The KWPN stallion selection committees regularly evaluate internationally renowned stallions which qualify for individual recognition. To receive KWPN recognition, a stallion must clearly demonstrate excellence at the highest level of international sport, either through his own performance or that of his offspring, or a combination of both.
The stallion selection committee does not evaluate candidate stallions for conformation and correct movement. Moreover, these stallions are not required to meet KWPN health standards (e.g., radiographs and respiratory health), although deficiencies in these areas are noted. However, stallion selection committees heavily weigh horses' radiograph results in the decision to grant individual recognition. Foals by recognized stallions are registered in the Foal Book, and from age three, they are accepted into the studbook without having to meet additional requirements.
The stallion selection committee for jumpers recommended the stallions Arko III and Peppermill for recognition to the Board of Directors, and the stallion selection committee for Gelder horses recommended the American-based stallion Olivier for recognition. In the last meeting, the Board of Directors considered the recommendations and approved them.

Arko III
The bay stallion was born in 1994. He is by Argentinus out of a Beachboy (Zeus x Lucky Boy xx) dam. His dam-line includes daughters by Onyx, Duc de Normandie, and Boris. Arko III descends from the Fikse family's famous Utopia-line.
From 2002 through 2008, the stallion competed in Grand Prix show jumping under Nick Skelton. The combination's achievements include winning the 2008 Calgary Grand Prix and international team competition in Dublin. In 2005, was he already part of the winning equipe in Dublin and Rome, in 2006, won he among others the large price of Rome and Lucerna. In addition, the pair competed in the European Championships in San Patrignano and Donaueschingen; the World Cup Final in Las Vegas; and the Athens Olympics.
Arko III's studbook index is 123 with 23% reliability, and he meets KWPN radiographic requirements. Semen is available through Team Nijhof in Geesteren. Phone: +31.545.481.259; e-mail: info@team-nijhof.nl.

Peppermill
Peppermill, bred by G.J.W. Verstappen of Swalmen, was born in 1997. His sire is Burggraaf, and his dam Litaire is a Voltaire daughter out of Rosita (Lector x Glavius). Competing under the name Expo Graphic, Rosita was a Grand Prix show jumper with Eric van der Vleuten.
Peppermill continues to be an active and successful international show jumper. John Whitaker has been his rider since 2006. Several weeks ago, the combination placed second in the Grand Prix of Vejer de la Frontera. They have won several Grand Prix and have been part of a winning international show jumping team multiple times. Peppermill also competed in the European Championships in Mannheim, the World Championships in Aachen, and the Beijing Olympics.
Peppermill's jumping index is 148 with a reliability of 56%. His breeding value for conformation is 103, movement 103, and free-jumping 109. The stallion meets KWPN radiographic requirements. He has had past respiratory surgery. Semen from Peppermill is available through Sue Ricketts in England. Phone: +44.796.871.6961; e-mail: sue.ricketts@equiauk.co.uk.

Olivier
The stallion selection committee for Gelder horses deemed the stallion Olivier beneficial for Gelder horse breeding because of his pedigree and blood distribution. The committee considered the stallion's show record and lineage sufficiently compelling in their recommendation to the Board of Directors.
Olivier was born in 1996. The bay stallion measures ± 1.70 m / 16.3 hands. He is by Idocus (Equador x Zonneglans), and his dam Rowillie keur preferent prestatie is by Porter. Rowillie's dam Kowillie keur preferent is by Graaf Oregon. Farther back in Olivier's pedigree are daughters by Graaf van Wittenstein and Ewald.
Currently, Olivier competes in Grand Prix dressage in the U.S. with Elisabeth Austin. The stallion is widely known for his good temperament, and he meets KWPN radiographic and respiratory requirements.
Semen from Olivier is available through Madeleinde Dammers Austin. Phone: +1.802.660.0401; URL: www.imajica.net