Today, Friday 30 January, the third day of the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 is fully dedicated to dressage. At the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, visitors can look forward to a comprehensive programme featuring stallion selections, sporting finals and, as the highlight of the day, the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return.

The day starts at 8.00 a.m. with the second inspection of the dressage stallions, followed at 12.20 p.m. by the second inspection of the Gelderland stallions. After the break, the presentation, premium awards and championship inspection of the Gelderland stallions take place, along with the presentation of the selected dressage stallions.

Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage
In the afternoon, the finals of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage are on the programme. At 4.05 p.m. the final of the Z level will be contested, followed by the M level final at 4.50 p.m. In the evening, at 6.50 p.m., the L level stallions will be presented to the public. The stallions competing in the Gelderland Horse Stallion Competition will also enter the arena today for their presentation.

KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return
From 9.00 p.m. onwards, the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return forms the absolute highlight of the day. During this exclusive show evening, various show blocks will alternate. In Stars of the Future, stallions such as McLaren and Kjento will appear in the arena. In Return of the Champions, championship horses from the past year return, including Red Viper. In addition, the predicate stallions and the Dressage Horse of the Year will be honoured.

Livestream
Unable to attend in ’s-Hertogenbosch? The KWPN Stallion Show can also be followed via KWPN.tv, with the exception of the show evening.

Social media
In addition to online coverage, you can follow the KWPN Stallion Show on Facebook, Instagram andTikTok where we will take you behind the scenes.

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Experience the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 from 28 to 31 January. The Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will be transformed into the absolute highlight of Dutch sport and breeding during the KWPN Stallion Show. In addition to the stallion selection, visitors will be treated to a fantastic programme featuring exciting sport and show classes, showcasing the very best of the Dutch sport horse. Don’t have your ticket yet? Order it now. Unable to attend in person? The KWPN Stallion Show can also be followed via the KWPN.tv platform.

Source: KWPN
Photo: Hippofoto* - Kjento