Bert Vanden Berghe: Sale of all pigeons
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Bert Vanden Berghe: Sale of all pigeons
Bert Vanden Berghe: Sale of all pigeons* SUPERLOFT MAINLY BASED ON GABY VANDENABEELE PIGEONS FROM 27 JANUARY TILL 9 FEBRUARY 2014 AT WWW . PIPA . BE * EXCEPT RACED 2013 YOUNG BIRDS Fyther Original Gaby 1st National Agen / Bordeaux 2013 Gloria Original Gaby 2nd National Ace Pigeon KBDB Long Distance 2013 Miche National Original Gaby 12th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance 2013 the very best is good enough for Bert and he knows how to recognise top quality pigeons. “ Only He is the owner of one of the most exclusive collections of Gaby pigeons in the world, his results are the best proof! In 2012 & 2013 he was one of the best long distance racers in Belgium! - Gaby Vandenabeele “ Bert Vanden Berghe Superloft mainly based on Gaby Vandenabeele pigeons Sale of all old birds - except raced young birds 2013 1 Bert Vanden Berghe, determined to succeed The East-Flemish Bert Vanden Berghe has made a major contribution to the history of pigeon racing in Belgium in recent years. In search of success, he paid a visit to the loft of Gaby Vandenabeele back in the 1990. Gaby has become a good friend but he is most of all a supplier of top quality pigeons for the 48 year old entrepreneur. Bert finally decided to compete under his own name in 1995 and it was a great success right from the start. He has really been able to dominate the national competition in a short period of time. an important element as well. Bert has always been told to aim for the top and this helped him reach the national heights in Belgium, where he is one of the big stars thanks to his passion, his eye for detail and his ambition. Bert Vanden Berghe is a son of two very ambitious parents and he was born in the late 1960s in the region of Waregem, which at the time was known for its flax farms. His father Roger and his mother Esther had worked very hard to develop their own carpet company, where wool and jute was used for the production of beautifully handcrafted carpets that were sold all over the world. They had to work hard while also raising four children, who were soon looking to find their own way. Their children have always been full of Bert Vanden Berghe has devoted his life to managing the carpet company nv Roger Vanden Berghe, which made it difficult for him to find time to run a loft on his own. That is why Bert had to wait until 2011 before he could run his own loft independently with a team of talented pigeons ready to compete in the nationals. This was quite a challenge. Many fanciers, as well as his suppliers Gaby Vandenabeele and Marc Pollin, predicted that he would reach his goal for sure. The two champions Bert Vanden were quite right. Berghe has always been told to aim for the top Prizes won in 2013 with yearlings and two year old pigeons 1st Nat. Bordeaux/Agen 5,507 old birds 1st-2nd Nat. Zone Limoges 5,742 old birds 2nd Nat. Libourne 6,658 old birds 4th-8th Nat. Limoges 14,271 old birds 1st-14th-37th-56th Nat. Zone Poitiers 3,342 yearlings 3rd-45th Nat. Poitiers 13,135 yearlings 2nd Nat. Ace Pigeon Long Distance Old Birds KBDB 12th Nat. Ace Pigeon Longer Middle Distance Old Birds KBDB The life of Bert Vanden Berghe is characterised by successful entrepreneurship. This comes down to good decision making but being able to deal with disappointment and bad luck is 3 initiative. Bert admired the way in which his parents were able to manage both their company and a four children family with great passion. They were very committed and their goal was to succeed, both as parents and as company managers. It seems that Bert has inherited his drive and ambition from his parents, but it could well be that this is a characteristic of every Vanden Berghe family member. and branches in Belgium but also in Bulgaria. This company had a great future thanks