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23 September 2024 | 20:55
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.
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 27th to 30th, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 September 2024 | 12:50
Bidding open! Foal auction closes Monday evening
Bidding is now open for the foals in the fifth collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 35 dressage and 10 showjumping foals, closes on Monday evening from 8:00 PM.
12 September 2024 | 22:45
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Two more stallions selected, ten stallions to be presented again for second round viewing
This afternoon, the first round viewing of the stallions, which were selected in Den Bosch for the performance test, took place in Ermelo. Additionally, four stallions were presented for the harness re-evaluation. Nine of the stallions selected in the spring showed themselves in harness, eight of which may present themselves for the second round viewing, as well as the two re-evaluation stallions selected this afternoon.
9 September 2024 | 14:17
45 future talents for sale in the fifth KWPN Online Foal Auction
Today, the fifth collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction has been unveiled. Bidding will be open on a wide selection of 35 dressage foals and 10 show jumping foals from September the 13th to 16th. The collection offers something for everyone, with prominent damlines represented and notable sires such as Vitalis, Extreme US, One Million, Le Formidable, Vaderland, Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve, and Ermitage Kalone contributing offspring to this auction.
8 September 2024 | 18:55
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.
8 September 2024 | 18:35
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.
8 September 2024 | 17:49
335.000 euros for Of Ice And Fire US in KWPN Select Sale during World Championship
There was talk upfront of the very best dressage stage in the world, and the World Young Dressage Horse Championship absolutely lived up to that for the KWPN Select Sale. Prior to the final of the five-year-olds, the very first edition took place in the sun-filled stadium. After an incredible bidding duel, the Blue Hors Romanov son Of Ice And Fire US, was sold for 335,000 euros.
8 September 2024 | 17:17
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.
7 September 2024 | 20:40
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.
7 September 2024 | 19:31
Gold Again for Daula and Silver at the Paralympic Games
Paralympic debutant Demi Haerkens wins gold in the Paralympic freestyle after individual gold and team silver. Riding her elegant and light-footed EHL Daula II N.O.P. to a new freestyle, she achieved a world record and a personal best score of 83.840%. Sanne Voets and Demantur RS2 N.O.P. finished just outside the medals in fourth place.
7 September 2024 | 19:01
Team silver and bronze for KWPN horses at the Paralympic Games
After the individual medals on Wednesday for EHL Daula II N.O.P., Demantur RS2 N.O.P., and Highlander Delight’s, these three horses have also secured a team medal at the Paralympic Games. The gold went to the United States, the Netherlands won silver, and Germany took bronze.
7 September 2024 | 14:43
Longread: The breeding program of the Van den Tillaart family
Ad and Willemien van den Tillaart recently handed over their breeding program, VDT Horses, to their daughter Paula, who continues her father's life's work at her own facility in Vorstenbosch, Brabant. How did Ad make his breeding program a success both in sports and business, and how does Paula plan to carry it forward? According to Ad, breeding good products and selling them is not a matter of chance. "You have to eliminate the factor of luck as much as possible, and customers don't just come knocking at your door."
7 September 2024 | 10:07
Today at 1 p.m. KWPN Select Sale - World Championship Edition
In just a moment, the very first edition of the KWPN Select Sale at the World Young Dressage Horses Championship gets underway. This afternoon at 1 p.m. in the main arena, preceding the final of the five-year-old dressage horses.
6 September 2024 | 18:15
Auction order KWPN Select Sale known
At primetime and in the main arena of the World Young Dressage Horse Championships, the very first edition of the KWPN Select Sale - World Championship Edition will have the best dressage stage available. The auction starts tomorrow at 1 p.m., the auction order is known.
6 September 2024 | 11:50
Invest tomorrow in the half-brother of the four-year-old World Cup finalist Premier
In the small final for the four-year-old dressage horses, the First Date son Premier made a strong impression yesterday. In the KWPN Select Sale – World Championship Edition, his half-brother U (by Le Formidable) is part of the collection.
6 September 2024 | 07:04
First edition of the KWPN Select Sale – WC Edition is about to begin, place your bid tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day: the KWPN Select Sale – World Championship Edition. On Saturday, September 7 at 1:00 PM, in the main arena of the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, and just before the final of the 5-year-old dressage horses. This is the first time that the prestigious KWPN Select Sale is auctioning during the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses. “There is no better stage for dressage horses,” says selector Nico Witte.
5 September 2024 | 23:12
Poetic Motion, after winning the small final, can now prepare for the finals of the 4-year-olds
With a lead of 0.4%, Poetic Motion and Christine Falander Wold won the small final of the Sport Pro Horses Prize competition for 4-year-old dressage horses on the second day of the Longines FEI/WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses. Their performance was rewarded with a score of 80.600%.
5 September 2024 | 20:12