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.

During the first round viewing, ten stallions were invited to participate in this second round viewing. Today, one stallion was absent due to a veterinary statement, and two others were in consultation referred to the next performance test. As a result, the jury, consisting of chairman Wim Versteeg, Thomas van der Weiden, Bauke de Boer, and inspector Viggon van Beest, saw seven horses enter the ring. After each presentation, the trainer/owner was again asked to come to the arena for a brief consultation. The stallions' presentations went smoothly, just like last time, with good sound, and the audience particularly appreciated the coffee (and cookie) stand.

All moving forward to the delivery day
Five three-year-old stallions, one four-year-old, and one six-year-old were presented. All of them will proceed to the delivery day on September 30th in Ermelo, where the 100-meter track will be used again. The event starts at 1:00 PM. Wim Versteeg stated: “During the first round viewing, we as a committee gave feedback on potential areas of improvement for the stallions. The riders have taken these suggestions to heart. In consultation and with the mutual agreement of two trainers, we as a committee decided to refer two stallions to the next performance test. These are young stallions, and we want to give them the time they need.”

Trainability and Quality
The following stallions have been invited to the delivery day, a selection moment focusing on trainability and quality: Cat. No. 710 – Relatief (Idol out of Kureda elite IBOP harness PROK by Unieko, bred/owned by Erik and Sander Daniëls from Wageningen) with rider Robbie van Dijk, Cat. No. 717 – Rocellie (Bocellie out of Hulinda P keur IBOP harness by Cizandro, bred by Arie van Wijhe from 't Harde, owned by Gebr. van Manen) with rider Robbie van Dijk, Cat. No. 731 – Nicolei VB (Image HBC out of Plains Estelle by Plain's Black Magic, bred/owned by Marcel van Bruggen from Varik/co-owned by Egbert Schep), Cat. No. 727 – Ruwaldo (Atleet out of Juwalda ster by Cizandro, bred by Frans Raaijmakers from Nisterlrode, owned by Gebr. van Manen) with rider Robbie van Dijk, Cat. No. 706 – Rebel MJDB (Lanto HBC out of Keldine keur IBOP harness by Cizandro, bred/owned by Maarten Joris de Boer from Wanneperveen) with rider Harrie van Middelaar, Cat. No. 732 – Pietertje (Eebert out of Tuwalda ster pref by Kowalski, bred/owned and ridden by Marcel van Bruggen), Cat. No. 704 – Ravensgoed W (Dylano out of Indinita elite IBOP harness PROK by Eebert, bred by Joop van Wessel from Zwartebroek, owned by Stal van Vliet, B.C. Rijsdijk, and Coen van Wely) with rider Robbie van Dijk. After a positive veterinary check, the stallions will be stabled in Ermelo. Absent today with a veterinary statement was: Cat. No. 705 – Realist van Altrido (Innovatief out of Heolana D keur pref IBOP harness by Cizandro, bred by A. Doornbos and T. Doornbos-Bos from Beilen). Referred to the 2025 performance test are: Cat. No. 723 – Romeo V (Icellie out of Ilina ster pref by Eebert, bred by G.E. Veenstra from Kornhorn), and Cat. No. 728 – Rocky Cash (Johnny Cash out of Jaicilya elite IBOP harness PROK by Eebert, bred by J.G. Lokhorst from Kamperveen).

Invitation from last year
With an invitation from last year, the four-year-old Pavarotti (Bocellie out of Emely ster by Manno, bred by A.G. van Ooyen from Koekange), owned by Leendert Veerman, will also be presented. Pavarotti (cat. no. 701 – P. April) was shown this season by Stal Veerman/Alting.

Training leader
The training leader will once again be Demi van Nispen. Depending on the number of stallions, she will be assisted by a second rider, Gijs Rozendaal. Assistance will also be provided by Michelle Lavaleije and Siebe te Bokkel.

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