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31 December 2025 | 15:22
From the Netherlands to New York, the journey of KWPN foal Vrolijke Noot
The Dutch export company Horses2fly recently organized the journey of the promising KWPN foal Vrolijke Noot (s.Le Formidable) to the United States. Last summer, this young talent was crowned champion of the dressage foals at the Central Inspection of KWPN Region North Holland. His international future quickly became clear, he was sold to a buyer in the U.S. even before the online KWPN Foal Auction began.
29 December 2025 | 11:45
From KSS to KWPN approval: Suus Kuyten on Story of the Year PP
"My first impression of a stallion is often correct, so far, the horses I’ve bought based solely on video have actually turned out to be my biggest successes. All stallions in the KWPN Select Sale are carefully selected, and the jury consists of top experts, so you know there won’t be any unpleasant surprises.”
24 December 2025 | 09:16
KSS Star Mauro Turfhorst on the Road to the Grand Prix
Under the saddle of Dinja van Liere, one of the top horses from the 2020 KWPN Select Sale is currently developing toward top-level sport. After three successful World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, Mauro Turfhorst (by Zonik) also showed his best side last summer in the Small Tour. This year, the stallion was acquired by the N.O.P. Foundation and now carries the suffix N.O.P.T.
24 December 2025 | 08:30
Last Chance to vote for Horse of the Year 2025
With the end of the year approaching, the Horse of the Year 2025 election is also nearing its conclusion. Voting for the nominated dressage and showjumping horses is open until Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
23 December 2025 | 19:02
Fifth Gelder stallion invited to the KWPN Stallion Show
This afternoon in Ermelo, not only the dressage stallions were evaluated during the re-inspection, but also one Gelder stallion. This son of O’Toto van de Wimphof brings the total number of Gelder stallions selected for the second round viewing to five.
23 December 2025 | 17:38
Re-inspection brings Total to 97 dressage stallions
A total of 97 dressage stallions have been invited to the KWPN Stallion Show, including 13 stallions that were selected today during the re-inspection of the first round viewing powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten. Several offspring of young stallions received the green light today.
23 December 2025 | 17:30
Timetable and group allocation announced first round viewing Harness horse stallions
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the first round viewing Harness horse stallions will take place in IJsselmuiden. The timetable and group allocation have now been finalized and are available online.
23 December 2025 | 15:04
Tickets now available for the KWPN Reproduction Symposium
During the 2026 KWPN Stallion Show, the KWPN will once again organize the KWPN Reproduction Symposium powered by Zoetis, exclusively for veterinarians. The symposium will take place on Thursday, January 29, at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Tickets are now available via the KWPN Ticketshop.
23 December 2025 | 11:18
Three jumping stallions added to the Den Bosch collection
The total number of selected jumping stallions for the second round viewing has reached 91. Following today’s re-inspection, sons of Emerald, Chatinue and Cash and Carry were added.
20 December 2025 | 16:13
SC IJsselmuiden: Real Dream rides his strong canter to victory
The top three of the Anemone Horse Trucks Dressage Stallion Competition, L class, was the same today in IJsselmuiden as it was in Kronenberg. However, with only small margins separating a strong leading group, the battle is far from over. Ridden by Charlotte Fry, the Dynamic Dream son Real Dream once again claimed victory this evening with a score of 90.4 points.
20 December 2025 | 16:10
SC IJsselmuiden: Red Viper delivers top score in the Z class
Two-time World Champion Red Viper had already won the opening round of the Anemone Horse Trucks Dressage Stallion Competition last month. This evening in IJsselmuiden, he once again lived up to his favorite status, scoring an impressive 93.6 points under Dinja van Liere.
20 December 2025 | 16:05
SC IJsselmuiden: Pjethro continues his winning form in the M class
Charlotte Fry and Pjethro had already won the opening round of the Anemone Horse Trucks Dressage Stallion Competition in Kronenberg. Despite Power Dutch closing in on him, the Kjento son once again claimed victory today in IJsselmuiden, scoring 89.6 points.
20 December 2025 | 15:40
SC IJsselmuiden: Ojee – B once again takes the lead among Gelder stallions
Today in IJsselmuiden, the Stallion Competition continued with the second qualifying competition. Anouk Slabbers and the Gelder stallion Ojee – B had already taken the lead in Kronenberg, and they repeated that success today in IJsselmuiden. With a score of 80.8 points, the Ibsen B son won this round of the KWPN Gelder Stallion Competition.
19 December 2025 | 18:19
KWPN Select Sale collection takes shape at first-round viewing
During the KWPN Stallion Show in ’s-Hertogenbosch, a number of promising stallions are traditionally auctioned through the KWPN Select Sale (KSS). In 2026, expectations are once again high that the auction collection will be packed with top talents for both breeding and sport. The showjumping stallions will go under the hammer on Thursday, January 29, followed by the dressage stallions on Saturday, January 31.
18 December 2025 | 11:54
Macho Leading Sire at First Round Viewing of Harness Horse Stallions
On Saturday, 3 January 2026, Manege De Deltaruiters in IJsselmuiden will host the first round viewing of the Harness horse stallions. A total of 36 three-year-old Harness horse stallions are on the starting list. Which sires will be represented by the highest number of sons this year?
17 December 2025 | 18:39
Third day brings total to 88 jumper stallions
The regular first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, was concluded today with a positive feeling and 33 selected jumper stallions. The re-inspection will take place on 23 December.
16 December 2025 | 18:43
23 Jumper Stallions Selected on the Second Day
After 33 stallions were selected yesterday, 23 show jumper stallions received an invitation today for the second round viewing.
15 December 2025 | 19:01
Strong Opening Day at First Round Viewing of Jumper Stallions
Already on the first day of the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, a generous number of 33 jumper stallions were selected for the KWPN Stallion Show.
13 December 2025 | 17:47
25 Stallions Selected for the Second Round Viewing
On the final regular day of the first round viewing for dressage stallions, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, 25 stallions were selected for the KWPN Stallion Show.
12 December 2025 | 18:19
Fourth Day Brings Total to 59 Dressage Stallions
The fourth day of the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, may not have been the most convincing in terms of overall quality, but it still resulted in eleven stallions being selected for ’s-Hertogenbosch.
11 December 2025 | 20:04
Four Gelder Stallions Selected for ’s-Hertogenbosch
Following the dressage stallions at the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, it was time for the Gelder stallions. The stallion selection committee was able to invite four stallions to ’s-Hertogenbosch.
11 December 2025 | 19:14
After Three Days, 48 Dressage Stallions Selected
On the third day of the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, 18 dressage stallions were selected, including several sons of Olympic stallions.
10 December 2025 | 18:33
18 dressage stallions selected on the second day
After two days of the first round viewing, the total number of selected dressage stallions stands at 30. Among today’s selected horses were sons of Jovian, Dream Boy and Easy Game.
10 December 2025 | 10:33
SC IJsselmuiden: Eight Stallions Jump Double Clear in the L Class
After fourteen stallions managed to jump double clear in the L class of the Blom Stallion Competition in Kronenberg, eight stallions achieved the same result today in IJsselmuiden.
10 December 2025 | 10:29