The stallions Bordeaux and Charmeur were pronounced Preferent tonight. Charmeur (Florencio x Jazz) was not present as the stallion bred by Huub van Helvoirt was sold to Canada a while back. Prior to this transfer he was successful in the international Grand Prix together with Madeleine Witte. All the while developing into a fantastic breeding stallion. He sires four approved stallions and is the grandsire of two more. He also left his mark on various dam lines.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux (United x Gribaldi) had traveled to Den Bosch to receive the honours in person. The last time he came to the Brabanthallen, he was declared keur and now his predicate was upgraded preferent. Many offspring, including a group born in Germany where he was located for a long period of time, are currently taking the highest levels of sport by storm. He sires 8 KWPN-approved stallions and son Johnny Depp has been recognized by the KWPN. Bordeaux is furthermore the grandsire of five approved stallions. The stallion was born at Lismans Stables and is owned by Joop van Uytert. His owner always had faith in him and today it was rewarded once more. 

Photo Dirk Caremans