WC horses present themselves at KWPN Stallion Show

The first show of the KWPN Stallion Show 2025 is announced! On Friday evening, January 31, six seven-year-old World Championship horses will enter the ring for a spectacular show. Led by GLOCK's Massimo, the bronze medal winner, the audience at the Brabanthallen will witness horses that are hopefully the medalists of the future.

Championships inspection returns to KWPN Stallion Show

The championship inspection returns during the KWPN Stallion Show. From January 29 to February 1, the audience can once again feel the tension that traditionally accompanies the championship inspection. The awarding of premium stallions will remain in place.

Royal King submitted for performance test

The King Karim son, Royal King, has taken up residence at the KWPN center. He is the only Gelderlander stallion participating in the performance test. The riding horse stallions are expected next week.

Ticket sales for the KWPN Stallion Show have started for members

From January 29 to February 1, it’s happening again: the KWPN Stallion Show. Four days packed with breeding, sports, and exciting shows are in store. Members can purchase their tickets starting today.

Informative second presentation under the saddle for dressage stallions

Today the second presentation under the saddle for the dressage stallions took place in Ermelo. Seventeen selected stallions were presented by their own riders and can be delivered on November 11 for the performance test.

Numerous highlights during the KWPN Stallion Show 2025

The KWPN Stallion Show is just around the corner. From January 29 to February 2, the world’s largest stallion inspection event will take place. Ticket sales for members start on November 4 at 10:00 a.m., and for non-members a week later, on November 11. Make sure to be there, as it promises to be four fantastic days full of breeding and sport.

All five harness horse stallions registered; highest points for Relatief

This afternoon, under superb weather conditions, the final examination of the five stallions participating in the performance test took place at the Pavo track in Ermelo. The committee approved all five and described the group as an interesting selection of stallions.

End performance test with five harness horse stallions

On Saturday, October 26, the five harness horse stallions participating in the performance test will present their final presentation in Ermelo. They include four three-year-olds and one six-year-old, all with different sires. The degree of relatedness varies from very low to high.

One jumper stallion qualifies for delivery via second chance

The saddle presentation for the Gelderlander and jumper stallions went well today. Through the second chance, the Chacco Bay son Cartier Z received green light from the stallion selection committee.

The countdown has begun: only 100 days until the KWPN Stallion Show!

In exactly 100 days, it’s happening again: the KWPN Stallion Show in the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch! From January 29 to February 1, you can enjoy four days of sport, breeding, and spectacular shows.

WC Young Eventing Horses: Norway van de Haar takes silver, bronze medal for Mr. Cookie Time

On Sunday, with the concluding show jumping, the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championship for Young Horses, an international championship for six- and seven-year-old eventing horses, came to an exciting end in Lion d'Angers, France. Two KWPN horses earned their riders a medal.

Saddle presentation of the dressage stallions went well

Today, 20 selected dressage stallions and three stallions for the re-evaluation came to Ermelo for the first saddle presentation. Overall, they were well assessed.

Dutch dressage horse breeders first in WBFSH ranking for the eighth year in a row

The Dutch dressage horse breeders are once again among the best in the world. Since 2017, they have held the top position in the WBFSH rankings, making this the eighth time the KWPN has reached the highest spot on this studbook ranking. Dutch jumper horse breeders are ranked seventh, while KWPN is placed fourth in the eventing horse rankings.

Last Chance! KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight

It’s time to choose your favorite foal as the final KWPN Online Foal Auction concludes tonight, and bidding is already in full swing. The lots start closing from 8:00 PM.

Five stallions can continue the investigation, one at their own expense

Today, Saturday, October 12, six harness stallions were presented at the interim examination at the PAVO track in Ermelo. Five stallions may continue the investigation, while one will proceed at their own expense.

Bidding now open for the KWPN Online Foal Auction

Bidding is now open for the foals in the final collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 29 dressage foals, nine showjumping foals, and one Gelder foal, will close on Monday evening starting at 8:00 PM.

Six harness horse stallions at interim evaluation

Upcoming Saturday, October 12th, the interim evaluation of the harness horse stallions participating in the performance test will take place. This evaluation will be held at the Pavo track, where training leader Demi van Nispen and second driver Gijs Rozendaal will present the stallions alternately in front of the show cart.

Four harness horse stallions retained

The stallion inspection committee for harness horses evaluated the foals of four approved harness horse stallions and one KWPN-approved Hackney stallion on August 21 and 22.

KWPN Online Foal Auction closes season with a promising collection

Today marks the presentation of the seventh and final collection of this season’s KWPN Online Foal Auction. From October the 11th to 14th, bids can be placed on 29 dressage foals, 10 showjumping foals, and one Gelder colt. This collection offers the opportunity to enrich your breeding program with interesting foals, bred from mares that have performed in sport themselves and/or come from solid performance damlines.

Seven harness horse stallions move into the stables in Ermelo

This afternoon, seven of the nine KWPN harness horse stallions listed on the start list were driven during the third presentation day, which also served as the delivery day, taking place in the Willem-Alexander Hall due to the weather. All stallions were given the green light by both the stallion selection committee and the veterinarian, allowing them to start the performance test at the center.

Last chance! The KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight

Have you already placed a bid on your favorite foal from the sixth KWPN Online Foal Auction? It’s about time, as bidding is already in full swing! The lots will start closing at 8:00 PM.

WC for Young Driving Horses: Silver Medal for KWPN Horses Oh La La La SH and Milo V

The World Championship for Young Driving Horses concluded beautifully today in Lamotte Beuvron, France. The German Jessica Wächter became the champion in both the five-year-old and seven-year-old classes, but the French Marion Vignaud also performed excellently, earning a silver medal with her five-year-old KWPN horse, Oh La La La.

KWPN team of five-year-olds wins bronze medal

Thanks to an impressive clear round by Jules de Bruijn with Oberon, the Kallmar VDL son, the KWPN team of five-year-olds secured the bronze medal in Valkenswaard.