In addition to sixteen in-foal mares, the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction, running from March 13 to 16, also offers three genetically very interesting embryos. These embryos combine proven sport genes with influential dam lines and give breeders the opportunity to strategically strengthen their breeding programs. The first embryo is a combination of the strikingly performing stallion Comthago VDL and the influential Van ’t Roosakker line. Sire Comthago VDL shows strong results at the highest level under Hessel Hoekstra, and his oldest offspring are already breaking through at 1.40/1.45m level. On the dam’s side, this embryo traces back to an exceptionally strong sport family. Granddam Korona van ’t Hoogeinde competed internationally at 1.30m level and produced the international 1.45m jumper Qointreau van ’t Hoogeinde (v.Stakkato). She is also the full sister of the Olympic showjumper Kheros van ’t Hoogeinde and of Jivaro Imperio Egipcio, which also competed at the highest level. The line traces back through the 1.55m-jumping mare Geena van ’t Roosakker to Grand Prix mare Babbe van ’t Roosakker, a half-sister of three Grand Prix horses including Cella, Ben Maher’s European Championship medalist. Grand Prix genes Dressage breeders are also well represented with an embryo from the proven combination Vitalis x Revolution . Dam Roletta PS is a half-sister to no fewer than three Grand Prix dressage horses: the approved stallion Willingapark Sky Diamond (v.Sir Donnerhall I), Wild Diamond (v.Welt Hit II), and the multiple Grand Prix winner Vioretta (v.Vivaldi). Granddam Loreana is also the full sister of the famous Grand Prix sport and breeding stallion Diamond Hit and has already produced four stallions approved in Germany. This strong Oldenburg dam line also produced the international top horse Bluetooth Old (v.Bordeaux), with which Frederic Wandres competed at the Olympic Games and the European Championships. With Vitalis as the sire, breeders also benefit from one of the most influential dressage sires worldwide. Dynamic Dream daughter The third embryo is a sexed filly from the combination Dynamic Dream x Bretton Woods . Dam Bretton’s Bijou is a direct daughter of the influential foundation mare Gesina. This mare left a significant mark on modern dressage breeding, among others through her son For Romance I (v.Fürst Romancier), who competed at the highest level and is now known as a strong producer of Grand Prix horses. In direct line, Gesina also produced nine approved sons, including Feinrich, For Romance II and Golden Romance Malleret PS. Notable descendants from this family also include the Oldenburg champion mare Fasine, who sold for €1.3 million at the PSI auction and competed at Intermediaire II level. Sire Dynamic Dream made a big impression as a Westphalian champion stallion in the Danish stallion test and has made a very promising start in breeding. Bidding until Monday evening The three embryos are offered alongside sixteen in-foal mares in the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction. Bidding is open until Monday evening, March 16, via the KWPN Auctions platform. More information about the collection can be found on the auction website. Invest in the future Not yet registered as a bidder? Registration is easy, free, and quick via www.kwpn.auction . Once registered, you will also be kept informed about all KWPN auctions. Are you looking for an interesting in-foal broodmare or an exclusive embryo? Take a look at the collection now and make your choice. KWPN inspectors are happy to assist you with any questions. For inquiries, please contact salespromotion@kwpn.nl or +31 341 255511. Source: KWPN Photo: Liza Artamonova

The demand for international horse transport continues to grow. To optimally support horse owners, Horses2fly is investing in further professionalization of guidance and horse welfare surrounding intercontinental transport. An important part of this is the internal supervision of quarantine and health procedures. For destinations outside Europe, quarantine is often mandatory. Horses2fly has a veterinarian on site, enabling medical checks, blood tests and documentation to be handled efficiently and carefully in-house. Horses staying in quarantine remain under continuous veterinary supervision. The horses are accommodated in spacious stables where every detail has been carefully considered. They are also provided with optimal exercise suited to the individual horse and, if desired, can be trained. Welfare during transport Welfare also remains central during transport. Horses are transported to the airport in Horses2fly’s own modern, fully equipped truck, featuring an advanced ventilation and cooling system and rubber flooring for safety and comfort. In the truck, the horses stand loose in their own compartment, with access to food and water, ensuring calmness and freedom of movement. This method also helps prevent shipping fever. During intercontinental flights, an experienced attendant always travels with the horses. Owners receive a live tracking link of the flight, as well as photos and personal updates. Focus on safety “International transport requires more than just logistics,” says Alex Nijboer of Horses2fly. “We want to completely unburden owners while ensuring that the welfare of the horse is always our top priority.” With this approach, Horses2fly emphasizes its focus on safety, transparency, animal welfare and quality in horse transport worldwide. More information Source: Horses2fly Photo:  Horses2fly

The FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses is an event where sport and breeding come together. In Verden, the best five-, six-, and seven-year-old dressage horses compete for the world titles. Combinations can register for the selection process from the end of March. Participation To be considered for selection for the World Championships, combinations can register for the first selection moments that will take place on Tuesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 23, 2026. During these observations, the FEI Preliminary Dressage Test will be ridden for each age group.The tests will be evaluated by the selection committee for the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, consisting of Johan Hamminga, Janine van Twist, and Alex van Silfhout. Registration is possible via MijnKNHS. Horses participating in the selection process must have been registered as a foal with a studbook recognized and established in the Netherlands that is also affiliated with the WBFSH. Riders must be members of the KNHS, and the combination must hold a valid competition card. As of April 1, 2026, combinations must be eligible to compete at the following levels: Five-year-olds: L2+10 / eligible at M level Six-year-olds: M2+10 / eligible at Z level Seven-year-olds: eligible at ZZ-Zwaar level Further selection process After the first selection, approximately twenty horses per age group will be invited for the second observation in Delft on May 27 and 28. The combinations selected in Ermelo will again present the Preliminary Test. This observation will also be the entry moment for the wildcards, who will present the Final Test. On June 22, the best twelve horses per age group will return to Ermelo. There, the Final Test will serve as the final selection moment. After this, the Dutch delegation for the World Championships will be announced. Schematic overview Selections Selection criteria Source: MvE for KWPN Photo: KWPN

Today both stallion selection committees met in Ermelo for the evaluation of the stallions participating in the spring performance test. One dressage stallion and five jumping stallions will proceed to the final presentation this coming Saturday. Two dressage stallions and six jumping stallions took part in today’s official evaluation. The stallion selection committee has ended the test for the dressage stallion Stromae (v.Las Vegas). Naturally, he may be presented again later through sport results. Among the jumping stallions, the voluntarily participating El Classico PS TN (v.Empire) has been referred to the autumn performance test. “This decision was taken by the committee after consultation with the veterinarian and the registered owners. As it currently stands, five jumping stallions will take part in the final presentation,” senior inspector Henk Dirksen explained on behalf of the committee. The final presentation for the jumping stallions will begin at 09:00 on Saturday, March 14, followed by one dressage stallion. This concerns: - Unions Way (v.United Way) - Panthero van de Watermolen (v.Latif VS) - Symphograaf (v.Pegase van 't Ruytershof) - Santiago VDL (v.Eldorado van de Zeshoek) - Sky Fall (v.Chacco-Blue) - Sir Vegas (v.Las Vegas) Performance Test overview page JS for KWPN    

