"Stefanie" – Derby Talent Turned Top Breeder
"Stefanie," a granddaughter of Linus, was bred by Arnold Paalman and made her mark by finishing 12th Ace Pigeon in the Avirings Derby 2021. After the race, we were fortunate to buy her back—and she quickly proved her value in the breeding loft.
In her very first breeding season, Stefanie produced NL22-8684919 for Eijerkamp-Paalman, a hen with an outstanding racing record, including:
3rd National Ace Pigeon Yearlings – PIPA Ranking 2023
2nd Prov. Charleville – 13,310 pigeons
3rd Prov. Bierges – 17,843 pigeons
14th Prov. Chalons – 14,539 pigeons
15th Prov. Marche – 10,897 pigeons
30th Morlincourt – 6,133 pigeons
46th Prov. Dizy le Gros – 19,066 pigeons
56th NPO Issoudun – 2,135 pigeons
66th Prov. Nanteuil – 10,295 pigeons
91st Bierges – 6,198 pigeons
In 2023, Stefanie also bred NL24-8253217, our top performer in the AS Golden Winter 2023–2024. This pigeon secured 5th place in the final race and was named 9th Ace Pigeon Long Distance.