The countdown has begun: only 100 days until the KWPN Stallion Show!
In exactly 100 days, it’s happening again: the KWPN Stallion Show in the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch! From January 29 to February 1, you can enjoy four days of sport, breeding, and spectacular shows.
These days are, as always, fully dedicated to stallions, featuring the stallion selection, the finals of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition, the finals of the Blom Stallion Competitions, the Gelder Horse Stallion Competitions, the Oregon Trophy, presentations of the stallions approved in 2024, stallion priming, spectacular shows, and much more. Between the shows, you can shop, eat, drink, and network in the promo village.
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Photo: Dirk Caremans
21 October 2024 | 09:26
WC Young Eventing Horses: Norway van de Haar takes silver, bronze medal for Mr. Cookie Time
On Sunday, with the concluding show jumping, the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championship for Young Horses, an international championship for six- and seven-year-old eventing horses, came to an exciting end in Lion d'Angers, France. Two KWPN horses earned their riders a medal.
The Dutch eventing rider, currently in top form, Merel Blom-Hulsman led the six-year-olds class with the Holstein-bred Killer Queen (I Am Special de Muze x Calido I). Close behind, Max Warburton secured silver with his KWPN gelding, Norway van de Haar (High Shutterfly out of Jessica by Sammartini, breeder H.J. Verheul from Haarzuilens). The Brit went clear and within time in the cross-country phase and repeated that performance in show jumping. Throughout all phases, the pair showed consistent form, and this modern eventing horse is showing great potential for the future.
Bronze
In the seven-year-olds class, the bronze medal went to Samantha Lissington. The rider from New Zealand competed with two horses in the event, achieving her best result with the KWPN horse Mr. Cookie Time (Casago out of Cumarna elite IBOP(spr) by Grafiet, breeders C. Schaafsma from Vries and N. Eggink from Onnen). The combination placed in the top ten in dressage, stayed fault-free in cross-country except for a few time penalties, and left all the rails up in the show jumping phase. A remarkable achievement in a field of no less than 64 competitors. The enthusiasm for this championship seems to be increasing year after year.
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16 October 2024 | 18:44
Saddle presentation of the dressage stallions went well
Today, 20 selected dressage stallions and three stallions for the re-evaluation came to Ermelo for the first saddle presentation. Overall, they were well assessed.
Of the three stallions that participated in the re-evaluation, one was invited to the next saddle presentation on October 30. This is Radetzky H, a son of Lennox U.S. (out of Verona ster IBOP-dress pref by Negro, bred by Hamers from Rosmalen), owned by H.W.S. Sanders from Wijchen and Stal Leeuwenhof from Leur.
Second saddle presentation
“The day went well, and overall, the stallions were presented nicely. We definitely saw a number of good stallions today, as well as a few that are still a bit too green to be optimally assessed. After each group, we had a brief discussion with the owners and provided some tips and advice. For a few stallions, we advised them to come back at a later date, but we look forward to seeing most of them again with much confidence in two weeks,” says committee chairman Bart Bax. “Last spring, we referred some stallions to the fall, and based on what we saw today, that was a good decision. It’s best for everyone if the stallions can easily perform the required tasks.” The second saddle presentation will take place on November 11. On that day, the jumping stallions will also be presented; they will have their first saddle presentation on October 23—just like the Gelder stallions, which will be presented on November 4.
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14 October 2024 | 17:33
Dutch dressage horse breeders first in WBFSH ranking for the eighth year in a row
The Dutch dressage horse breeders are once again among the best in the world. Since 2017, they have held the top position in the WBFSH rankings, making this the eighth time the KWPN has reached the highest spot on this studbook ranking. Dutch jumper horse breeders are ranked seventh, while KWPN is placed fourth in the eventing horse rankings.
The WBFSH rankings were calculated for the period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Horses can earn points at all international FEI competitions. They are ranked by success, and the results of the top six horses contribute to the WBFSH studbook ranking. All of the top six KWPN dressage horses from the past year are in the top 15.
