The final presentation brought the desired result for all participating stallions. As a result, five jumper stallions and one dressage stallion have been added to the KWPN stallion studbook. This spring performance test did not feature large numbers this year, but it did produce some interesting new stallions. Four-year-olds Three four-year-old and two six-year-old jumper stallions were entered. The Chacco-Blue son Sky Fall (out of Aquamarine Mail ster sport-spr by Diamant de Semilly, breeders/owners Wout-Jan van der Schans and Jana Khayat from Dedemsvaart/Highclere) comes from the line of the Olympic stallion Jaguar Mail and stood out for his good rideability, use of the body, and athletic ability. Bred from the Sina line, Santiago VDL (Eldorado van de Zeshoek out of Erina ster pref prest PROK by Kashmir van Schuttershof, breeders Pieter and Bart Henstra) from VDL Stud was named reserve champion last year and showed good progress during this spring test. He stands out for his great carefulness, good scope, and uncomplicated character. The third four-year-old stallion is the Pegase van ’t Ruytershof son Symphograaf (out of Edelgravin by Vigaro, breeder Peter Maat from Balkbrug) from Stal Broek in Zuidwolde. He is a grandson of the Grand Prix and World Cup–winning mare Kroon Gravin, ridden by Molly Ashe. This stallion has a good canter, has become lighter on his feet, is comfortable to ride, and jumps with scope while giving his rider a good feeling. Older stallions A great jumping talent also appears to be the six-year-old Holsteiner Unions Way (United Way out of Imagine CM by Casall, breeder Ute Carstensen-Möller from Langstedt) from Stal Horn. He has a cooperative and hardworking character, jumps with plenty of push from the ground, is careful, and stands out for his excellent reflexes. The also six-year-old Panthero van de Watermolen (Latif VS out of Cancari by Cancara, breeders Levent Dutkun and J. Mulder from Gaanderen) from Jan Greve has also been approved. This promising stallion is a half-brother to the top showjumping horse EIC Julius Caesar. He was also praised for his willingness to work and jumps with good use of the body and a clear overview of the fence. Las Vegas son The only dressage stallion, Sir Vegas (Las Vegas out of Jardoniro D-OC by De Niro, breeder Frans Vaessen from Weert) from Joop van Uytert also received the green light. “This generously developed stallion has a good attitude and showed clear progress. He walks with good scope, trots lightly, and can easily adjust in the canter,” explained chairman Bart Bax. The full reports will be available soon in the KWPN stallion database. Overview page of the performance test Photo Sir Vegas: Jacob Melissen JS for KWPN

It is time to choose your favorite broodmare in the KWPN Online Auction. Bidding is now open on sixteen in-foal mares and three embryos in this auction, which will close on Monday evening at 20:00. Buyers from both the Netherlands and abroad know how to find the KWPN Auction platform. All mares have been assessed by a KWPN inspector and had a veterinary examination, allowing buyers to invest in the future with confidence. In this auction, bids can be placed on first-class breeding stock from March 13 to 16. Performance genes One interesting broodmare is Ho Timeless Good RE (v.Fürst Romancier), who scored 89 points in the IBOP as a young horse and made a strong impression in young horse competitions. This Pavo Cup finalist has already made a promising start in breeding and is in foal to world champion Red Viper. Dressage enthusiasts will also take notice of the Ferdeaux daughter Lilly-Lena SB, a half-sister to the Grand Prix horse HMS Jaguar and a full sister to the Small Tour horse Katouch SB. She comes from the direct dam line of the Olympic dressage horse Honnaisseur SJ and is in foal to McLaren. Another interesting mare is Dawina W, who contributes the valuable genes of De Niro and is a half-sister to the DSP premium stallion NN (v.Vivino), who sold for €620,000. This elite mare, bred from a Hanoverian dam line, is expecting a foal by Sarai L. Showjumping breeders can invest in an embryo by Comthago VDL out of the renowned Van ’t Roosakker dam line. This embryo is closely related to the Olympic showjumper Kheros van ’t Hoogeinde and traces back on the dam’s side to the influential 1.55/1.60m mares Gheena van ’t Roosakker and Babbe van ’t Roosakker. Invest in the future Not yet registered as a bidder? Registration is easy, free and quick via www.kwpn.auction . By registering, you will also stay informed about all upcoming KWPN auctions. Are you looking for an interesting in-foal broodmare or an exclusive embryo? Take a look at the collection and make your choice. A KWPN inspector will be happy to assist you and answer all your questions.  For questions, please contact  salespromotion@kwpn.nl  or +31 341 255511. Source: KWPN Photo: Liza Artamonova

