The Stallion Selection Committee for jumpers has recognized three stallions based on their sport performances. These are Hickstead (Hamlet x Jomara ster pref s.Ekstein, breeder: B. van Schijndel, Maren Kessel), Bessemeind’s Casino (Cash x In to Date s.Lord), and Tresor d’Opaline (Major de la Cour x Opaline des Pins s.Garitchou). All three competed in the Hong Kong Olympics. Hickstead and Tresor meet KWPN radiographic criteria; Casino also satisfies KWPN criteria, except for osteochondritis in his left knee (qualification C).
In the new year, we will devote extensive coverage to the recognition of these three stallions in our magazine In de Strengen.

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