Ruben Hermans from Kuringen – Fancier with a small basket and big achievements
05 Feb 2023
Ruben from Kuringen in Limburg is a young fancier who became passionate about pigeons from an early age. In the last 2 seasons we can say that he has competed at the very highest national level and that we mainly find ace pigeons in his colony thanks to several top results. This has been for more than a decade. So they are not one-hit wonders, but classy pigeons that perform consistently throughout the season in different conditions.
Over the past 2 seasons, the counter of 1st prizes went up almost weekly and he participated on all fronts, usually with the small basket, which of course makes the story even better.
Ruben has mainly strived, through strict selection in the breeding loft, to preserve his original base lines and to confirm them from generation to generation. Thanks to this strong basis, he has won a whole series of ace pigeons: Provincial and national ace pigeons and a whole series of ace pigeons in the LCB championship. Naturally, the title of 1st National Olympiad Pigeon Cat.B Oradea 2022 is one of the best in his young career. Achieved with his top pigeon“Olympic Toeta” . She has also been bred from the basic pair, which means that Ruben can go along for many years. “Olympic Toeta” was placed on breeding in 2022, so the racing team naturally lost its leader. But fortunately, a new revelation was soon ready, namely “Crazy Ace”, an absolute topper who became 3rd National Ace pigeon sprint KBDB 2022. This within a very tough competition against several top fanciers. Also yearling pigeon “Queen Victoria” was crowned 5th Nat. Ace pigeon sprint old LCB 2022.
Results of the last 2 years
2021-2022 40 x 1st without doubles
2022
1 Nat Olympiad Cat.B Oradea with “Olympic Toeta”
1 Nat Ace Pigeon Sprint Youngsters LCB with “Crazy Ace”
1 Super Ace Pigeon Central Limburg middle distance old birds
1 General Champion Sprint Central Limburg
1 Champion middle distance youngsters in Central Limburg
2 National Champion youngsters LCB
3 Nat Ace pigeon Sprint youngsters KBDB with “Crazy Ace”
3 Nat Ace Pigeon Sprint Youngsters LCB
5 Nat Ace Pigeon sprint old LCB
5 Prov Champion speed youngsters KBDB Limburg
5 Prov Champion middle distance youngsters KBDB Limburg
6 Prov Champion heavy middle distance youngsters KBDB Limburg
19 Nat Champion sprint youngsters KBDB
23 Nat Champion middle distance youngsters KBDB
2021
1 Prov Champion longer middle distance old birds KBDB Limburg
1 General Champion Sprint Central Limburg
1 Champion sprint yearlings Central Limburg
1 Champion middle distance old Middle Limburg
1 Ace Pigeon Middle Distance Old Middle Limburg
1 Prov Orléans 3,291 pigeons ( fastest of 5,109 pigeons )
2 Prov Ace pigeon middle distance old KBDB Limburg with “Olympic Toeta”
3 Prov Champion middle distance old birds KBDB Limburg
3 Prov Ace pigeon heavy middle distance yearlings KBDB Limburg “Isodus”
7 Nat World Best Pigeon Middle Distance 2021
7 Nat World Best Pigeon All Round 2021
The start
Ruben started thanks to his neighbor where he was playing around the pigeon loft as a young boy. From this he got his first pigeons. In the beginning Ruben was welcomed with open arms in the Association De Pijl Kermt and received pigeons from everyone. A luxury. Pigeons from formidable players such as J.Vanbrabant, R.Vernijns - really too many to mention. And from the beginning he raced on a good level.
Shortly afterwards he received pigeons from Valère Machiels, Wil De Baere and from toppers Familie Herbots, Johnny Jonckers and R Hendrikx. And also Marcel Dekeyzer helped him with decendents of 1st National Argenton at the time.
“By bringing in these pigeons I had pigeons from sprint to middle distance and I won 12th and 15th National Bourges within a short time. A wealth made possible thanks to the fantastic gifts. “
Ruben continues: “But my pigeons could gain even more pure speed, thanks to Peter Stakenborg and certainly with the input of the fast devils from Henri Welkenhuyzen, Zonhoven. Pigeons with a powerful explosion. There were already years that I played 20 first prizes. But there is more to come: Rubens “Uncle Benny” was good friends with Jaak Koninx, a close friend of Pros Roosen’s .” They showed Ruben the way to successful pigeon sport.
Around that time, a new committee for the promotion of Youth fanciers within the pigeon sport was built, and Pros insisted that Ruben should pick up that function. Dad didn't like the idea in the beginning. Too much attention to the pigeons at the expense of his studies.
