Spring performance test delivers four KSS stallions
The spring performance test has demonstrated the strength of the KWPN Select Sale. No fewer than four stallions, who changed hands through this auction, obtained their breeding license Tuesday.
The KWPN Select Sale offers the opportunity to purchase talented stallions that meet the standards regarding conformation, movement, qualities, and health. Time and again, it has been proven that future top horses are presented in this auction.
Premium stallions
In dressage, it was a reunion with the Secret-son Pride, bred from the full sister of world champion Jovian (s.Apache). This stallion was awarded a premium last year at the KWPN Stallion Show and the breeding product of the Ten Bosch family is now registered under the name of H.G. Lang from Frankfurt. This German bought Pride at the KWPN Select Sale for 200,000 euros. In the performance test, he was praised for his work ethic, use of body, and ability to collect. This year, the Glamourdale-son Rayano (dam's sire Cum Laude), bred by Belgian breeder Herwig Verthriest, was the auction topper at the KWPN Select Sale. He was acquired for 130,000 euros by Stephan Hirdes and Kim van der Muren. This premium stallion showed his talents under saddle in the performance test and impressed greatly with his attitude, focus, leg technique, and impulsion.
Jumper stallions
In the jumping direction, two KWPN Select Sale stallions also proved their potential in the performance test Tuesday. The Grandorado TN-son Romantico (dam's sire Cornet Obolensky, breeder René Mulder from Houwerzijl) of M. Geerts from Wuustwezel-Loenhout and Gertjan van Olst jumped with a lot of overview, use of body, and good rideability to approval. In the report, he is described as a very rideable stallion with great potential as a jumping horse. Additionally, the Pegase van ’t Ruytershof-son Resoluut S.A. (dam's sire Emerald van ’t Ruytershof), from the breeding of the Ellenbroek family of Stal Archem, was approved. This talented stallion is registered under the name of Connie Viscaal and showed great potential in the performance test. The report describes Resoluut S.A. as an actively galloping stallion, who jumps with a lot of impulsion and talent. Congratulations to the breeders and owners on their achieved success!
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Photo Rayano: Dirk Caremans
15 May 2024 | 08:45
Eleven new stallions for dressage breeders to choose from
The spring performance test has provided mare owners with interesting new options. Eleven dressage stallions have been registered today, making them available for breeding.
Four stallions aged four year and older, and seven three-year-old stallions were approved yesterday. Committee chairman Bart Bax commented on each individually presented dressage stallion. For the first time in this evaluation, no numerical scores were assigned to the horses, resulting in more comprehensive reports. These reports can be found in the KWPN database.
Premium stallions
The overall quality was remarkable. For instance, the six-year-old Everest (s.Especial), who won the Pavo Cup last year, was registered by Van Olst Horses. The four-year-old Pride (s.Secret) received a premium last year and demonstrated his talent under saddle in this test. Among the three-year-olds, the premium stallion Rayano (s.Glamourdale), bred by Herwig Verthriest, was registered. The influence of Van Olst Horses was notable, as Gertjan and Anne van Olst had four stallions approved, and from their world champions Glamourdale and Kjento, two and one sons were registered respectively. The detailed reports aim to inform breeders as thoroughly as possible about the qualities and character of the stallions, enabling them to make well-considered breeding choices.
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14 May 2024 | 14:30
Raffael K (s.Alexandro P) passes 35-day test
The only participant in the performance test for Gelder horses received excellent scores and KWPN approval. Raffael K (s.Alexandro P) passed with a score of 9 for his walk.
The Gelder horse stallion inspection committee evaluated the three-year-old Raffael K (Alexandro P out of Madora ster by Heliotroop) from breeders G. Kamphorst and G.H. Kamphorst from Zwartebroek and co-registered owners J. van Veluw from Putten and K.J.L. de Groot from Maarssen. Additionally, two five-year-old, already approved Gelder stallions were assessed on the outdoor terrain.
Eagerness and willingness to work
Chairwoman Marloes van der Velden explained Raffael K's approval. “This three-year-old stallion performed satisfactorily in all evaluations but was slightly injured today, so we only presented him in-hand at the walk. Our judgment had already been made; he is a sympathetic stallion that fits well within the Gelder type and has shown good performance. He is cheerful, attentive, and demonstrates a lot of eagerness and willingness to work. He moves actively, with good power and strong hind leg use in the trot. We were able to evaluate him both indoors and outdoors during this test, and he will later perform a driven test.” The five-year-olds Olaf Official (s.Henkie) and Obrian (s.Vigaro) received their final evaluations for driven work, as they were assessed both indoors and outdoors. They also performed satisfactorily. Olaf Official passed with nines for his walk, canter, and suitability.
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Photos Olaf Official en Obrian: Theo Janssen
14 May 2024 | 13:28
All 15 jumper stallions approved
The end presentation of the jumper stallions went smoothly, and all fifteen stallions successfully completed the performance test. For the first time, no scores were given.
The stallion inspection committee has compiled comprehensive reports on all newly approved stallions, which will be published in the KWPN database as soon as possible.
Excellent group
All presented jumper stallions showed their abilities today under their training riders and were subsequently honored in the presence of their breeders and registered owners. Chairman Wout-Jan van der Schans provided extensive explanations, giving breeders the necessary information about the performances over the past weeks. Two seven-year-olds, four four-year-olds, and nine three-year-old jumper stallions received the green light. Among them, the premium stallions R Caribou van de Dassenheide (s.Caribis Z) and Raikkonen VDL (s.Landino VDL) are now KWPN approved.
