Today, under great public interest, the final presentation of the harness stallion performance test took place outdoors on the Pavo arena at the KNHS Centre in Ermelo. Four stallions had qualified for this final, and all were accepted for registration. Their breeders and owners were subsequently honored, after which the stallions made a proud lap of honor to enthusiastic applause.

The group consisted of one three-year-old, one four-year-old, and two five-year-olds. After the interim evaluation on October 11, five stallions remained in training at the KWPN Centre in preparation for the final. One stallion was referred to the next performance test earlier this week, and the remaining four were accepted today. Chairman of the stallion selection committee Thomas van der Weiden commented: “Of course it’s a pity that not more of the three-year-old stallions who were presented at the first viewing in January made it to the finish line. However, we are pleased with the performances of these four stallions, three of whom have already competed successfully in harness classes. The committee has evaluated the stallions several times throughout the test. The final presentation is not decisive on its own, there have been multiple assessment moments, all contributing to the final scores.”

Three-Year-Old
The three-year-old bay Sjimmie HBC (Macho x Lirzela stb by Dylano, breeder Anja Leeuwis de Wit from Wijngaarden) registered HBC-Stal from Boyl was accepted during the re-evaluation, after his dam was re-inspected along with two of her offspring, at the owner’s request. Based on this additional information and his own strong performance during the re-evaluation, he received an invitation to participate in the performance test. Sjimmie HBC shows a very typical harness horse expression, with plenty of front and an alert, audience-friendly presentation. He received seven scores of 8 and one score of 7.

Four-Year-Old
The four-year-old bay Realist van Altrido (Innovatief x Heolanda D keur pref by Cizandro, breeder Albert and Trijntje Doornbos-Bos from Beilen) registered Henk Bos from Hierden has already enjoyed a successful show career, earning 26 WP under Henk Hammers. Realist van Altrido entered the arena with great presence and impressed with his generous, controlled way of showing. He was accepted with three scores of 8, four of 7.5, and one of 7.

Two Five-Year-Olds
The five-year-old chestnut Palladium (Hubert VDM x Inita M st. elite by Patijn, breeder J.J. van der Meulen from Haskerhorne) registrered Lambertus Huckriede from Enschede achieved one score of 9, five scores of 8.5, and two scores of 8, making him the highest-scoring stallion of this performance test. Palladium is a harness horse with elegant, balanced action and a dignified way of showing, reflected in his high marks. He already has an impressive record in the sport, being a national competition winner with 30 WP earned under his owner. The second five-year-old, Pavarotti (Bocellie x Emely stb by Manno, breeder A.G. from Ooyen) registered Leendert Veerman from Wittelte, was accepted with four scores of 8, three of 7.5, and one of 7. Like the other older stallions, Pavarotti has already made his mark in competition. The charming, neatly and elegantly moving stallion has now accumulated 33 WP.

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Foto Palladium: Jacob Melissen