The Tom van Gaver Special Edition by Ype Hemstra

Ype Hemstra never stands still. While many fanciers continue to rely on their tried and tested lines, Ype is constantly searching for innovation and improvement. This progressive vision is also reflected in his breeding loft. In recent years, he has purposefully added a new top line: pigeons from none other than Tom van Gaver. The name Tom van Gaver is synonymous with absolute top class worldwide. His pigeons not only excel in national races, but also prove themselves in the toughest international One Loft Races. Regardless of distance, weather type, or location, Tom van Gaver pigeons deliver performances that others can only dream of. From national triumphs and KBDB ace pigeons to impressive victories in International One Loft Races, Tom van Gaver pigeons make the difference everywhere. They are true all-rounders, equally strong at short speed as at heavy one-day long distance and long distances. Even extreme conditions seem to make them stronger.

Behind these achievements lies an exceptionally strong genetic foundation. The FINN pair, the world-famous Tetske pair, and the influential Ricky line together form a breeding foundation that is unparalleled. These bloodlines produced a strain that gained worldwide fame—from Europe to Asia, from Africa to America.

“Finn” proved his exceptional class with, among other things:

• 1st Provincial Tulle 1,591 p. (17 minutes ahead) - 1st Nat. Z Tulle. 2,761 p. - 9th Nat. Tulle 7,322 p.
• 7th Provincial Vierzon 7,057 p.
• 12th National Zone La Souterraine 2,545 p.

His descendants also perform at the highest level, including:

• 1st National Ace Pigeon Middle Distance KBDB 2020
• 1st National Ace Pigeon FCI World Best Pigeons 2022
• 1st Final OLR Victoria Falls 2022

In addition, numerous places of honor in OLR and KBDB rankings (1st, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 7th, 11th, 13th, etc.) and no less than three times 1st Provincial Ace Pigeon KBDB.

“Tetske” also confirmed the exceptional quality of this stock with, among other things:

• 1st Nat. Brive 4,238 p. and fastest of 7,994 p.
• 1st Prov. Blois 5,208 p. and fastest of 6,046 p.
• 1st Prov. Orléans 6,154 p.

As a mother and grandmother, she left her mark on absolute top performers, including:

• 1st Final & 2nd Ace Pigeon Europe Masters OLR 2021
• 1st Semi-Provincial Heusden 6,844 p.

Her sister “New Tetske” continued this line with the title 1st National Ace Bird Long Distance KBDB, an ultimate confirmation of the exceptional hereditary power within this family.

Her sister “New Tetske” continued this line with the title 1st National Ace Bird Long Distance KBDB, an ultimate confirmation of the exceptional hereditary power within this family.

The impact of these genes is visible everywhere. Not only in our own loft, but also among fanciers who have strengthened their teams with Van Gaver pigeons. Anyone investing in Van Gaver pigeons today is not investing in promise, but in proven world class.

Through grand champion Ype Hemstra, you have a unique opportunity to draw directly from an absolute world-class bloodline.

References 2025 in other lofts with Tom van Gaver pigeons

• 1e Nat. Ace small middle distance KBDB  - Annick Goeteyn
• 1e Olympiad Pigeon cat. C 2026 – Sam Bostoen
• 1e Olympiad Pigeon cat. D 2026 – Rogier Ingels
• 1e Nat. Bourges 14,835 b. – Johan Boyen 
• 1e Nat. Ace PIPA ranking long distance – 4 races – Jelle Roziers-Xiang
• 1e Nat. Zone Libourne – 12. Nat. Libourne 3,883 b. – Jelle Roziers-Xiang
• 1e Nat. Zone Bourges 2,785 b. – J. & W. Mertens
• 1e Nat. Zone Bourges 1,446 b. – Kristof & Eric Delmulle
• 1e Prov. Ace allround KBDB – Herwig Celie
• 1e Prov. Orleans 5,340 b. - Marc Buyck
• 1e NPO Pontoise 13,325 b. – Gwen van de Merwe
• 1e Prov. Ace middle distance – Patrick Noorman
• 1e Ace Noordelijke Fondclub youngsters – Wendela Wiersema
• 1e Semi-Prov. Marche 4,176 b. – Wendela Wiersema
• 1e Ace Ladies League Afd.10 middle distance – Wendela Wiersema
• 1e Prov Ace & 3. Afdeling Zeeland Midfond Youngsters  – Team Scheele
• 1e Sec. Wincanton UK 983 b. – Ace Loft
• 1e RegV Gruppe 320km - 4.983 b. - SG Schwarze-Laser
• 1e Konkurs Mondercange 325km 5.494 b. - SG Schwarze-Laser
• 2e Nat. Championship marathon KBDB – Gino Moreels
• 2e Prov. Ace long distance KBDB – Jelle Roziers-Xiang
• 5e Prov. Ace KBDB allround YB - Liliane Demely
• 7e Nat. Ace long distance yearlings KBDB – Jelle Roziers-Xiang
• 8e World Best Pigeon Marathon – Jelle Roziers-Xiang
• 10e Nat. Ace long distance yearlings KBDB – De Clercq-Van Puyvelde
• 10e Prov. Ace allround KBDB – De Clercq-Van Puyvelde
• 11e Nat. Ace long distance old birds KBDB – Sam Bostoen
• 11-28.-48.-48.-68.-68. Nat. on KBDB races – Luc & Dries Bombeke
• 12e Nat. Ace great middle distance yearlings KBDB – Philip De Maeseneer
• 13e Nat. Ace long distance yearlings KBDB – Sam Bostoen
• 15e Nat. Ace allround KBDB – Jelle Roziers-Xiang

