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17 January 2022 | 12:32

StuDutch Auctions kick off 2022 with embryo collection filled with expectations

Immediately at the start of the year, StuDutch Auctions sets the bar high. From January 21 to 24, a severely selected collection of 12 implanted and 4 frozen embryos will be for sale during our online auction . This genetically high-ranked collection represents the sires Chacco Blue (8x), Untouched (2x), Kashmir van Schuttershof, Emerald, Comme Il Faut, Cardento, Baloubet du Rouet and Carthago. These super stars of show jumping breeding come together with famous dam lines like Van ‘t Roosakker (3x), Narcotique de Muze II/Qerly Chin (2x), Fragance de Chalus and of Olympic champion Explosion W, Quickly de Kreisker, Pershing/Plot Blue, Carrera VDL, and the aforementioned Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof. For more information, please go directly to the collection. [https://studutch.auction/en/collection/13] Chacco Blue To make the best jumping genes available, this auction focuses among others on the undisputed number 1 jumping stallion in the world. The much sought-after blood of Chacco Blue has been combined with selected mares out of fantastic dam lines and is available through several embryos. Of course, an embryo out of the direct dam line of his most successful offspring Explosion W should not be missing. His genes are represented in the Chacco Blue embryo out of Harina (by Nabab Rêve), a niece of Ben Maher’s Olympic champion. But Chacco Blue’s influence doesn’t stop there. What about his other pregnancies, such as out of a daughter of Sea Coast Ferly (1.60m, Narcotique de Muze line), out of a daughter of Tinkoucha Hero Z (1.55m, Van ‘t Roosakker line), out of the direct line of Hello M’Lady (1.60m, Scott Brash), out of the dam line of the great Quickly de Kreisker and directly out of the line of Mylord Carthago’s full sister. A frozen embryo by Chacco Blue out of the famous Narcotique de Muze/Qerly Chin dam line completes this summary. Striking performance lines Other big names in the current 5* jumping sport sired the other embryos. We are proud to present the full brother or sister to the highly rated Grand Prix breeding stallion Carrera VDL (1.60m, Jur Vrieling). The expectations of the other implanted embryos are no less. Take for example the unique offspring of Kashmir van Schuttershof out of the direct dam line of Diamanthina/Emerald van ‘t Ruytershof. The same Emerald is the sire of the embryo out of the striking performance line of former world top jumper City Banking (1.60m, Beat Mändli). Not to be missed is the embryo by Comme Il Faut out of the dam line of Plot Blue (both stallions ridden by Marcus Ehning). Here we see former World Equestrian Games participant Pershing (1.60m, Lesley McNaught) directly in the pedigree. Untouched and Carthago Z In addition to the aforementioned Chacco Blue embryo, our January collection contains three other frozen embryos. Two are by Untouched (1.60m, Ben Maher/Nick Skelton), who passed away much too soon. This former Grand Prix stallion whose granddam is the golden Olympic mare Classic Touch has a rapidly increasing number of international horses among his small offspring. Untouched has been combined here with a strong branch of the famous Van 't Roosakker line and also with a daughter of the 1.60m mare Degina (Michel Robert). Last but not least, there is the exclusive embryo by Carthago Z! The famous grey stallion has been brought together with the direct line of Usha van 't Roosakker. On studutch.auction you can find all information about the above-mentioned special collection of in total 16 genetic top embryos! Register Collection Source: StuDutch Photo Explosion W: Dirk Caremans

17 January 2022 | 10:40

Free movement and free jumping

This week’s subject: Free movement and free jumping WHEN : In the first- and second round viewing. WHY : In free jumping and free movement, the respective selection committees evaluate a stallion’s way of going. Dressage stallions are also evaluated on their body position, and jumpers are evaluated on the canter and free jumping. A stallion can only pass on traits which he inherently possesses. For this reason, the selection committees focus on a stallion’s self-carriage, movement and body use. They want to see supple, easy and correct movement with a self-carriage. For a dressage horse, the ability to carry itself is essential in all three gaits, while a jumper mainly needs to carry itself well in the canter. The entire training of horses is aimed at exercising the body in order to achieve optimum results in the sport. Naturally balanced movement is therefor also necessary. In a dressage horse, good self-carriage and a hind leg which steps properly under the mass are important traits. Furthermore, the way a stallion moves on the long side of the arena, as well as his ability to shorten and lengthen is strides, provide important information about his ability to carry himself. With jumpers the movement in the figure-eight track which they must show prior to the free jumping evaluation, reveals whether a stallion can change leads easily and keep his balance in the turns. People often think that the jump over the last oxer in a triple combination is the deciding factor; however, the first two jumps demonstrate how well a stallion can assess distances and if he can also use his body correctly over a lower obstacle. Next week this article series will be continued. We will take a closer look into Dam-lines and the horse’s height.

