Members' Committee looking for Candidates!
Jun 19, 2013

KWPN-NA Members' Committee looking for Candidates!

The 'Continental' Tournament at Spruce Meadows
Jun 17, 2013

A key ingredient in the Spruce Meadows Summer Tour, the 'Continental' is an FEI CSIO 5-star Tournament that ran June 13 through 16.

KWPN-NA Sponsors Award
Jun 12, 2013

KWPN–NA award offered at the 2013 Sallie B. Wheeler/US Hunter Breeding National Championship

News from Spruce Meadows
Jun 08, 2013

Wang Chung wins Atco Cup, Wrigley 2nd in Nexen Cup Derby

Auction for Driving Horses and Harness Horse Foals
Jun 07, 2013

The Driving Horse auction is scheduled for Monday evening, August 12th

KWPN Eventer Sale in Boekelo
Jun 06, 2013

Horses selected on August 15th at the KWPN Horse Days.

Final Presentation of Spring Performance Test
Jun 04, 2013

Four Harness Horse Stallions Approved for Breeding

Final Presentation of Spring Performance Test
Jun 02, 2013

9 Jumper-, 7 Dressage Stallions and a Gelders Stallion Approved for Breeding.

Sales Presentation of Outstanding Dressage Mares
Jun 01, 2013

KWPN Horse Days event meeting place for buyers and sellers

Dalina DG Qualifies for Verden World Champs
May 25, 2013

Dalina DG and Ashlyn De Groot qualify as 5YO USA Entry for Young Dressage Horse World Championships in Verden

Todd Minikus and Uraguay Speed to Victory
May 12, 2013

Todd Minikus and Uraguay Speed to Victory in $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix presented by Suncast

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One are Victorious
May 11, 2013

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One Are Victorious in $25,000 New York Welcome Stake.

Kathleen Raine's Avontuur Passed Away
May 02, 2013

The 30-year old Dutch warmblood gelding Avontuur passed away the morning of ""April 30, 2013, one week before his 31st birthday.

Beezie Madden and Simon win World Cup Jumping
Apr 29, 2013

Beezie Madden and Simon take the 2013 Rolex crown in three-round thriller.

Damon Hill (Erkend) wins World Cup Dressage
Apr 28, 2013

Jerich Parzival second, Undercover third. Five combinations scored more than 80%.

2013 Willy Arts Grants
Apr 25, 2013

Three Willy Arts Grants for Jr/Young Riders awarded of $3,000 each.

Simon Wins First Round in Göteborg
Apr 25, 2013

Beezie Madden and Simon have found their groove and win first round jumping wt the World Cup in Göteborg

World Cup Finals – Dressage start with Surprises
Apr 25, 2013

Today was the kickoff of the 28th Reem Acra FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Gothenburg. It was a start with some dubious surprises.

U-Prova Wins Beijing Masters with Laura Kraut
Apr 24, 2013

U-Prova (Lorentin I x Maleika by Corofino, breeder: VDL Stud) won the Longines Beijing Masters with Laura Kraut.

2013 Keuring Schedule
Apr 19, 2013

2013 KWPN-NA Keuring Dates and Locations.

Offer from Progressive Nutrition
Apr 18, 2013

Donald R. Kapper P.A.S.from Progressive Nutrition was one of the featured speakers at the recent Annual Meeting held at Riveredge. Click on "Read More" for a special offer.

KWPN Offspring Inspections in Renewed Format
Apr 17, 2013

The offspring inspections are being re-formatted to include a central group evaluation at the new KWPN Center.

Patijn coming to U.S.
Apr 16, 2013

The preferent KWPN harness stallion Patijn has been sold to the United States.

KWPN stallion Colonist now in U.S.
Apr 11, 2013

The six-year old KWPN Harness Horse stallion Colonist (s. Vulcano) has been sold to the Joseph Zehr of Grabill, IN, and will be used for breeding at his new barn.

KWPN Approved Q.Breitling LS sold to U.S.
Apr 10, 2013

Team Nijhof announced that the KWPN Approved 7-year old stallion Q.Breitling LS (Quintero x Armonia la Silla by Acord II, bred by La Silla) will go to Beezie Madden.

KWPN-NA Horse of the Year
Apr 09, 2013

Jr/YR horse Sjapoer was voted as the
KWPN-NA FEI Horse of the Year.
This award is sponsored by Iron Spring Farm

KWPN-NA Breeder of the Year
Apr 09, 2013

Kathy Hickerson was voted as the KWPN-NA Breeder of the Year.
This award is sponsored by Claybrook Farms

New Items for Sale
Apr 02, 2013

New "must have" book and new KWPN-NA boot socks now for sale.

Van the Man Second in Wellington
Mar 21, 2013

Van the Man and Paganini place in Wellington.