On Saturday 14 March, the final presentation of the Spring Performance Test will take place at the KWPN Centre in Ermelo. During this presentation, the final assessment will be conducted for the stallions that have completed the 21-day performance test. The jumper stallions will start at 09.00, followed by the dressage stallion at 11.15. The starting order is now available online. In total, five jumper stallions will be presented in three groups. The day will start with Sky Fall (by Chacco Blue) and Santiago VDL (by Eldorado van de Zeshoek). Symphograaf (by Pegase van ’t Ruytershof) will appear in the arena next. The final group of jumper stallions consists of Panthero vd Watermolen (by Latif V S) and Unions Way (by United Way). After each group, the stallions will be honoured immediately. Afterwards, the dressage stallion Sir Vegas (by Las Vegas) will be presented individually during the final presentation of the dressage stallions. The presentation can also be followed live via KWPN.tv . View the starting order Performance Test overview page

In addition to sixteen in-foal mares, the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction, running from March 13 to 16, also offers three genetically very interesting embryos. These embryos combine proven sport genes with influential dam lines and give breeders the opportunity to strategically strengthen their breeding programs. The first embryo is a combination of the strikingly performing stallion Comthago VDL and the influential Van ’t Roosakker line. Sire Comthago VDL shows strong results at the highest level under Hessel Hoekstra, and his oldest offspring are already breaking through at 1.40/1.45m level. On the dam’s side, this embryo traces back to an exceptionally strong sport family. Granddam Korona van ’t Hoogeinde competed internationally at 1.30m level and produced the international 1.45m jumper Qointreau van ’t Hoogeinde (v.Stakkato). She is also the full sister of the Olympic showjumper Kheros van ’t Hoogeinde and of Jivaro Imperio Egipcio, which also competed at the highest level. The line traces back through the 1.55m-jumping mare Geena van ’t Roosakker to Grand Prix mare Babbe van ’t Roosakker, a half-sister of three Grand Prix horses including Cella, Ben Maher’s European Championship medalist. Grand Prix genes Dressage breeders are also well represented with an embryo from the proven combination Vitalis x Revolution . Dam Roletta PS is a half-sister to no fewer than three Grand Prix dressage horses: the approved stallion Willingapark Sky Diamond (v.Sir Donnerhall I), Wild Diamond (v.Welt Hit II), and the multiple Grand Prix winner Vioretta (v.Vivaldi). Granddam Loreana is also the full sister of the famous Grand Prix sport and breeding stallion Diamond Hit and has already produced four stallions approved in Germany. This strong Oldenburg dam line also produced the international top horse Bluetooth Old (v.Bordeaux), with which Frederic Wandres competed at the Olympic Games and the European Championships. With Vitalis as the sire, breeders also benefit from one of the most influential dressage sires worldwide. Dynamic Dream daughter The third embryo is a sexed filly from the combination Dynamic Dream x Bretton Woods . Dam Bretton’s Bijou is a direct daughter of the influential foundation mare Gesina. This mare left a significant mark on modern dressage breeding, among others through her son For Romance I (v.Fürst Romancier), who competed at the highest level and is now known as a strong producer of Grand Prix horses. In direct line, Gesina also produced nine approved sons, including Feinrich, For Romance II and Golden Romance Malleret PS. Notable descendants from this family also include the Oldenburg champion mare Fasine, who sold for €1.3 million at the PSI auction and competed at Intermediaire II level. Sire Dynamic Dream made a big impression as a Westphalian champion stallion in the Danish stallion test and has made a very promising start in breeding. Bidding until Monday evening The three embryos are offered alongside sixteen in-foal mares in the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction. Bidding is open until Monday evening, March 16, via the KWPN Auctions platform. More information about the collection can be found on the auction website. Invest in the future Not yet registered as a bidder? Registration is easy, free, and quick via www.kwpn.auction . Once registered, you will also be kept informed about all KWPN auctions. Are you looking for an interesting in-foal broodmare or an exclusive embryo? Take a look at the collection now and make your choice. KWPN inspectors are happy to assist you with any questions. For inquiries, please contact salespromotion@kwpn.nl or +31 341 255511. Source: KWPN Photo: Liza Artamonova

