Bred by A. Versantvoort, St. Oedenrode

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The preferent KWPN stallion Vivaldi is one of the most influential dressage sires of his generation. The chestnut stallion, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 23, first made a name for himself as a young horse with victories in the Pavo Cup and the Stallion Competition (class Z) under Hans Peter Minderhoud, but his true impact lies in breeding. Within the KWPN, 1,237 offspring were registered up to and including 2025, and he produced nine approved sons. Vivaldi also sired more than thirty Grand Prix horses, and his influence is strongly visible in the second generation as well, with successful grandsons such as Indian Rock, Incognito, and Extreme U.S. Vivaldi was declared preferent in 2018 in recognition of his exceptional contribution to breeding.

Bred by W. Plomp, Tull en ’t Waal

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The nine-year-old Luxuriouzz v/d Waalsehoeve, competed as Hexagons Luxuriouzz N.O.P.T. under Thamar Zweistra, has shown strong development this year on the international Grand Prix circuit. The pair achieved several top-three finishes on home soil, including at CDI3* ’s-Hertogenbosch, CDI3* Exloo, and CDI3* Rotterdam. At the European Championships in Crozet, the chestnut gelding made his debut for the Dutch team, which finished fifth. As a five-year-old, he competed at the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses with Benedek Pachl, where he claimed the bronze medal.

Bred by C. Kerbert, Enschede

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The approved stallion Red Viper delivered several standout results at both national and international level in 2024 and 2025. Under Bart Veeze, the dark chestnut stallion claimed both the World Championship title for five-year-olds and the Pavo Cup, after which Dinja van Liere took over the reins. With her, Red Viper continued his impressive form with ease. At the World Championships for six-year-olds in Verden, he placed third in the qualification and went on to repeat his World Championship title in the final with a score of 90.400%. Most recently, at the Anemone Stallion Competition in Kronenberg, he once again produced a strong performance, winning the Z class with a score of 92.2 points.

Bred by M.G. Kramer-van der Meer, Oud-Beijerland

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The influential stallion Kannan, who passed away in early 2020 at the age of 28, first enjoyed a successful sport career under Michel Hécart. The son of Voltaire competed at the highest level before being dedicated fully to breeding in 2006; a year earlier, in 2005, he had been recognized by the KWPN. His legacy is remarkable, in 2014, Kannan topped the WBFSH Sire Ranking, a position he reclaimed in 2024. Within the KWPN, nine sons have been approved and more than 900 offspring have been registered. Kannan also remains prominently represented in the second generation. His grandson Mindset ES (s.Aganix du Seigneur), now an emerging talent under Hessel Hoekstra, won bronze at the 2023 World Championships in Lanaken. Other standout members of this influential line include Bacardi VDL (s.Corland), who was awarded the keur predicate at the 2025 KWPN Stallion Show, and his full brother Apardi, who competed at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Bred by Gebr. Bosch, Luttenberg

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Incredible delivered an outstanding series of results in 2025 under rider Daniel Coyle. The pair opened their season strongly with victories in both the 1.50m class and the 1.55m Grand Prix at CSIO4* Vancouver, and continued this form at CSI5* Calgary, where they again won the 1.55m and finished second in the 1.60m Grand Prix presented by Rolex. At the prestigious CSI5* ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1.60m) in Spruce Meadows, the twelve-year-old gelding added another major victory to his record. Later in the season, the combination claimed second place in the Longines FEI World Cup qualifier in Washington, having already secured another second-place finish earlier in the 1.50m Accumulator.

Bred by Th. Lemmers, Beaxem

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The mare Karonia L enjoyed an exceptionally strong 2025 season. Under Portuguese rider Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida, the grey mare achieved a long list of international successes. Together, they increased their tally of international victories to 26, including wins in the Grand Prix of CSI5*-W Mechelen, CSI4* Montefalco, and CSI4* Gijon. The pair also competed at the European Championships in La Coruña last year. Most recently, the ten-year-old mare added another top result to her record, finishing second in the World Cup qualifier at CSI5* Stuttgart.