Stallion Station van Manen announces sale of Special D to U.S.
Mar 21, 2013

The KWPN Approved stallion Special D was sold to the U.S. with an eye on sport.

Stallion Pedigree Approval
Mar 20, 2013

Pedigree Approval deadline for stallions is quickly approaching.

March 28th is the deadline!

De Niro and Zinedine Awarded KWPN-Erkend Status
Mar 19, 2013

Upon recommendation of the stallion selection committees for dressage and jumping horses, the KWPN awarded Erkend (recognized) status to the international dressage sire De Niro and to the talented jumper Zinedine.

Win for Jessica Springsteen and Vindicat W in Wellington
Mar 18, 2013

Vindicat W wins Sunday's $82,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic to conclude week nine of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival

Zerly Wins in Wellington
Mar 17, 2013

Christine McCrea and Candy Tribble's Zerly beat an all-star international field in Thursday's $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 during the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival's (FTI WEF) CSI-W 5* week.

Harness Stallion Licensing
Feb 19, 2013

Barno (s. Saffraan) Licensed and Ulandro (s. Manno) re-Approved.

Festival Best Gelders Stallion
Feb 02, 2013

Two Gelders stallions selected for performance test.

Fantijn Best Harness Horse Stallion
Feb 02, 2013

Seven harness stallions selected for performance test.

Freeman VDL Best Jumper
Feb 02, 2013

48 Jumpers selected for performance test.

Fierce-S Best Dressage Stallion
Feb 02, 2013

31 Dressage stallions selected for performance test.

KWPN Stallion Show: 40 Dressage Stallions to Third Round on Day 3
Feb 01, 2013

Today, the stallion selection committee advanced 40 dressage stallions to the third round viewing, which takes place tomorrow at the KWPN Stallion Show in ’s-Hertogenbosch.

KWPN Stallion Show: 30 Jumper Stallions to Third Round on Day 2
Jan 31, 2013

With 30 jumper stallions selected today, a total of 61 jumper stallions are slated for the third round viewing on Saturday at the KWPN Stallion.

KWPN Stallion Show: 31 Jumper Stallions to Third Round on Day 1
Jan 30, 2013

The KWPN Stallion Show powered by Massey Ferguson in ’s-Hertogenbosch kicked off today with the second round viewing for jumper stallions.          Program

Patijn is Preferent
Jan 21, 2013

Patijn was awarded the highest honor a breeding stallion can achieve, the predicate preference.

2013 Special Awards Nominations
Jan 17, 2013

Nominate your favorite KWPN-NA Member-, Breeder- and FEI Horse of the Year. Click  on the link in the left margin to nominate online, or click here for the form to fax or email.

2012 Year-End Sport Awards
Jan 17, 2013

Click here. Click below to see requirements.

KWPN Select Sale Online
Jan 15, 2013

The KWPN Select Sale Concludes KWPN Stallion Show on Saturday, February 2

2013 Annual Meeting
Jan 09, 2013

Annual Meeting Details and Sign-Up Form.

Harness Horse Stallion Licensing and Annual Meeting
Jan 02, 2013

The KWPN-NA will host its first meeting and stallion licensing geared especially toward the Dutch Harness Horse on February 15 and 16, 2013.

Wittinger VDL sold to U.S.
Dec 22, 2012

Approved stallion Wittinger VDL(Indoctro x Nimmerdor) sold toU.S. as a competition horse.

First Round Stallion Selections - Veterinary Requirements
Dec 19, 2012

Veterinary examinations required for stallions going to the Second Round.

Charlotte Dujardin & Valegro Set World Record
Dec 18, 2012

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro set a world record score of 84.447% for the Grand Prix.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 6 Jumping
Dec 15, 2012

Sixteen jumping stallions selected on the last day.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 5 Jumping, Gelders
Dec 13, 2012

Twenty jumping and two Gelders stallions selected.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 4 Jumping
Dec 12, 2012

An excellent day with 25 of 47 stallions selected.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 3 Jumping
Dec 11, 2012

Nineteen jumping stallions selected.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 2 Jumping
Dec 10, 2012

Of the 50 jumpers presented, 20 selected for Second Round.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 3 Dressage
Dec 08, 2012

Another 27 dressage stallions selected

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 2 Dressage
Dec 07, 2012

Another 26 dressage stallions to Second Round.

First Round Stallion Selections - Day 1 Dressage
Dec 06, 2012

12/06/2012 - 28 Stallions selected for Second Round.

First Round KWPN Stallion Selection - Day 1 Jumping
Dec 05, 2012

The first round of the stallion selections started in Ermelo on the 12/05/12. 53 Jumper stallions presented.

Pop Art Retires in Toronto
Nov 09, 2012

Ashley Holzer Retires Pop Art in Toronto in One of “Best Ride’s Ever”.

