Second round viewing with seven harness horse stallions
This afternoon, the second round viewing for seven selected harness horse stallions took place at the Pavo track in Ermelo. Once again, there was considerable public interest in the performances of these stallions, which were presented according to protocol without any competitive elements.
During the first round viewing, ten stallions were invited to participate in this second round viewing. Today, one stallion was absent due to a veterinary statement, and two others were in consultation referred to the next performance test. As a result, the jury, consisting of chairman Wim Versteeg, Thomas van der Weiden, Bauke de Boer, and inspector Viggon van Beest, saw seven horses enter the ring. After each presentation, the trainer/owner was again asked to come to the arena for a brief consultation. The stallions' presentations went smoothly, just like last time, with good sound, and the audience particularly appreciated the coffee (and cookie) stand.
All moving forward to the delivery day
Five three-year-old stallions, one four-year-old, and one six-year-old were presented. All of them will proceed to the delivery day on September 30th in Ermelo, where the 100-meter track will be used again. The event starts at 1:00 PM. Wim Versteeg stated: “During the first round viewing, we as a committee gave feedback on potential areas of improvement for the stallions. The riders have taken these suggestions to heart. In consultation and with the mutual agreement of two trainers, we as a committee decided to refer two stallions to the next performance test. These are young stallions, and we want to give them the time they need.”
Trainability and Quality
The following stallions have been invited to the delivery day, a selection moment focusing on trainability and quality: Cat. No. 710 – Relatief (Idol out of Kureda elite IBOP harness PROK by Unieko, bred/owned by Erik and Sander Daniëls from Wageningen) with rider Robbie van Dijk, Cat. No. 717 – Rocellie (Bocellie out of Hulinda P keur IBOP harness by Cizandro, bred by Arie van Wijhe from 't Harde, owned by Gebr. van Manen) with rider Robbie van Dijk, Cat. No. 731 – Nicolei VB (Image HBC out of Plains Estelle by Plain's Black Magic, bred/owned by Marcel van Bruggen from Varik/co-owned by Egbert Schep), Cat. No. 727 – Ruwaldo (Atleet out of Juwalda ster by Cizandro, bred by Frans Raaijmakers from Nisterlrode, owned by Gebr. van Manen) with rider Robbie van Dijk, Cat. No. 706 – Rebel MJDB (Lanto HBC out of Keldine keur IBOP harness by Cizandro, bred/owned by Maarten Joris de Boer from Wanneperveen) with rider Harrie van Middelaar, Cat. No. 732 – Pietertje (Eebert out of Tuwalda ster pref by Kowalski, bred/owned and ridden by Marcel van Bruggen), Cat. No. 704 – Ravensgoed W (Dylano out of Indinita elite IBOP harness PROK by Eebert, bred by Joop van Wessel from Zwartebroek, owned by Stal van Vliet, B.C. Rijsdijk, and Coen van Wely) with rider Robbie van Dijk. After a positive veterinary check, the stallions will be stabled in Ermelo. Absent today with a veterinary statement was: Cat. No. 705 – Realist van Altrido (Innovatief out of Heolana D keur pref IBOP harness by Cizandro, bred by A. Doornbos and T. Doornbos-Bos from Beilen). Referred to the 2025 performance test are: Cat. No. 723 – Romeo V (Icellie out of Ilina ster pref by Eebert, bred by G.E. Veenstra from Kornhorn), and Cat. No. 728 – Rocky Cash (Johnny Cash out of Jaicilya elite IBOP harness PROK by Eebert, bred by J.G. Lokhorst from Kamperveen).
Invitation from last year
With an invitation from last year, the four-year-old Pavarotti (Bocellie out of Emely ster by Manno, bred by A.G. van Ooyen from Koekange), owned by Leendert Veerman, will also be presented. Pavarotti (cat. no. 701 – P. April) was shown this season by Stal Veerman/Alting.
Training leader
The training leader will once again be Demi van Nispen. Depending on the number of stallions, she will be assisted by a second rider, Gijs Rozendaal. Assistance will also be provided by Michelle Lavaleije and Siebe te Bokkel.
