KWPN team selection for WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard

The WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy will be held from September 26 to 29, 2024, at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. This prestigious showjumping event offers studbooks a unique opportunity to present their young showjumpers and stallions on an international level. The Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup will serve as the main selection event for this high-profile competition.

Registrations Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup now open

The KWPN Championships for Young Show Jumpers and the Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup will take place from Monday, July 29th to Thursday, August 1st in Ermelo. The Van Santvoort Makelaars Cup offers spectators a chance to see the very best young show jumpers in the Netherlands. You can now register your talented young show jumper for the competition.

Four KWPN Horses in British Olympic Dressage Team

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced the dressage team that will travel to France this summer to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games.

U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Announced

The U.S. equestrian federation has named the riders that will represent the U.S.A. at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Longread Stallion Selection: Quality and quantity are central to the new group of stallions

The group of stallions that received approval after the performance test, which was concluded in mid-May, is both qualitatively and quantitatively strong. In the jumping direction, fifteen stallions received their breeding license, while in the dressage direction, there were eleven. Additionally, the Gelder horse stallion Raffael K was approved, and two older Gelder horse stallions completed their driving performance, thereby also being definitively approved. All in all, a strong expansion of the stallion stock and plenty of new options for breeders.

KWPN Magazine | Foals from KWPN Online Foal Auction meet expectations

The KWPN Online Foal Auctions are ready to begin again. Bringing buyers and sellers together is what it's all about, and the international network of KWPN is perfectly suited for this. Thousands of foals have already found new owners through these auctions, and these foals have been successful in both sport and breeding. The ease with which KWPN breeders can offer their foals for sale is unique in the world of online auctions.

First assessment for the EPTM horses

The EPTM horses have completed their interim assessment. KWPN-inspectors Luuk Smetsers and Stan Creemsers assessed 32 horses yesterday. The interim assessment included fifteen dressage horses and seventeen show jumers. Two geldings are also participating in this EPTM-test. A total of 26 horses are present for the seven-week EPTM-test, during which they will also be broken in. The remaining six horses are present for the five-week EPTM-test.

World stage for young dressage horses and foals, exclusive auction at anniversary edition Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

For the 25th time, the Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses will take place. Something new will be added to this world stage this year: a very exclusive auction for dressage foals and talented three-, four-, five- and six-year-old dressage horses from various studbooks.

KWPN Recognizes Jumper Stallions Comthago VDL and Impian D

The stallions Comthago VDL and Impian D have been recognized by the KWPN. The jumping stallion selection committee is positive about these two jumper stallions, and the General Board has formalized the recognitions.

KWPN approved stallion I Am Codex passed away

The KWPN-approved stallion I Am Codex (Codex One out of Capitola Z by Calvaro Z) has passed away. The eleven-year-old stallion developed severe colic last week, as rider Doron Kuipers wrote on social media.

Pavo Podo®: scientifically proven concept for strong bones

Pavo Podo® is a unique and scientifically proven concept that reduces the chance of developing OC(D) in the first year of life by up to 50%.

New cooperation between KWPN and eHorses

Recently, ehorses and the KWPN have started a partnership. ehorses and KWPN have entered into a sponsorship agreement for the coming years.

EPTM test starts again: 26 horses delivered

On the morning of Wednesday, May 29, a new group of horses was ready at the KWPN center for the EPTM. Eleven dressage mares and fifteen jumping horses, including two geldings, were given the green light to begin the seven-week test.

Roelof Bos appointed as General Director of KWPN

Effective July 1, Roelof Bos will be appointed General Director by the KWPN board. Since the departure of Bastiaan Meerburg, Roelof, in collaboration with the management team, has already been handling the directorial duties. This arrangement has been so satisfactory to all parties that it will now be made permanent.

Longread: The performance-oriented breeding passion of Bart Henstra

With the choice of Bart Henstra, an experienced breeder has been added to the showjumping stallion selection committee. Together with his partner Pytrick Adema and father Pieter Henstra, he focuses on breeding, raising, and training talented showjumping horses from their base in Drogeham, Friesland. This has already resulted in sporty highlights such as Hello Senator and Jack, as well as eleven performance mares. Bart has been incorporating all his accumulated knowledge and experiences into his role as a judge and previously as an inspector for many years.

KWPN Office Closed from 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28

On Tuesday, May 28, the KWPN office will be closed from 12:00 PM due to a staff meeting. Consequently, KWPN will not be reachable by phone.

Spring performance test delivers four KSS stallions

The spring performance test has demonstrated the strength of the KWPN Select Sale. No fewer than four stallions, who changed hands through this auction, obtained their breeding license Tuesday.

Eleven new stallions for dressage breeders to choose from

The spring performance test has provided mare owners with interesting new options. Eleven dressage stallions have been registered today, making them available for breeding.

Raffael K (s.Alexandro P) passes 35-day test

The only participant in the performance test for Gelder horses received excellent scores and KWPN approval. Raffael K (s.Alexandro P) passed with a score of 9 for his walk.

All 15 jumper stallions approved

The end presentation of the jumper stallions went smoothly, and all fifteen stallions successfully completed the performance test. For the first time, no scores were given.

Gelder stallions evaluated in Ermelo

Yesterday, the stallion inspection committee for the Gelder horse evaluated three stallions, all of which performed properly. Ronaldo K will participate in the end presentation next week.

Two stallions leave the performance test

With one week remaining until the end presentation, two jumper stallions are returning home. One of them, premium stallion R (by Mattias), has been referred to the next performance test.

KWPN recognizes jumper stallions Funky Fred Marienshof Z and Lord Fauntleroy

The stallion inspection committee jumping has nominated the Grand Prix stallion Funky Fred Marienshof Z and the international jumper stallion Lord Fauntleroy for recognition. The board has formalized these recognitions.