Romantovich Take One places second in the Alltech Grand Prix at the National Horse Show
Nov 05, 2012

Second - fifth places in the 1.60M Grand Prix go to KWPN horses.

Imothep Second in Del Mar
Oct 31, 2012

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and the stallion Imothep took second place in the $55,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar.

Anthem Deceased
Oct 30, 2012

Laura Kraut's jumper Anthem was 21 years old.

KWPN Performance Test Ends
Oct 25, 2012

Eight jumper- and three dressage stallions added to to KWPN Breeding Stallion Collection!

Washington International Horse Show
Oct 24, 2012

Rioletto wins the Dorothy Foote “Goodie” Taylor Memorial Perpetual Trophy.

FEI News
Oct 18, 2012

A microchip will be required for first time International Equestrian Federation (FEI) registration of horses beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

Ravel Inducted into Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Inductees
Oct 18, 2012

Michael Poulin and Ravel Named 2012 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Inductees.

Susan Beebee and Wolf hold edge in Eventing National Title Hunt
Oct 18, 2012

Susan Beebee and Wolf cruise to early lead in Dansko Fair Hill International CCI2*and hold edge in national title hunt.

2012 Top Fives
Oct 11, 2012

The 2012 Top Five horses are now up.

Bosch Blue KWPN Approved!
Oct 01, 2012

The KWPN today approved the stallion Bosch Blue (s. Cantos) in the first ever 21-Day Test in North America.

2012 Keuring Tour - Reports
Sep 30, 2012

 2012 KWPN-NA "Reports from the Road"

Dressage at Devon - Performance
Sep 30, 2012

Christopher Hickey with Witness Hilltop, Heather Hason with Zar and Catherine Malone with Andorra-ISF all capture Firsts at Dressage at Devon.

Dressage at Devon
Sep 27, 2012

Beatrice VDL named Grand champion

Dressage at Devon
Sep 26, 2012

Dressage at Devon’s Breed Show opened Tuesday with Young Horse/Sport Horse, Mature Horse/Breeding Horse and Under Saddle Classes for horses aged three years and up.

World Cup in Lexington, KY
Sep 23, 2012

Rocky W finishes in third and Simon in fourth place in Lexington.

Van the Man Wins in Saugerties
Sep 19, 2012

Cesar Parra and Van the Man clinched the Grand Prix, a World Cup competition, in Saugerties.

Coconut Grove Deceased
Sep 04, 2012

The Thoroughbred sporthorse legend Coconut Grove has died. The exceptional, successful sire and veteran of major show jumping events was humanely euthanized on August 14, 2012, following a colic surgery.

2012 Olympics
Aug 10, 2012

Five Gold medals for KWPN horses

World Championships Verden:
Aug 06, 2012

Silver for Borencio and Bronze for Duval's Capri Sonne

Jumping: Olympic Gold for Great Britain and Silver for Holland
Aug 06, 2012

KWPN horses help win gold and silver

"Big Star" Erkend by KWPN
Aug 05, 2012

Big Star Granted KWPN-Recognized Status

KWPN Horses at the 2012 Olympics
Aug 04, 2012

Click here for a list of KWPN horses participating in the 2012 Olympics

Keuring Entries are Due
Jul 26, 2012

A Reminder that 2012 Keuring Entries are due by August 2nd. Entries received in the KWPN-NA office by August 2nd will not be charged a late fee.

Send in your entries today!

NAJYRC Young Rider Individual Championship - Jumping
Jul 24, 2012

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to KWPN horses in the Young Rider Individual Championship.

Candidates for the Members' Committee
Jul 12, 2012

Ballots for electing two new representatives on the Members' Committee in the Mail

KWPN Highlights from the "North American"
Jul 09, 2012

The final week of the Spruce Meadows Summer Series brought show jumping’s biggest names back for the "North American".

Valegro scores 90.65% at Hartpury CDI-3*
Jul 08, 2012

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro debuted their new freestyle three weeks before the Olympics and were awarded the highest score ever for a British duo

KWPN 1, 2 and 3 in RBC Financial Group Cup
Jul 02, 2012

The sun shone on Saturday at the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘Canada One’ Tournament. This was particularly true for American veteran Mario Deslauriers.

The MC wants YOU!
Jun 27, 2012

Please accept our apologies, but due to technical problems the Members' Committee has not received any Letters of interest you might have sent. Therefore the MC is still looking for members to fill upcoming positions on the KWPN-NA MC as well as  volunteers for special projects.

KWPN Horse Days
Jun 20, 2012

KWPN Horse Days will take place August 13-18 in Ermelo. Among the classes featured are the National Championships for young jumper- and dressage horses...

For details click here.

Spruce Meadows
Jun 19, 2012

Uceko second in World Cup.

Keuring Seminar
Jun 18, 2012

Join us for a "Keuring 101 Seminar" on Wednesday, June 27 or Sunday, July 1.

