The sixth KWPN Online Foal Auction has come to an end. 28 out of 40 foals in the collection will remain on Dutch soil. In contrast to previous KWPN Online Foal Auctions that resulted in the majority of the foals being sold abroad.  Last Friday, the auction opened and the 40 auction foals immediately drew world-wide attention. Today, especially during the last few hours of the auctions, several buyers made their move. Dutch buyers invest The auction top seller of this edition is Next Level-daughter Sing Ina. She was sold for 7.500 euros. An intense bidding duel between several interested Dutch parties ensured the foal is heading for in a future in the Netherlands.  The most expensive jumper foals of the night were Salvador (s.Eldorado vd Zeshoek) and Sydney KG (s.Mindset ES). They both exchanged hands for 6.500 euros and stay in the Netherlands, too.  Unsuccessful in acquiring a foal out of this collection? Don’t worry, the seventh collection of foals is published tomorrow. Bids are open from the 30 th  of September until the 3 rd  of October .   

Looking for a potential sport horse? Place your bid now! Forty foals are put under the virtual hammer. The sixth KWPN Online Foal Auction closes from 20.00 hours onwards. The collection is composed of 18 jumper and 23 dressage foals and can be viewed on the KWPN auction platform. Foals descending from the dam lines of Grand Prix sport horses such as Paloma (s.Ferro), Broere Karmijn (s.Damiro), Bolero (s.Johnson) and world champion Kjento (s.Negro) are offered for sale in this auction. The collection also includes a half-sister of Blom Cup champion Mister SFN.  3 minutes  Previous auctions have shown that the bidding duels often erupt in the last hour. At 8PM a few lots close simultaneously every few minutes. Should a bid be placed in the last 5 minutes of the auction, the time for that specific foal is extended by three minutes. Have you not registered for bidding yet?  Registration is simple, fast, and free via the KWPN Auctions platform. We also keep you updated on all KWPN Auctions.  More information via KWPN-inspector During the photo and video day, all foals have been inspected by a KWPN inspector, while a veterinarian was present to perform a clinical examination. The foals have therefore been selected on health and a correct conformation, a solid foundation for a successful future. The KWPN Inspector is happy to help if you have any questions about the foals. Additionally, our sponsor Horses2Fly can assist you in any international transport. If you have any questions, please contact Mairin van der Tol via salespromotion@kwpn.nl, 0341-255511.

Two KWPN-bred horses reached the top-10 in the WC final for seven-year-old jumper horses. Unfortunately, a medal was not in the cards, the Carrera VDL-daughter Koningin place sixth. The course designers had built a delicate 1.45m course in the main arena of Domein Zangersheide. In the concluding championship final, eight combinations out of 40 entries advanced to the jump-off. Among them the Blom Cup winner Keep It Cool SSS (Zirocco Blue VDL out of Wyoming-S elite EPTM-spr sport-spr PROK by Corland, breeder Eddy Schoonhoven) ridden by Michael Greeve. One pole precluded the vice-champion of the Blom Cup, the quick Kivinia sport-spr (I’m Special de Muze out of Favinia ster sport-spr PROK by Calido I, bred and owned by Geert Moerings) and her rider Bas Moerings from the jump-off.  The Queen The second KWPN horse in the jump off was the Carrera VDL-daughter Koningin (out of Exelle by Upgrade, breeder M. Possenti) ridden by Hugo Alvarez Amaro. The scopey mare drew a lot of attention and incurring one rail in their concluding round, the pair placed sixth. Two ranks ahead of Keep It Cool SSS that was less fortunate in this thrilling climax. “Koningin has an incredible attitude, and we have a lot of interest in her, I hope we can hold on to her for the Spanish team in the future”, responds her rider pleased. Whether the Spaniards know the meaning of her name? “Yes, absolutely and she is aptly named, because she is the queen!” Results Photo Koningin - HippoFoto