Dutch blood
The second place goes to Oldenburg, a German studbook that includes horses with Dutch bloodlines, such as Bluetooth OLD (sired by Bordeaux) and Total Hope (sired by Totilas). The same applies to the third-ranked Westphalia, where Vayron (sired by Vitalis) and Bohemian (sired by Bordeaux) both have Dutch sires. Two-time Olympic champion TSF Dalera BB (sired by Easy Game) is individually ranked first, but the Trakehner studbook only reaches nineteenth place. Her breeder, Silke Druckenmüller, was honored with the Dressage Breeder Award for the fourth consecutive year.
Van Olst stallions dominate
Individually, Imhotep, the son of Everdale (out of Della d'Ottie stb-ext prest by Vivaldi, bred by Tineke Huizing from Donderen), contributed the most points for KWPN. He is ranked fourth, just ahead of his sire Everdale (Lord Leatherdale out of Aliska K elite EPTM-dres PROK by Negro, bred by Piet Kluytmans from Tilburg). In ninth place is Fame (Bordeaux out of Bonaventura ster prest sport-dres by Rhodium, bred by the Gerritsen family from Leerdam), who, along with Carl Hester, contributed to the Olympic team bronze. Eleventh place goes to the KWPN stallion Indian Rock (Apache out of Crisjena keur pref IBOP-dres by Vivaldi, bred by Jan de Bruijn from Schelluinen), also an Olympic competitor. Jägerbomb (Dante Weltino out of Udysee by Jazz), ridden to Olympic team bronze by his breeder, is ranked thirteenth. Olympic bronze medalist Glamourdale (Lord Leatherdale out of Thuja stb pref prest by Negro, bred by J.W. Rodenburg from Ouderkerk aan den IJssel) is ranked fifteenth, making him the sixth KWPN horse contributing to this top position.
Show jumping rankings
In the show jumping rankings, the top three are Selle Français, Zangersheide, and BWP. KWPN holds seventh place. Individually, Glamour Girl (Zirocco Blue VDL out of Moonlight II by Caletto I, bred by Stoeterij Gaesbeek V.O.F. from Ruinen) is ranked 27th, followed by Iliana (Cardento out of Destiny by Gentleman, bred by J.A.M. Bocken from Weert) at 33rd, the Olympic I.Amelusina R 51 (Dexter R out of B.Amelusina R22 elite prest EPTM-spr PROK by Chin Chin, bred by Stal Roelofs from Den Ham) at 35th, and the Olympic Leone Jei (Baltic VDL out of Dara ster prest IBOP-spr PROK by Corland, bred by G.M. van Mersbergen from Udenhout) at 39th. Ginger-Blue (Plot-Blue out of Royal Rose prest sport-spr by Royal Bravour, bred by P. Verberne from Sint-Oedenrode) is ranked 52nd, while Daniel (Heartbreaker out of Uness prest sport-spr PROK by Cavalier, bred by Gebr. Bosch from Luttenberg) is 71st.
Fourth place in eventing rankings
In the eventing horse rankings, KWPN is positioned behind Holstein, Irish Sport Horse, and Selle Français. Individually, Izilot DHI (Zavall VDL out of Zilottie W stb by Marlon, bred by B.S. Wichers from Dedemsvaart) is ranked third. Olympic horse Fedarman B (Eurocommerce Washington out of Paulien B prest by Fedor, bred by MTS.G. and G.F. Brinkman from Zutphen) is ranked eighth. ACSI Champ de Tailleur (Quidam de Revel out of Vera stb-ext prest by Oberon du Moulin, bred by A.C. Hoogendoorn from Haaksbergen), ranked 39th, competed in Paris. Jarillo (Dantos HBC out of Fiorilla by Alicante HB, bred by R. Vriend from Odoorn) is ranked 46th, and Olympic horse Hiarado (Diarado out of Ubiola stb-ext prest by Ekstein, bred by L.G.M. Vergert from Enschede) is 72nd. Grappa Nera (Karandasj out of Cetunette reg.A PROK by Babalouba, bred by H.J. Booy from Neede) is the last KWPN horse in the ranking.
WBFSH rankings
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Photo of Imhotep: Dirk Caremans
14 October 2024 | 10:36
Last Chance! KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight
It’s time to choose your favorite foal as the final KWPN Online Foal Auction concludes tonight, and bidding is already in full swing. The lots start closing from 8:00 PM.
