De Smeyter-Restiaen

20/07/2021 - Let's relive the National victory of De Smeyter-Restiaen (Melden) from Sint-Vincent 2021 against 3,080 old pigeons.

30/11/2020 - These auctions ended on Sunday 29 November and Monday 30 November: Franz-Josef Irmer, Anthony Maes, Hardy Krüger, Davy Tournelle, Jos & Lars Vercammen, Marc Vandevelde, De Smeyter-Restiaen, Roose-Pyra, November auction, Pieter Oberholster, Arie Dijkstra & Kas & Karel Meijers.

11/12/2019 - Ten auctions came to a close last Sunday, with an overall revenue of 487,000 euro for 113 pigeons, or more than 4,300 euro on average per bird.

20/08/2018 - It's a real stunt that just achieved Joost De Smeyter: on the international race from Narbonne last week, a cock aged of 4 years and christened 'Celsius' did a fantastic 'one man show' while reaching the fantastic speed (seeing the conditions) of 1.102 meters/minute

24/07/2018 - Without even knowing, Joost basketed a group of infected pigeons for the 2017 race from Barcelona. This, combined with the demanding and unpredictable weather, caused him to lose quite a few experienced racing birds that day. He was out for revenge: he claimed a 1st Int. Barcelona Hens (2nd Int.) and 5 national top 25 prizes, with the help of top breeder Joost.

09/02/2017 - We all vividly remember the impressive achievements in the extreme long distance races of Barcelona and Perpignan, which allowed Joost to win a title of 3rd, 4th and 5th National Ace Pigeon Extreme Long Distance KBDB 2016. The team of De Smeyter-Restiaen also won the title of 7th National Ace Pigeon Extreme Long Distance Yearlings KBDB in 2016, which made this an excellent marathon season at national level.

31/10/2016 - The pigeons of Desmeyter-Restiaen were exceptionally strong in the extreme long distance this season; they did particularly well in the races from Barcelona and Perpignan.

15/12/2015 - If there had been an award for best long distance fancier of Belgium in 2015, Joost De Smeyter would have been one of the big favorites. He is the winner of the international Pau 9,052 pigeons, and the winner of Euro Diamond, 1st Western-European Marathon, 2nd Nat. Ace Pigeon extreme long distance KBDB, and he had the best pigeon of Belgium over 3 international races. Impressive!

29/06/2015 - Their pigeon Cas was selected as first nominated, and he took the chance with both hands, winning an impressive international first prize. This is another major win on the palmares of the De Smeyter-Restiaen pigeon family.

21/03/2014 - The pigeons of Joost have been remarkably successful in the extreme long distance races and we have started to wonder if he trains his pigeons around the famous Koppenberg hill in the Flemish Ardennes.

27/10/2013 - Joost de Smeyter is a fancier with a solid reputation. He is incredibly motivated and he has been working his way to the top in recent years. He has a strong focus and works like a professional.

11/08/2013 - Obecny sezon Joosta jest naprawdę wybitny, dlatego jest on głównym kandydatem do tytułu Pierwszego Narodowego Lotnika na Ekstremalnie Długim Dystansie KBDB. Wyniki na takim poziomie dobrze ilustrują jakość i siłę rodziny gołębi De Smeyter-Restiaen, prowadzonej przez utalentowanego hodowcę.

12/04/2013 - Former road cyclist Joost de Smeyter has a greater feel for pigeons than most other pigeon fanciers. That explains why his excellent team of pigeons has been performing extremely well in the most demanding and honest races on the calendar.

18/11/2011 - The impact of the De Smeyter-Restiaen pigeons in the ‘National Ace birds KBDB 2011’ is very impressive. In no less than 4 National Ace birds, including even 2 x 1° National Ace birds, there flows the blood of the top colony from Melden!

22/01/2011 - Joost De Smeyter is gradually enjoying name and fame in the pigeon sport… his often sensational performances, especially in the ‘grand distance’ are no stranger to this…

08/04/2010 - The official start of the new pigeon season 2010 was given last Easter weekend, a start that this year coincided with the cycling classic ‘Tour of Flanders’… just at the moment that the cyclists had dusted off the battle-axe so that they could complete the ‘Flemish classics’…