Is Your Horse Eligible for the USDF All-Breeds Awards?
Jun 18, 2012

Declare your horse for the 2012 USDF All-Breeds Awards Program!

Problem with Email Reception
Jun 06, 2012

for the last couple of weeks, the KWPN-NA has been having problems receiving emails. If you have sent emails to the KWPN-NA office or to the Members' Committee and you have not received an answer, chances are we did not get the email. If so, please give us a call. Hopefully the server issue will be resolved soon.

Thank you for your patience!

Romantovich Take One places Third in Pennsylvania
Jun 05, 2012

Devon Horse Show May 24 – June 3, 2012

Bubalu VDL Erkend for KWPN Breeding
Jun 04, 2012

Baloubet du Rouet Son: a Proven Sporthorse

Final Presentation of 2012 KWPN Spring Performance Test
May 31, 2012

Eight Jumper- and Four Dressage Stallions Approved for Breeding.

KWPN Horses Sweep Allentown Grand Prix
May 28, 2012

Ashley Holzer rode Breaking Dawn and Pop Art for a one-two finish in the ESDCTA Memorial Weekend CDI3* Grand Prix.

Caliente DG on USEF Young Dressage Horse Short List
May 27, 2012

With a score above the required 7.8, Caliente DG earned a spot on the USEF Young Horse Short List.

Harness Horse Eebert Approved
May 25, 2012

Good scores for Eebert (Atleet x Veldine keur by Manno).

Urico wins in the rain
May 13, 2012

Mario Deslauriers and Urico win the $75,000 Commonwealth Grand prix

Simon jumps to the top in $50,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
May 11, 2012

Beezie Madden and Simon win $50,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic

Three New KWPN Approved Stallions available in North America
Apr 12, 2012

Dakota VDL, Sydney and Vaandrager now available for breeding.

Jumping News from Wellington
Apr 04, 2012

Final week of WEF.

Dressage news from Wellington and Burbank
Apr 04, 2012

Ashley holzer and Breaking Dawn shine in Wellington

Ustinov Son Excentriek Starts Performance Test
Mar 30, 2012

One more stallion joins performance test.

Nartan Wins Grand Prix in Loxahatchee
Mar 28, 2012

Jazz son Excels.

KWPN Spring Performance Test Kicks Off
Mar 23, 2012

The70-Day Spring Test gets underway with 21 jumping- and six dressage type stallions.

2012 Keuring Tour
Mar 19, 2012

Click below for the 2012 Keuring schedule. The tour will run from September 12, 2012 through September 24, 2012.

2011 Year-End Sport Awards
Mar 01, 2012

Click here.

Other Awards
Feb 28, 2012

Besides awards for the owners of Top Fives horses, the KWPN-NA also offers awards for breeders. These awards are the Breeders Achievement Awards, based on keuring and sport results of horses bred, and the Keuring Championship Awards, based on keuring results of horses bred. There is also an award for the highest scoring foal resulting from the previous year’s Stallion Service Auction.

Breeder’s Bridge to High Performance Jumping
Feb 10, 2012

John Madden Sales announces new contest for North American Bred Jumper in 2012:

Breeder’s Bridge to High Performance

2012 KWPN-NA Annual Meeting
Feb 09, 2012

Educational Experience for American Breeders

2012 KWPN-NA Special Awards
Feb 08, 2012

The Special Awards for 2011 were announced at the recent Annual Meeting in Holland.

For more information see Awards.

Auction Stallions for KWPN Select Sale Online
Jan 12, 2012

KWPN Select Sale Concludes the KWPN Stallion Show on Saturday, February 4

Liz Searle passes away
Jan 09, 2012

Elizabeth Searle, co-founder of the North American Department of the KWPN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

First Round KWPN Stallion Selections
Dec 14, 2011

The first round viewing of the 2011/2012 selections kicked off on Tuesday, December 6, at the KNHS Center in Ermelo. View results.

Ravel Grand Prix Horse of the Year
Dec 12, 2011

Ravel was named the 2011 Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year at the recent USDF convention.

Final Presentation KWPN Fall Performance Test
Nov 26, 2011

Five Dressage, four Jumper, and one Gelders stallion added to collection of Approved KWPN Stallions.

First Round KWPN Stallion Selection - Stallions Age 3 and Older
Nov 25, 2011

One Jumper Stallion and Two Dressage Stallions Selected for Second Round Viewing

Osteochondrosis results to be published
Nov 24, 2011

In January 2012, the KWPN will publish the first results of the structural offspring inspection for osteochondrosis.

Animo Euthanized at Age 29
Nov 17, 2011

KWPN stallion Animo laid to rest at home-base in England

Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn win at the Royal
Nov 10, 2011

Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn, registered name Ultiems Flemming (Akribori x Evelibe x L.Ronald), won the Grand Prix at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. This was the first Grand Prix for the 10-year-old KWPN gelding who is co-owned by Ashley and P.J. Rizvi.

