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1 April 2026 | 12:38
He saw it first: Gertjan van Olst’s eye for talent
Gertjan van Olst has been part of the top level of the sport for many years and has scouted numerous Grand Prix and Olympic horses at a young age. Together with eight colleagues, he recently launched a new initiative, Dutch Dressage Traders. We spoke to him about his eye for talent and how he identified horses like Valegro, Everdale and Glamourdale early on.
25 March 2026 | 12:06
Dutch dressage professionals launch new auction
Rom Vermunt, Gert Jan van Olst, Jeroen Witte, Marcel van Manen, Diederik van Silfhout, Jorg van Os, Peter Wetzelaer, Sjoerd van Leeuwen and Sjaak van der Lei have joined forces in a new initiative within the dressage sport. The promising collection is available to view as of today and has been selected by this group of professionals, all of whom have built an impressive reputation in both sport and breeding.
17 March 2026 | 09:55
Vitalis embryo sold to Portugal for €18,000 in KWPN Online Broodmare & Embryo Auction
With €18,000 paid for the Vitalis embryo out of the mare Roletta PS (s.Revolution), the KWPN Online Broodmare & Embryo Auction, which concluded yesterday, proved successful. The dressage-bred embryo, originating from a strong dam line including Sandro Hit and Diamond Hit, was purchased by a buyer from Portugal.
16 March 2026 | 13:00
The KWPN Online Auction closes tonight, last chance to bid
Breeders take note: bidding on the 16 in-foal mares and three embryos in the KWPN Online Auction closes tonight at 8:00 PM. A great opportunity to start the foaling season on a strong note.
13 March 2026 | 10:00
Bidding open, KWPN Online Auction closes Monday evening
It is time to choose your favorite broodmare in the KWPN Online Auction. Bidding is now open on sixteen in-foal mares and three embryos in this auction, which will close on Monday evening at 20:00.
12 March 2026 | 11:06
Three genetically interesting embryos in the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction
In addition to sixteen in-foal mares, the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction, running from March 13 to 16, also offers three genetically very interesting embryos. These embryos combine proven sport genes with influential dam lines and give breeders the opportunity to strategically strengthen their breeding programs.
10 March 2026 | 08:41
KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction offers first class breeding prospects
From March 13 to 16, bidding will be open on 16 in foal mares and three interesting embryos in the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction. On the dam side they are related to standouts such as Toots, Chagall D&R, Exquis Nadine and Honnaisseur SJ. This auction therefore offers excellent opportunities for breeders looking to give their breeding program a significant boost.
3 February 2026 | 16:54
Entries open for the KWPN Online Broodmare & Embryo Auction
Entries for the KWPN Online Broodmare & Embryo Auction are now open. Through the KWPN’s international online auction platform, breeders are given the opportunity to present pregnant broodmares and genetically interesting embryos to a worldwide audience.
31 January 2026 | 21:20
KSS: Record Price of €345,000 for Champion Stallion Tony Gold
The KWPN Select Sale was the final program item of the KWPN Stallion Show, and it certainly did not go out quietly. For a record-breaking price of €345,000, the newly crowned champion stallion and wildcard Tony Gold (s.Glock’s Toto Jr.) was sold.
31 January 2026 | 17:15
KWPN Select Sale for Dressage Stallions Starts Shortly
At approximately 5:20 p.m., the KWPN Select Sale for dressage stallions will begin. No fewer than three premium stallions, including the wildcard, are preparing to enter the auction.
31 January 2026 | 15:35
KSS: Premium stallion Tony Gold wildcard for KWPN Select Sale
The premium stallion Tony Gold (s.Glock’s Toto Jr.) has just been added as a wildcard to the dressage collection of the KWPN Select Sale. The grandson of the legendary mare Weihegold made a strong impression on both the audience and the stallion selection committee.
29 January 2026 | 20:27
KSS: Selected Trotsy Zottie tops the auction at 75.000 euro
No fewer than twelve selected jumping stallions were part of this afternoon's nineteen-horse selection at the KWPN Select Sale. One of these selected stallions also became the top-priced horse of the 2026 edition of the KWPN Select Sale, an auction in which international top riders once again invested in young talent. The average price of nearly €32,000 was higher than last year, underlining the quality of this selection.
29 January 2026 | 14:17
Auction order published
At 4:00 PM, the moment has arrived: the KWPN Select Sale for show jumping stallions. The auction order has now been confirmed and published.
28 January 2026 | 20:50
Six KWPN Select Sale stallions selected for the Performance Test
The KWPN Stallion Show has gotten off to a strong start. On the first day, six KWPN Select Sale showjumping stallions were selected for the KWPN Performance Test, once again confirming the high quality of the collection.
21 January 2026 | 09:28
Alice Tarjan on KSS talent Tycoon: “This will definitely be a Grand Prix horse”
“Maybe I’m a little crazy, but with a young horse you don’t yet know what they’ll be like under saddle. That largely depends on us as riders and how a horse develops. You’re buying talent and good gaits. When you buy an eight-year-old, it’s different—they’ve already been ridden and shaped by their rider. With Tycoon, everything fell into place the right way. He’s doing incredibly well.”
13 January 2026 | 18:50
Strongest KWPN Select Sale collection ever launched
For decades, the KWPN Select Sale has been known as the place to acquire talent. The auction successes of recent years have ensured more interest than ever in the most prestigious KWPN auction. “The results of recent years speak for themselves; the quality of the stallions is exceptionally high, and that in turn attracts new clients,” selector Nico Witte explains.
12 January 2026 | 10:36
Last chance! The KWPN Online Stallion Auction closes tonight
Would you like to start 2026 on a strong note? The KWPN Online Stallion Auction closes tonight from 8.00 pm onwards, and bidding is already well underway on the fifteen promising stallions.
9 January 2026 | 10:42
Bidding has started! Online Stallion Auction closes Monday
It is time to choose your favourites in the KWPN Online Stallion Auction. Bidding is now open on the fifteen stallions in this auction, which closes on Monday evening from 8.00 pm onwards.
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.
5 January 2026 | 17:13
15 stallions offered in the Online Stallion Auction
From Friday 9 January through Monday 12 January, bidding will be open on the new collection of the KWPN Online Stallion Auction. The collection features thirteen dressage stallions and two showjumping stallions born in 2023, sired by leading stallions such as Bloomberg, McLaren, Sezuan and Chacoon Blue. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your stable with a promising three year old talent for the future.
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.
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.
17 November 2025 | 13:06
Last chance! KWPN Online Auction closes tonight
Breeders take note: the clock is ticking! Bidding closes tonight at 8:00 PM (CET) on a collection of 17 in-foal mares in the KWPN Online Broodmare Auction, including several sport mares.
14 November 2025 | 10:00