Interested buyers from countries such as Spain, France, Germany and the United States have already found their way to the collection and placed the first bids. The collection features 29 dressage foals, nine showjumping foals, and one Gelder foal, sired by stallions such as Glamourdale, McLaren, Red Viper, Kjento, Just Wimphof, Zirocco Blue VDL, Cero Blue TN, and Mattias.
Future stars
Among the promising foals is US Marshall SK (out of Malibu B vb by Geniaal), a Powerbank son from a strong damline, sharing the same granddam as Sander Marijnissen’s international Grand Prix horse Cool 2 Johnson. Other highlights are Umay van de Stikelpleats (out of Weyka by Weltruhm), a Barton VDL son from the full sister of the national Grand Prix horse Waleska 314, and the filly Ulivvy Bione (s.Livius), who is a half-sister to the Small Tour horse Just On Time. Dam Bione (s. Negro) is herself a half-sister to the Small Tour horse Four Motion. The Gelder colt Unplugged (out of Laradrini ster by Hertog Jan) can also be purchases tonight. He is a son of Edmundo from the damline of the stallion Crescendo HBC and several successful harness horses. In the jumping direction, foals like Uneswido (s.Mattias) are worth noting. He is a half-brother to the international 1.50m horse Dior HB/Dior Bin Sarah (s.Flipper d’Elle), while his dam Zoë (s. Casantos) is a half-sister to the 1.50m level jumping horse Why Not B. The colt Uraia (Nyrocco out of Gwanda elite EPTM-spr D-OC by Namelus R) was bred from a well-tested dam (EPTM 79), who is a half-sister to the 1.40m level horse Chester Uno.
Extended by three minutes
Experience shows that bidding is particularly intense during the last hour of the auction . The auction will start closing tonight at 8:00 PM, with several foals’s lots ending simultaneously. If a new bid is placed within the last five minutes, the time will be extended by three minutes. Not registered as a bidder yet? It’s simple, free and quick to do so. Additionally, you’ll receive updates on all KWPN auctions.
More information
During the photo and video day, all foals were evaluated by a KWPN inspector and clinically examined by a veterinarian. Therefore, the foals are selected for health and correctness, providing a solid foundation for a promising future. The KWPN inspector is happy to answer any questions you may have about the foals. For any inquiries, please contact Mairin van der Tol at salespromotion@kwpn.nl or call 0341-255511
Photo Urbiana NS (s. McLaren): AdW Fotografie
12 October 2024 | 21:03
Five stallions can continue the investigation, one at their own expense
Today, Saturday, October 12, six harness stallions were presented at the interim examination at the PAVO track in Ermelo. Five stallions may continue the investigation, while one will proceed at their own expense.
Thus, six stallions participated in today's interim examination as part of the performance test 2024, which began after the stallions were presented three times by their own trainer on September 30 with seven stallions. Training supervisor Demi van Nispen and second rider Gijs Rozendaal presented the stallions alternately, ensuring a very smooth flow of the examination afternoon. The stallion approval committee was made up of chairman Wim Versteeg, Thomas van der Weiden, Bauke de Boer, and inspector Viggon van Beest, who explained the proceedings to the audience before the presentation. The stallions were presented in front of the competition cart, beautifully braided, and in show trot, with suitable accompanying music provided. As always, a large audience gathered at the KWPN Center in Ermelo to follow the performances of the harness stallions. Notably, there was a significant number of children present today.
Five of the six
After the presentation of the stallions, the registered individuals were invited for a conversation with the committee, which indicated that five stallions may continue the investigation and that the investigation for one stallion has been concluded. The owner of that stallion indicated a desire to continue the investigation at their own expense.
Stallions allowed to continue:
Cat. no. 717 - Rocellie (Bocellie x Cizandro).
Cat. no. 732 - Pietertje VB (Eebert x Kowalski).
Cat. no. 710 - Relatief (Idol x Unieko).
Cat. no. 704 - Ravensgoed W (Dylano x Eebert).
Cat. no. 731 - Nicolei VB (Image HBC x Plain's Black Magic).