BMC Van Grunsven Simon Sold to USA
Nov 08, 2011

BMC Van Grunsven Simon goes to Beezie Madden.

Hickstead dies suddenly in Verona, Italy
Nov 06, 2011

Hickstead, the 2008 Olympic gold medal stallion ridden by Eric Lamaze of Canada, died suddenly at the World Cup event in Verona on Sunday.

Jumping Gold at Pan Am Games
Oct 31, 2011

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One win the Gold at the Pan American Games.

Pan Am Games - Jumping
Oct 26, 2011

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One in second place individually.

Positions Coming Open on Board of Directors and Members' Committee
Oct 25, 2011

Positions are coming open on the KWPN-NA Board of Directors and the Members' Committee.

Submit Letter of Interest for desired position by November 1, 2011.

KWPN leads WBFSH Rankings in Dressage and Jumping
Oct 20, 2011

Jerich Parzival (s.Jazz) and BMC Van Grunsven Simon (s.Mr.Blue) First Individually

2011 Keuring Tour
Sep 15, 2011

2011 Reports from the Road

Festival of Champions
Sep 08, 2011

KWPN Horses at 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships
Aug 25, 2011

Two 8-Year Old and two 9-Year Old KWPNers are competing at 2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL on August 24-28, 2011.

Congratulations to their breeders, owners and riders!

2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships
Aug 24, 2011

A number of KWPN youngsters are going to the 2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL on August 24-28, 2011.

Congratulations to their breeders, owners and riders!

Carl Hester's Uthopia Erkend
Aug 23, 2011

This week, the Stallion Selection Committee voted to grant "Erkend for KWPN breeding" status to Carl Hester's KWPN-registered stallion Uthopia.

Kansas Keuring Moved
Aug 11, 2011

The Kansas keuring has been moved to Southview Equestrian Center.

World Championships, Verden: Astrix Champion Again!
Aug 09, 2011

President's Avanti With Laurens van Lieren Fifth.

World Championships, Verden: Bretton Woods wins Bronze
Aug 08, 2011

Bosten STH places fourth.

Uceko and Kent Farrington win GP at Hickstead
Aug 01, 2011

Kent Farrington and Uceko win King George V Gold Cup

Parzival wins CDIIO5* Hickstead
Aug 01, 2011

The World Dressage Masters in Hickstead were a success for KWPN horse/rider combinations. In both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special the KWPN led with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

NAYRC Junior Freestyle
Aug 01, 2011

Ricardo and Stentano top Juniors in Freestyle

Sadie Lahey and Up To Date P take Individual Gold in Juniors
Jul 29, 2011

Sadie Lahey and Up To Date P take the Gold in Individual Dressage at the 2011Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships

Grant winners shine at North American Junior & Young Rider Championships
Jul 28, 2011

Uoeri, Verdicci and Up To Date P do well on the first day of dressage at the 2011 NAJYRC.

Chester Weber Wins Fahrderby at Riesenbeck CAI
Jul 26, 2011

And Moves Into To The Number One Spot for the FEI World Cup Standings

Eric Lamaze and Hickstead make History at Spruce Meadows
Jul 25, 2011

Eric Lamaze and Hickstead made show jumping history by winning the $200,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup for a record fourth time.

KWPN Horse Days
Jul 24, 2011

KWPN Horse Days will take place this year August 8-12 in Ermelo.

KWPN 1, 2 and 3 on the Podium in the Musical Freestyle
Jul 18, 2011

The Grand Prix of Aachen Musical Freestyle resulted in a KWPN podium.

KWPN in Second and Third Places Individual Four-In-Hand
Jul 17, 2011

Ijsbrand Chardon and Chester Weber drive all-KWPN teams to podium.

Laura Kraut rides Woodstock O to Victory
Jul 16, 2011

Laura Kraut rode Woodstock O to the win in the Sparkassen-Youngsters Cup. The pair was also awarded with the overall special prize for the best rider/horse of the three Youngsters Cup competitions.

CHIO Aachen - Dressage
Jul 15, 2011

With six horses in the top twenty, the KWPN was well represented in the Grand Prix at Aachen on Thursday and the Special on Saturday.

KWPNers in Top during Nations Cup
Jul 14, 2011

Netherlands wins Nations Cup on Thursday 7/14/2011 with three KWPN horses on the team.
BMC van Grunsven Simon goes double clear.

Chester Weber Four-in-Hand team wins dressage
Jul 14, 2011

Chester Weber wins the second dressage test with four KWPN horses.

"Keuring 101" Webinar a Success
Jul 11, 2011

Attendees signed in from coast to coast and border to border of North America. Over 50% were non-members and had not previously been to a keuring; providing an opportunity for us to meet and welcome new keuring entrants, spectators, members and breeders.