to the drive of Bert’s mother Esther. Esther Vanden Berghe allowed her children time to develop and to pursue their dreams. That is why Bert was free to develop his interest in pigeon racing. He was only six years old when he had a small space in the garden to keep a round of 16 young birds from his uncle, Antoon Laverge. He competed in races up to the middle distance and despite his lack of experience he managed to have a few pigeons finish amongst the then most successful fanciers. In the national days, that take place after the season, Bert was handed a trophy for youngest independent member in Belgium, which he received from champion, Guus Taverne. The Vanden Berghe family received a lot of support from their relatives. Bert has great memories of his grandfather, Jerome Vanden Berghe and his uncle, Antoon Laverge, where he had to stay regularly. The two were pigeon fanatics and their enthusiasm sparked the interest of Bert as well. Bert had witnessed the dedication of their parents in successfully running their company and he recognised the same drive in the way Jerome and Antoon were running their pigeon loft. They knew the feeling of winning and this appealed to him. Bert saw that success made them happy, whether it was in their hobby or in a professional career. However, Bert has always been Bert won a trophy told that you have to be dedicated. This trophy for youngest independent fancier meant a great deal in his early career. The greatest champions of Belgium and The Netherlands saw how passionate he was and they invited him to their renowned pigeon lofts. On his journey among these lofts he had the chance to see several great pigeons while receiving invaluable advice. It proved a valuable experience that would further shape his philosophy as a fancier. First of all, he was convinced that top quality pigeons are indispensable to make it to the top, but that is also vital to find your own way in the sport. Nearly every pigeon fancier uses his very own approach or methods and it is not a good idea to try and use every method that you know. You can make a difference by thinking differently and this applies to pigeon racing as well as any other sport. for Youngest Independent Member in Belgium at the age of six The combination of joy of life and ambition that clearly characterised the Vanden Berghe family was seriously disrupted when Bert was six years old. His father Roger had health issues and he was diagnosed with lung cancer. There was no hope for him and he passed away at the age of 38. Bert’s mother Esther had to take up the role of head of the family more than ever. She raised her family, but she was also destined to continue her life’s work and that of her husband. She is very energetic and this motivated her family and the employees of her company. The nv Roger Vanden Berghe developed into a mayor carpet factory with hundreds of employees Bert enjoyed racing pigeons until he was twelve years old. Every season again the second round from his uncle Antoon was moved to Desselgem and they were brought back to their home loft by the end of the season, where they often performed very well as old birds. Antoon Laverge taught him the basics of pigeon fancying and Bert already had his own interpretation. Bert could really do his own thing as a fancier: he learned to take responsibility for his pigeon family, to reach his goals and to manage his loft at an early 5 age. These skills proved very useful later on as an entrepreneur and of course as a successful pigeon fancier. brought to the loft of his uncle, Antoon Laverge and to his own loft. Both Bert and his uncle put them to the test and they were very successful: they have won provincial top prizes at a level they had never reached before. It was a fresh start and a new friendship was born. Bert became a successful businessman from his teens to his late twenties, following in the footsteps of his father