The performance test continues with seven dressage stallions
Today, the first assessment took place for the three-year-old dressage stallions in the performance test. Three of the ten stallions have left the KWPN center.
Eight three-year-old designated stallions and two voluntary ones were assessed today by the stallion inspection committee. Subsequently, the findings were discussed with the owners.
Hopeful continuation
The assessment resulted in the voluntary participant Royal Wimphof NSH (Just Wimphof x Franklin) being withdrawn by its owners. Additionally, the committee terminated the performance test for the Bordeaux son Ruig (out of Jazz) and the Vaderland son Raf KL (out of Ferdeaux). "The process will continue with the other stallions. They will be reassessed next Friday, and the final presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 14," explains senior inspector Floor Dröge. On Monday, the four-year-old and older stallions can be submitted for the 21-day test.
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18 April 2024 | 14:07
IS-Minka starts with 9th place in the World Cup Final
The World Cup Final in jumping and dressage is taking place in Riyadh. In the first leg of the jumping, IS-Minka, ridden by Steve Guerdat, has made a good start. IS-Minka is a daughter of Mylord Carthago.
A total of 34 combinations participated in the first leg of the World Cup Final, with three KWPN horses taking part and no Dutch riders. Henrik von Eckermann, based in Limburg, immediately lived up to his favorite role by finishing faultlessly in the fastest time with King Edward (by Edward), earning himself an optimal position and €46,000 for the next leg. Hans-Dieter Dreher finished third with Elysium, a descendant of Zirocco Blue VDL. Two offspring of Zirocco Blue VDL are competing in this World Cup Final; under Devin Ryan, the experienced KWPN horse Eddie Blue (out of Silvana keur prest by Marlon, breeder Jan Honcoop from Chaam) placed 25th with just one jumping fault, resulting in three penalty seconds in this speed leg.
Guerdat
The best result by a KWPN horse was achieved by IS-Minka (Mylord Carthago out of Weyminka prest by Quite Easy I, breeder the late Jopie Kappert from Geesteren) ridden by Steve Guerdat. Earlier this season, they won the World Cup competition in Bordeaux. Despite a time that would have been good enough for fourth place, they knocked down one rail, dropping them to ninth place. The 2019 World Cup Final winner, Alamo (Ukato out of Mariona ster sport-spr prest by Equador, breeder Daan Nanning), ridden by Abdullah Alsharbatly, finished 28th. They also had faults. Alamo achieved great success with Steve Guerdat, who now has another fantastic KWPN horse under his saddle with IS-Minka.
Source: KWPN / Photo IS-Minka – HippoFoto
18 April 2024 | 10:27
Everdale Wins Grand Prix World Cup Final with dominance
With great ease and flair, the KWPN stallion Everdale dominated the arena in the FEI World Cup Final in Riyadh. Under his regular rider Charlotte Fry (GBR), the son of Lord Leatherdale secured the victory in the Grand Prix with a score of 75.388%. The KWPN recognized Blue Hors Don Olymbrio (s.Jazz) completed the KWPN celebration by clinching third place with 72.904% under Denmark's Nanna Skodborg Merrald.
Everdale and Charlotte Fry entered the World Cup Final as one of the favorites, knowing well that the competition would be fierce, with names like Isabell Werth (DSP Quantaz, fourth), Patrik Kittel (Touchdown, second), and Nanna Skodborg Merrald (Blue Hors Don Olymbrio, third) on the start list.
Charlotte Fry, the stable rider at Van Ols Horses in Den Hout, remained calm and rode Everdale (Lord Leatherdale out of Aliska K elite EPTM-dres PROK by Negro, breeder P. Kluytmans from Tilburg) flawlessly to victory. Everdale remained highly focused and consistent throughout the Grand Prix, delivering an impeccable performance. Particularly impressive were their scores in the canter tour, as well as in the piaffe and passage. Their impressive score of 75.388% secured the win.
