Ten dressage and one Gelder horse stallion delivered

Eight selected dressage stallions and two voluntarily were successfully delivered this afternoon for the performance test. In Ermelo today, the Gelder horse stallion and the older selected dressage stallions were also evaluated.

Fifteen show jumper stallions delivered in Ermelo

This morning, fifteen show jumping stallions were successfully delivered for the 35-day performance test. Two stallions can still be delivered next week.

KWPN recognizes Gisborne VDL

The stallion Gisborne VDL has been proposed for recognition. This son of Zirocco Blue VDL has been successful at the highest level in show jumping with riders Daniel Coyle and Jeroen Dubbeldam. The stallion selection committee for show jumping has expressed positivity about the breeding product of VDL Stud. The General Board has formalized this recognition request.

First saddle presentation of dressage stallions successful

The stallion inspection committee convened today in Ermelo to assess seven dressage stallions as part of the first saddle presentation of the spring examination.

Longread: Carambole fully deserves the highest distinction

Two years after being awarded keur, Carambole, the multiple Grand Prix winner, has now been honoured as a preferent stallion. At the KWPN Stallion Show, the top sire appeared once more under the saddle of Willem Greve and received a standing ovation from the audience. With offspring such as Quantum Robin V, Hello Senator, Fecynelle, Frasier, Elien, and Cote d'Or Z, he has already proven his significant value in breeding.

Longread: Quality across the board leads to 46 selected dressage stallions

The new crop of dressage stallions is exceptionally promising. After 33 stallions were selected for the performance test in Den Bosch last year, this year there were no fewer than 46. The quality across the board is striking, and there is much to be expected from this young generation in terms of variety and bloodlines. In addition to 44 three-year-old dressage stallions, the successful Small Tour stallion Vaderland and Pavo Cup winner Everest are allowed to participate in the test in Ermelo.

Cape Coral RBF Z and Vaderland approved by KWPN

After Cape Coral RBF Z and Vaderland were delivered to the KWPN centre last Monday, they were able to leave Ermelo today as KWPN-approved stallions.

Longread: New generation characterized by athletic ability and performance genes

The new crop of selected jumping stallions promises much for the future. From strong performance families and bred from international sport mares, stallions have been selected for the performance test. The young stallions have also made their mark with their first offspring. Additionally, the influence of top sire Aganix du Seigneur is notable, with three direct sons and two grandsons set to prove themselves under saddle.

Vaderland and Cape Coral RBF Z start five-day character assessment

On Monday, February 26th, the five-day character assessment commenced in Ermelo for the stallions Vaderland and Cape Coral RBF Z.

KWPN-NA-bred Koning DG approved by KWPN

The KWPN-NA-bred Koning DG has been approved by KWPN. The son of Bordeaux was bred in America and as a foal registered at KWPN-NA. He has since met the requirements to also be registered as a KWPN stallion.

Spring performance test: all dates at a summary

After the KWPN Stallion Show, the spring performance test is already gearing up. We list the dates of the saddle presentations and the deliveries here.

Breeding advice back at the KWPN center

After the success of a few years ago, the breeding advice meetings at the KWPN center are once again being organized this year. You can bring your mare to Ermelo for breeding advice on March 6th and March 20th.

Five complete dressage stallions honored as premium stallions

In the presentation of the premium dressage stallions powered by Knegt, it was a reunion with five stallions that convinced in terms of conformation, movement, and pedigree.

46 dressage stallions have qualified for the performance test

On the final day of the KWPN Stallion Show, 21 dressage stallions received an invitation for the performance test, bringing the total to 46 stallions, including the Light Tour stallion Vaderland.

28 stallions selected on the first day

On the first day of the KWPN Stallion Show, 28 jumping stallions received an invitation for the performance test. Sons of Caribis Z and Aganix du Seigneur are allowed to return tomorrow as premium stallions.

Nine harness horse stallions advance to Den Bosch

Under very large public attendance, the first inspection of the harness horse stallions took place today in the Willem Alexander Hall at the KWPN center in Ermelo. Nine three-year-old stallions were selected on this very atmospheric, heavily attended, and smoothly conducted day for the second inspection on February 3rd in 's-Hertogenbosch.

Reinspection brings the total to 100 dressage stallions

The dressage stallion inspection committee has been able to add five more stallions to the collection for the KWPN Stallion Show, including the Small Tour stallion Vaderland (by Vitalis) and two sons of Secret.

Five jumping stallions advance to the next round through the reinspection

Three three-year-olds and two older jumping stallions received the green light this morning in Ermelo from the stallion inspection committee during the reinspection. Among them is the well-proven Cape Coral RBF Z.

22 stallions selected on the last regular day

On the last regular day of the first inspection, mainly sons of young stallions were presented. 22 of them have been selected, bringing the total to 85 jumping stallions, with only the re-inspection still ahead.

After three days, a total of 63 jumping stallions have been selected

On the third day of the first viewing, the committee has invited twenty jumping stallions for the next round. This brings the preliminary total to 63.

Lanto HBC top provider first inspection harness horse

On Saturday, January 6, the first inspection of the harness horse stallions will take place at the KWPN center in Ermelo. It promises to be a wonderful day, with a total of 32 stallions on the starting list. Who are the top sires of these young stallions this year?

The second day yields 21 show jumping stallions for Den Bosch

An interesting group of stallions received an invitation for the second viewing today in Ermelo, including four sons of the top sire Chacco-Blue.

22 Jumping stallions receive green light on the first day

On the first day of the initial inspection in Ermelo, two older and twenty almost three-year-old jumping stallions received an invitation for the second inspection.