2012 Annual Meeting Raffle Winner!
Jul 06, 2011

Congratulations to Brooke Voldbaek, the winner of the “Trip for Two to Holland”. Brooke attended the 2011 Annual Meeting at DG Bar Ranch where she purchased her winning ticket.

KWPN and the Young Dressage Horse Selection Trials
Jun 08, 2011

The Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials 2011 qualifying season concluded last week at the Eastern Selection Trials in Leesburg, VA.

Guenter Seidel and U II win Freestyle in Hamburg
Jun 08, 2011

After placing third in the Grand Prix, Guenter Seidel and U II (Jazz x Rohdiva by Rohdiamant; owned by Dick and Jane Brown, bred by Stal de Craecken) won the Grand Prix Freestyle at CDI Hamburg Dressage Derby on with a score of 73.400%.

ESDCTA Memorial Day CDI3*
Jun 01, 2011

In Allentown, NJ, Ashley Holzer doubled up with victories in both the big and small tours at the Memorial Weekend Dressage CDI3*. With Ultiems Flemming she won both the PSG and I1 CDI’s and with her long-time partner Pop Art she won the Grand Prix and the Freestyle.

Lauren Sammis and Al Guden’s Sagacious HF placed second in both the Grand Prix and the Freestyle.

Monster Score for Curonia
May 25, 2011

The Uphill daughter Curonia socred 95 for Conformation and 95 for Movement

Two Harness Stallions Approved
May 24, 2011

Two Harness stallions were evaluated at the spring test and both were approved.

Four Dressage Stallions Approved
May 24, 2011

Five stallions were presented, four of which were accepted into the studbook and two of whom scored over 80 points.

Six Jumper Stallions Approved
May 24, 2011

Seven stallions participated in the final presentation and six of them very much deserved their approval.

Hickstead Wins Grand Prix of La Baule
May 18, 2011

After capturing Grands Prix in Aachen, Calgary, Geneva, and Toronto - and winning the Olympic gold medal in Hong Kong - the now legendary combination Hickstead and Eric Lamaze of Canada have added the Grand Prix of La Baule to their list of victories.

Connaisseur and Cover Story Approved
May 05, 2011

Two four-year-old stallions participated in the final presentation of the performance test on Wednesday, May 4th. After 50 days in Stegeren, both Connaisseur (Con Amore x Donnerhall) and Cover Story (Oscar x Corleone) were approved for KWPN breeding

First Ravel Foal born in U.S.
May 03, 2011

Ravel’s first North American foal was born to Ceolieta (Sir Donnerhall x Zeoliet) at DG Bar Ranch in California. The colt is a partnership of DG Bar and Akiko Yamazaki.

Del Mar National CDI***
May 02, 2011

Steffen Peters and Ravel won the Grand Prix with 75.447%, Guenter Seidel and U II placed second with 70.511% and Shannon Peters with Odyssey placed third with a score of 66.213%.

In the Prix St. Georges, a qualifier for the U.S. selection trials for the Pan American Games later this year, Guenter Seidel and Sundayboy placed second with 71.886%, Steffen Peters and Pallas placed 9th with 67.588% and Rikki Levine placed 10th with Luxor (64.912%).

Jamaica Retires
Apr 07, 2011

Chester Weber’s famous equine teammate Jamaica was officially retired from four-in-hand competition on March 27th at Live Oak International and was honored a week later by Breyer®.

First Breeder's Achievement Award given at Annual Meeting
Apr 06, 2011

Dr. Sandi Lieb is the first breeder to have earned the Breeder's Achievement Award sponsored by Rabobank.

Six Harness Horses Presented
Apr 06, 2011

On April 5th six harness horse stallions were presented for the performance test: five were selected in 's-Hertogenbosch and one that was selected during the herkeuring.

Hickstead to represent Canada at World Cup Final
Apr 06, 2011

As Canada's only representatives, Eric Lamaze and Hickstead will compete in the World Cup final in Leipzig at the end of this month.

NEW !   KWPN-NA Webinars
Apr 05, 2011

The KWPN Education Committee is working on the development of webinar presentations that will be offered to the general public and in some cases members only.

World Champion Astrix Approved
Apr 05, 2011

This morning marked the final presentation of the dressage stallion Astrix (Obelisk x Olivi), after which the stallion was approved.

Two Stallions Accepted into KWPN Studbook
Mar 30, 2011

After completing their five-day charachter tests, jumper Hopalong Cassidy xx and gelders W V Saron were both accepted into the KWPN studbook.

2011 CDI Wellington Classic - World Masters
Mar 11, 2011

KWPN at the Masters

KWPN - First Under-Saddle Stallion Evaluation
Feb 09, 2011

The first under-saddle evaluation of four-year old stallions that were selected for the performance test last year took place Tuesday morning. Also presented were stallions that started in the fall test last year, but were pulled out by their owners or redirected to this spring’s test by the stallion committee.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Breed to a Superstar
Feb 07, 2011

KWPN-NA Stallion Auction Is Underway

KWPN Stallion Show - Saturday, Third Round
Feb 05, 2011

Final day of the KWPN Stallion Show: stallions accepted for performance testing.

