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Categories: Young horse competitions
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Regions: General
2 February 2024 | 22:01
Perfect Pair Prize for Charlotte Fry and O’Frederic
International dressage judge Jacques van Daele, along with Marian Dorresteijn, evaluated the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage tonight. Afterwards, he presented the KWPN Perfect Pair Prize for the most promising performance powered by Anemone Horse Trucks to Charlotte Fry and O’Frederic.
2 February 2024 | 21:34
Extreme U.S. honored as the winner of Class L
The final result of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Class L was already known after the last selection, and during the KWPN Stallion Show, these stallions were once again presented to the public. The son of Escamillo, Extreme U.S., can now add the overall victory in this competition to his achievements.
2 February 2024 | 17:48
Merlot VDL crowned winner of Stallion Competition Class Z
In the late afternoon, the KWPN Stallion Show set the stage for the stallions from the 2017 crop. The Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Class Z was won by Merlot VDL. Under the guidance of Femke de Laat, the stallion received an 8.7 for the trot, accumulating a total score of 84.2 points.
2 February 2024 | 15:21
VHO Trophy Goes to Lambada Shake AG
Tonight, Aganix du Seigneur's son Lambada Shake AG claimed the final event of Thursday's KWPN Stallion Show. As the last starter in the jump-off, the stallion, ridden by Pieter Keunen, delivered a fast faultless round, securing the VHO Trophy.
2 February 2024 | 15:17
Four Wins for Stargos VDL secures title in Blom Stallion competition 1.30m
He came, saw, and conquered. The Stakkato Gold son, Stargos VDL, was once again unbeatable with Hessel Hoekstra in the saddle. With a flawless jump-off, victory in the Blom Stallion competition 1.30m class was well deserved.
1 February 2024 | 20:58
Carambole Preferent, Grand Slam VDL and Untouchable declared keur
The KWPN has three new predicate stallions. Grand Slam VDL and Untouchable joined the hall of fame of the keur stallions while Carambole received the preferent predicate. Twenty-year-old Carambole Keur said goodbye to the sport last year but appeared in the ring one last time at the KWPN Stallion Show with his rider Willem Greve. With 'Simply the best' by Tina Turner, Greve entered in Carambole's saddle.
1 February 2024 | 20:52
Boston VDL secures victory in Blom Stallion Competition class L
He was the only one that stayed clear in all selections and he managed to do the same in the final, making it impossible for Boston VDL to miss out on the win. Victory in the day's final went to Etoulon VDL son Overbuur under Kees Greve.
15 January 2024 | 14:11
Den Bosch promises an exciting conclusion to the stallion competition
After various selection competitions, the interim standings have been determined in the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage. During the KWPN Stallion Show, it will be revealed whether the frontrunners can maintain their positions. The finals promise to provide excellent sport with valuable information for breeders.
13 January 2024 | 15:03
Which stallion wins the Blom Stallion Competition Show Jumping?
The climax of the Blom Stallion Competition Show Jumping is just around the corner. After various selection competitions, the intermediate standings have been determined, and during the KWPN Stallion Show, it will become clear whether the frontrunners can maintain their positions. The finals promise exciting sports with valuable information for breeders.
2 January 2024 | 23:01
Stallion Competition Groningen: Hattrick for Hoekstra and Stargos VDL
Hessel Hoekstra must have thought, 'what I can do with New Pleasure VDL, I can do with Stargos VDL too,' and it turned out to be true. Just like in the Blom Stallion Competition class M, Hessel Hoekstra sealed the deal in the Blom Stallion Competition class Z/ZZ with a hattrick. He and Stargos VDL were once again unbeatable.
2 January 2024 | 21:55
Stallion Competition Groningen: New Pleasure VDL wins third Competition round in class M
What an achievement! Hessel Hoekstra guided New Pleasure to victory for the third time in a row in the Blom Stallion Competition class M. Alex David Gill completed the success for VDL Stud by finishing fourth in the 13-horse jump-off with Night Life VDL.
2 January 2024 | 20:38
Stallion Competition Groningen: 14 double clears in L class
In the Blom Stallion Competition class L in Groningen, fourteen stallions remained faultless in both rounds today. Among all KWPN-approved stallions, only Boston VDL managed to achieve a double clear result in all three competition rounds. The stallions showcased their jumping skills in front of a full audience at the Martiniplaza in Groningen.