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23 September 2024 | 14:59
Strong genes available in sixth collection of KWPN Online Foal Auction
Today marks the presentation of the second-last collection of this season’s KWPN Online Foal Auction. From September the 27 th to 30 th , bidding will be open for 19 jumping foals, 23 dressage foals, and one Gelder colt . This collection guarantees both quantity and quality, featuring foals by proven sires as well as up-and-coming stallions and representing first-class damlines.
In recent years, the auction platform KWPN Auctions has developed into an international showcase where breeders and buyers regularly come together. This season, seven editions of the KWPN Online Foal Auction are scheduled, running from July to October, with this being the sixth edition.
Strong lineages
Among the jumping foals, offspring from proven sires such as Bustique, Harley VDL, Zirocco Blue VDL, and Baltic VDL are featured, alongside promising breeding and sport stallions like New Pleasure VDL, Chaudfontaine JL Z, and On The Spot. A promising colt is for example Ugruno Gun (New Pleasure VDL out of Vogrusa H. ster prest by Indoctro, bred by N.S.J. van der Gun from Spier), whose dam jumped at 1.30m level and has already produced a 1.40m horse. He comes from the direct damline of the Grand Prix stallion Wittinger VDL. An interesting filly is Utascha Lottie (Camargo out of Key Lottie elite EPTM-spr D-OC by Zirocco Blue VDL, bred by A.A.F.M. Weernink from Groenlo), whose well-tested (EPTM 80) dam is a half-sister to the KWPN approved stallions Jumper Verdi (s. Verdi) and the internationally 1.45m level competing First Verdi (s.Verdi). Additionally, the Chaudfontaine JL son Uptown Funk (out of Alinda VM elite pref EPTM-spr PROK by Cardento, bred by H.A.M. Alferink from Luttenberg) comes from a strong damline, with his dam jumping at 1.35m level and being a half-sister to the 1.50m level jumping horse Chaperon.
Promising pedigrees
Dressage enthusiasts also have plenty to choose from. The filly U Are A Dancer Vita Nova (This is Naqueen out of Helianthe elite pref IBOP-dres PROK by Apache, bred by Dressuurstal Nathalie Smeets from Schalkwijk) was bred out of the dam of the KWPN approved stallion Ladignac, and represents a strong lineage that has produced Grand Prix horses such as Windsor, Champion, and Exquis Nadine. The For Romance daughter Una Donna Marein E (out of Caja E elite pref IBOP-dres PROK by Houston, bred by G.C. van Eck from Linde) comes from a well-tested dam (EPTM 80) and is a half-sister to the Small Tour horse Happyness E, who won the Pavo Cup in 2016. Utrex (Extreme US out of Odi Murona elite IBOP-dres PROK D-OC by Blue Hors Farrell, bred by S. van Belois-Poorter from Breskens) also boasts a well-tested dam (IBOP 87.5) and his granddam is a half-sister to the international Grand Prix horse Axel (s.Sandreo), from the esteemed Murona line. Another Extreme US offspring, Unbelievability (out of Love-Ability stb D-OC by Zonik, bred by J. Wilmink from Oud Gastel), was bred out of a half-sister to the ZZ-Zwaar (fifth level) dressage horse Fitango and is also related to the Small Tour horse Aspen.
More information
The collection can be viewed starting today at www.kwpn.auction . From Friday, September the 27 th , online bidding on the foals from this collection will be open. To participate, bidders must register in advance, and the bids will close on Monday, September the 30 th , starting at 8:00 PM. For more information about the foals, a KWPN inspector is available to assist you. For inquiries, please contact Mairin van der Tol via salespromotion@kwpn.nl or call 0341-255511.
22 September 2024 | 17:56
Mambo Nr 5 B (by Napels) fourth at the World Championship for seven-year-olds
There was top-level sport in the thrilling jump-off of the World Championship final for seven-year-olds. David Simpson jumped to fourth place with his future star, Mambo Nr 5 B.