KWPN Stallion Show - Friday
Feb 04, 2011

Dressage stallions selected.

Second Round Videos On Line
Feb 04, 2011

Can't join us this year? Watch videos online.

KWPN Stallion Show: Thursday
Feb 03, 2011

28 Jumper Stallions to Third Round Viewing.

KWPN Stallion Show - Wednesday
Feb 02, 2011

Overview jumper stallions selected for the third round viewing during the first day of the KWPN Stallion Show.

KWPN Select Sale Stallion Auction
Jan 12, 2011

During the KWPN Stallion Show 2011 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands approximately 35 KWPN stallions will be for sale at the KWPN Select Sale auction on the 5th of February. To view the KWPN stallions that already have been preselected, please click here: Selected KWPN Stallions .

If you have any questions regarding the selected KWPN stallions or the auction, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will gladly be of service!

Organization KWPN Select Sale
telephone: + 31 341 255 514

2011 KWPN Stallion Show: World-Class Sport and Stallions
Jan 12, 2011

Harderwijk - The KWPN stallion selection will take place February 2 – 5, 2011 in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch. The four-day event showcases the best of KWPN breeding and features the young stallion selections, competitions for older stallions under saddle, and several exciting exhibitions.

Vote for the KWPN Horse of the Year
Dec 30, 2010

Vote before January 3, 2011, and support your favorite.

Thirteen horses were nominated for the title of 2010 KWPN Horse of the Year. Who should take home the title, and which breeder should take home the Nimmerdor Trophy? Last year the title went to Totilas, and he was nominated again this year.

KWPN Stallion Show: Dutch to English Translation Service
Dec 29, 2010

Back by popular demand, the KWPN will once again offer its translation service at the 2011 KWPN Stallion Show. The service allows spectators to hear the judges' comments translated into English via a wireless headset.

Ravel Named Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year
Dec 20, 2010

Lexington, KY - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate the twelve-year-old, 16.3 hand, Dutch Warmblood gelding, Ravel, owned by Akiko Yamazaki of Woodside, California, and ridden by Steffen Peters of San Diego, California, for being named 2010 Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year. Ravel’s median score of 78.542 percent made him the top horse in the United States competing at this level and the recipient of USDF’s highest honor for the second year in a row.

USDF All Breeds Awards
Dec 18, 2010

Click below for the USDF All Breeds results.

USDF All Breeds Certificates
Dec 16, 2010

USDF year-end award certificates are available online. To print a personalized year-end award certificate, you must first log into the USDF Web site and then click on the word “certificate” located after the horse or rider’s name in the rankings. Get your Certificate Now!

First Round over, 182 stallions to Den Bosch
Dec 16, 2010

Today the first round of the 2010/2011 stallion selections officially came to an end with the ‘after keuring’. 24 Jumpers and 13 dressage stallions were presented. The committee selected three young jumping stallions and one dressage stallion to go on to the next round. The 7-year-old Dulf van den Bisschop (Heartbreaker x Libero H) was also presented and the committee selected him to go directly to the third round, subject to an inspection of an offspring collection. . The committee sent two other 3-year olds to the Third Round: number 627, Mr. Blue x Mermus R and number 649, Con Amore x Donnerhall.

First Round Jumping Stallions - Day 5
Dec 14, 2010

Tuesday was the final day of the regular first round. 68 Stallions were presented. The committee selected 20 stallions for the second round. The first round will conclude on Thursday with the after-keuring for dressage- and jumper stallions.

First Round Jumping Stallions - Day 4
Dec 13, 2010

Today the first round continued with more jumping stallions. 64 stallions were presented and out of those 26 were selected for the second round. Tomorrow will be the last jumping day. Thursday the first round will end with the "after keuring" for dressage- and jumping stallions.

Zidane and Peter Wylde win in Hengelo
Dec 12, 2010

In The Netherlands at the CSI2* Hengelo, Peter Wylde won the Anemone Horse Truck Young Horse class with Zidane (Sam x Calvados). Two days later in the Young Horse Final, Wylde and Zidane took another win, narrowly beating out Chantal Regter (NED) and Eurocommerce Philadelphia.

(Source USEF)

First Round Jumping Stallions - Day 3
Dec 11, 2010

Today was the third day that jumper stallions were evaluated. 58 Stallions were presented on the hard surface and after free movement 19 were selected for the second round.

First Round Dressage Stallions – Day 3 (Final)
Dec 10, 2010

Today was the third and last day for young dressage stallions. 66 Stallions were presented on the hard surface. After free movement the committee selected 20 stallions for the second round in Den Bosch. In total 57 dressage stallions were selected. Tomorrow will go back to jumping.