2 January 2024 | 17:13
Stallion Competition Groningen: Extreme US wins final Stallion Competition L class
After winning the first two competition rounds and securing a fifth-place finish today, Extreme US was named the winner of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage class L. Adding another title to his achievements following the Pavo Cup victory, the Escamillo son, ridden by Renate van Uytert – Van Vliet, received a score of 82.6 points today.
2 January 2024 | 15:26
Stallion Competition Groningen: Gelder horse Odin crowned champion of Stallion Competition
Edmundo's son, Odin, secured his third pre-selection win today in the KWPN Gelders Paard Stallion Competition, earning him the title of champion in the L class. The victory in the Z class once again went to Mexpression. All Gelderland stallions will showcase their abilities during the KWPN Stallion Show in presentation format.
2 January 2024 | 14:44
Stallion Competition Groningen: Nearly 90 points for Nalegro and Charlotte Fry
In the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage class M, the victory of Nalegro, descending from the full sister of Valegro, marked a hattrick. All three competition rounds were claimed by the Painted Black son, ridden by reigning world champion Charlotte Fry. With scores including a 9.5 and two 9s, Nalegro achieved his highest score to date at 89.6.
2 January 2024 | 13:17
Stallion Competition Groningen: Third victory for Merlot VDL
After winning in Kronenberg and Ermelo, Merlot VDL has just added another victory in the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage class Z/ZZ-L in Groningen to his list of achievements. With a total score of 84.8 points, he is currently leading in the standings. The next stop is the KWPN Stallion Show, where the final of the stallion competition in the Z/ZZ-L class will take place.
8 December 2023 | 22:37
Stallion Competition Ermelo: Extreme U.S. continues winning streak
Escamillo son Extreme U.S. came into the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage in Ermelo today as the favorite. The winner of the Pavo Cup and the previous competition went under Renate van Uytert – van Vliet, leading once again with a score of 89.0, securing a comfortable lead.
8 December 2023 | 20:37
Stallion competition Ermelo: Nalegro unbeatable once again
The class M of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage in Ermelo was won, just like the previous selection, by Painted Black son Nalegro. Under the reigning world champion Charlotte Fry, the stallion scored 88.2 points.
8 December 2023 | 18:56
Stallion Competition Ermelo: Elegant Merlot VDL once again takes the lead
At the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage in Kronenberg, Merlot VDL already won the class Z/ZZ-L. Today, the stallion repeated this success, this time with a score of 86.2. Under the saddle of Femke de Laat, the Bordeaux son stood out with tremendous harmony, earning a score of 9 for this aspect.
8 December 2023 | 17:45
Stallion Competition Ermelo: Odin repeats success in KWPN Stallion Competition Gelders Horse
Edmundo-son Odin already won the first pre-selection of the KWPN Stallion Competition Gelder Horse last month, and today he again achieved the highest score in this breeding direction. The stallion scored 84.4 points in the L class. Mexpression (s.Expression) won the Z class with 82.6 points.
29 November 2023 | 21:12
Stallion Competition Vragender: Eight stallions faultless over both rounds
In the L class of the Blom Stallion Competition in Vragender, eight stallions maintained a faultless performance over both rounds today, with four of them repeating the result from the previous competition in Kronenberg.
29 November 2023 | 18:17
Stallion Competition Vragender: VDL Stud dominates in the M Class
With three stallions in the top five, the VDL Stud showcased its dominance in the M class of the Blom Stallion Competition in Vragender. The victor, New Pleasure VDL, ridden by Hessel Hoekstra, successfully repeated their success.
29 November 2023 | 16:57
Stallion Competition Vragender: Stargos VDL impressively repeats victory
After the KWPN-approved stallion Stargos VDL won all qualifying competitions and the final last year, this season marks his second victory. He triumphed in the Z/ZZ class of the Blom Stallion Competition.
8 October 2023 | 19:39
WC Young Driving horses: three medals for KWPN
The first participation in the World Young Horse Driving Championships by a Dutch delegation in seven years, held in Lamotte Beuvron, France, can be seen as a decisive success, thanks to a few Dutch driving experts. Wilbrord van den Broek finished in second place in the final with his Love to Dance LL, while Sabrina Melotti achieved an honourable third place with her eye-catching horse, Melotti Texel.
1 October 2023 | 16:38