With this result, the Irish rider just missed the podium with Mambo Nr 5 B (by Napels out of Coco Chanel B by Quidam de Revel), bred by W. Breukink from Bronkhorst. Although this was a bit disappointing for the ambitious David Simpson, he is confident that the best is yet to come for his horse. “Mambo has an incredible amount of talent, and I’m sure he will be jumping 5* Grand Prixs in the future. It’s just up to me to further improve his dressage skills, which will make him even faster in everything. But he’s only seven years old, so we have all the time in the world!” The gold went to HHS Mercedes (by Can Ya Makan) ridden by Michael Pender, followed by the silver for Remco van den Uilenbos (by Nixon van ’t Meulenhof) ridden by Mathieu Bourdeau’Hui, and the bronze for BP Royalty (by Comme Il Faut) ridden by Michael Duffy.
Lots of potential
Out of the forty combinations, seven made it to the jump-off. Just missing the cut was the Aganix du Seigneur son Mistique (out of Ietoma by Cardento, breeder Stoeterij Duysel’s Hof) ridden by Guido Franchi. The winners of the first round of the World Championship showed excellent form throughout the week but incurred a small fault in this 1.45m class, which placed them eleventh in a good time.
Results
JS for KWPN / Photo: Hippofoto
22 September 2024 | 15:04
Sixth place for Nice Girl Dito in the World Championship final
The final of the World Championship for six-year-olds was one that showcased a lot of jumping talent. In this strong field of participants, the Arezzo VDL daughter Nice Girl Dito jumped to a sixth place.
Two lightning-fast riders claimed podium spots with exceptionally talented six-year-olds. Katrin Eckermann confirmed her reputation by winning gold with Sascinora NRW (by Stakkato-Boy RM) and bronze with Iron Dames Earl of Alice (by Eldorado van de Zeshoek), while silver went to Sniper des Lilas Blancs (by Hamilton du Chapitre) under Kendra Claricia Brinkop.
Quality and careful
Just like in the five-year-old class, twenty pairs returned for the jump-off. Thirteen of them managed to stay clear again—a remarkable achievement. In the sixth-fastest time, Nice Girl Dito (Arezzo VDL out of Ditodina elite sport-spr PROK by Carthino, breeder F.C.W. Slootmans) managed to do so under Joël Lustenberger. A great success for the mare owned by Peter and Sander Geerink, who finished third in the Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup last month. “This is definitely something you would have signed up for in advance; the competition is tough, and Nice Girl Dito is an amazing mare. She has a lot of quality and is very sharp,” says Sander Geerink, who discovered the mare earlier this year. The KWPN-approved stallion Night Life VDL (Erco van ’t Roosakker out of Ialba VDL elite IBOP-spr PROK by Arezzo VDL, breeder/owner VDL Stud) also made an impression under Alex Gill by delivering two fantastic clear rounds in this World Championship final. Their fast time placed them eleventh in this extremely competitive field.
Just outside the prizes
Among the double clears was the powerful Eldorado van de Zeshoek son Noblesse (out of Booster B ster PROK by Casco, breeder A.J. Blankenvoorde) under Filip Lacus, who narrowly missed out on the prizes. The KWPN-approved stallion VDL Sambucci de Muze (Hunter’s Scendro out of Malissa de Muze by Vigo d’Arsouilles, breeder Joris de Brabander) had an unfortunate fault at the last jump under Luke Hill, in a time that would have otherwise secured them bronze.
Results
JS for KWPN / Archive Photo of Nice Girl Dito
22 September 2024 | 12:36
Orange de Baugy World Champion among the five-year-olds
The first World Championship in Lanaken turned out fantastic for KWPN, as Dominator Z's daughter Orange de Baugy, bred by Leneke Geertzema, won the prestigious title.
With twenty out of the 54 combinations advancing to the jump-off, it was by no means a given that Niamh McEvoy would win with Orange de Baugy. However, after their round, it seemed certain that they would claim the title. Their incredibly fast round, in which the Irish rider took no risks, appeared unbeatable, and that proved to be the case.