Roger and his mother Esther. Unfortunately he could no longer keep pigeons when he attended a secondary boarding school at the age of 12, before completing a BBA degree in Antwerp. This knowledge allowed Bert to find his place in the Roger Vanden Berghe company, which he helped to develop into an important international player in the carpet market. He sometimes came into contact with other pigeon fanciers and he would always take the time to discuss the ins and outs of pigeon racing. A comeback as a fancier seemed Think inevitable… In the 1990s, shortly after his acquaintance with Gaby Vandeabeele, Bert was eager to make a comeback and he decided to join forces with Patrick Houfflijn from Wortegem, a highly skilled fancier. Bert invested in young birds from Gaby Vandenabeele and the youngsters from De Ronker (1st Nat. Limoges 1995) and Blauwe Fideel (1st Nat. Brive 1995) proved particularly successful. I put my The BE96-3314584 Zoon Blauwe Fideel trust in Gaby deserves special mention; he was to make pigeon racing history. Vandenabeele differently to make a difference Bert was annoyed that he could no longer keep pigeons. He was still closely involved in the sport as a sponsor but he really missed the excitement of the pigeons and the races. It seemed impossible to keep pigeons on his own, so Bert focused on partnerships instead. Bert had showed in his teens that he was an exceptionally skilled fancier; his search for top quality pigeons became one of his priorities and this led him to the loft of Gaby Vandenabeele in Dentergem, one of the greatest champions of his time and a very kind person. and his pigeons Bert Vanden Berghe is a self-willed fancier and this translates into a thorough and that has been selection of direct Vandenabeele pigeons. my best decision Most fanciers would place these invaluable Vandenabeele pigeons in the breeding as a fancier loft right after purchase, but Bert decided to basket them for races first. That explains why his renowned Zoon Blauwe Fideel had already been a successful racing pigeon before he demonstrated his talent in the breeding loft, becoming one of the best direct Vandenabeele breeders ever. Bert had witnessed the results of Gaby’s pigeons and he concluded that these were probably the best pigeons for the middle distance and the long distance in Belgium, especially in demanding races. He received a warm welcome on his first visit to Gaby & Christine and he was really impressed with the Vandenabeele pigeon, a pigeon with great plumage and excellent navigation skills, which really makes a difference. Bert ordered a round of eggs from his racing pigeons that were bred in the loft of Polfliet in Huise, before being Bert Vanden Berghe continued to visit the loft in Dentergem to purchase rounds of eggs, because these pigeons had made his uncle Antoon and his companion Patrick Houfflijn very successful. “Gaby is an honest man” says Bert. “He has helped a lot of fanciers and everybody who purchased pigeons from him has achieved great results, which is really special. In fact we got along very well right from the beginning and this is important too. I put my trust in Gaby 7 Vandenabeele and his pigeons and that has been my best decision as a fancier.” Bert has had great successes in the partnerships with Houfflijn and Verschuere, but he knew that the ultimate goal of his career as a fancier was to be running an exceptional pigeon family entirely on his own. A 15 year collaboration came to an end After a 15-year in 2011 and he built a modern and well collaboration Bert equipped pigeon loft in his garden in Wortegem-Petegem. We might as well Vanden Berghe call it a pigeon villa. Bert wanted his finally reached his loft to be occupied by great pigeons so he paid another visit to the trusted goal in 2011: to pigeon family of Gaby Vandenabeele independently run in Dentergem. In 2011 he purchased a round of young birds from Gaby and a