L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof

L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof is nothing short of a genetic gem. An excellent competitor at 7 years old, she is the uterine sister of the star stallions Jenson Van’t Meulenhof and Denzel Van’t Meulenhof, and her second dam is none other than the legendary Qerly Chin. L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof combines some of the finest genetics now accessible for breeders seeking excellence.

L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof: the athlete
L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof is a true athlete, built for top-level sport. Although her sporting career came to an end at 7 years old after a remarkable season, she left the lasting impression of a generous mare, always willing to give everything for her rider, with an outstanding topline and lightning-fast front leg technique. Ridden by Marjan de Wachter, she stood out on the CSIYH 1.40m circuit. At 6 years old, she competed in the World Championships for 6-year-olds in Lanaken, and returned the following year with equally strong performances in the 7-year-old finals.

Daughter of Narcotique de Muze IV CSI3* 1.50m, granddaughter of Qerly Chin CSIW5* 1.60m
L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof is by Narcotique de Muze IV (Quidam de Revel), who herself was a top performer in CSI3* 1.50m under Ludo Philippaerts. Her second dam is the world-famous Qerly Chin (Chin Chin). Beyond being an exceptional producer, Qerly Chin was a world-class competitor with Christophe Barbeau: Olympic pre-selection (Athens 2004), 2nd Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5* 1.60m, 2nd Nations Cup Athens CSIO5* 1.60m, 4th World Cup GP Amsterdam, Geneva, Bordeaux, 7th Malines… L’Arcotique’s third dam, Kerly (Pachat II), also competed at CSI 1.60m with David Jobertie.
The first three dams of L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof were all international winners!

Van’t Meulenhof, like Jenson and Denzel
The Belgian Van’t Meulenhof prefix of Mariette Van Lombergen is renowned worldwide, thanks notably to the two star stallions Jenson and Denzel, both uterine brothers of L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof. Denzel Van’t Meulenhof (Marius Claudius x Narcotique de Muze IV), though lost too early at 14, is highly sought after for the superior quality of his offspring. Among his best progeny: Ipsthar €150,000 CSI5* 1.60m, Oeli r €118,000 CSI5* 1.60m, and the stallion Nixon Van’t Meulenhof €105,000 CSI5* 1.60m.

Jenson Van’t Meulenhof (Vagabond de la Pomme x Narcotique de Muze IV) amassed top-level performances, earning €138,000 with Niels Bruynseels: 2nd Nations Cup Final Barcelona, 4th GCT GP London CSI5* 1.60m, 3rd Nations Cup La Baule… Beyond his own career, Jenson has also proven himself through his remarkable offspring: Inoui du Seigneur €132,000 CSI5* 1.60m, No Comment de Septon €105,000 CSI5* 1.60m, and more.
Both brothers of L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof, Denzel and Jenson Van’t Meulenhof, rank among the world’s best sires for their percentage of Black Type progeny (1.45m and above). Accessing the genetics of their sister is a rare opportunity.

The legendary Qerly Chin
L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof’s second dam is the iconic Qerly Chin. A true legend in both sport and breeding, her direct offspring and successive generations are nothing short of phenomenal. This bloodline is rightfully considered one of the top 3 maternal lines worldwide. Qerly Chin’s exceptional genetics are in high demand for both sport and breeding — a true reference.

Do not confuse the chestnut Narcotique de Muze IV (Quidam de Revel x Qerly Chin), dam of L’Arcotique, with the bay Narcotique de Muze II (Darco x Qerly Chin).

Qerly Chin’s extraordinary legacy continues not only through Narcotique de Muze IV (dam of L’Arcotique, Denzel and Jenson Van’t Meulenhof), but also through her other daughters.
As famous as her dam, Narcotique de Muze II (Darco x Qerly Chin), excelled in CSI5* 1.60m with Eric Lamaze before becoming an outstanding broodmare. Among her notable descendants (1st and 2nd generation): Querlybet Hero (Baloubet du Rouet) CSIO5* 1.60m, Sterrehof’s Ushi (Vigo d’Arsouilles) CSIO5* 1.60m, Vagabond de la Pomme (Vigo d’Arsouilles) CSIW5* 2nd World Cup Final Las Vegas 2016, Go Easy de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles) CSIW5* 1.60m, Heroine de Muze (Tinka’s Boy) CSIO5* 1.60m, Farfelu de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles) CSIO5* 1.60m, Ferly de Muze (Calato) CSI5* 1.60m, Giovanni de la Pomme (Schindler de Muze) CSIW5* 1.60m, Boyante de Muze CSI5* 1.60m dam of Estoy Aqui de Muze (Malito de Rêve) CSIO5* 1.60m.
Also Walloon de Muze (Nabab de Rêve) CSI3* 1.60m, dam of Toupie de la Roque (Kannan) CSI5* 1.65m. Merveille de Muze CSI3* 1.60m and granddam of Filou de Muze (Stakkato) CSI5* 1.60m. Walnut de Muze (Nabab de Rêve) CSIO5* 1.60m, Werly Chin de Muze (Nabab de Rêve) CSI4* 1.60m, Diablesse de Muze (Baloubet du Rouet) CSIW5* 1.60m, Everlychin de la Pomme (Malito de Rêve) CSI5* 1.60m dam of Kasanova de la Pomme (Bamako de Muze) CSI5* 1.60m. Antidote de Mars (Diamant de Semilly) CSI5* 1.60m, Ensor de Litrange (Nabab de Rêve) CSI5* 1.70m.

Fragance de Chalus and Qerly Chin combined
L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof brings together the two founding mares of Joris de Brabander’s legendary Elevage de Muze: Fragance de Chalus (Jalisco B) and Qerly Chin (Darco). These two legendary dams are respectively the paternal and maternal grandmothers of L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof. Her sire Bamako de Muze (Darco x Fragance de Chalus), and her dam Narcotique de Muze IV (Quidam de Revel x Qerly Chin), combine their lines perfectly.
Bamako de Muze adds again the precious Darco blood, which crosses particularly well with Qerly Chin’s maternal line. L’Arcotique Van’t Meulenhof presents an interesting 3 x 3 inbreeding on the great Jalisco B (Almé x Furioso xx).