A repeat of the feat in the five-year-old final as the first starter in the jump-off of the six-year-old class immediately soared to a quick clear round. As a result, Alex Gill and the Zirocco Blue VDL-son Lacoste VDL seized the bronze medal.  Lacoste VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL out of Uzamieke VDL ster pref prest by Indoctro) bred and owned by VDL Stud out of the same mare that produced the KWPN-approved stallion Bugatti VDL (s.Silverstone) delivered an excellent round. Ridden by VDL Stud’s stable Alex David Gill, the grey gelding effortlessly sped to a clear round in the jump-off of 14 combinations. Their time proved tough to beat. “It is not easy to be the first to enter the ring in a jump-off, but Lacoste handled it very well and we got into the flow. Last year, he qualified for the final for five-year-old horses with James Billington after which I took over the reins. He is a very clever, quick, and careful horse. It’s amazing we have picked up a medal here”, responds the rider that rode another horse of VDL Stud in the jump-off. Aboard Blom Cup champion VDL Lightfeet (Arezzo VDL out of Horsinaa keur sport-spr by Indoctro, bred by Geert van der Meer) the turn to the combination was not optimal and the ensuing four faults resulted in the ninth place overall. “They are two incredibly good six-year-olds, however Lightfeet is still quite inexperienced and that costs us a better result in the jump-off. But I am sure they are two top horses for the future.” Results

Entering first in a jump-off of 18 contestants, Jarno van Erp delivered a top performance aboard KWPN stallion Mindset ES. The Aganix du Seigneur-son can be rightfully called a clear-round-machine as he deservedly snagged the bronze. Egbert Schep could come forward as the breeder and owner for the prize giving ceremony of the medalists. Jarno van Erp was the first to start in the jump-off and performed, for the second time today, a textbook round aboard his scopey, sharp KWPN-approved stallion Mindet ES (Aganix du Seigneur out of Hosanna ES keur pref sport-spr by Kannan). “I have taken over the reins last year and he is always there for me. Mindset is incredibly clever and is so cooperative. It is fantastic to see such a conclusion to our season!”, responds Jarno van Erp. The gold was seized by Gerard O’Neill and the Irish bred BP Goodfellas (s.Stakkato Gold) ahead of the Dutch Olivier van der Vaart in silver with Ristretto van de Heffinck (s.Aldo du Plessis).  Handstand Thalessa de Jong directed the Carrera VDL-daughter Moncler (out of Zingaro L sport-spr by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve, breeder A.A. Landa of Hoogerheide) to her fourth 0-penalty-result this championship and obtained a respectable place in the top-10. “This horse is a clear-round-machine and is naturally quick, I believe she is going to be a special one”, tells her rider. Four out of nine KWPN horses qualified for the jump-off, including the extreme jumper Madness (Kannan out of Miss Emerald by Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof, breeder J.C.M. van Kessel of Heeswijk-Dinther) ridden by Hannes Ahlmann. At fence two his handstand was so powerful that the rider could not sit him out and landed with his feet in the sand.  Results Photo Mindset ES – HippoFoto