top class pigeon the iconic Marc Pollin. Bert’s young family birds originate from the best pigeons of these great champions. He added a few top quality pigeons of Geert Vanrenterghem, Rik Cools (for instance the renowned Pipo), P & D Houfflijn, Etienne Devos and De Rauw-Sablon through PIPA later on. Bert Vanden Berghe had become a true pigeon fancier once again. He knew where he could find great pigeons and he had proved that his insights could lead to amazing results when combined with a talented partner. In 2002 he entered into a new partnership with Jacques Verschuere from Beveren-Leie, where the Roger Vanden Berghe company is located as well. Jacques had proven to be a skilled fancier with such top results as a 3rd Nat. Montauban, a 1st prov. Bourges and a 2nd Nat. Ace Pigeon Long Distance KBDB. Bert would provide top class pigeons for this new Verschuere-Vanden Berghe combination. The Vandenabeele pigeons were used once more and they were the key to success yet again Bert soon introduced the renowned Vandenabeele pigeons in the lofts of Jacques Verschuere, who added pigeons from his own successful Vooruit bloodline as well. This soon proved to be a very successful partnership: Verschuere-Vanden Berghe won a 1st prov. Angoulême and a 1st interprov. Châteauroux and they were very close to a national victory in 2006, which is a unique feat for any fancier, if it wasn’t for the KBDB and its rigid rules. This is something Bert is still upset about and he still thinks his fastest pigeon from Belgium in Limoges 2006 deserves a reward, as well as the fancier himself of course. Luckily enough, their other successes have made up for it. Bert was one of the stars of 2013 with two national first prizes in the zone and a long list of national top prizes. His partner, Jacques Verschuere did equally well with a first Nat. La Souterraine yearlings (fastest of 20,773 p.) and a first Nat. Brive 8,337 pigeons in a single week. His stock pigeons are descendants of the provincial winners of the Verschuere-Vanden Berghe combination. Prizes won in 2011 with young birds only: Winner (1st-3rd-4th-9th) of the famous Guldensporen Race from Blois against 3,090 pigeons Prizes won in 2012 with yearlings only: 8th-36th-51st-53rd–67th Nat. Chateauroux 15,902 p. 8th–15th–24th Nat. Zone Montluçon 7,828 p. 33rd Nat. Bordeaux 5,480 p. 49th Nat. Argenton 22,384 p. 72nd Nat. Limoges 17,735 p. 3rd–4th Nat. Libourne 7,958 p. 50th–77th Nat. Narbonne 6,933 p. 86th Nat. Tulle 10,251 p. 9 Bert Vanden Berghe together with his daughter Alice and his loftmanager Wim Dewitte An important step in achieving results is finding a team of excellent loft managers. Bert has to travel abroad regularly as the CEO of the Roger Vanden Berghe company, so it was important for him to gather a team of reliable assistants. Bert noticed in the club in Rekkem that the majority of fanciers had their pigeons basketed by the same person. This man does great work and Bert knew he was the man for the job. That man was Wim Dewitte, son of top fancier Etienne De Witte, who was willing to basket the pigeons for the Bert Vanden Berghe family together with his wife Vicky. Wim takes care of the pigeons from 4 o’clock in the afternoon, after his daytime job at the nv Roger Vanden Berghe. Jurie Vanryckeghem will take care of the pigeons in the morning. He has been a pigeon fancier since 2012 and he has been doing well, with the help of a few Bert Vanden Berghe pigeons. Bert Vanden Berghe is in charge in his loft, just like in his professional career. He takes the important decisions, he gives directions and he makes adjustments when necessary, which has led to instant results. His young birds were very strong in 2011 and the yearlings took three national top 10 prizes in 2012. In 2013 Bert could not keep up with the number of national results, including two first prizes in the zone and three second prizes in the zone. His first national