The demand for international horse transport continues to grow. To optimally support horse owners, Horses2fly is investing in further professionalization of guidance and horse welfare surrounding intercontinental transport. An important part of this is the internal supervision of quarantine and health procedures. For destinations outside Europe, quarantine is often mandatory. Horses2fly has a veterinarian on site, enabling medical checks, blood tests and documentation to be handled efficiently and carefully in-house. Horses staying in quarantine remain under continuous veterinary supervision. The horses are accommodated in spacious stables where every detail has been carefully considered. They are also provided with optimal exercise suited to the individual horse and, if desired, can be trained. Welfare during transport Welfare also remains central during transport. Horses are transported to the airport in Horses2fly’s own modern, fully equipped truck, featuring an advanced ventilation and cooling system and rubber flooring for safety and comfort. In the truck, the horses stand loose in their own compartment, with access to food and water, ensuring calmness and freedom of movement. This method also helps prevent shipping fever. During intercontinental flights, an experienced attendant always travels with the horses. Owners receive a live tracking link of the flight, as well as photos and personal updates. Focus on safety “International transport requires more than just logistics,” says Alex Nijboer of Horses2fly. “We want to completely unburden owners while ensuring that the welfare of the horse is always our top priority.” With this approach, Horses2fly emphasizes its focus on safety, transparency, animal welfare and quality in horse transport worldwide. More information Source: Horses2fly Photo:  Horses2fly

The FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses is an event where sport and breeding come together. In Verden, the best five-, six-, and seven-year-old dressage horses compete for the world titles. Combinations can register for the selection process from the end of March. Participation To be considered for selection for the World Championships, combinations can register for the first selection moments that will take place on Tuesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 23, 2026. During these observations, the FEI Preliminary Dressage Test will be ridden for each age group.The tests will be evaluated by the selection committee for the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, consisting of Johan Hamminga, Janine van Twist, and Alex van Silfhout. Registration is possible via MijnKNHS. Horses participating in the selection process must have been registered as a foal with a studbook recognized and established in the Netherlands that is also affiliated with the WBFSH. Riders must be members of the KNHS, and the combination must hold a valid competition card. As of April 1, 2026, combinations must be eligible to compete at the following levels: Five-year-olds: L2+10 / eligible at M level Six-year-olds: M2+10 / eligible at Z level Seven-year-olds: eligible at ZZ-Zwaar level Further selection process After the first selection, approximately twenty horses per age group will be invited for the second observation in Delft on May 27 and 28. The combinations selected in Ermelo will again present the Preliminary Test. This observation will also be the entry moment for the wildcards, who will present the Final Test. On June 22, the best twelve horses per age group will return to Ermelo. There, the Final Test will serve as the final selection moment. After this, the Dutch delegation for the World Championships will be announced. Schematic overview Selections Selection criteria Source: MvE for KWPN Photo: KWPN

Today both stallion selection committees met in Ermelo for the evaluation of the stallions participating in the spring performance test. One dressage stallion and five jumping stallions will proceed to the final presentation this coming Saturday. Two dressage stallions and six jumping stallions took part in today’s official evaluation. The stallion selection committee has ended the test for the dressage stallion Stromae (v.Las Vegas). Naturally, he may be presented again later through sport results. Among the jumping stallions, the voluntarily participating El Classico PS TN (v.Empire) has been referred to the autumn performance test. “This decision was taken by the committee after consultation with the veterinarian and the registered owners. As it currently stands, five jumping stallions will take part in the final presentation,” senior inspector Henk Dirksen explained on behalf of the committee. The final presentation for the jumping stallions will begin at 09:00 on Saturday, March 14, followed by one dressage stallion. This concerns: - Unions Way (v.United Way) - Panthero van de Watermolen (v.Latif VS) - Symphograaf (v.Pegase van 't Ruytershof) - Santiago VDL (v.Eldorado van de Zeshoek) - Sky Fall (v.Chacco-Blue) - Sir Vegas (v.Las Vegas) Performance Test overview page JS for KWPN