Nashville SW Wins First Part of Pavo Cup Final, Nanny Mc Phee Holds the Lead

This morning, the Saturday of the KWPN Championships kicked off with the first part of the final of the Pavo Cup for six-year-old horses. With 89.4 points, Secret’s son Nashville SW, ridden by Femke de Laat, led this segment. This brings him very close in the interim standings to Nanny Mc Phee (by Vitalis), who is currently in the lead.

Raspoetin-K van Kattenheye is the New National Mare Queen

The Fynch Hatton daughter Raspoetin-K van Kattenheye can call herself the national mare champion of 2024. With full conviction, this Belgian-bred Brabant Central Inspection champion led a strong class.

Utah Beach crowned champion of dressage foals

From various groups of colt and filly foals in the direction of dressage, twelve exceptionally good foals were selected for the final. Five of these were placed, with the very complete Utah Beach being ranked first.

Very complete Umberto W chosen as National Foal champion

The top ten show jumping foals returned for the final, where the Mees van de Watermolen son, Umberto W, bred by Joop van Wessel, claimed the championship title.

Athletic Artuna E Z (by Aganix du Seigneur) Convincingly Wins NMK Title

Breeder Popke van Eik came specifically to Ermelo for the event and was far from disappointed. The Aganix du Seigneur daughter Artuna E Z, the Friesian CK champion, dominated the national championship.

Breeder of the Year Jumping - Bosch brothers

This year, the Arnold Kootstra Trophy was awarded to the Breeder of the Year in the Jumping category: the Bosch Brothers from Luttenberg. Breeding is a family affair, and several family members were present at the ceremony.

Albert van Dijk and Tineke Huizing Honored as Breeders of the Year Dressage

It was a wonderful day for Bijkershof Dressage in Donderen. Owner Albert van Dijk was honored as Breeder of the Year Dressage at the KWPN Championships.

Rofa Dodessa van Heemstate Unquestionable Queen of the Three-Year-Old Gelder Mares

The six best three-year-old mares from the National Day of the Gelder Horse competed once again today at the National Mare Championships. After an incredibly strong finale, Rofa Dodessa van Heemstate proved unbeatable and was crowned champion.

Pleasure Claims Victory Among Older Gelder Mares

Only three beautiful four-to seven-year-old Gelder mares appeared in the ring to compete for the National title, which was ultimately won with flair by the very complete Pleasure.

Unum Convincingly Crowned Champion of Gelder Horse Foals

All breeding directions are present at the National Mare Championships, including the Gelder horse, showcasing the finest representatives across all age groups. Among the foals, Unum took the lead.

Red Viper Advances to Second Viewing via Pavo Cup

Today, the semifinal of the Pavo Cup took place in Ermelo. Prior to this event, owners could register their stallions to be assessed during this semifinal for a chance to advance to the second round viewing.

Pavo Cup: Red Viper Wins Semifinal with Top Score

The highest score of the day in the Pavo Cup semifinal was awarded to Romanov Blue Hors son Red Viper. Presented by Bart Veeze, this stallion scored an impressive 92.4 points. This total was good for the win in the semifinal for five-year-old horses.

Pavo Cup: Patchouli Vera Leads a Large Group of Four-Year-Olds in the Semifinals

Today, during the KWPN Championships in Ermelo, the semifinals of the Pavo Cup were held. In the class for four-year-old horses, a mare scored the highest with 87.8 points. Kjento daughter Patchouli Vera stood out with her completeness and added the victory in the Pavo Cup semifinals to her record.

Pavo Cup: Nanny Mc Phee Leads in Semifinals

The KWPN Championships kicked off today with the semifinals of the Pavo Cup. This morning, Vitalis-daughter Nanny Mc Phee scored 86.8 points in the six-year-old category.

Two NMK mares up for auction in KWPN Online Auction

The collection for the KWPN Online Auction of three- and four-year-old mares has been presented today. Several three-year-old mares have already performed well at the inspections this summer. The Grandorado TN daughter Rosamunde, jumped to an outstanding total of 95 points and earned an invitation for the Dutch mare championship (NMK), while the Livius daughter Rose Vurona SRV, was is also heading to the NMK. From August the 2nd to August the 5th, bids can be placed on the four showjumping and nine dressage mares.

Last chance! The KWPN Online Foal Auction closes tonight

It’s time to finalize your choices, as the first KWPN Online Foal Auction ends tonight. Starting at 8:00 PM, the lots will begin to close, and several foals already have bids.

Bidding open! Foal auction closes Monday evening

Bidding is now open for the foals in the first collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The auction, featuring 14 dressage and three showjumping foals, closes on Monday evening from 8:00 PM.

KWPN Online Foal Auction presents first collection

Both domestically and internationally, the KWPN Auctions have become a renowned event. The first collection of the KWPN Online Foal Auction can now be found on the website, and the season kicks off with a strong selection.

Nico Witte on the WC Auction by KSS: “The ambiance and the stage we offer are phenomenal”

“On the main track and at prime time, when everyone is there. It's fantastic that we can do this on Saturday afternoon,” says Nico Witte enthusiastically about the new auction by the KWPN Select Sale. During the World Breeding Dressage Championships on Saturday, September 7, prior to the finals of the five-year-olds, a very exclusive and high-quality collection of dressage horses and foals will be auctioned.

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.