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.

Most popular foal names of 2023

The foaling season is in full swing, and as every year, breeders come up with a wide range of names for their foals. Which names were the most popular last year? We delved into the KWPN Database in search of the ten most common foal names among the KWPN-registered foals of 2023.

Veterinary Advisory Committee gives recommendations on PROK

In the summer of 2023, the PROK requirement was reintroduced within the stallion selection process. At the same time, the General Board formed a Veterinary Advisory Committee to reassess the current PROK requirement. This group of renowned veterinarians and radiologists has formulated several recommendations that the General Board has adopted.

Longread: Kars Bonhof feels completely at home at Team Nijhof

​The star of Kars Bonhof is rising. The 26-year-old stable rider of Team Nijhof had a convincing year and was even selected for the European Championships in Milan with the KWPN stallion Hernandez TN N.O.P. Although they didn't actually participate, this year he is setting his sights on the Olympic Games. Thanks to a group of other stallions, the passionate rider is thriving with Team Nijhof.

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.

Descendant reports dressage and jumper stallions published

Today, the descendant reports of eleven dressage and eight jumper stallions have been published. You can find the descendant reports for the respective stallions in the KWPN Database, under the heading 'Descendant Report'.

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.

Dallas VDL passed away at the age of sixteen

Sunday evening, VDL Stud announced that the KWPN-recognized jumping stallion Dallas VDL (by Douglas) passed away at the age of sixteen. The stallion had to be euthanized after a tragic accident at the stallion show in St. Lo. "We will miss this beautiful superstar," VDL Stud said.

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.

Two mares score above 80 points at IBOP Brummen

At the IBOP in Brummen today, ten mares passed successfully. With 82 points, the five-year-old Classico TN daughter Ozzy D was the highest scorer.

NMK mare Pooh-Bresco meets expectations in EPTM

The first EPTM round of 2024 concluded today with the awarding of predicates to sixteen mares by Marcel Beukers, Stan Creemers, and Luuk Smetsers. The NMK mare Pooh-Bresco (sired by Eldorado van de Zeshoek) recorded the highest scores, notably receiving a 9 for her reflexes.

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.

Descendants reports of Matiz and Odin published

The descent reports of the Gelder stallions Matiz and Odin have been published, with the offspring of Odin (by Edmundo) being evaluated according to the pilot program. Matiz (by Eebert) has now shown a complete collection of foals.

EPTM mares undergo third evaluation

Today, the EPTM mares underwent their third interim evaluation under the watchful eye of their owners. This marks the final interim evaluation before the final exam on February 16.

Premium stallion Power of Zsa Zsa continues jumping career in China

The approved KWPN stallion Power of Zsa Zsa (Kannan Jr x Sam R) will continue his jumping career in China. The now 4-year-old stallion will be further trained and shown in the sport. The premium stallion of the 2023 KWPN Stallion Show will also be available for breeding in China.

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.