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.

This morning, the three-year-old Gelderlander stallion Royal King (King Karim out of the Grand Prix dressage mare Zeronica, elite sport-dressage PROK by Talos) from breeder A.V. Noorman from Zuidwolde was presented under his own rider and subsequently underwent a veterinary inspection. “Royal King made a few jumps under saddle and showcased himself in dressage. After that, he was vetted, and once everything was approved, he moved in,” says inspector Luuk Smetsers on behalf of the stallion selection committee. Exactly one week from now, on November 11, the dressage and jumper stallions are expected for the performance test. “Each time, Royal King will be assessed immediately after the dressage horses. The dates for the interim assessments are November 12, 19, and 26. The final presentation will take place on November 30.”

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