At own expense:
Cat. no. 706 - Rebel MJDB (Lanto HBC x Cizandro).
The final examination will take place on Saturday, October 26, at 1:00 PM at the PAVO track. Following this, a number of mares will take the IBOP in the Willem Alexander Hall.
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11 October 2024 | 10:38
Bidding now open for the KWPN Online Foal Auction
Bidding is now open for the foals in the final collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 29 dressage foals, nine showjumping foals, and one Gelder foal, will close on Monday evening starting at 8:00 PM.
All foals have been evaluated by a KWPN inspector for conformation and correctness of movement, and have also been clinically examined by a veterinarian. This ensures you can confidently purchase a foal with a solid foundation.
Promising prospects
Among the dressage foals, Ubelle Daula van ’t Poeyelshof (s.Roman Empire) is one of the highlights. Her dam Belle Amie Daula (s.Samba Hit) is a half-sister to the international Grand Prix horse Torricelli M, ridden by Lotje Schoots, as well as the Small Tour horses Emma Daula, Kintyre, and Gershwin. Another promising foal is U Too (Glamourdale out of Jewel elite sport-dres PROK by First Promise), whose dam competed at Z2 (3 rd /4 th )level and whose granddam Felicitie L is a half-sister to the Grand Prix horse Charming Ferro and the Small Tour horses Domingo and Eros L. The filly Ulrike Ohé (Secret Lover out of Amuel stb PROK by Olivi) is a half-sister to the international Intermediate II horse Van Vivaldi, ridden by Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén. Granddam Sarina also produced the Small Tour horse Cupido S.
Solid damlines
A noteworthy showjumping-bred filly is Ursalinn (Conthalou out of Kazolin stb PROK D-OC by Grand Slam VDL), whose dam is a half-sister to five international showjumpers, including Gerco Schröder’s 1.55m level horse Jackpot. This direct damline also includes top level performers such as Terrific, Dolinn N.O.P. and Webster H. Another impressive filly, Uppsala.VDL J.E. (Dallas VDL ouf of Krealba VDL ster by Baltic VDL), also hails from a strong lineage, sharing the same granddam as the KWPN approved stallion Night Life VDL, who won the Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup this year. Standouts from this direct line include Harwich VDL and Jourdain VDL.
Your future talent
Not yet registered as a bidder? This can be done easily, quickly, and for free via www.kwpn.auction . You will also be kept informed about all KWPN auctions. Are you looking for a potential sport horse? A talent for the future? View the collection now and make your choice. The KWPN inspector is available to answer any questions you may have about the foals. For inquiries, please contact Mairin van der Tol via salespromotion@kwpn.nl , +31 (0)341-255511, or +31 (0)6-82097369.
Photo Uzmattie K (s. Nashville Star): AdW Fotografie
9 October 2024 | 19:24
Six harness horse stallions at interim evaluation
Upcoming Saturday, October 12th, the interim evaluation of the harness horse stallions participating in the performance test will take place. This evaluation will be held at the Pavo track, where training leader Demi van Nispen and second driver Gijs Rozendaal will present the stallions alternately in front of the show cart.
On the delivery day, September 30th, which took place in the Willem-Alexanderhal due to bad weather conditions, seven harness horse stallions began their performance test. This coming Saturday, six stallions will participate in the interim exam at the Pavo track. In consultation with the registrants, the Bocellie son Pavarotti has withdrawn from the testing.
Order of presentation:
Cat. no. 706 - Rebel MJDB (Lanto HBC x Cizandro)
Cat. no. 717 - Rocellie (Bocellie x Cizandro)
Cat. no. 732 - Pietertje VB (Eebert x Kowalski)
Cat. no. 710 - Relatief (Idol x Unieko)
Cat. no. 704 - Ravensgoed W (Dylano x Eebert)
Cat. no. 731 - Nicolei VB (Image HBC x Plain's Black Magic)
The first stallion will enter the ring at 14:00 for the stallion inspection committee, which consists of chairman Wim Versteeg, Thomas van der Weiden, Bauke de Boer, and inspector Viggon van Beest. As for catering, the Brasserie at the KNHS center will be open. You are warmly welcome to this evaluation.
Overview page performance test
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