Thanks to the enormous success with rider Kim Emmen at the Olympic Games, Cassini Gold-son Imagine gathered the most public votes in the race for 'Jumping Horse of the Year 2024'. On Thursday, January 30, the gelding will come to the Brabanthallen to receive this prestigious title. This is your chance to admire the successful Imagine in person.

In December, the annual election took place to decide who would carry the title of KWPN Horse of the Year 2024. Six horses were nominated, three dressage and three jumper horses. More than 5,000 votes were cast, showing how much this election is valued. The impressive Imagine received the most public votes, earning the title of KWPN Jumping Horse of the Year.

Olympic Games
The Viscaal family bred this Cassini Gold-son from Audi's Nigel. This daughter of Lord Z competed at the highest level and came to the Viscaal family as a learning horse for their daughter Joy before being used for breeding. Imagine had his first successes with Irish rider Conor Drain. In the fall of 2023, Kim Emmen took over the reins, and after a strong preparation, she made the entire Dutch nation cheer during the Paris Olympic Games, riding flawless round after flawless round as the reserve rider. Imagine and Kim became the anchor of the Dutch jumping team, earning them many fans.

KWPN Stallion Show
From January 29 to February 1 2025, the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch will transform into the highlight of Dutch sport and breeding during the KWPN Stallion Show. Alongside the stallion selection, enjoy a fantastic program featuring thrilling sport and show classes showcasing the best of the Dutch sport horse world. Don’t have a ticket yet? Order yours quickly. Can’t attend in person? The KWPN Stallion Show will also be streamed live on the renewed KWPN.tv.

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Text: KWPN
Photo: Dirk Caremans