From March 13 to 16, bidding will be open on 16 in foal mares and three interesting embryos in the KWPN Online Broodmare and Embryo Auction. On the dam side they are related to standouts such as Toots, Chagall D&R, Exquis Nadine and Honnaisseur SJ. This auction therefore offers excellent opportunities for breeders looking to give their breeding program a significant boost. Over the past few years, the KWPN Auctions platform has developed into an international showcase where breeders and buyers frequently come together. The new collection of broodmares consists of 15 dressage mares and one showjumping mare, in foal to stallions such as McLaren, Red Viper, Vino Tinto and Zonik Plus. In addition, embryos by Dynamic Dream, Comthago VDL and Vitalis will be offered. Strong genetics The dressage bred mares descend from stallions such as De Niro, Jazz, Vitalis and Desperado. Several mares are closely related to horses competing at the highest level. For example, Nova Jazz (s.Jazz) is a half-sister to the international Grand Prix horse Hip By Johnson and is also closely related to the Grand Prix horses Toots and VMF Gladiator. Another interesting mare is the Connaisseur daughter Idol Utopia, who is a half-sister to the Grand Prix horse Emotion and comes from the same damline as the Grand Prix horses Komsi Komsa and Hocus Pocus. One of the two mares from the Charites line is the Fontaine TN daughter Richenelle, who traces back in the third generation to the Olympic mare Exquis Nadine of Hans Peter Minderhoud. Showjumping enthusiasts can bid on the Eldorado van de Zeshoek daughter Oillily, who comes from the strong Walve damline and is therefore related to the European Championship horses Utascha SFN, Tripple X III and Coltaire. One of the interesting embryos is by Vitalis and is a daughter of the mare Roletta PS, out of the same dam line as for example Sandro Hit and Diamond Hit. This concerns a sexed filly embryo. More information The collection can be viewed from today at www.kwpn.auction . From Friday March 13, online bidding will open on the mares and embryos in this collection. Bidders must register in advance to participate and bidding will close on Monday March 16 from 20.00. For more information about the mares, a KWPN inspector will be happy to assist you. In addition, our sponsor Horses2Fly can assist with international transport. For questions, please contact salespromotion@kwpn.nl or +31 341 255511. View the collection Source: KWPN Photo: KWPN

The KWPN has approved the sixteen-year-old international showjumping stallion Diachron for breeding. The stallion selection committee for jumping evaluated the stallion, bred by Paul Schockemöhle, and gave a positive recommendation for approval. The KWPN Board has formalized this recognition. With the Mexican rider Fernando Martinez Sommer, Diachron competed at 1.60m Grand Prix level at the age of nine. After that, the stallion continued to perform successfully in international sport with several (amateur) riders until recently. Although Diachron does not have a large number of victories to his name, he distinguishes himself through his rideability and durability, two qualities that are of great importance for the modern sport horse. Positive contribution The stallion selection committee has been in contact with riders who have competed Diachron. They indicate that the stallion provides a very good feeling under saddle. The jumping stallion selection committee expects that Diachron can make a positive contribution to showjumping horse breeding, particularly with regard to size, frame, scope, attitude, rideability, and durability. Pedigree Diachron is a son of Diarado, a leading sire of showjumping horses. Diarado, himself a son of Diamant de Semilly, was the champion of the Holstein stallion licensing and competed at 1.50m level. The dam Winday is a daughter of Chacco-Blue, and the same combination with Diarado also produced the international showjumping horses Diarco Blue (1.50m) and Diacco-Blue (1.55m). The Hanoverian dam line continues with the 1.60m stallion Landgold, followed by Domino, Winston, Almhuegel III, and Agram. Requirements Diachron meets the veterinary requirements regarding bone spavin and navicular radiographs. The exterior evaluation revealed no remarks. The genomic breeding value is 95 (reliability 43%), and Diachron is not a carrier of the WFFS gene. The stallion is available with fresh semen at Waaij Stud.

Six jumper stallions and two dressage stallions were successfully presented today for the spring performance test. The final presentation is scheduled for March 14. Since last year, the spring performance test has been open to stallions aged four and older, which means large numbers are not expected. Three four-year-old and two six-year-old jumper stallions were successfully presented, in addition to one four-year-old jumper stallion participating in the voluntary test. Two dressage stallions have also started, including one taking part on a voluntary basis. Good Rideability All stallions proved to be well trainable. In addition to the selected four-year-old sons of Chacco-Blue, Eldorado van de Zeshoek (premium stallion Santiago), and Pegase van ’t Ruytershof, the same-aged El Classico TN PS (by Empire) from Team Nijhof and Paul Schockemöhle is participating on a voluntary basis. The six-year-old jumper stallions Poker de Latif (by Latif VS) and Unions Way (by United Way) were both selected through the stallion competition. In the dressage direction, two sons of Las Vegas have begun the performance test, including Sir Las Vegas (dam’s sire: De Niro), who is participating voluntarily. Next Tuesday, the first evaluation under saddle will take place as part of the performance test. In addition, one Gelder stallion was presented today for the saddle licensing inspection, but he did not receive approval from the stallion licensing committee. Performance Test overview page