Brilliant mare
Niamh McEvoy was over two seconds faster than the competition, and thus, Orange de Baugy (Dominator Z out of Adine ster sport-spr PROK D-OC by Barbarian, breeder Leneke Geertzema) could be crowned World Champion. “She is such a special horse; I’ve only been riding her for three weeks, and she immediately gave me a phenomenal feeling. She’s so light-footed, careful, and has a lot of athletic ability. That’s why I knew we could definitely aim for a top placement in the jump-off. Last year, I won silver with another horse, and now gold: amazing!” said the delighted rider. Unfortunately, the breeder of the newly crowned World Champion couldn’t witness this grand success anymore.
First 1.30m
In sixth place, another very competitive KWPN horse finished: Obbe Junior van de Tjongershoeve (Kannan out of Kimmy Junior elite IBOP-spr D-OC by Indoctro, breeder Jansje Boonstra) ridden by Lithuanian rider Aiste Sulskyte. Not only for the horse but also for the rider, this was her very first 1.30m course. “I started as a groom and only got the chance to develop as a rider two years ago. I backed Obbe myself, and that we were able to perform so well here makes me very happy!” With another fast clear round, Omthago VDE (Comthago VDL out of Justine VDE ster IBOP-spr D-OC by Harley VDL) under Annelies Boer could also be counted among the top ten horses in this championship.
Good results
Under Annelies Boer, the sharp-bred product of Arie van der Ent jumped to a wonderful eighth place. Among others, the KWPN-approved stallion Oslo (Côte de Zélande Delta Mossel Z out of Kelvira elite IBOP-spr D-OC by Chaman, breeder/owner Mark van Heel) showed his qualities under Jarno van Erp. As the first starter in the jump-off, they faced a tough challenge, which they tackled with ease, only encountering a fault at the entry of the double on the diagonal. As a result, they just missed out on a podium finish.
Read all about the World Championship for young jumpers in the next edition of the KWPN Magazine.
Results
JS for KWPN / Photo of Orange de Baugy – Hippofoto
18 September 2024 | 11:56
Breeder premiums for medal winners in Lanaken
From September 18 to 22, the World Championships for Young Jumper Horses will take place in Lanaken, Belgium. A breeder premium for the breeders of the final medal winners will be made available by Friends of the KWPN.
The Friends of the KWPN will award a €1.000,- premium to the breeders of KWPN horses that finish in the top 3 in each age class. After the World Championships for Young Jumper Horses, the breeders of the medal-winning KWPN horses will be contacted to receive these premiums.
Zangersheide will also be awarding breeder premiums. The breeder of the new world champion will receive 5.000,- euros, the runner-up will get 3.000,- euros, and the breeder of the bronze medalist will receive 2.000,- euros. The breeder must be present at the honoring of their bred horse in Lanaken after the finals on Sunday, September 22, to collect the premium.
Talented young jumpers horses
The most talented young jumper horses will be competing. Currently, 103 KWPN horses are on the startlist, including 33 five-year-olds, 45 six-year-olds, and 25 seven-year-old jumper horses.
Sires of the World
In the "Sires of the World" class, seven KWPN stallions are listed to compete. In this category, some of the best approved stallions in the world will compete in a 1.50m class. Among them is the KWPN-approved stallion Key West (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve out of Zanory T keur prest by Phin Phin, bred by R. Bril from Westendorp) and the KWPN stallion Ice Man (Amaretto I out of Perpetua sport-spr by Lux, bred by W. van der Vorm from Dinteloord).
Stand
From Thursday, the KWPN will have a stand in Lanaken. The stand will be located near the Ratina-Z arena, where we will gladly welcome you. You can visit us with any questions while enjoying a snack and drink.
Mediaguide
In the media guide, you can find more information about the startlists and results, all participating KWPN horses, and other details. The media guide will also be updated with the startlists and the participating KWPN horses for a current overview.
Mediaguide
Startlists and results
Text: KWPN
Photo Labantrix (winner bronze medal 7-year-olds 2023): Dirk Caremans
16 September 2024 | 16:19
KWPN teams for WBFSH Championships announced
The selection committee of the KWPN has announced its teams for the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy (September 26-29). Several approved stallions will be competing.
Last year, the first edition of the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy was held at the beautiful venue of the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. This year, the championship is combined with a CSI2*, which has further increased enthusiasm among riders to participate.