15 January 2022 | 18:15

Martijn Schilt: “Bidding on Onyx was so exciting”

Martijn Schilt of Dressage Stable ‘t Achterland was the winner of the suspenseful bidding duel for first-round viewing stallion Onyx (s.Taminiau) in the KWPN Online Stallion Auction. The pitch-black stallion is closely related to world champion Kjento. Martijn tells: “Onyx arrived in our stables last Saturday and he is very well-mannered. I expected an all-out stallion to enter our stables, but he calmly watches his surroundings. We have done some light work on the lunge with him already and it seems very promising.” The dressage rider was searching for a new young talent as a successor for his older dressage horses. “I told my girlfriend; I’m going to keep an eye on the KWPN auction. Perhaps there is a match for us among the collection.” Character and movement The collection of the KWPN Online Stallion Auction consisted of quality first-round viewing stallions. “I had made a list of three horses that appealed to me, and we got him. I was immediately drawn to his light-footed manner of moving and sweet face. Character is very important to me. Even if they can move very well, they still must be willing to do the work for you. The bidding itself was quite a tense process. The four of us were sitting behind the laptop at home and then we agreed, this is our final offer. But then someone exclaimed: one more time! We had the highest bid and he was ours!” Sport The dam of Onyx is Gabriana V.O.D. ster PROK (s.Uphill, bred by J. van Os of Sprang-Capelle), she is the half-sister of the 2021 world champion Kjento (s.Negro) and the KWPN stallion Mowgli V.O.D. (s.Desperado) as well as two National Mare Championships champions Heliana V.O.D. (s.Davino V.O.D.) and Niana V.O.D. (s.Desperado). “The damline of Onyx is fantastic. It’s filled with sport performance and mares with predicates, I find that important. I will saddle break him myself soon and then hopefully participate in a few young horse competitions”, concludes Martijn. Photo Onyx: Anniek de Wit

15 January 2022 | 17:43

Last interim assessment dressage and jumper stallions wrapped-up

On Friday, the last interim evaluation took place for the dressage and jumper stallions. The stallion selection committee has shared its findings with the owners of the stallions. In consultation with the owners, a few stallions left the performance test. Jumper stallions “The jumper stallions had their last assessment today under the watchful eye of the stallion selection committee. Two stallions were referred to the spring test in consultation with the owners. We hope the stallions show their capabilities well this Tuesday. The jumper stallions are due for the exam in the morning, the dressage stallions in the afternoon,” says KWPN-inspector Henk Dirksen. Dressage stallions “We have had a good last evaluation. The dressage stallions show good progress. In consultation with the owners, it was decided to terminate the performance test for one stallion and one stallion is referred to the spring test for a veterinarian reason. We are confidently looking forward to the final exam in which nine stallions will participate,” comments KWPN-inspector Floor Dröge. Performance test terminated Dressage stallions Nachtwacht in ’t Veld (Incognito x Everdale) Referred to the spring performance test for veterinarian reason Dressage stallions Next Level (Jarville x Prestige VDL) Referred to the spring performance test Jumper stallions Nirvana V&V (Farfan M x Fuego du Prelet) Nashville (Gullit HBC x Biscayo) The final presentation on Tuesday January 18 will be broadcasted live via KWPN.tv . The schedule and order of go is published on Monday January 17. More information about the participating stallions can be found in the mediaguide .

