In the Z/ZZ class of the Blom Stallion Competition, On and On MB (v.Baltic VDL) proved simply unbeatable a wonderful success for the “forest horse” bred by Mirjam Bierings.

At the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre, the stallions kicked off the competition in the Z/ZZ division. Six combinations qualified for the jump-off, where five once again managed to stay clear.

A dream character
Rob Heijligers raced to victory with the KWPN-approved stallion On and On MB (Baltic VDL out of Koosje de Roblesse ster sport-spr by Harley VDL), bred by Mirjam Bierings. “On and On is developing really well; he’s a true team player,” Rob said. “At the last two shows I took it easy, hoping to peak here and it worked! I ride him about once a week, and his owner takes care of the rest of his training. He’s lovely to ride, has plenty of scope, and gives his all. In the last line to the oxer, I saw the distance early and went for it, that was quite bold, but it worked because he’s such a willing horse.” Breeder Mirjam Bierings was delighted with the win: “He’s such a wonderful horse! Just yesterday I rode him through the woods and across the cornfield for a good long gallop. I’m 67 now and have ridden many horses, but On and On is truly the best I’ve ever had. The cooperation with Rob is going great, I drive him to Rob every week, and this routine really works for us. There’s growing interest in him for breeding, but until now I was hesitant because if he became too stallion-like, I wouldn’t be able to ride him myself anymore. But he’s really maturing now, so maybe next year we’ll go ahead with that.”

Talents for the future
The only stallion jumping at 1.35m level in the jump-off, Springsteen TN (A Big Boy out of Cerena II Z by Comme Il Faut), ridden by Kars Bonhof, claimed second place with a quick, faultless round. The KWPN-approved stallion Only You DDH (Emerald van ’t Ruytershof out of Girly du Trefle by Kannan, bred by Gely, Gabriac & Calvet), owned by Kees van den Oetelaar and Stal Van der Vleuten, showed great progress under Joep van der Kampen, combining power and athleticism to take third place. Just behind them came the KWPN-approved Onassis TN (Grandorado TN out of Hella stb D-OC by Quasimodo van de Molendreef, bred by Stefan Wijnveen), who once again impressed under Kars Bonhof with another double-clear performance.

More information: Blom Stallion Competition 2025/2026

JS for KWPN / Photo: On and On MB – Horses.nl-Paardenkrant