The KWPN selection committee consists of Eric van der Vleuten, Teus van den Brink, and KWPN inspectors Henk Dirksen and Stan Creemers. After thorough consideration, they have composed the following teams:
Five-year-olds
On and On MB (Baltic VDL out of Koosje de Roblesse ster sport-spr by Harley VDL, breeder Mirjam Bierings from Westerhoven) ridden by Rob Heijligers – KWPN approved
Ohio VDB (Emerald van ’t Ruytershof out of Hallenger stb-ext by Baltic VDL, breeder Teus van den Brink from Nijkerkerveen) ridden by Nicole Botma
Oberon (Kallmar VDL out of Jefrieda elite IBOP-spr D-OC by Arezzo VDL, breeders H. Schut en F.B. Oldenburger from Grootegast) ridden by Jules de Bruijn
Oceans Breeze (Invictus out of Kaleche ster sport-spr by F-One USA, breeder Roelof Bril from Westendorp) ridden by Roelof Bril
Othello (El Barone 111 Z out of Kaleche ster sport-spr by F-One USA, breeder Roelof Bril from Westendorp) ridden by Adam Morgan
Officer RS (Diarado out of Go-Dette van Rinsma State PROK by Cardento, breeder W. ter Maat from Burgum) ridden by Piet Raijmakers Jr.
Six-year-olds
No Mercy (Cape Coral RBF Z out of Saartje keur sport-spr by Now Or Never M, breeder Hans Vrijvogel from Den Bosch) ridden by Tom Martens – KWPN approved
Never Lose (Lector van den Bisschop out of Watch Me van de Wolfsakker by Tolano van ’t Riethof, breeders Bart en Miriam Van der Kloet from Poppel) ridden by Marco Sas - KWPN approved
Nanieta P (Harley VDL out of Fanieta P elite EPTM-spr PROK by Diarado, breeder P. Pelleboer from Kampen) ridden by Graham Babes
Nabucho (Chacoon Blue out of Barones den Haan sport-spr by Vancouver, breeder Caroline de Munck from Zuiddorpe) ridden by Cedric Van Leerberghe
Nashville HX (Cape Coral RBF Z out of Joelina ster sport-spr by Entertainer, breeder Stal Hendrix from Kessel) ridden by Riëlke Roeland
Noah (Highway TN out of Upanita ster prest by Onze Fons, breeder J. Dekker Beheer BV from Kootwijkerbroek) ridden by Gerwilder Ton
Reserve:
No Cider TD (Insider VDL out of Jewellie by Vleut, breeder H.G.A.M. ten Doeschate from Puiflijk) ridden by Roderick van den Engh
Seven-year-olds
Menno H (Stakkato Gold out of Toy H ster sport-spr pref prest by Baloubet du Rouet, breeder Pieter van Hees from Uden) ridden by Joep van der Kampen – KWPN approved
Megalon K (Etoulon VDL out of Zemora elite sport-spr PROK by Quasimodo Z, breeder A.V. Kollenburg from Best) ridden by Yindee van Wanrooij
Monfaut Gumo MP (Comme Il Faut out of Gumo Twirre MP elite EPTM-spr sport-spr PROK by Numero Uno, breeder Maarten Pieterse from Westbroek) ridden by Sanne Thijssen
Mexico Eurohill (Emir R out of Iline Eurohill D-OC by Numero Uno, breeder Christiaan Hendriksen from Pesse) ridden by Aniek Diks
Moulin Rouge (Chacoon Blue out of Cassy du Buisson Z by Clarissimo, breeder Koos Derks from Merselo) ridden by Lynn Bloemer
Milligram elite IBOP-spr sport-spr PROK (For Pleasure out of Orashi elite sport-spr pref prest PROK by Cruising, breeder Harm Hoekstra from Sloten) ridden by Age Flapper
Eight-year-olds
Legend VDP (Grand Slam VDL out of Cendy VDP elite IBOP-spr sport-spr PROK D-OC by Triomphe de Muze, breeders Arend en Arend-Jan van de Pol from Bathmen) ridden by Henk Frederiks – KWPN approved
Lithium VS (2e bez. PROK, Etoulon VDL out of Zudam Lana VS ster prest by Guidam, breeder H.H. de Vries from Zevenhuizen) ridden by Denis Lynch
Luka-Cara (Akarad Hero Z out of Vera Cara sport-spr prest by Casco, breeder H.W.M. Hekking from Raalte) ridden by Michael Greeve
Lloyd (Namelus R out of Wantedgräfin prest by Cantos, breeders Henry Kip en Nancy van Schijndel from Musselkanaal) ridden by Julian de Boer
Lalique sport-spr (Berlin out of Unique prest by Palm S, breeders Stal Van der Vleuten en Stoeterij Duysel’s Hof) ridden by Maikel van der Vleuten