from Agen is the season’s highlight. Bert Vanden Berghe has reached his goal. It all began with a trophy for youngest independent member at the age of six and today he is one of the big stars in the competition in Belgium. He has good lofts and a great team, but he has most of all an exceptional pigeon family. We have never seen a fancier rise to the top in such a short time span and this can only be possible with a group of exceptional pigeons. Bert has become a great fancier at a very early age and now the best fanciers at national and international level will agree that Bert Vanden Berghe is among the very best pigeon fanciers of today! 11 Amazing Original Gaby Vandenabeele Collection 1st National Agen/Bordeaux 2013 Fyther BE11-4291405 1. National Agen/Bordeaux ’13 5.507 Old Birds 50. National Narbonne 2012 6.933 Yearlings 54. International 16.098 Yearlings BE99-3199708 Neptunus BE09-3095224 Goliath - Son Neptunus BE07-4361085 Daughter Champion Chris Hebberecht - 2nd National Acepigeon Long Distance KBDB 2005 BE05-2452098 Grandson Wittenbuik - Inbred Kleinen BE07-3199994 Sandrine - Inbred Wittenbuik BE06-3204709 Dreamy - Granddaughter Wittenbuik 13 12th National Acepigeon Great Middle Distance KBDB 2013 Miche National BE11-4291403 6. National Bourges Zone A2 2013 3.489 Old Birds 92. National 19.655 Old Birds 14. National Poitiers 2013 Zone A2 3.120 Old Birds 34. National 13.813 Old Birds 15. National Montluçon Zone A 2012 7.828 Yearlings 245. National 22.875 Yearlings 24. National Limoges Zone A 2012 7.419 Yearlings 72. National 17.735 Yearlings 24. National La Souterraine I Zone A2 2013 1.974 Old Birds 56. National 9.548 Old Birds 35. National Châteauroux Zone A 2012 6.962 Yearlings 36. National 15.902 Yearlings BE04-1038778 Inbred Kleinen BE06-1267005 Titus - Inbred Wittenbuik BE00-3280234 Daughter Wittenbuik BE03-6226043 - Den Argenton 1st National Argenton Jos & Jules Engels BE08-6245034 Florke - Jos & Jules Engels BE02-6121605 Halfsister Marieke Jos & Jules Engels 14 Nestsister Miche National BE11-4291404 Nestsister “Miche National” was named after Michèle, one of Bert’s daughters. They are fascinated by pigeons, just like he was as a child. 15 Foto Maarten Deboe 2nd National Acepigeon Long Distance KBDB 2013 Gloria BE11-4291462 1. National Limoges Zone A 2013 5.742 Old Birds 4. National 14.271 Old Birds 10. National Cahors Zone A 2013 2.801 Old Birds 160. National 8.570 Old Birds 11. International Agen/Bordeaux 2012 2.869 Hens 32. National 5.480 Yearlings 39. International 10.620 Yearlings 51. National Châteauroux Zone A 2012 6.962 Yearlings 53. National 15.902 Yearlings 59. National Souillac Zone A 2013 2.435 Old Birds 72. National 5.282 Old Birds 72. International Narbonne 2012 5.098 Hens BE94-3237367 Pipo Wittenbuik - Son Wittenbuik BE05-3006583 Royal Blue - Grandson Wittenbuik BE99-4393724 - Patsy - Granddaughter De Limoges x Topkweker Freddy BE98-3158062 Bliksem - Basic Breeder BE04-3069721 Mona - Daughter Bliksem BE99-3103770 Frieda - Superbreeder 16 The best of Rudy Rudy Super Romeo BE06-3008003 BE12-3088052 Superbreeder Gaby Vandenabeele Gaby Vandenabeele 1st National Acepigeon Yearlings Long Distance KBDB 2013 Son Rudy follows in the footsteps of his sire, Bliksem and his great-grandfather Wittenbuik, as the new top breeder in the Gaby Vandenabeele loft! Foto Dominique Velghe Foto Dominique Velghe 18 The best of Rudy Sapir Bliksem Tulle Bliksem 8. National Montluçon Zone A 2012 7.828 Yearlings 180. National 22.875 Yearlings 38. National Bourges Zone A 2011 9.480 Young Birds 61. National 31.719 Young Birds 72. National Libourne Zone A 2012 2.826 Yearlings 226. National 7.957 Yearlings 151. National Châteauroux Zone A 2012 6.962 Yearlings 168. National 15.902 Yearlings 26. National Tulle Zone A 2013 2.209 Yearlings 118. National 6.972 Yearlings 80. National Souillac Zone A 2013 1.588 Yearlings 98. National 3.641 Yearlings 148. