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14 October 2024 | 17:33
Dutch dressage horse breeders first in WBFSH ranking for the eighth year in a row
The Dutch dressage horse breeders are once again among the best in the world. Since 2017, they have held the top position in the WBFSH rankings, making this the eighth time the KWPN has reached the highest spot on this studbook ranking. Dutch jumper horse breeders are ranked seventh, while KWPN is placed fourth in the eventing horse rankings.
14 October 2024 | 10:36
Last Chance! KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight
It’s time to choose your favorite foal as the final KWPN Online Foal Auction concludes tonight, and bidding is already in full swing. The lots start closing from 8:00 PM.
12 October 2024 | 21:03
Five stallions can continue the investigation, one at their own expense
Today, Saturday, October 12, six harness stallions were presented at the interim examination at the PAVO track in Ermelo. Five stallions may continue the investigation, while one will proceed at their own expense.
11 October 2024 | 10:38
Bidding now open for the KWPN Online Foal Auction
Bidding is now open for the foals in the final collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 29 dressage foals, nine showjumping foals, and one Gelder foal, will close on Monday evening starting at 8:00 PM.
9 October 2024 | 19:24
Six harness horse stallions at interim evaluation
Upcoming Saturday, October 12th, the interim evaluation of the harness horse stallions participating in the performance test will take place. This evaluation will be held at the Pavo track, where training leader Demi van Nispen and second driver Gijs Rozendaal will present the stallions alternately in front of the show cart.
9 October 2024 | 09:13
Four harness horse stallions retained
The stallion inspection committee for harness horses evaluated the foals of four approved harness horse stallions and one KWPN-approved Hackney stallion on August 21 and 22.
7 October 2024 | 15:46
KWPN Online Foal Auction closes season with a promising collection
Today marks the presentation of the seventh and final collection of this season’s KWPN Online Foal Auction. From October the 11th to 14th, bids can be placed on 29 dressage foals, 10 showjumping foals, and one Gelder colt. This collection offers the opportunity to enrich your breeding program with interesting foals, bred from mares that have performed in sport themselves and/or come from solid performance damlines.
30 September 2024 | 18:00
Seven harness horse stallions move into the stables in Ermelo
This afternoon, seven of the nine KWPN harness horse stallions listed on the start list were driven during the third presentation day, which also served as the delivery day, taking place in the Willem-Alexander Hall due to the weather. All stallions were given the green light by both the stallion selection committee and the veterinarian, allowing them to start the performance test at the center.
30 September 2024 | 15:36
Last chance! The KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight
Have you already placed a bid on your favorite foal from the sixth KWPN Online Foal Auction? It’s about time, as bidding is already in full swing! The lots will start closing at 8:00 PM.
29 September 2024 | 19:53
WC for Young Driving Horses: Silver Medal for KWPN Horses Oh La La La SH and Milo V
The World Championship for Young Driving Horses concluded beautifully today in Lamotte Beuvron, France. The German Jessica Wächter became the champion in both the five-year-old and seven-year-old classes, but the French Marion Vignaud also performed excellently, earning a silver medal with her five-year-old KWPN horse, Oh La La La.
29 September 2024 | 16:07
KWPN team of five-year-olds wins bronze medal
Thanks to an impressive clear round by Jules de Bruijn with Oberon, the Kallmar VDL son, the KWPN team of five-year-olds secured the bronze medal in Valkenswaard.
29 September 2024 | 12:14
Silver for six-year-olds KWPN team in WBFSH Championship
In the third championship in Valkenswaard, the KWPN team earned a well-deserved silver medal, thanks in part to a flawless round by Tom Martens and the stallion No Mercy.
28 September 2024 | 17:08
Second silver medal in Valkenswaard for KWPN
The first day of medal awards at the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard has brought a second medal for the KWPN.
28 September 2024 | 16:34
Silver for KWPN in the eight-year-olds class at WBFSH Studbooks JGC Trophy
Thanks to two clear rounds by Luka-Cara ridden by Michael Greeve and Lloyd ridden by Julian de Boer, the KWPN team won the silver medal in the eight-year-old final in Valkenswaard.
27 September 2024 | 10:33
Bidding open! Foal auction closes Monday evening
Bidding is now open for the foals in the sixth collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 23 dressage and 19 showjumping foals as well as one Gelder colt, closes on Monday evening from 8:00 PM.
26 September 2024 | 21:35
WC for Young Driving Horses: Onana in the lead among five-year-olds
It seems there is no end to the major events; just as the World Championships for Four-in-Hand Driving and the World Championships for Single Driving have concluded, it’s time for the World Championships for Young Driving Horses. In Lamotte Beuvron, France, eleven KWPN participants are competing. Yesterday, all the horses were deemed "fit to compete." Today, the first qualification took place.
26 September 2024 | 19:25
KWPN team starts strong in Valkenswaard
On the first day of the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy, the KWPN team got off to a good start.
23 September 2024 | 20:55
Second round viewing with seven harness horse stallions
This afternoon, the second round viewing for seven selected harness horse stallions took place at the Pavo track in Ermelo. Once again, there was considerable public interest in the performances of these stallions, which were presented according to protocol without any competitive elements.
23 September 2024 | 14:59
Strong genes available in sixth collection of KWPN Online Foal Auction
Today marks the presentation of the second-last collection of this season’s KWPN Online Foal Auction. From September the 27th to 30th, bidding will be open for 19 jumping foals, 23 dressage foals, and one Gelder colt. This collection guarantees both quantity and quality, featuring foals by proven sires as well as up-and-coming stallions and representing first-class damlines.
22 September 2024 | 17:56
Mambo Nr 5 B (by Napels) fourth at the World Championship for seven-year-olds
There was top-level sport in the thrilling jump-off of the World Championship final for seven-year-olds. David Simpson jumped to fourth place with his future star, Mambo Nr 5 B.
22 September 2024 | 15:04
Sixth place for Nice Girl Dito in the World Championship final
The final of the World Championship for six-year-olds was one that showcased a lot of jumping talent. In this strong field of participants, the Arezzo VDL daughter Nice Girl Dito jumped to a sixth place.
22 September 2024 | 12:36
Orange de Baugy World Champion among the five-year-olds
The first World Championship in Lanaken turned out fantastic for KWPN, as Dominator Z's daughter Orange de Baugy, bred by Leneke Geertzema, won the prestigious title.
18 September 2024 | 11:56
Breeder premiums for medal winners in Lanaken
From September 18 to 22, the World Championships for Young Jumper Horses will take place in Lanaken, Belgium. A breeder premium for the breeders of the final medal winners will be made available by Friends of the KWPN.
16 September 2024 | 16:19
KWPN teams for WBFSH Championships announced
The selection committee of the KWPN has announced its teams for the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy (September 26-29). Several approved stallions will be competing.
16 September 2024 | 13:35