46 selected stallions form a strong crop

​The second inspection has produced an interesting group of dressage stallions that will now have the opportunity to prove themselves in the performance test. A total of 46 stallions earned an invitation.

Magnifiek wins Oregon Trophy for the fourth time

On Saturday afternoon, the grandstands of the KWPN Stallion Show trembled with enthusiasm during the ever-spectacular Oregon Trophy, which was contested for the 28th time this year. Stallions Olympus JB and Magnifiek proved evenly matched, but in the end the battle was decided in favour of Magnifiek.

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.

Talent convincing and loudly acclaimed harness horse champion

​Twelve harness horse stallions were entered for the second inspection during the KWPN Stallion Show on Saturday. Ten of them actually appeared in the arena, six of which were selected for the performance test. Two of those stallions were invited for the championship round.

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.

Final day of the KWPN Stallion Show 2026

On Saturday 31 January, the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 reaches its final day with a varied programme in which several breeding directions come together.

Top talents and familiar names take centre stage during the show evening

​The spectacular show evening at the KWPN Stallion Show featured many highlights, including several Stars of the Future as well as stallions presented Back in the Spotlight.

Vivaldi posthumously crowned Horse of the Year 2025

​During the show evening of the KWPN Stallion Show, Vivaldi was honoured as Dressage Horse of the Year 2025. The influential stallion, who passed away in 2025, received this title thanks to the public, who voted for him in large numbers.

United, Ampère, All At Once and Ferguson awarded Keur status

​During the show evening of the KWPN Stallion Show, no fewer than four dressage stallions were awarded the prestigious Keur predicate: United, Ampère, his son All At Once, and Ferguson.

Johan Hamminga honoured with the Golden KWPN Pin upon his farewell

​After the presentation of the stallions approved in 2025, a special moment took place at the KWPN: Johan Hamminga bid farewell to the KWPN Stallion Selection Committee after more than 50 years of dedication and was honoured with the Golden KWPN Pin.

New generation delivers a highly informative presentation

​Under the inspiring guidance of former stallion selection committee member Johan Hamminga, twelve stallions approved last year were presented, including three shown together with their sport-performing dams.

Perfect Pair Prize for Charlotte Fry and Real Dream

​During the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage, the Perfect Pair Prize was awarded. Charlotte Fry received this prize for her harmonious presentation of the Dynamic Dream son Real Dream, who finished second in the class L.

Renzo claims victory in the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage class L

​The Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage class L was won by the Kjento son Renzo. The stallions in this youngest age category did not compete in a final during the KWPN Stallion Show this evening, but were presented in a showcase. The overall standings had already been decided in the qualifying rounds.

Arie Hamoen honoured once again in a public tribute

After Arie Hamoen had provided the commentary on the Gelderland stallions in the Stallion Competition, he was asked to remain in the arena for a moment. Jacques Maree then presented Arie with a beautiful horse sculpture in recognition of his many merits.

Excellent walking Power Dutch takes the lead in HC class M

After the qualifiers of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage, Thamar Zweistra and the eye-catching grey stallion Power Dutch were still in second place, but they made up the deficit in the final this evening. With a score of 85.2 points, the son of Glock’s Toto Jr not only won the day class but also claimed the overall competition title.

Expressive Obsession Taonga claims Z-level Stallion Competition title

The KWPN Stallion Show provides the stage today for the finals of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage. The first championship sash was just awarded to the Vitalis son Obsession Taonga, who impressed under Lara van Nek with a score of 86.4 points.

Gelder horse Ojee-B wins Stallion Competition

Today, the winner of the Gelder Stallion Competition was also honoured during the ‘Gelder horse block’. The stallion won all three competitions in Peelbergen, IJsselmuiden and Groningen and once again delivered an impressive performance with Anouk Slabbers in the saddle: Ojee-B (s.Ibsen B).

Gelder stallion Upperville posthumously awarded keur status

It is, of course, most special when a stallion is still alive at the moment, he is awarded the keur predicate, but sometimes granting the predicate posthumously is the only way to honour a stallion. On the third day of the KWPN Stallion Show, the Gelder stallion Upperville (s.Cabochon) was awarded the keur predicate.

Five dressage stallions awarded premiums and through to the championship inspection

The 24 selected dressage stallions were presented in hand in the ring this afternoon, where they were individually commented on. Five stallions received an invitation to the championship inspection.

Tobias the complete and glorious Gelder champion

Last year, the number of Gelder horse stallions was extremely limited. This year, however, there was a strong crop, with no fewer than four of the five stallions presented for the second inspection being selected for the performance test, crowned by the impressive and very complete champion Tobias.

24 dressage stallions selected for presentation

Divided across six groups, 41 dressage stallions were assessed this morning during the second inspection. Of these, 24 have been invited to proceed to the presentation of the selected stallions later this afternoon.

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.

Day three of the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 is just around the corner

Today, Friday 30 January, the third day of the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 is fully dedicated to dressage. At the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, visitors can look forward to a comprehensive programme featuring stallion selections, sporting finals and, as the highlight of the day, the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return.