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.342 Yearlings 497. National 13.135 Yearlings 157. Interprovincial Orléans 2013 3.790 Yearlings BE11-4291435 Rudy BE06-3008003 BE12-3088243 Bianca Granddaughter Bliksem BE09-3095238 19 Rudy BE06-3008003 Shana Granddaughter Bliksem BE08-3197988 The best of Rudy Condor Bliksem Rudette 52. National Montauban Zone A 2013 2.687 Old Birds 97. National 6.772 Old Birds 99. National Brive Zone A 2013 3.279 Old Birds 126. National 8.331 Old Birds 161. National Tulle Zone A 2013 2.572 Old Birds 601. National 7.350 Old Birds 234. National Montluçon Zone A 2012 7.828 Yearlings 154. National Argenton Zone A 2012 10.695 Young Birds 200. National Argenton 2012 25.949 Young Birds 350. National Guéret Zone A 2012 7.174 Young Birds 923. National 16.988 Young Birds 49. Interprovincial Montrichard 2012 2.178 Young Birds BE11-4291448 Rudy BE06-3008003 BE12-3088246 Rudy BE06-3008003 Kim Super Breeding Hen BE05-3006558 20 Sandrine Mother Fyther : 1st Nat. Agen/Bordeaux 2013 BE07-3199994 The best of Rudy Bliksem Speed Speedy Bliksem BE12-3088265 120. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.342 Yearlings 399. National 13.135 Yearlings 45. Interprovincial Tours 2012 1.252 Young Birds 122. Interprovincial Tours 2012 2.874 Young Birds 1.-3.-10.-12.-13.-15.-16.-… on short & middle distance races BE12-3088266 8. -8.-16.-21.-34.-… on short & middle distance races Nestbrother Rudy BE06-3008003 Kiana Granddaughter Bliksem BE09-3095175 21 The best of Rudy Zorro Bliksem Mighty Bliksem BE11-4291444 BE12-3088242 37. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.342 Yearlings 103. National 13.135 Yearlings 5.-11.-14.-22.-… on short & middle distance races Rudy BE06-3008003 Naomi BE07-3153257 22 Rudy BE06-3008003 Renate BE09-3641717 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Falcao BE12-3088255 3. National 1. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.342 Yearlings 3. National 13.135 Yearlings 1. Angerville 2013 100 Yearlings BE97-3229754 De Noël (topbreeder) BE03-3003445 Falco BE99-3023909 Mathilde BE02-3255937 - Rambo II Son Bliksem BE09-3095085 - Steffie Granddaughter Bliksem BE02-3003668 Manuela 23 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Champ Falco BE11-4291479 2. National 2. National Libourne 2013 6.658 Old Birds 35. National Bourges Zone A 2012 5.193 Yearlings 54. National 16.859 Yearlings 72. National Tulle Zone A 2012 3.473 Yearlings 86. National 10.251 Yearlings BE97-3229754 De Noël (topbreeder) BE03-3003445 Falco BE99-3023909 Mathilde BE01-4094638 - Champion - 2nd National Acepigeon Long Distance KBDB 2005 BE09-4331591 Chrissy BE07-4081998 Sister Jupiter 24 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers As Gaby BE11-4291408 3. National Son IJzeren As, 3rd National Acepigeon Long Distance KBDB 2006 3. National Libourne 2012 7.957 Yearlings BE97-4424333 Jonge IJzeren BE01-4424769 - IJzeren As - 3rd National Acepigeon Long Distance KBDB 2006 BE96-4579638 Daughter Witkop BE02-6503571 - Den Dirk Grandson Kannibaal BE05-2076701 Martina BE01-6382308 Daughter Het Muiseke 25 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Limoges Emperor BE11-4291455 2. National Limoges Zone A 2013 5.742 Old Birds 8. National 14.271 Old Birds 101. National Tulle Zone A 2012 3.473 Yearlings 129. National 10.251 Yearlings 162. National Montluçon Zone A 2012 7.828 Yearlings 8. National BE02-3003538 Tsaar BE07-3008349 Keizer BE01-3031030 Betty BE02-4333308 - Crack 308 - Direct Aelbrecht - Son Marseille x 't Fijn Blauw BE06-3008234 Celine BE02-3185273 Nestsister 1st National Bourges 26 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Mister Gaby 6 x top-200 National Zone BE11-4291454 50. National Argenton Zone A 2012 8.476 Yearlings 51. National 15.902 Yearlings 45. National Tulle Zone A 2013 2.572 Old Birds 246. National 7.350 Old Birds 173. National Argenton Zone A 2012 8.476 Yearlings 433. National 22.384 Yearlings 109. National Cahors Zone A 2.801 Old Birds 679. National 8.570 Old Birds 164. National Libourne Zone A 2013 2.498 Old Birds 197. National 6.658 Old Birds 197. National Châteauroux Zone A2 2013 4.390 Old Birds BE11-4291453 1. Interprovincial Blois 2011 3.090 Young Birds 1. Orléans 2011 998 Young Birds Nestmates Mr. Magic BE07-3199999 Inbred Wittenbuik Miss Gaby Luna BE07-3034354 27 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Playgirl Wittenbuik Emillia 14. