On Wednesday evening, January 29th, the International Congress of Showjumper Breeders will take place in the Hertogzaal of the Brabanthallen during the KWPN Stallion Show. During this congress, top breeders from both the Netherlands and abroad will share their expertise, and there will be ample opportunities to connect with one another. This is your chance to expand your knowledge and gain new insights into showjumping horse breeding.

The room will be filled with years of experience from various countries, and you will have the opportunity to connect with them. The panel members will explain their vision on breeding and engage in a discussion with the audience based on various topics. Additionally, the social drink offers an excellent opportunity to expand your network.

Experience from different countries
The Netherlands is represented by Fred van Straaten, Roelof Bril, Ilse Bosch, Ben Verheij, and Henk Dirksen. From Belgium, Tom de Craene, Joris de Brabander, Valentijn de Bock, and Walter Lelie will be present. German breeders Julius-Peter Sinnack, Harm Thormählen, and Philipp Baumgart will attend, as well as French breeders Patrice Boureau and Alexandra Lebon. From Ireland, Tom Brennan, Cheryl Broderick, Marion Hughes, and Michael Doherty will also participate. Under the leadership of Dirk Willem Rosie, these breeders will discuss how they have built their breeding lines and achieved success.

Tickets
The evening will begin with an arrival at 18:30, followed by the start of the congress at 19:00, and it will conclude around 22:00, including a social drink for networking. The language of the congress will be English, and you will need to purchase a separate ticket to gain access. A ticket costs €40 if you have already purchased a ticket for the KWPN Stallion Show. For €60, you can purchase a ticket for the congress, which also gives you access to the main arena starting at 14:00. You can buy your tickets here. It is also possible to buy tickets at the door, and the price will be the same as online tickets.

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.

Overview page for KWPN Stallion Show

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Source: KWPN
Photo: Dirk Caremans