References OLR 2025

• 1e Finale Dubai OLR youngsters 2025 Al Tahdi Loft- Qatar
• 1e Final biggest OLR in Mexico Americas Masters 2025 –Aztec Loft
• 1e Final Camp El Sitio 400 km Mexico OLR 2025 - Diamante Loft Mexico
• 1e Final (5 min lead) Upper Canadia 100K winner OLR 350 miles Bill Weima 
• 1e Final 457 miles Black Gold Race 25 Equal 1e with 5 birds! Lance Crocket USA 
• 1e Final Cuevas Classic 2025 USA - Aztec loft
• 1e Ace over Semi Final and Final PIPR 2025 and 12. Final – Thorsten Blank 
• 1e Ace & 3. Final WG Turek Poland OLR 2025 - Wrobel Pigeons
• 1e Final and 1. HS 4 Halkidiki OLR 2025 – Henrik Brinkmann
• 2e Extra final Europa Masters OLR 2025 – Henrik Brinkmann
• 2e Ace General over all HS and Final PIPR 2025 – Gusak Goran
• 3e Final Zagreb OLR 2025 - Sarah Morren 
• 6e Final & 17 Ace Derby Ribera del Orbigo - Henrik Brinkmann
• 6e HS 5 269 km, 24. HS 2 - 169 km, 48. HS 6 - 337 km, Algarve Gold Race 2025 - Kupka-Smilowski-D 
• 7e Finale Vikings OLR – Freddy Coppens 
• 14e Final PIPR 2025 - Wendela Wiersma 
• 15e-48e Final FCI 400 km Thailand Masters OLR 2025 
• 17e Final Algarve Gold Race 2025 - Ionut Bres
• 19e Final AfricaPro series 2025 - 1e bird not bred in South Africa - Ken Easly USA

References OLR 2024

• 1e Extra Final Pattaya Int. PR (600 km) 2023-2024 - Wendela Wiersema 
• 1e Final Derby Arona 2024 – Geert & Koen Couvreur 
• 1e Olympic bird Grand Prix FCI OLR 23-24 - Henrik Brinkmann 
• 1e Semi final AfrikaPro Series 2024 - Team Tom Van Gaver - Alberto Abajo 
• 3e Final Algarve Gold Race OLR 2024 - Henrik Brinkmann
• 3e Semi Final Krakus OLR PL 2024 - Team Tom Van Gaver - Alberto Abajo
• 3e Ace bird Avirings OLR SI 2024 - Salover Mexico 
• 3e Ace bird Avirings OLR SI 2024 - Salover Mexico 
• 4e Final Viking OLR 2024 – Henrik Brinkmann 
• 5e Extra Final Krakus OLR 2024 - Jort Baetenburg 
• 8e Final Hoosier Classic (1e drop) - Aztec loft USA
• 10e final AS Golden Race Greece 2024 – PIGEON24 
• 11e Extra Final Vikings OLR 2024 – PIGEON24
• 14e Ace Algarve Golden Race 2024 - Team Asoltanei Dany & Adina B & R 

This online auction ends on Tuesday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m.