Albert van Dijk and Tineke Huizing Honored as Breeders of the Year Dressage

It was a wonderful day for Bijkershof Dressage in Donderen. Owner Albert van Dijk was honored as Breeder of the Year Dressage at the KWPN Championships.

Rofa Dodessa van Heemstate Unquestionable Queen of the Three-Year-Old Gelder Mares

The six best three-year-old mares from the National Day of the Gelder Horse competed once again today at the National Mare Championships. After an incredibly strong finale, Rofa Dodessa van Heemstate proved unbeatable and was crowned champion.

Pleasure Claims Victory Among Older Gelder Mares

Only three beautiful four-to seven-year-old Gelder mares appeared in the ring to compete for the National title, which was ultimately won with flair by the very complete Pleasure.

Unum Convincingly Crowned Champion of Gelder Horse Foals

All breeding directions are present at the National Mare Championships, including the Gelder horse, showcasing the finest representatives across all age groups. Among the foals, Unum took the lead.

Red Viper Advances to Second Viewing via Pavo Cup

Today, the semifinal of the Pavo Cup took place in Ermelo. Prior to this event, owners could register their stallions to be assessed during this semifinal for a chance to advance to the second round viewing.

Pavo Cup: Red Viper Wins Semifinal with Top Score

The highest score of the day in the Pavo Cup semifinal was awarded to Romanov Blue Hors son Red Viper. Presented by Bart Veeze, this stallion scored an impressive 92.4 points. This total was good for the win in the semifinal for five-year-old horses.

Pavo Cup: Patchouli Vera Leads a Large Group of Four-Year-Olds in the Semifinals

Today, during the KWPN Championships in Ermelo, the semifinals of the Pavo Cup were held. In the class for four-year-old horses, a mare scored the highest with 87.8 points. Kjento daughter Patchouli Vera stood out with her completeness and added the victory in the Pavo Cup semifinals to her record.

Pavo Cup: Nanny Mc Phee Leads in Semifinals

The KWPN Championships kicked off today with the semifinals of the Pavo Cup. This morning, Vitalis-daughter Nanny Mc Phee scored 86.8 points in the six-year-old category.

Two NMK mares up for auction in KWPN Online Auction

The collection for the KWPN Online Auction of three- and four-year-old mares has been presented today. Several three-year-old mares have already performed well at the inspections this summer. The Grandorado TN daughter Rosamunde, jumped to an outstanding total of 95 points and earned an invitation for the Dutch mare championship (NMK), while the Livius daughter Rose Vurona SRV, was is also heading to the NMK. From August the 2nd to August the 5th, bids can be placed on the four showjumping and nine dressage mares.

Last chance! The KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight

It’s time to finalize your choices, as the first KWPN Online Foal Auction ends tonight. Starting at 8:00 PM, the lots will begin to close, and several foals already have bids.

Bidding open! Foal auction closes Monday evening

Bidding is now open for the foals in the first collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 14 dressage and three showjumping foals, closes on Monday evening from 8:00 PM.

KWPN Online Foal Auction presents first collection

Both domestically and internationally, the KWPN Auctions have become a renowned event. The first collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction can now be found on the website, and the season kicks off with a strong selection.

Nico Witte on the WC Auction by KSS: “The ambiance and the stage we offer are phenomenal”

“On the main track and at prime time, when everyone is there. It's fantastic that we can do this on Saturday afternoon,” says Nico Witte enthusiastically about the new auction by the KWPN Select Sale. During the World Breeding Dressage Championships on Saturday, September 7, prior to the finals of the five-year-olds, a very exclusive and high-quality collection of dressage horses and foals will be auctioned.

KWPN team selection for WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard

The WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy will be held from September 26 to 29, 2024, at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. This prestigious showjumping event offers studbooks a unique opportunity to present their young showjumpers and stallions on an international level. The Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup will serve as the main selection event for this high-profile competition.

Registrations Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup now open

The KWPN Championships for Young Show Jumpers and the Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup will take place from Monday, July 29th to Thursday, August 1st in Ermelo. The Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup offers spectators a chance to see the very best young show jumpers in the Netherlands. You can now register your talented young show jumper for the competition.

Four KWPN Horses in British Olympic Dressage Team

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced the dressage team that will travel to France this summer to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games.

U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Announced

The U.S. equestrian federation has named the riders that will represent the U.S.A. at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Longread Stallion Selection: Quality and quantity are central to the new group of stallions

The group of stallions that received approval after the performance test, which was concluded in mid-May, is both qualitatively and quantitatively strong. In the jumping direction, fifteen stallions received their breeding license, while in the dressage direction, there were eleven. Additionally, the Gelder horse stallion Raffael K was approved, and two older Gelder horse stallions completed their driving performance, thereby also being definitively approved. All in all, a strong expansion of the stallion stock and plenty of new options for breeders.

KWPN Magazine | Foals from KWPN Online Foal Auction meet expectations

The KWPN Online Foal Auctions are ready to begin again. Bringing buyers and sellers together is what it's all about, and the international network of KWPN is perfectly suited for this. Thousands of foals have already found new owners through these auctions, and these foals have been successful in both sport and breeding. The ease with which KWPN breeders can offer their foals for sale is unique in the world of online auctions.

First assessment for the EPTM horses

The EPTM horses have completed their interim assessment. KWPN-inspectors Luuk Smetsers and Stan Creemsers assessed 32 horses yesterday. The interim assessment included fifteen dressage horses and seventeen show jumers. Two geldings are also participating in this EPTM-test. A total of 26 horses are present for the seven-week EPTM-test, during which they will also be broken in. The remaining six horses are present for the five-week EPTM-test.

World stage for young dressage horses and foals, exclusive auction at anniversary edition Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

For the 25th time, the Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses will take place. Something new will be added to this world stage this year: a very exclusive auction for dressage foals and talented three-, four-, five- and six-year-old dressage horses from various studbooks.

KWPN Recognizes Jumper Stallions Comthago VDL and Impian D

The stallions Comthago VDL and Impian D have been recognized by the KWPN. The jumping stallion selection committee is positive about these two jumper stallions, and the General Board has formalized the recognitions.

KWPN approved stallion I Am Codex passed away

The KWPN-approved stallion I Am Codex (Codex One out of Capitola Z by Calvaro Z) has passed away. The eleven-year-old stallion developed severe colic last week, as rider Doron Kuipers wrote on social media.