13 January 2022 | 09:09

Gelder stallion McKenzy JHL definitively approved

The Gelder stallion McKenzy JHL (s.Alexandro P) has been definitively approved for the full stud license. Today, the last exam in harness took place at the outdoor arena in Ermelo. “It is an appealing stallion to see in harness, elegant and with lots of expression. He has a lovely trot with a strikingly beautiful front leg. His canter is jumped uphill, and he has a great posture in harness. His attitude, work-willingness and eagerness are a plus. He is a great addition to Gelder breeding because he scored well in all disciplines”, explains chairman of the stallion selection committee Gelder horse Marloes van der Velden. Nines McKenzy JHL (Alexandro P out of Happiness elite IBOP-Gelder horse PROK by WV Saron, bred by L. Roerdink of Groenlo) received a 9 for the trot, the canter and the work-willingness, attitude, and eagerness to go. For the agility, his posture and overall image in harness he got an 8.5. The walk was rewarded with a 7.5. Approved The stallion has now passed all the exams and is approved by the KWPN in the breeding direction Gelder horse. Coming fall, this stallion will participate in the stallion competition for the first time. Find the supplementary report here . Photo McKenzy JHL: Theo Janssen

12 January 2022 | 10:05

Catalog KWPN Stallion Inspection can be ordered now

The catalog of the KWPN Stallion Inspection is now for sale in our webshop. You can follow the entire program live on kwpn.nl from Wednesday 2nd to Saturday February 5th! In the catalog you will find all participating stallions of the second round viewing. In addition, on the website you will also find an overview of all participating stallions with a link to the KWPN Database. If you order the catalog before January 18th, it will be send on January 21st. Orders received on January 18th or later will be send daily from January 24th. We can't guarantee that your order will arrive on time. Go to the special overview page for the program of the KWPN Stallion Inspection where you can find the start lists, results and the participating stallions. You can order the catalog via the KWPN webshop .

12 January 2022 | 10:03

Interim evaluation jumper stallions

The jumper stallions were evaluated by the stallion selection committee yesterday. The assessment was followed by a conversation with the owners about the progession during the performance test. In consultation with the owners, the performance test was terminated for two stallions, and one is referred to the spring performance test. “We are happy with the progress of the horses. They are developing well and are well-trainable. Next Tuesday, the final exam for both the dressage and jumper stallions takes place”, says KWPN-inspector Henk Dirksen. Performance test terminated Nevantos (Ibolensky x Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve) Nautulus (Jamboree TN x Harley VDL) Referred to the spring performance test Sniper van D’Hemelse Breedte (Untouchable x Ogano Sitte) The final presentation on January 18th will be broadcasted live on KWPN.tv. More information about the participating stallions can be found in the mediaguide .

10 January 2022 | 10:27

A functional and correct conformation

This week’s subject: A functional and correct conformation WHEN : At the first-round viewing, prior to the free-movement/ free-jumping evaluation. Functional and correct conformation plays a co-determining role at every point in the selection process. WHY : A good constitution, that is, a healthy physical state, is very important for a sport horse. For the same reason, we also strive to the greatest extent possible to match a horse’s conformation (in other words, the way it is built with the purpose for which the stallion is bred. The better the body is aligned with the purpose, the easier a stallion can perform the work that will be asked of him. And equally important, he can perform with less risk of injury and more enjoyment in his work. For these reasons, the committees will closely look for abnormal leg conformation and hoof shape, as these faults may have an negative effect on the horse’s resilience and durability. Although a stallion may be very interesting for breeding, he will be dismissed in the first-round viewing if his conformation is deemed undesirable. After all, conformation does not change, so a stallion with undesirable conformation will not be licensed. However, a stallion may be approved with a remark about his movement, for which the criteria are in principle the same as in the mare selection. In exceptional cases, a stallion may be approved, despite remarks, if he is very interesting for breeding or possesses remarkable natural talent for dressage or show jumping. Approving such a stallion has its risks, so the stallion selection committee only takes such action if they believe that the stallion can help advance breeding. Their remarks are published upon approving such a stallion. He may be an option for breeders with a correct mare who want to try the stallion to find out if he passes on his good traits. If, at the offspring inspection, it is deemed that the stallion passes on his incorrect traits in the extreme, which obviously can have consequences, he may lose his breeding license. Next week, this article will be continued. We will take a closer look into free-movement and free-jumping