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Categories: Young horse competitions
Regions: General
Regions: General
16 September 2025 | 13:21
Dates for 2025/2026 Stallion Competitions announced
The stallion competition season is about to kick off. Breeders can watch young KWPN stallions in action during the Anemone Horse Trucks Dressage Stallion Competitions and the Blom Showjumping Stallion Competitions. The dates and locations for the 2025/2026 season have now been confirmed.
28 August 2025 | 12:06
Two gold medals, along with silver and bronze in Verden
The World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Verden were a huge success for Dutch breeding this year. Four medals went to the Netherlands: two gold, one silver, and one bronze. Red Viper, Proud James, Most Wanted Nero von Bellin, and Ilegro demonstrated that Dutch breeders continue to produce top-quality horses with potential for the highest levels of sport. For the breeders themselves, these were unforgettable moments, full of pride and satisfaction.
21 July 2025 | 20:01
Simone Pearce Guest Rider Pavo Cup
Simone Pearce will be the guest rider at this year's edition of the Pavo Cup. The Australian rider will ride the top three horses in each age category and will have a decisive voice in the final rankings.
11 June 2025 | 15:46
Dutch Combinations Selected for the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Verden
On June 10, the final selection moment for the World Championships took place in Delft. Following this event, the selection committee announced the combinations that will represent the Netherlands at the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, held from August 5 to 10 in Verden.
23 May 2025 | 15:59
30 Years of Pavo Cup: Pavo Cup pearls
This year marks a remarkable anniversary for the Pavo Cup: for thirty years, it has been the competition for young dressage talents. This breeding ground for talent has, over the past three decades, produced not only outstanding horses, but also riders who grew into fixtures at the top of the sport.
6 January 2025 | 12:46
SC Groningen: Everest claims victory with plenty of expression
In the third and final round of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage, Everest (by Especial) under Charlotte Fry secures the top position in the Z/ZZ-Licht combined class.
6 January 2025 | 11:11
Odeer and Odin to highest scores in Gelder Stallion Competition
The Gelder stallions kicked off this morning at the KWPN Stallion Competition during the IICH in Groningen. Odeer earned impressive marks in the harness performance, while Odin won the dressage test.
6 December 2024 | 22:20
SC Ermelo: Pina Colada leads the P-generation
The second competition of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage in Ermelo concluded with the new P-generation, which once again impressed with high scores, much like the first round in Kronenberg. Out of eleven participants, nine exceeded 80 points. Bart Veeze dominated the leaderboard, taking the top two spots with his horses.
6 December 2024 | 20:38
SC Ermelo: Obession Taonga takes lead in class M
Eight horses competed in the M class during the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage in Ermelo. The entire top three scored above 80 points, with the standout performer Obsession Taonga leading with an impressive 88.4 points.
6 December 2024 | 19:47
SC Ermelo: Everest leads class Z
The Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage kicked off this evening with the Z class. Four participants competed, and Everest, a son of Especial, achieved the highest score of 82.5 points.
6 December 2024 | 17:33
SC Ermelo: Gelder Odin claims victory
During the KWPN Stallion Competition for Gelder horses, only stallions in the M-level dressage category competed under saddle. Out of the three participants, Odin, a son of Edmundo, claimed victory with a score of 80.8 points. In the driving competition, the top honors went to Odeer (by Atze).
5 December 2024 | 16:02