London and ’s-Hertogenbosch, finished sixth at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm and placed seventh individually at the Barcelona Olympic Games. As a sire, Darco became a cornerstone of modern showjumping breeding. Sapphire won Olympic team gold twice with McLain Ward, while Parco, Winningmood van de Arenberg and Otterongo also competed at the highest level. This BWP stallion by Lugano van la Roche out of a Codex mare passed on exceptional scope, power, longevity in sport and an unshakeable competitive spirit.