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Categories: Stallion selection
Regions: General
Regions: General
16 March 2026 | 08:08
All six presented stallions approved
The final presentation brought the desired result for all participating stallions. As a result, five jumper stallions and one dressage stallion have been added to the KWPN stallion studbook.
12 March 2026 | 14:34
Starting Order Final Presentation Spring Performance Test Published
On Saturday 14 March, the final presentation of the Spring Performance Test will take place at the KWPN Centre in Ermelo. During this presentation, the final assessment will be conducted for the stallions that have completed the 21-day performance test.
10 March 2026 | 13:55
Six stallions head to the final presentation
Today both stallion selection committees met in Ermelo for the evaluation of the stallions participating in the spring performance test. One dressage stallion and five jumping stallions will proceed to the final presentation this coming Saturday.
9 March 2026 | 13:57
KWPN approves showjumping stallion Diachron for breeding
The KWPN has approved the sixteen-year-old international showjumping stallion Diachron for breeding. The stallion selection committee for jumping evaluated the stallion, bred by Paul Schockemöhle, and gave a positive recommendation for approval. The KWPN Board has formalized this recognition.
23 February 2026 | 16:00
Performance Test Starts with Eight Stallions
Six jumper stallions and two dressage stallions were successfully presented today for the spring performance test. The final presentation is scheduled for March 14.
30 January 2026 | 10:01
Region Gelders paard
Deifeldt’s King van de Landhorst approved
The Grand Prix stallion Deifeldt’s King van de Landhorst has been approved for the Gelder breeding direction. The Gelder horse stallion selection committee is positive about the stallion bred by F.J.M. Beurksen from Didam, and the KWPN General Board has now formally confirmed the approval.
10 January 2026 | 14:17
Extreme U.S. leading supplier at second round viewing of the KWPN Stallion Show
In the run-up to the KWPN Stallion Show 2026, the groups for the second round viewing of the dressage and Gelder stallions has been published. These second round viewings will take place during the four-day breeding and sport event at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
8 January 2026 | 20:15
KSS stallion Leonardo Da Vinci J.P.P. on his way to the top
Under the Norwegian rider Oda Charlotte Lyngvaer, the KSS stallion Leonardo Da Vinci J.P.P. (K.I. Parrandero out of Holisca J.P.P. elite EPTM-spr PROK sport-spr by I’m Special de Muze) is currently making a positive impression in international show jumping. The now ten-year-old stallion jumped his first 5* 1.50m course last month in La Coruña, Spain.
8 January 2026 | 15:36
Emerald van ’t Ruytershof heads second round viewing at KWPN Stallion Show
The countdown to the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 has begun. During this four-day breeding and sport event at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the second round viewing of the show jumper stallions is also on the program. The groups has now been published.
3 January 2026 | 19:06
Eleven Harness Horse Stallions referred to ’s-Hertogenbosch
Besides the various attractive shows, which also featured the well-preserved grandmaster and preferent stallion Cizandro, the three-year-old stallions were also presented in IJsselmuiden. They were divided into six groups and appeared before a packed grandstand and three judges.
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 | 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.
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 | 10:19
12 dressage stallions selected on opening day
The first viewing started off well today in Ermelo. Of the 26 presented dressage stallions, 12 have been selected for the next inspection round.
6 December 2025 | 17:18
KWPN Breeding Approval for Two KSS Stallions
Today, the autumn performance test concluded, resulting in approval for two talented stallions that were sold at the KWPN Stallion Show through the KWPN Select Sale.
6 December 2025 | 16:52