Glamourdale Dressage Horse of the Year
The extraordinary Glamourdale, ridden by his regular partner Charlotte Fry, has already claimed numerous prestigious titles. The stallion from Van Olst Horses secured an impressive majority of votes, earning the son of Lord Leatherdale the title of Dressage Horse of the Year 2024.
Over the past weeks, fans have had the opportunity to vote for their favorites. The votes have now been counted, and it has been revealed which dressage stallion will take center stage at the KWPN Stallion Show. Glamourdale has previously won this title twice, and this year, the Olympic stallion has been named Horse of the Year for the third time.
A life of success
The son of Lord Leatherdale (out of Thuja, stb pref prest by Negro, bred by J.W. Rodenburg from Ouderkerk aan den IJssel) garnered the most votes from the public. The KWPN stallion has built a life full of success through his impressive achievements, both in sport and breeding. Crowned champion at the KWPN Stallion Show in 2014, he won the World Championship for Young Dressage Horses in the seven-year-old division in 2018. In 2022, he became a double world champion, and in 2023, he won European gold with the British team and individual silver with an astonishing 92.38%. This year, the KWPN stallion earned Olympic bronze with a score of 88.97% and claimed victory at the CHIO Aachen with over 80%.
Celebration
The Dressage Horse of the Year award ceremony will take place on Friday evening at the KWPN Stallion Show. As tradition dictates, Friday promises to be a spectacular evening that no dressage enthusiast will want to miss. In addition to the finals of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage, new predicate stallions will be honored, and there will be breathtaking shows presented by various stallion owners and six seven-year-old World Championship horses.
Tickets
The KWPN Stallion Show will be held from January 29 to February 1, 2025. Horse sport and breeding enthusiasts can enjoy four days of events at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. In addition to the stallion selection, a diverse program featuring thrilling competitions and show classes awaits you. Haven't purchased your tickets yet? Order them now.
Source: KWPN
Photo Glamourdale: Dirk Caremans