This afternoon in Ermelo, the third presentation and official delivery of the harness horse stallions took place. Six selected stallions were presented on the 100-meter track, and all six are now stabled at the KWPN Center in Ermelo. The group consists of three three-year-olds, one four-year-old, and two five-year-olds.

On the first presentation day, September 9, twelve stallions were shown. This was followed by the second day on September 18, when ten stallions were presented, and today marked the third round. After the earlier sessions, several owners decided to withdraw their stallions from the performance test, resulting in six stallions being presented today. All six were invited to take part in the 27-day performance test. Stallion selection committee chairman Thomas van der Weiden explained that several of the stallions have shown strong development. The group includes three bays, two chestnuts, and one black. Training will be led once again by Demi van Nispen, assisted by Siebe te Bokkel and longtime KWPN staff member Michelle Lavaleije, with additional support from Gijs Rozendaal.

Stallions presented today and selected for the performance test:

Sam (Cizandro x Fijantha ster by Larix, breeder J.P.C. Ermens, Oploo).

Seizandro (Macho x Heidelien elite by Cizandro, breeders Gebr. den Otter, Bruchem).

Sjimmie (Macho x Lirzela stb by Dylano, breeder P. Leeuwis De Wit, Wijngaarden).

Pavarotti(Bocellie x Emely ster by Manno, breeder A.G. van Ooyen, Koekange).

Palladium (Hubert VDM x Inita M stb elite by Patijn, breeder J.J. van der Meulen, Haskerhorne).

Realist van Altrido (Innovatief x Heolanda D keur pref by Patijn, breeders A. Doornbos & T. Doornbos-Bos, Beilen).

The relatedness of these stallions is low, with Pavarotti showing a percentage of 8.9%, while the others range from 10.8% to 13.7%.

Interim and Final Evaluation
The interim evaluation will take place on October 11, followed by the final exam on October 25. On that same day, the autumn IBOP including studbook inspections will also be held.

Source: DB for KWPN
Photo: KWPN*