Nevertheless, Ruben became President of the Committee and was helped in several ways by Pros, including providing top class pigeons. He became the lucky owner of excellent Soontjes pigeons, and pigeons with the fantastic bloodlines of “Computer II”, “De Antwerpenaar”, “De Flits”, “De Tarzan”. It will come as no surprise to anyone that Ruben quickly achieved a 3rd National Issoudun against 5,670 pigeons with this strain. This achievement proved to Ruben that he had to focus even more on these top lines. "Lady Issoudun" later turned out to be an absolute top breeder.
Then there was another successful co-breeding with Jean Loos (Den 810 who won 8 x 1st) and Luc Vermeerbergen.
In the last years, Ruben has also been able to improve his loft with the help of Paul Cools his 2nd Prov Ace Pigeon Sprint KBDB 2019, and with the help of pigeons from the current wonder colony and friend Erik Vrancken – Berden, with whom Ruben had to compete in the championships which can only lead to better pigeons in the end.
In short, Ruben owns a fantastic basic loft enriched with recent top material. A guarantee of quality for several years to come.
Below are some super breeders of the current colony:
System
The racing team only consists of about 18 old and yearlings. These are raced in both total widowhood and classic widowhood. About 2/3 of this group is coupled to each other while the other group has a partner who always stays at home.
The young pigeons loft starts with 2 rounds, together between 35 to 40 pigeons, with a few late birds as a reserve. The daily training is 1x per day. If they fly for 45 minutes, that's enough. The youngsters are raced on the sliding door.
The daily care partly rests on the shoulders of father Daniel due to Ruben's busy job.
The feed is mainly moulting mixture for the short disctance. From the middle distance, at the beginning of the week, mainly a low-protein mixture is given, after which they switch to a sports mixture. When they return home, they always receive electrolytes in the drinking water and a light mixture. When it comes to medicines, there is never blind treatment. Sometimes the advice of Raf Herbots or Vincent Schroeder is sought.
Top birds in the Hermans Loft
BE 19-5077443 “Olympic Toeta” Duivin
1 Nat.Olympiad bird Cat.B Oradea 2022
1 Prov Ace Middle Distance KBDB 2020
2 Prov Ace Middle Distance KBDB 2021
7 World Best Pigeon Middle Distance 2021
1 Prov Orléans 3.291p 420km ( fastest from 5.109p )
2 Prov Melun 1.643p 317km
3 Prov Melun 1.060p 317km
7 Prov Melun 13.491p 317km
10 Prov Melun 2.065p 317km
12 Prov Nevers 1.973p 508km
13 S.Prov.Melun 2.142p 317km
21 S.Prov.Sourdun 4.284p 305km
29 Prov Fay Aux Loges 5.556p 410km
39 S.Prov.Chimay 3.493p 123km
88 Prov Melun 12.123p 317km
Full sister of “Twinkle” 9 x 1st
Won a.o. 1 S.Prov.Mettet 875p – 1 Mettet 159p - 1 Mettet 211p ( 2 S.Prov 774p ) - 1 Laon 115p – 4 S.Prov.Mettet 897p - 8 S.Prov.Mettet 2,173p – 10 Soissons 927p - 12 S.Prov.Chimay 2,939p
Sire BE 14-2043245 Toetanchamon
Won self 33rd Nat Chateauroux 5,868p – 135th Nat Chateauroux 14,496p
Son of "Crazy Boy" Top breeder and father of a.o. "Issouda II" and "Issouda" and "Mr.Sourdun" ( Son Columbus ) x "Sister Lady Issoudun". “Lady Issoudun” won 3rd Nat Issoudun 5,670p and is pure inbred to “Computer II” Pros Roosen.