The KWPN recognized stallion Blue Hors Don Olymbrio (Jazz out of Olymbria keur pref prest by Ferro, breeder J. Lamers from Oss) finished in third place under Nanna Skodborg Merrald for Denmark. Despite starting early in the field, the 16-year-old stallion presented a beautiful picture as always. Merrald commented, “We had a few minor hiccups in our test, but overall Don Olymbrio felt good. He was fresh and well-focused on me throughout the entire ride.” Merrald will compete with Don Olymbrio in a new freestyle on Friday.
Out of the four participating KWPN horses, an impressive three ended up in the top 5 positions. German rider Raphael Netz rode the gelding Great Escape Camelot (Johnson TN out of Amie Camelot prest by Turbo Magic, breeder C.C. Kerssens-Rademaker from Assendelft) to fifth place with over 72%. The combination displayed a harmonious and quiet connection throughout the test. Netz said about 'Camelot', “We've only been together for a year, but we've had a connection from the start. We're both young, a bit cheeky, and very motivated.”
The KWPN horse Fayvel (Zizi Top out of Ofra elite pref prest PROK sport-dres by Houston, breeders R. and I. Veninga from Stuifzand) finished thirteenth with 68.354% under American rider Anna Marek, securing their spot in Friday's freestyle final as well.
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16 April 2024 | 16:43
Stallions evaluated in performance test
After last week's delivery for the performance test, today saw an official evaluation of the fifteen three-year-old show jumping stallions.
The entire stallion inspection committee convened today in Ermelo and assessed the stallions under the training riders. Overall, the stallions rode well and cleared several obstacles. Good progress was already evident in several stallions. "The committee gained a good initial impression of the jumping and will take these findings into account for the next evaluation, scheduled for next Tuesday. At 8 o'clock, the intake of older show jumping stallions is planned, and the assessment of the three-year-old stallions will commence around 9," senior inspector Henk Dirksen explains. "Today, two additional stallions could have been submitted, but this opportunity was not taken advantage of, so we will continue with the fifteen stallions submitted last week."
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16 April 2024 | 09:51
Sterrehof’s Opium (28) passed away
Stoeterij Sterrehof has unexpectedly had to say goodbye to the 28-year-old Sterrehof's Opium.
"An unfortunate moment in the pasture resulted in Opium (Polydor out of Ballerina by Bormio, breeder A. Haarlammert) injuring himself, and this injury proved to be, given his age, so severe that a peaceful passing was the best choice we could make for him," the stud farm writes on their website.
The KWPN-approved stallion was at the foundation of the partnership between Stoeterij Sterrehof and international show jumper Marc Houtzager. The combination finished seventh at the 2008 Olympic Games, triumphed in various Grand Prix events, and were part of the team that won the Nations Cup in Calgary in 2009. In 2015, the stallion bid farewell to the show jumping sport at Jumping Amsterdam.
Source: Sterrehof.nl/Horses
Photo Sterrehof's Opium: Dirk Caremans
9 April 2024 | 16:59
Ten dressage and one Gelder horse stallion delivered
Eight selected dressage stallions and two voluntarily were successfully delivered this afternoon for the performance test. In Ermelo today, the Gelder horse stallion and the older selected dressage stallions were also evaluated.
After several cancellations, this afternoon the stallion inspection committee had 14 dressage stallions to assess. Three of them have been referred to further examination, namely the Bonds son Brise (out of Vivaldi), the Jameson RS2 son Rhodos Ro (out of Jazz), and the Lantanas son Romeo (out of Jazz). The Gelder horse stallion inspection committee assessed the three-year-old Ronaldo K (Alexandro P x Heliotroop), and this stallion has also been accommodated at the KWPN centre for the performance test.