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8 May 2024 | 11:14
Gelder stallions evaluated in Ermelo
Yesterday, the stallion inspection committee for the Gelder horse evaluated three stallions, all of which performed properly. Ronaldo K will participate in the end presentation next week.
The three-year-old Alexandro P son Ronaldo K is the only stallion participating in the performance test and was evaluated yesterday under the training rider in dressage and jumping. As it seems now, he will complete the performance test next week.
The end presentation will take place on May 14th. On that day, there will also be a reunion with the already approved five-year-old Gelder stallions Olaf Official (s.Henkie) and Obrian (s.Vigaro), both of the stallions were evaluated yesterday in harness performance. Next week, they will be presented again in harness work, this time on the outdoor arena, after which the stallion inspection committee will give their final assessment.
Foto Olaf Official: Sandra Nieuwendijk
7 May 2024 | 14:42
Two stallions leave the performance test
With one week remaining until the end presentation, two jumper stallions are returning home. One of them, premium stallion R (by Mattias), has been referred to the next performance test.
The stallion inspection committee briefly discussed their findings with the attending owners. Premium stallion R (Mattias out of Annelita C elite IBOP-spr pref prest PROK by Guidam) from the Tewis family in Zweeloo has been referred to the next performance test. For another premium stallion, the four-year-old Prestobantos (Opium JW van de Moerhoeve TN out of Larabanta stb PROK by Carambole) bred by Egbert Kuijer and co-owned by Jan Greve, the performance test has ended. This leaves nine three-year-olds, four four-year-olds, and two seven-year-olds currently in Ermelo.
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2 May 2024 | 09:13
KWPN recognizes jumper stallions Funky Fred Marienshof Z and Lord Fauntleroy
The stallion inspection committee jumping has nominated the Grand Prix stallion Funky Fred Marienshof Z and the international jumper stallion Lord Fauntleroy for recognition. The board has formalized these recognitions.
Funky Fred Marienshof Z
The 10-year-old Funky Fred Marienshof Z (Fantomas de Muze x Libero H), ridden by Lars Kersten, has demonstrated his capabilities at the Grand Prix level in recent months. The duo secured third place in the World Cup competition at Jumping Amsterdam, an impressive fifth place in the Grand Prix of Gothenburg, and another fifth place in Den Bosch during the Dutch Masters at 1.55m level. Kersten and Funky Fred also placed fifth at the Dutch National Jumping Championships in Deurne last weekend.
Pedigree
Funky Fred's sire, Fantomas de Muze, a son of the Grand Prix stallion Sandro Boy, competed at the highest level under Karline de Brabander-Vereecke and Koen Vereecke. Fantomas de Muze's dam is the well-known mare Cordula de Laubry (by For Pleasure), highly ranked on the Hippomundo mare ranking. Funky Fred's dam is the mare Marien, who jumped at 1.50m level. She is a daughter of the preferent World Cup winner Libero H. Aside from her sports career, Marien produced the 1.60m showjumper Dundee v/h Marienshof and the international showjumpers Calorie v/h Marienshof (by Clinton), Nabarien Marienshof (by Nabab de Reve), and Be Marien v/h Marenshof (by Bamako de Muze).
KWPN requirements
Funky Fred Marienshof Z comply with the radiographic requirements determined by the KWPN. The conformation evalution reveals no remarks. Funky Fred Marienshof Z has a genomic breeding value of 99 (with 42% reliability) and is also not a carrier of WFFS.
Lord Fauntleroy
The 15-year-old Lord Fauntleroy (Lord Pezi x Contendro I) was successful at 1.50m and 1.55m levels with riders Markus Brinkman, Henrik Griese, and Marco Kutscher. His offspring from his first years are now competing at the highest level, such as Let’s Go FZ (out of a Stakkato dam) and Looping Luna (out of a Calido I dam). Lord Fauntleroy has also several approved sons.
Pedigree
Lord Fauntleroy's sire, Lord Pezi (by Lacros), has consistently ranked highly in sire rankings and has produced numerous international Grand Prix showjumpers. Lord Fauntleroy's dam is a daughter of the well-known KWPN recognized stallion Contendro I (by Contender).
KWPN requirements
Lord Fauntleroy comply with the radiographic requirements determined by the KWPN. The conformation evalution reveals no remarks. Lord Fauntleroy has a genomic breeding value of 102 (with 43% reliability) and is also not a carrier of WFFS.
You can find the descriptions of the stallions in the KWPN Database.
Source: KWPN
Photo Lord Fauntleroy: 1clicphoto
Photo Funky Fred Marienshof Z: Digishots
1 May 2024 | 14:58
Gelder horse stallion performs well on outdoor terrain
Following the assessment of the jumper stallions yesterday, the Gelder horse stallion was evaluated in the performance test. He showed himself well on the outdoor terrain.
The Gelder horse inspection committee gathered yesterday to assess the three-year-old Alexandro P son Ronaldo K (out of Madora star by Heliotroop). He was presented by a test rider on the outdoor terrain and made a good impression, allowing him to continue the performance test. The dark chestnut stallion Ronaldo K will be reassessed next Tuesday.
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Photo: Theo Janssen