Samba dances with great suppleness to the title
Under great public interest, ten three-year-old harness horse stallions appeared at the KWPN Stallion Show, having recently been referred from the first round viewing in Ermelo to the second round viewing. Additionally, a four-year-old stallion was invited to complete his first round viewing in harness. The well-balanced chestnut Samba convincingly became champion. Six stallions were designated for the performance test, and two received premium awards.
For several years, no champion was chosen during the second round viewing of harness horses at the KWPN Stallion Show, but this tradition has been rightfully reinstated. The competition was intense. Six stallions were selected for the performance test, with two receiving premium awards and advancing to the championship round: the two chestnuts Sam (Cizandro x Larix) and Samba (Macho x Cizandro). The breeders of the premium stallions were awarded a special breeding premium on behalf of the Friends of KWPN Breeders. In the final, the audience’s favorite was evident. Wim Versteeg explained: "We have two incredible horses here—what do you do then? We chose suppleness and the most complete horse: Samba. So today, he becomes the champion of the harness horse stallions."
Rayan EVL
The four-year-old Rayan EVL (Icellie x Lizzy ster by Eebert, breeder E.J. van Loenen) was presented in hand in Ermelo. He was then referred for the harness presentation in Den Bosch, where, after an impressive performance, it was announced that he was advancing to the second round viewing. Due to his age, he was not eligible for the championship title.
Designated Stallions
- Sam (Cizandro x Fijantha ster by Larix), breeder J.P.C. Ermens, registered with Stal Aris van Manen.
- Samba (Macho x Mareda ster by Cizandro), breeder S. Daniëls, registered with R. Hofstra and T. van Doorn.
- Seizandro (Macho x Heidelien elite by Cizandro), breeder Gebr. den Otter, registered with Gebr. van Manen.
- Showtime (Magnifiek x Marvel), breeder Dinie Markhorst-van der Velden, registered with Lambertus Huckriede.
- Sorrento (Roy M x Julia-Rose ster by Cizandro), breeder A.H. Geerdink, registered with HBC Stal.
- Rayan EVL (Icellie x Lizzy ster by Eebert), breeder E.J. van Loenen, registered with Stal Aris van Manen.
More information on the stallion selection will be available in the February edition of KWPN Magazine.
Results of the second round viewing for harness horses
GJ for KWPN
Photo Samba: Paardenkrant-Horses.nl