The program for the show evening at the 2026 KWPN Stallion Show has been announced. On Friday evening, January 30, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will be entirely dedicated to the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the Stars Return.

During this exclusive show evening, major names return to the arena, champions are honored, and pedigree, sport, and the future take center stage. The evening consists of several show blocks, together forming a varied and impressive program featuring more than 30 horses accompanied by live music. The show evening will not be broadcast on KWPN.tv.

Stars of the Future
In the coming weeks, we will reveal the different elements of the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the Stars Return step by step. The first show block to be showcased is Stars of the Future. In this segment, stallions are presented two by two in the arena. Under saddle, they will show their quality, movement, and presence, accompanied by live music. Stars of the Future offers the audience a clear picture of stallions that play, and will continue to play, an important role in both sport and breeding.

Which stallions will we see?
Among the stallions featured in Stars of the Future are the KWPN-approved McLaren (Morricone out of Samatha by Sir Donnerhall I, bred by Ulf Toenjes from Ganderkesee), presented under saddle by Dinja van Liere, and the KWPN stallion Las Vegas (Ferdeaux out of Dalia Delin ster PROK by Wynton, bred by J. Deenen from Heijen), ridden by Diederik van Silfhout. Also appearing in this show block are the KWPN-approved For Ferrero (For Romance out of Dubai Millenium by Don Crusador, bred by Stal De Biebosschen from Londerzeel), the KWPN stallion Mauro Turfhorst (Zonik out of Hidaylia ster by Negro, bred by J.W. Greve from Haaksbergen), and the KWPN stallion Just Wimphof (De Niro out of Rastede elite sport-dres IBOP-dres PROK by Riccione, bred by C. Rienks-Kramer from Westerlo). Also featured is the two-time World Champion of Young Dressage Horses, Kjento (Negro out of Zoriana elite IBOP-dres pref prest PROK by Jazz, bred by Ad van Os from Sprang-Capelle), presented under saddle by Charlotte Fry.

Familiar names
The KWPN-recognized Johnny Depp (by Bordeaux out of Wiana ster voorlopig keur pref prest by Jazz, bred by the Naber family from Vredenheim), who already impressed during last year’s show evening, will once again return to the arena. He will appear alongside, among others, the KWPN-approved Nalegro (by Painted Black out of Jalegrofleur ster pref PROK by Negro, bred by Joop Hanse from Burgh-Haamstede and Van Olst Horses from Den Hout), winner of the Final of the Anemone Horse Trucks Dressage Stallion Competition, M class, during the 2024 KWPN Stallion Show.

Experience the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the Stars Return live during the 2026 KWPN Stallion Show, taking place from January 28 to 31. The Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will once again be transformed into the absolute highlight of Dutch sport horse breeding during the KWPN Stallion Show. In addition to the stallion selection, visitors can enjoy a fantastic program featuring exciting sport and show classes, showcasing the very best of the Dutch sport horse world. Don’t have your ticket yet? Be sure to order it soon. Unable to attend in person? The KWPN Stallion Show can also be followed via KWPN.tv.

Source: KWPN
Photo: Hippofoto – Johnny Depp