From January 28 to 31, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will once again be the vibrant stage for the KWPN Stallion Show. The world’s largest stallion inspection offers four days full of breeding, sport, and knowledge-sharing. Ticket sales for KWPN members start on November 7 at 10:00 a.m., while non-members can purchase their tickets starting November 14.

Visitors can enjoy the very best show jumping, dressage, Gelder and harness stallions during inspections, competitions, and presentations. In addition, there will be ample opportunities to get inspired through lectures, conferences, and special moments in the arena.

International breeders’ conference
The KWPN Stallion Show kicks off on Wednesday with the second viewing of the show jumping stallions. In the evening, at 7:00 p.m., the international conference “The Future of Showjumping Breeding” takes place in the Hertogzaal. Leading breeders and experts from the Netherlands and abroad will share their insights on the future of showjumping breeding. Tickets for this conference are sold separately via our ticket shop.

Showjumping spectacle
Thursday is fully dedicated to showjumping. After the second viewing, the older stallions will be presented in-hand, followed by an afternoon program featuring the Blom Stallion Competition and the KWPN Select Sale Jumping, where talented stallions find new owners. Later in the day, the second viewing under saddle and the presentation of the approved 2025 showjumping stallions will take place. The evening program continues with the presentation of new predicate stallions, the finals of the Blom Stallion Competition, and the honoring of the Jumping Horse of the Year. At the same time, the conference “Shaping the Future of Dressage: Where Breeding Meets Performance” will be held in the Hertogzaal, aimed at both Dutch and international dressage breeders and enthusiasts. Tickets for this conference are also sold separately via our ticket shop.

Dressage and Gelder Power
On Friday, attention shifts to the dressage and Gelder stallions. The morning is reserved for the second viewing of the dressage stallions, followed by the Gelder stallions in the afternoon. The day concludes with an evening program featuring the finals of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition, the presentation of new predicate stallions, and the honoring of the Dressage Horse of the Year.

Saturday
The final day focuses on the dressage and harness stallions during their second viewing. Both breeding directions will compete for the championship titles, after which the Harness Horses will delight the audience with spectacular performances in the battle for the Oregon Trophy. The event concludes with the KWPN Select Sale, where promising stallions find their way to ambitious breeders and riders. This year, the traditional Harness Horse evening will not take place; it will be organized at a later date. More information will follow soon.

Tickets
Ticket sales for KWPN members open on November 7. Members benefit from exclusive discounts and first access to the best seats. Non-members can purchase their tickets starting November 14. To make the most of the event, visitors can opt for a combination ticket for Wednesday and Thursday or Friday and Saturday, enjoying two full days of showjumping or dressage at a reduced rate.

KWPN Stallion Show 2026 Program

Information KWPN Stallion Show 2026

Source: KWPN
Photo: Dirk Caremans