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.342 Yearlings 45. National 13.135 Yearlings 67. National Bourges Zone A2 2013 2.377 Yearlings 511. National 13.588 Yearlings 122. National La Souterraine Zone A2 2013 2.146 Yearlings 344. National 11.236 Yearlings 367. National La Souterraine Zone A 2012 7.450 Young Birds 47. National Bourges Zone A2 2013 3.489 Old Birds 420. National 19.655 Old Birds 398. National Argenton Zone A 2012 8.476 Yearlings 3. Angerville 2012 373 Yearlings BE12-3088105 Playboy Wittenbuik BE00-3076246 Son Wittenbuik BE11-4291476 Witpen Zorro BE07-3153014 Full Sister 1st Prov. Ace Pigeon Great Middle Dist 28 Emill BE05-3006501 Son Bliksem Super Maria BE08-2021042 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Son Mr. Bergerac 4 x top-100 National Zone Ronaldo Wittenbuik BE11-4291442 16. National Argenton Zone A 2012 8.476 Yearlings 49. National 22.384 Yearlings 83. National Limoges Zone A 2012 7.419 Yearlings 188. National Limoges 2012 17.735 Yearlings 120. National Montluçon Zone A 2012 7.828 Yearlings 288. National Bourges Zone A 2012 5.193 Yearlings 310. National Tulle 2012 10.251 Yearlings 129. Interprovincial Vierzon 2013 6.420 Old Birds BE11-4291424 37. National Cahors Zone A 2013 2.801 Old Birds 355. National 8.570 Old Birds 39. National Limoges Zone A 2012 7.419 Yearlings 102. National 17.735 Yearlings 50. National Châteauroux Zone A2 2013 4.390 Old Birds 434. National 22.254 Old Birds 98. National Châteauroux Zone A 2012 6.962 Yearlings 109. National 15.902 Yearlings 215. National Bourges Zone A 2012 5.193 Yearlings 399. National 16.859 Yearlings Mr. Bergerac FR04-34311 1st Nat. Acepigeon Long Distance 2006 Ronaldo BE05-3006631 Grandson Wittenbuik Annemie BE06-3002675 Daughter 'De Noël' 29 Lizzy BE09-4280757 Full Sister 1st Nat. Guéret More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Rambieke Fred Bliksem BE12-3088283 18. National Guéret Zone A 2012 7.174 Young Birds 107. National 16.988 Young Birds 104. National La Souterraine Zone A 2012 7.450 Young Birds 157. Interprovincial Blois 2012 5.645 Young Birds 1. Angerville 2013 107 Yearlings 2. Angerville 2012 273 Young Birds 3. Angerville 2013 109 Old Birds BE11-4291445 54. National Montauban Zone A 2013 2.687 Old Birds 99. National 6.772 Old Birds 166. National Montluçon 2012 7.828 Yearlings 202. National Tulle Zone A 2012 3.473 Yearlings 267. National 10.251 Yearlings 228. National Limoges Zone A 2013 5.742 Old Birds 436. National 14.271 Old Birds 143. Interprovincial Vierzon 2013 6.420 Old Birds Brother Super Rambo BE10-3047217 Double Grandson Bliksem Daughter Marieke BE09-3040149 30 More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Miss Ballon 5 x top-150 National Zone Bond Bliksem 2 x top-60 National Zone 24. National Montluçon Zone A 2012 7.828 Yearlings 310. National 22.875 Yearlings 54. National Argenton Zone A2 2013 3.455 Old Birds 64. National Châteauroux Zone A 2012 6.962 Yearlings 67. National 15.902 Yearlings 132. National Bourges Zone A2 2013 3.489 Old Birds 127. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.122 Old Birds 381. National 13.813 Old Birds 2 x top-60 National Zone 50. National Tulle Zone A 2013 2.209 Yearlings 221. National 6.972 Yearlings 56. National Poitiers Zone A2 2013 3.342 Yearlings 159. National 13.153 Yearlings BE11-4291464 Blauwe Ballon BE10-2024096 Grandson Bliksem BE12-3088289 Beauty Bond BE09-3180382 Son James Bond Grandson Bliksem Lucia BE10-3015866 31 Betsy BE07-3199957 Daughter 1st Nat. Brive More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Jason Blue Captain Bliksem 165. National Bourges Zone A 2012 5.193 Yearlings 270. National 16.859 Yearlings 199. National Tulle Zone A 2012 3.473 Yearlings 264. National 10.251 Yearlings 327. National Châteauroux 2012 Zone A 6.962 Yearlings 403. National 15.902 Yearlings 5.