Saddle presentation
Eight three-year-old selected dressage stallions and both stallions participating voluntarily, Robin PLH (s.Dynamic Dream) and Royal Wimphof NSH (s.Just Wimphof), have been successfully delivered. "The stallions showed a relaxed performance and, overall, a level of training appropriate for their age," senior inspector Floor Dröge explains. Among those delivered is the premium stallion Rayano (s.Glamourdale). In addition, six older stallions were presented by their own rider as part of the second saddle presentation. "Of the seven registered stallions, the Le Formidable son L'Avenir was not presented today, he has been absent with the committee's permission and, like the other stallions, is expected back on April 22. Then the delivery for the 21-day test," Floor Dröge said. The next assessment for the three-year-old dressage stallions is scheduled for Friday, April 19, and the final presentation will take place on May 14.
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9 April 2024 | 15:17
Fifteen show jumper stallions delivered in Ermelo
This morning, fifteen show jumping stallions were successfully delivered for the 35-day performance test. Two stallions can still be delivered next week.
The stallion selection committee convened to assess a total of nineteen show jumping stallions under their own riders. The Mumbai son Rich and Royal had a small wound and can be delivered again next week, as can the Chacco-Blue son Check Out Blue Z (dam sire: Heartbreaker), who was voluntarily offered. Two other stallions had issues with their vaccinations in their passports, and therefore cannot take up residence at the KWPN center.
Suitable for testing
The performance test began today for fifteen three-year-old stallions, including premium stallions Raikkonnen LK (Landino VDL x Zirocco Blue VDL) from VDL Stud and R (Mattias x Guidam) from the Tewis family. "The stallion selection committee has found the delivered stallions suitable for testing and will assess the stallions every Tuesday. It is unfortunate that two stallions did not have their vaccinations correctly filled out in their passports; according to the regulations, they should have been vaccinated against influenza and rhino at least two weeks before the test," explains senior inspector Henk Dirksen.
Delivery of older stallions
The first saddle presentation for older show jumping stallions, which can be delivered in two weeks, resulted in one newly designated stallion. The four-year-old Carambole son Pura Vida (dam sire: Stakkato) from Jan Greve and Arie Hoogendoorn is therefore expected back on April 23. On that day, the stallions A Moonlight Speciale Z (by Aganix du Seigneur) and Don Tarpania (by Dominator Z), previously designated via the stallion competition, can also be delivered for the 21-day test. The final presentation will take place on May 14.
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5 April 2024 | 16:00
KWPN recognizes Gisborne VDL
The stallion Gisborne VDL has been proposed for recognition. This son of Zirocco Blue VDL has been successful at the highest level in show jumping with riders Daniel Coyle and Jeroen Dubbeldam. The stallion selection committee for show jumping has expressed positivity about the breeding product of VDL Stud. The General Board has formalized this recognition request.
With Jeroen Dubbeldam, Gisborne VDL won the Grand Prix of Leeuwarden in the autumn of 2023. With Daniel Coyle, the grey stallion led the Irish team to victory in the Nations Cup of Vancouver and second place in the Nations Cup of Rotterdam. Additionally, the duo secured fourth place in the Grand Prix of Wellington and sixth place in the World Cup of Ocala.
Performance lineage
The preferent Zirocco Blue VDL is the sire of Gisborne VDL. Zirocco Blue VDL was successful at the highest level in sport with Jur Vrieling. He now appears to be a top progenitor with a top 10 position in the WBFSH Sire Ranking. Mother Alpen Roos (by Goodtimes) also produced the Grand Prix horse Fancy Roos VDL (by Baltic VDL). Out of the four performance mares in a row, great-grandmother Wildroos (by G.Ramiro Z) in combination with Wellington produced the Grand Prix horses Deka and Ishan. From the direct motherline come a total of nineteen 1.50m/1.60m horses, and from this renowned lineage 474a also come the Grand Prix stallions Bubalu VDL and Verdi.
Requirements
Gisborne VDL meets the PROK requirements and the exterior assessment raises no concerns. Gisborne VDL has a genomic breeding value of 97 (51% reliability), and he is also not a carrier of WFFS. The stallion is available through VDL Stud.
Source: KWPN
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