Five jumper stallions earn KWPN approval

All five jumper stallions presented today successfully completed the spring performance test. As a result, these four- and five-year-old stallions earned the KWPN breeding license.

Performance test finished for two jumper stallions

The final presentation of the spring performance test is scheduled for this coming Saturday. Following today’s official evaluation, two jumper stallions were picked up by their owners.

One dressage stallion Leaves KWPN center

The stallion selection committees for both jumping and dressage gathered today in Ermelo to assess the stallions in their performance testing. The assessment of one dressage stallion has been ended.

Royal King and Raffael K officially approved

The four-year-old Gelder stallions demonstrated their driving skills for the second time today, and both performed with conviction, making their approval now final.

One showjumping stallion selected via saddle presentation

Today, a saddle presentation was scheduled in Ermelo for all three breeding directions, preceding the performance test. A total of eleven four-year-old stallions were presented.

Imagine crowned Jumping Horse of the Year 2024

It remains a dream to experience the moment when a horse you bred is crowned Jumping Horse of the Year 2024 powered by Van Santvoort Makelaars. The Viscaal family has had the honor of living this dream. The Cassini Gold son Imagine earned the most public votes in this prestigious election. The stunning grey horse rightfully basked in the spotlight.

Celtic VDL (v.Chatinue) selected for championship inspection

VDL Stud is registered as the breeder of the only stallion invited to the championship inspection today. Celtic VDL made a strong impression in all aspects.

16 jumper stallions selected on second day

Nine groups of jumper stallions were evaluated today on the first day of the KWPN Stallion Show, resulting in 16 selected stallions, including Celtic VDL, who was invited to the championship inspection.

Twelve harness horse stallions advance to KWPN Stallion Show

It was, just like last year, a full house during the first round viewing of the KWPN harness horse stallions in the Willem Alexander Hall in Ermelo. Eleven three-year-old stallions advanced to the next round, while a four-year-old must first be presented in harness in Den Bosch before potentially being invited.

Six dressage stallions qualify for the KWPN Stallion Show through the after inspection

The first round viewing powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten was completed today with the after inspection. Six dressage stallions have received an invitation for the second round viewing through this route.

After inspection results in a total of 85 jumper stallions

The after inspection began this morning with the jumper stallions. Six additional jumper stallions born in 2022 and the seven-year-old Hercule de Hus were added to the collection for the KWPN Stallion Show.

28 jumper stallions on the last regular day of the first round viewing

The third day of the jumper stallions at the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, has also proven to be successful. Today, 28 stallions received an invitation to the KWPN Stallion Show.

27 jumper stallions to the second round viewing

On the second day of the first round viewing powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten for jumper stallions, the stallion selection committee has extended invitations to 27 stallions for the KWPN Stallion Show.

Successful First Day of the Jumper Stallions

The first day of the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, resulted in an interesting group of stallions selected for the second round viewing in the jumping category. 23 stallions received the green light today.

Two Gelder stallions advance to Den Bosch

After the dressage stallions, a group of Gelder stallions entered the arena for the first round viewing powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten. Out of five stallions, two received the green light to proceed to Den Bosch.

Total number of dressage stallions after five days stands at 82

On the final regular day of the first round viewing powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, the stallion selection committee selected 13 stallions, bringing the total to 82.

16 dressage stallions selected for second round viewing

On the fourth day of the first round viewing, the stallion selection committee added 16 stallions to the collection for the KWPN Stallion Show, including six sons of Las Vegas.

19 Second Round Viewing Stallions on the Third Day

After three days of the first round viewing, powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, 52 dressage stallions have been selected so far. Today, four sons of Glamourdale were among the selected stallions.

Stallion Competition IJsselmuiden: Grand Prix Potential in Four-Year-Olds

In the L class, the stallions in the second round were explained by Eric van der Vleuten, who assigned Grand Prix potential to several of them. Twelve stallions remained double clear.

Stallion Competition IJsselmuiden: Ovinio Lives Up to Expectations

Under Bas Moerings, the KWPN-approved stallion Ovinio (by Ipsthar) showed his best form today in the Blom Stallion Competition, securing the victory in the M class.

Stallion Competition IJsselmuiden: New Pleasure VDL Efficiently Claims the Top Prize

After finishing second in Kronenberg, the KWPN-approved stallion New Pleasure VDL left all competitors behind in the Z/ZZ class of the Blom Stallion Competition in IJsselmuiden today.

Second Day Produces 17 Dressage Stallions

Several stallions entered the arena today during the first round viewing, impressing with both their conformation and movement. A total of 17 stallions were selected for the KWPN Stallion Show.

Green light for Nashville SW and 16 three-year-olds in the first round viewing

On the first day of the first round viewing powered by AJ Bedrijfsdiensten, the stallion selection committee was able to select 16 stallions for the KWPN Stallion Show.