Larado O (Grandorado TN out of Fiolita O elite IBOP-spr PROK by Verdi, breeder P. Oosterbosch from Wintelre) ridden by Steven Veldhuis
Stallions
Impian D (Bubalu VDL out of Outlaw D ster sport-spr prest D-OC by Lux, breeder H.K. van Doorn from Lunteren) ridden by Henk Frederiks – KWPN approved
Key West (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve out of Zanory T keur prest by Phin Phin, breeder Roelof Bril from Westendorp) ridden by Ronnie Jones – KWPN approved
Jaloubet K VDL (Baloubet du Rouet out of Krista elite sport-spr pref prest PROK by Polydor, breeder Kees Klaver from Schoorl) ridden by Thea Jelcic
Jesther (Cardento out of Vesther keur sport-spr prest by Guidam, breeders Jan en Geert Moerings from Oud-Gastel/Roosendaal) ridden by Bas Moerings
Iberico (Contendro I out of Dizzy Lizzy sport-spr prest by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve, breeder Heike Bril-Reich from Westendorp) ridden by Roelof Bril
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Overview page with participating KWPN horses
JS for KWPN / Archive photo Key West
16 September 2024 | 13:35
Last chance! The KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight
Have you already placed a bid on your favorite foal from the fifth KWPN Online Foal Auction ? It’s about time, as bidding is already in full swing! The lots will start closing at 8:00 PM.
Interested buyers from countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium have already discovered the collection and placed their first bids. The collection consists of 35 dressage and 10 showjumping foals , sired by stallions such as Vitalis, Obsession Taonga, Extreme U.S., Le Formidable, Desperado, Ermitage Kalone, Comthago VDL, and Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve.
Plenty to choose from
There is plenty of choice within this collection. The colt Un Sur des Milliers HB (One Million x Kingston Blue Hors) comes from a half-sister of the international Small Tour horse Netzo and originates from a line that has already produced a number of Small Tour horses. Unico (One Million x San Amour II) shares the same granddam as the international Grand Prix horse Helga, and Umbroso (O’Toto van de Wimphof x Wynton) comes from a Small Tour mare who has already produced multiple Z1/Z2-level horses. Also interesting is the filly Universe Miss V (Dutch Dream x Jerenzo Texel), whose granddam is a half-sister of the two-time world champion young dressage horse Astrix, approved by KWPN and competed up to Inter II level. In the showjumping category, the striking pinto filly Uleine (Olsen W VDL x Ceasar) and the promising Unique T (Allroad Z x Zirocco Blue VDL) get a lot of attention. The latter comes from a half-sister of the 1.60m horse Darosso VDL, and his granddam is a sister of the Grand Prix stallion Glennridge.
Extended by three minutes
Experience shows that bidding is particularly intense during the last hour of the auction. The auction will start closing tonight at 8:00 PM, with several foals’s lots ending simultaneously. If a new bid is placed within the last five minutes, the time will be extended by three minutes. Not registered as a bidder yet? It’s simple, free and quick to do so. Additionally, you’ll receive updates on all KWPN auctions.
More information
During the photo and video day, all foals were evaluated by a KWPN inspector and clinically examined by a veterinarian. Therefore, the foals are selected for health and correctness, providing a solid foundation for a promising future. The KWPN inspector is happy to answer any questions you may have about the foals. For any inquiries, please contact Mairin van der Tol at salespromotion@kwpn.nl or call 0341-255511