Magnifiek wins Oregon Trophy
Since 1998, the Oregon Trophy has been contested at the KWPN Stallion Show in 's-Hertogenbosch. Three top KWPN stallions went head-to-head in an epic battle, including two debutants. Magnifiek took the lead and won the Oregon Trophy for the third time.
In the arena, the judges were Joop van Wessel as chairman, Demi van Nispen, and Johan Holties. The riders already have the necessary experience, but participating in the Oregon Trophy remains a unique event. Title defender Latino (by Dylano) and his rider Mark de Groot did not participate this edition. However, Magnifiek with registered rider Lambertus Huckriede from Enschede did compete. There is practically no title left for him to win; he has already won the Oregon Trophy twice before and can now add a third victory to his name.
Oberon and Olympus HS
Two six-year-olds presented themselves at this harness horse event. First, there was Olympus HS (by Icellie, bred by Henk Minkema from De Wilgen), registered by Handelshuis Schuttert from Ommen, in the hands of Harry van Middelaar, also an Oregon Trophy winner and a participant last year. This debutant Olympus HS has performed very well and successfully for several years, and this combination also gave it their all. What a lovely horse; this promises a lot for the future. The stallion Oberon (by Icellie, bred by Harrie Tonnaer from Ysselsteyn), registered by Gebr. van Manen from Ede, is also six years old, and the same can be said about his performance. He has an impressive, successful career as well. Oberon participated with rider Robbie van Dijk and felt at home among the harness horse fans at this event. Oberon ran like clockwork—constant and powerful.
GJ for KWPN
Photo Magnifiek: Paardenkrant-Horses.nl