Golden KWPN pin for Marloes van der Velden
Marloes van der Velden was honored by Andries van Daalen with a gold KWPN pin. Van der Velden served for many years as the chair of the Gelder horse stallion selection committee.
The love for the Gelder horse runs in Marloes van der Velden’s blood. She grew up among her father’s Gelder horses and was introduced to inspections at a young age, starting in catering before developing into a judge. Her own experiences in the saddle gave her a deep understanding of the importance of a rideable, willing, and trainable horse in Gelder breeding. At the same time, she strongly believed in preserving the characteristic Gelder type and its distinct appearance.
Clear and understandable
In the inspection arena, her explanations were always clear and easy to understand, and she was open and approachable to breeders. As a colleague, she is honest, dedicated, and brings an enthusiastic personality. KWPN looks back with great appreciation on the years that Marloes van der Velden served on the stallion selection committee.
GJ for KWPN
Photo: Jacob Melissen