Silver for six-year-olds KWPN team in WBFSH Championship

In the third championship in Valkenswaard, the KWPN team earned a well-deserved silver medal, thanks in part to a flawless round by Tom Martens and the stallion No Mercy.

Second silver medal in Valkenswaard for KWPN

The first day of medal awards at the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard has brought a second medal for the KWPN.

Silver for KWPN in the eight-year-olds class at WBFSH Studbooks JGC Trophy

Thanks to two clear rounds by Luka-Cara ridden by Michael Greeve and Lloyd ridden by Julian de Boer, the KWPN team won the silver medal in the eight-year-old final in Valkenswaard.

WC for Young Driving Horses: Onana in the lead among five-year-olds

It seems there is no end to the major events; just as the World Championships for Four-in-Hand Driving and the World Championships for Single Driving have concluded, it’s time for the World Championships for Young Driving Horses. In Lamotte Beuvron, France, eleven KWPN participants are competing. Yesterday, all the horses were deemed "fit to compete." Today, the first qualification took place.

KWPN team starts strong in Valkenswaard

On the first day of the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy, the KWPN team got off to a good start.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dettori daughter Nice Touch W dances to bronze in the 6-year-old class

The 6-year-old horses wrapped up the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Ermelo, where Quinn G (by Quaterhit) retained her world title, this time with British rider Fiona Bigwood in the saddle, riding on Denmark's quota. The best KWPN horse was the very light-footed and elegant Nice Touch W (by Dettori), who danced to bronze under Swiss rider Charlotta Rogerson (also on Switzerland's quota). “She finds everything fun and easy,” said the rider about the mare. Bart Veeze and Nero (by Ferguson) were once again the best combination on the Dutch quota, finishing this year with a beautiful 6th place.

WC Four-in-Hand Driving: Gold for TeamNL and silver for Bram Chardon

What a fantastic finale today at the World Championship for Four-in-Hand Driving in Szilvásvárad, Hungary. Once again, high temperatures and a challenging cones course marked the day. Boyd Exell achieved what he came for: securing his seventh world title. However, he could feel the pressure from Chester Weber and Bram Chardon right behind him.

WC Young Dressage Horses: bronze for Glock’s Massimo

He already finished in front during the first qualification and proved unbeatable during the final: Life Time FRH with Germany's Charlott-Maria Schürmann. Livaldon, a son of Vivaldi, is his sire, and Life Time FRH is a look-alike of his grandsire. The best KWPN horse, finishing in third place today, was Glock's Massimo with Hans Peter Minderhoud in the saddle.

Mighty Red Viper world champion under Bart Veeze

With great power and conviction, Red Viper (by Romanov) and Bart Veeze claimed the World Championship title among the 5-year-olds. The dark chestnut, bred from the double World Championship young horse mare Zolena, scored a remarkable 93.80%, easily distancing itself from the competition. Ohio (by Kaiman) and One Million (by Vivaldi) also finished in the top 10. Glamourdale’s son, Glamdale WP NRW, took second place for Germany.

World Championship Four-in-Hand Driving: Anna Sandmann in the lead with four KWPN horses

German Anna Sandmann leads after the first day of the World Championship for Four-in-Hand Driving in Szilvásvárad, Hungary, with her excellently driven dressage test, which earned a score of 40.99. All five judges placed her in first place. The best Dutch competitor of the day was Koos de Ronde, who finished in fourth place with a score of 51.91.

Obsession Taonga wins the small final for 5-year-olds

With 89.60%, the KWPN stallion Obsession Taonga, ridden by Lara van Nek, won the small final for 5-year-olds this evening. The judges praised the stallion for his appearance, expressive gaits, and recognized real talent for the future. Under Jessica Lynn Thomas, Oz (by Expression) narrowly missed qualifying for the big final, finishing in fourth place.

Dettori's daughter Nice Touch W secures 3rd place at the World Championships for 6-year-olds

Swiss rider Charlotta Rogerson rode the striking elite sport-dressage PROK mare Nice Touch W (by Dettori) to a very impressive third place with 88.20% in the World Championship qualification for 6-year-olds, representing Switzerland. Just like last year, Nero (by Ferguson) under Bart Veeze was the best of his year class among the representatives for the Netherlands. With a score of 86.40%, they achieved an admirable sixth place.

World Championship Four-in-Hand Driving: All Horses Fit to Compete Except One

The World Championship Four-in-Hand Driving in Szilvásvárad, Hungary, kicked off today with the veterinary inspection. Starting from 10:00 this morning, a total of 215 horses were inspected by the veterinarians. Only one horse did not receive the green light.

Red Viper wins World Championship Qualifier for five-year-olds

"It was not a discussion for us that Red Viper should be on top," praised judge Ulrike Nivelle of the KWPN horse Red Viper, who convincingly won the 5-year-old qualifier at the World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses today under Bart Veeze with 92%.

Proud James wins first class at the WC Young Dressage Horses

With the only combination scoring above 85%, Proud James and Maxi Kira von Platen won the qualification for four-year-old horses on the first day of the Longines FEI/WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses. Ein Quantchen Glück finished in second place, followed by the Oldenburg Paparazzi in third.

With 114 Dutch horses, the WC Four-in-Hand Driving are set to be exciting

The World Championships for Four-in-Hand Driving in Szilvásvárad, Hungary, kick off tomorrow with the veterinary inspection. The dressage tests will be held over Thursday and Friday. The marathon will take place on Saturday, followed by the final driving phase on Sunday. From now until September 8, the best four-in-hand teams from fourteen countries around the world will compete for medals. In eleven teams from participating countries, one or more KWPN horses will pull the carriage. In total, 114 Dutch horses will be seen at the championship.

Meet the champions at the WC for Young Dressage Horses

​The Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses is the ultimate chance for dressage enthusiasts to meet the future stars. Glamourdale is a prime example of a successful WC horse that later fully lived up to the expectations. The Lord Leatherdale-son won gold as a seven-year-old, was crowned world champion in the Grand Prix in 2022 and won bronze at the Olympic Games this summer.

No Nonsense D replaces New Orleans in the World Championship team for six-year-olds

Diederik van Silfhout has withdrawn New Orleans (s.Blue Hors Farrell) from the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, which will take place from September 4 to 8 in Ermelo. No Nonsense D (s.Glamourdale) will take his place in the WC team for the six-year-olds with Emmelie Scholtens.

Johan Hamminga: “The emphasis is on quality and harmony”

Johan Hamminga, Alex van Silfhout, and Janine van Twist selected the Dutch team for the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses. From September 4th to 8th, six five-, six-, and seven-year-old horses in each age category will compete in Ermelo. Johan Hamminga has been a longstanding selection committee member and will, of course, be present at the World Championships.