Dam BE 15-2201729 Twin
Won 2 x 1st – 57 Nat Chateauroux 2,108p – 88 Nat Bourges 10,173p
BE 22-5047303 “Crazy Ace” Duiver
1 Nat Ace sprint young birds LCB 2022
3 Nat Ace sprint young birds KBDB 2022
1 S.Prov.Mettet 3.257p 87km
1 S.Prov.Chimay 668p 123km
1 Club Dizy 426p 173km
2 Club Chimay 498p 123km
5 S.Prov.Chimay 3.222p 123km
11 S.Prov.Chimay 4.074p 123km
11 Club Chimay 516p 123km
11 Club Vervins 334p 161km
Sire BE 18-6237801 Top racer Paul CoolsWon 2nd Prov Ace pigeon sprint KBDB 2019
Dam BE 16-2237932 Crazy Girl
Won self 2 x 1st – 1 Jouy Le Chatel 644p ( 2 S.Prov. 2,763p ) – 1 Mettet 156p
Daughter of “Columbus” x “Daughter Gouden Ei” Pros Roosen
BE 21-5043536 “Queen Victoria” Duivin
5 Nat Ace speed old birds LCB 2022
Won 22 prices In 2022 no doubles
1 S.Prov.Laon 3.261p 184km
1 Chimay 576p 123km
13 S.Prov.Laon 2.103p 184km
16 S.Prov.Vervins 2.044p 161km
Sire BE 17-5128603 “Victor”
1st Super Ace Pigeon Central Limburg 2018
Brother of “Julias Caesar” 4 Nat Ace pigeon youngsters LCB 2017
Brother of "Sperwer 2", he is father of "Isodus" and "Argentina"
Brother of “Napoleon” 1 S.Prov.Chimay 2,137p
Son of “Sperwer 1” Roosen x Loos x Hendrikx x “Athena” 100% Pros Roosen
Dam BE 19-5077452 “Issouda 2”
Won 7 World Best Pigeon All Round 2021
Won a.o. 1 S.Prov.Sourdun 468p ( 3rd fastest 6,754p ) - 1st Laon 432p - 2 Prov Gien 3,746p2 Vierzon 469p - 2 Chateauroux 341p - 33 Prov Melun 13,491p
Daughter of “Crazy Boy” Top breeder and father of a.o. “Issouda II” and “Issouda” and “Mr.Sourdun” ( Son Columbus ) x “Lady Issoudun”, she won 3 Nat Issoudun 5.670p and is pure inbred to “Computer II Pros Roosen.
BE 20-5032417 “Isodus” Duiver
3 Prov Ace Heavy Middle Distance KBDB 2021
Won on club level 1-1-1-1-2-2-3-4-5-8-…
3 Club Chateauroux 228p 533km
9 Prov Orléans 1.895p 420km
10 Prov Melun 2.028p 317km ( 1-204p )
22 Prov La Souterraine 446p 596km ( 1-25p )
30 Nat(z) Argenton 1.750p 560km ( 1-126p )
42 Prov Chateauroux 1.214p 533km ( 1-58p )
76 Prov Melun 7.087p 317km
103 S.Prov.Sourdun 4.982p 305km
130 NAT Bourges 28.551p 480km
171 NAT Bourges 11.952p 480km
325 NAT Chateauroux 15.322p 533km
Full brother of "Argentina" 7 Prov Argenton 1.789p '22
Sire BE 14-2043260 “Sperwer 2”
Won 17 Nat Argenton 3,110p
Brother of “Victor” 1st Super Ace pigeon Central Limburg 2018
Brother of “Julias Caesar” 4 Nat Ace pigeon youngsters LCB 2017
Brother of “Napoleon” 1 S.Prov.Chimay 2,137p
Son of “Sperwer 1” Roosen x Loos x Hendrikx x “Athena” 100% Pros Roosen
Dam BE 12-5018129 Lady Issoudun
Won 3 Nat Issoudun 5,670p
Super breeding hen
Mother of “Issouda 2” Won 7 World Best Pigeon All Round 2021
Won a.o. 1 S.Prov.Sourdun 468p ( 3rd fastest 6,754p ) - 1st Laon 432p - 2 Prov Gien 3,746p2 Vierzon 469p - 2 Chateauroux 341p - 33 Prov Melun 13,491p
She is mother of "Queen Victoria" 5 Nat Ace pigeon LCB Sprint old birds 2022
Mother of “Mr.Sourdun” 1 S.Prov.Sourdun 1.969p
Daughter of “788/06” Soontjes x Pros Roosen x “763/06” Inbred Computer II Pros Roosen
In the current top auction of Ruben Hermans you will find some beautiful specimens from the very best of this colony
BE 22-5083581 “Son Tuta”
Son of Olympiad Pigeon “Olympic Toeta” 1st Nat Olympiad Pigeon Cat.B Oradea 2022
BE 21-5043550 “Sister Toeta” and BE 22-5083595 “Brother Toeta”
Full brother and sister of Olympiad pigeon “Olympic Toeta” 1 Nat Olympiad pigeon Cat.B Oradea 2022
Full brother and sister of "Twinkle" 9 x 1st
Son and daughter from 2 proven topracers and topbreeders "Toetanchamon" x "Twin"
BE 22-5118869 “Daughter Crazy Ace”
The first child of superstar “Crazy Ace” 3 Nat Ace pigeon sprint young birds KBDB 2022
BE 21-5121677 “Isodu 677”
A direct son of stock couple “Sperwer 2” x “Lady Issoudun”.
A full brother of top racers “Isodus” and “Argentina” and ½ brother of other toppers “Issouda 2” and “Mr.Sourdun”. Only winners in this family
Ruben, congratulations with these amazing results from the whole Herbots Team.
Buelens Kim