-6.-7.-… Angerville 1. Angerville 2013 127 Old Birds 276. National Narbonne 2012 6.933 Yearlings 342. International Narbonne 16.098 Yearlings BE11-4291414 Jason BE05-3006503 Son Bliksem BE11-4291430 Dolores FR07-510871 32 Captain Blue BE05-3006555 Son Bliksem Tonia BE07-3199953 Granddaughter Bliksem More Original Gaby Vandenabeele Super Performers Grandson Wittenbuik Granddaughter Bliksem 133. National Châteauroux Zone A2 2013 4.390 Old Birds 211. National Limoges Zone A 2012 Yearlings 452. National 17.735 Yearlings 5.-6.-8.-12.-… on short and middle distance races 15. BE11-4291402 BE11-4291451 Blois 2011 426 Young Birds 186. National Bourges 2011 9.480 Young Birds 322. National 31.719 Young Birds Julia Wittenbuik BE11-4291471 329. National Châteauroux Zone A 2012 6.962 Yearlings 405. National 15.902 Yearlings 4.-6.- … on short and middle distance races 33 34 Super Breeders Original Rik Cools Pipo Granddaughter Victor Original Rik Cools Original Rik Cools BE08-4222730 BE09-3040107 Pipo is father to: 1. Provincial Acepigeon Middle Distance Yearlings 2011 6. Provincial Acepigeon Great Middle Distance Yearlings 2011 6. Provincial Acepigeon Middle Distance Yearlings 2011 1. Provincial Argenton 5. Provincial Tours 6. Provincial Châteauroux 7. Provincial Bourges … Granddaughter Victor is mother to: 1. Provincial Châteauroux 5. Provincial Châteauroux 9. Provincial La Châtre 8. Provincial Acepigeon Middle Distance Yearlings 2011 35 Original Etienne Devos Performers Son Stijn BE12-4241125 Stijn (Topbreeder and brother Witpen Rivaldo, 1st National Acepigeon Extreme Long Distance KBDB 2012) x Daughter Stanics (1st Nat. Limoges) 22. National Libourne Zone A 2013 2.243 Yearlings 28. National 6.134 Yearlings 36 Original Etienne Devos Performers Halfbrother Witpen Rivaldo Daughter Cancellara (Witpen Rivaldo is 1st National Acepigeon Extreme Long Distance KBDB 2012) (Cancellara is 3 x 1st Provincial Winner) BE12-4241101 BE12-4241132 49. National Argenton Zone A2 2013 4.800 Yearlings 211. National Bourges Zone A2 2013 2.377 Yearlings 2.-5.-… on short and middle distance races 61. National Libourne Zone A 2013 2.243 Yearlings 76. National 6.134 Yearlings 37 More Performers Fideel 25 Son of Markus (Grandson Blauwe Fideel 1st National Brive 1995, Grandson De Limoges) 6th National Acepigeon Long Distance KBDB 2005 BE11-3050114 Original Marc Pollin BE12-4241031 Original Patrick & Dimitri Houfflijn 77. National Narbonne 2012 6.933 Yearlings 86. International 16.098 Yearlings 18. National Libourne Zone A 2013 2.243 Yearlings 24. National 6.134 Yearlings 38 References Gaby Vandenabeele No less than 13 Belgian National victories in 2013 were won by Gaby Vandenabeele bloodlines : 1st National Bourges I Dirk Moens 1st National Limoges Nicolas Bascourt 1st National Poitiers J & G Mispelaere 1st National Guéret Franky Appelmans 1st National Agen Old Birds Bert Vanden Berghe 1st National Agen Yearlings Joël Verschoot 1st National La Souterraine Jacques Verschuere 1st National Brive Jacques Verschuere 1st National Brive Joël Verschoot 1st National Bourges II Tony Lievens 1st National Tulle Ivan Vanvuchelen 1st National Argenton Matthias Coel 1st National Issoudun Albert Derwa And also with direct Gaby Vandenabeele pigeons : 1st National ace pigeon long distance yearlings KBDB 2013 by Gaby Vandenabeele 2nd National ace pigeon long distance old birds KBDB 2013 by Bert Vanden Berghe 39 Photos : pigeonphotography.nl Eentveldstraat 18 B-9910 Knesselare (Belgium) P: +32 9 374 38 87 F: +32 9 236 60 32 E: [email protected] W: www.pipa.be