Seven Harness Horse Stallions Begin the Spring Performance Test
This afternoon, a large crowd of horse enthusiasts gathered at the KWPN Center to witness the arrival of the seven harness horse stallions selected for the spring performance test. Unfortunately, Johan Hamminga, Chairman of the Stallion Selection Committee for Harness Horses, was unable to attend the event due to a fall from his horse.
Johan is resting at his home and doing well. Today, Reyer van Woudenbergh took over the role of chairman, joined by committee members Lammert Tel and Piet Lelieveld, along with inspector René van der Kuil. For the evaluation of the two stallions bred by Lelieveld, Van der Kuil served as jury and Wim Versteeg acted as inspector. Four stallions participated in the reinspection, one of which was selected for the performance test. This horse was selected for his in-harness performance, while the other six selected stallions were evaluated on trainability.
Selected at the reinspection:
- Cat. no. 618 – Hielke (Colonist x Manno), breeder: P. Rietberg of Oldebroek, r/p: E. Ardesch of Lemele. Driver: Cynthia Ardesch
Selected in ’s-Hertogenbosch:
- Cat. no. 603 – Hofnar (Atleet x Saffraan), breeder: Sj. Cazemier, r/p: L.F. Mollema-Lievers of Siddeburen.
- Cat. no. 607 – Havenmeester (Bakboord HBC x Vaandrager HBC), b/rp: J. Poppen of Vledder. Stallion presented by Martin Poppen.
- Cat. no. 612 – Handro T (Cizandro x Manno), breeder: W.A. Toonen of Alem, r/p: J.W.A. van Dijk of Odiliapeel. Stallion presented by Robbie van Dijk.
- Cat. no. 613 – Hertog Jan (Cizandro x Talos), breeders: P.J.M. Lelieveld of Leidschendam/ P. Beck of Wouwbrugge, r/p: Black Horse B.V. of Papendrecht. Stallion presented by Mark de Groot.
- Cat. no. 627- Hendrik (Manno x Plain’s Liberator) b/rp: P. de Groot of Leerdam, co-rp: M.J. van Bruggen of Varik. Stallion presented by Marcel van Bruggen.
- Cat. no. 629 – Hermanus (Patijn x Manno), breeder: G. Hermanussen of Beers, r/p: Zilfia’s Hoeve of Houten. Stallion presented by Kees van der Maat.
Important Dates for the 2015 Spring Performance Test
- Training Evaluation, March 31
- Interim Evaluation, April 10
- Training Evaluation, April 16
- Final Evaluation, April 25 (beginning at 09:00 hours)
The team of guest drivers includes Ad Geurts, Peter Stevens and Harm Jan Veenstra. If needed, one or more guest drivers will be hired. The stallions will also be driven by the guest drivers during the training evaluations.
DB for the KWPN