The clock has struck 10 and that means the sixth KWPN Online Foal Auction of 2022 has opened. Up till 20.00 hours on Monday September 26 it is possible to place your bid on one or more foals out of this collection.  During the photo and video day, all foals have been inspected by a KWPN inspector, while a veterinarian was present to perform a clinical examination. The foals have therefore been selected on health and a correct conformation, a solid foundation for a successful future. Successful dam lines As usual, the foals in the sixth collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction have been bred out of performance dam lines. The fillies Stella (Lord Romantic x Maestro) and Shirah (Las Vegas x Bodyguard) both originate from a successful dam line. Both the dam, granddam and great-granddam of Sunday (s.Ferguson) have foaled a PSG/Inter I horse. The granddam of Skye Liberty (s.Fontaine TN) also proved her breeding qualities. She already produced two PSG/Inter I offspring, one of which was appointed to the KWPN Performance Test. Surprice (s.Livius) is related to the GP horse Famous Grez Neuville (s.Negro). On the paternal side we also find successes. Sing Ina (Next Level x Desperado), Sunrise van de Westen (Next Level x Governor) and Second Level (Next Level x Everdale) are all sired by the KWPN premium stallion Next Level. Smirnoff (v.First Date) is an offspring of one of the eye-catchers of the 2019 KWPN Stallion Show.  Related to KWPN-approved stallions In addition to the jumper and dressage specialists, enthusiasts of a future all-round sport horse will also find something to their liking in this collection . The foal Shamelesss (s.Barton VDL) descends from a solid dam line filled with jumper genes. He is the full cousin of the KWPN-approved Chacco Boy (s.Chacco-Blue) and closely related to the KWPN-approved stallions Escada XVII (s.Chacco-Blue) and H.Emeralda (s.Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof). The colt by San Luzio (s.Novian) has the same granddam as the 1.60m jumper Virtual Shadow D (s.Oramé) and is related to the KWPN-approved stallions Bacardi VDL (s.Corland) and Apardi (s.Corland). Other relatives of approved stallions are Silas S (s.Spielberg) and Shadow (s.Fontaine TN). Shadow is family of the KWPN-approved stallion Cosmos (s.Legaat), Riverman (s.Kenwood), and Innocent (s.Zambesi TN). Superstitious CFH is related to the approved stallion Ouverture (s.Jazz) while Sweet Caroline (s.For Ferrero) is family of the second-round-viewing stallion Giant (s.Uphill).  Strong collection jumper foals Performance genes are also amply present in the jumper foal collection. The dam lines of Sir Thomas Utopia (s.Justice HL), Sofie van Berghem (s.Opium JW van de Moerhoeve), Surprice T (s.Connect) and Soendola B (s.Diarado) are overflowing with sport. The dam of Salvador (s.Eldorado van de Zeshoek) already produced two 1.40m horses and his granddam foaled the approved stallion Riant (s.Jazz). Sunnyboy van de Schimmelstal (s.Justice HL) also has a successful granddam, she produced a 1.60m showjumper and approved stallion. The filly Sarah (s.Mattias) is related to the 1.60m horse Ermis (s.Formateurs) and Supreme Issue (s.Edingburgh) descends from a dam line that brought forth multiple sport horses, including a 1.45m and CCI3* horse. The granddam of Sjinky van de Zwethove (s.Pegase van ‘t Ruytershof) produced a lot of sport and his great-granddam even foaled two 1.60m jumpers. Santos (s.Sam R) is related to the approved stallion Wapita (s.Pilatus). In addition to solid dam lines, the paternal lineages are equally promising. The young stallion Mindset ES, who triumphed in the Blom Stallion Competition earlier this year, also supplies a foal to the collection. The rising star Opium adds another offspring of his.  Place your bid Not registered as a bidder yet? Registration is simple, quick, and free via the KWPN Auctions platform. We also keep you updated on all KWPN Auctions. Monday September 26 the auction closes from 20.00 hours onwards.  More information Looking for a potential sport horse? A talent for the future? Have a look at the collection and make your choice. The KWPN Inspector is happy to help if you have any questions about the foals. Additionally, our sponsor Horses2Fly can assist you in any international transport. If you have any questions, please contact Mairin van der Tol via salespromotion@kwpn.nl, 0341-255511. Photo: AdW Photography  

The KWPN stallion Hemmingway (Leandro out of Marle by Romantiker) has passed away in Ireland at the age of 33, as is announced by owner Ben Wentink. The stallion made a distinct contribution to jumper breeding although we frequently see this stallion in the pedigree of many dressage horses, too.  Hemmingway was born on the 29 th  of March 1989 in the stables of breeder S. Dieter in Beschendorf. At three years of age, he got approved by the KWPN and he received 9s for his character and training report. The stallion participated in the World Breeding Jumping Championship for Young Horses twice before competing at 1.40m level. For years, Hemmingway stood at stud at Stal Hendrix and for the last 14 years he resided at Scotland AI Service, where he was also active as a breeding stallion. Photo Hemmingway: Lee Sammacca