First Round Jumper Stallions – Day 2
Dec 09, 2010

Today was the second day for evaluating jumper stallions. 61 Stallions were presented on the hard surface. After free movement and free jumping the committee selected 26 stallions for the second round in Den Bosch. Tomorrow will be another dressage day.

First Round Dressage Stallions - Day 2
Dec 08, 2010

Wednesday was the second day that the dressage committee evaluated the young stallions. This time 67 stallions were presented on the hard surface. After free movement, the committee appointed 20 stallions for the second round in Den Bosch. Thursday will go back to jumping and Friday will be the final day for dressage stallions.

First Round continues with Dressage and Gelders stallions
Dec 07, 2010

Dressage stallions
The first round for dressage stallions got underway. 59 Stallions were presented on the hard surface and after free movement, 17 were selected for the second round in Den Bosch. Tomorrow is another dressage day.

Gelders stallions
Six Gelders stallions were also presented. After the hard surface they were evaluated for free movement and free jumping. Three were selected for the second round, which will be on Saturday, January 8, in Zwolle.

First Round KWPN Stallion Selections Starts
Dec 06, 2010

Jumpers lead the way during the first day of the first round of KWPN stallion selections at the KNHS Center in Ermelo. 55 Stallions appeared in front of the jury and 24 were selected for the second round.

The dressage committee will take over Tuesday and Wednesday.

KWPN Approves Eleven Stallions
Nov 25, 2010

During the final exam in Stegeren the KWPN announced the approval of eleven stallions - six jumping, four dressage and one Gelders.

With 84.5 points, the 4-year-old Bretton Woods (Johnson x De Niro) was the top scoring dressage stallion of the test, while Falaise de Muze (Wandor van de Mispelaere x Nabab de Reve) was the top scoring jumper with 84 points.

Pop Art Wins Third Royal Freestyle
Nov 15, 2010

Ashley Holzer & Pop Art Win Royal Grand Prix Freestyle for 3rd Year

Pop Art (Amsterdam x Cabochon) and Ashley Holzer won the Grand Prix Freestyle at The Royal Horse Show CDI3* for the third straight year Thursday night. The pair finished with a score of 75.150%.

(Source: www.DressageNews.com)

KWPN Tops the WBFSH/FEI Rankings again in Jumping and Dressage
Oct 19, 2010

Totilas and Hickstead Lead Individual Rankings

The WBFSH has announced its new rankings. For the second consecutive year, the KWPN is the number one studbook for both dressage horses and jumpers, maintaining its position from last year. Perhaps even more special is the fact that two KWPN horses lead the individual rankings again. Last year's leaders were the Olympic champion Hickstead and the rising star Jerich Parzival, and this year's top horses are Hickstead again and Moorland's Totilas!

Juventus Deceased
Oct 18, 2010

KWPN approved stallion Juventus (Dublin x Aprhodite keur pref by Principaal) was humanely euthanized due to complications from arthritis resulting from an injury on October 12th. Juventus was imported by Iron Spring Farm in 1998 and was donated to Cornell for breeding purposes in 2009.

Kingston Deceased
Oct 13, 2010

KWPN stallion Kingston (Voltaire x Gisnette by Burgraaf) died from an acute colic on October 11 at Kings Court, Leslie Morse’s training facility in California. He was aged 18. He had not competed at international level for almost two years.

Leslie Morse and Kingston won the bronze medal with the U.S. team at the 2006 WEG in Aachen, Germany, represented the U.S. at three World Cup Finals and were named traveling reserve for the U.S. team at both the 2004 (Athens) and 2008 (Beijing) Olympic teams.

WEG Para Dressage Finals
Oct 11, 2010

After Sunday’s final day of competition, the individual Para Dressage championships were decided.

The grade Ib  bronze medal went to Finland’s Katja Karjalainen on Rosie (72.85%, s. Monaco).

The individual grade II championship was won by Netherlands' Petra van de Sande and Toscane
(69.238%, s. Obelisk)

The grade III competition actually concluded on Friday and saw Australia’s Sharon Jarvis and Applewood Odorado (74.70%, s. Indorado) take the bronze.

Sunday’s grade IV freestyle concluded the Para Dressage World Championships and saw the gold going to Great Britain’s Sophie Wells and Pinocchio (78.50%, s. Landeur), and the bronze going to Netherlands’ Frank Hosmar and Tiësto (77.25%, s. Jazz).

WEG Jumping: The Final Four
Oct 11, 2010

The Final Four challenge is about taking on a course of fences with a horse you’ve never ridden. Philippe Le Jeune of Belgium (Vigo d'Arsouilles), Eric Lamaze of Canada (Hickstead), Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil (HH Rebozo), and Abdullah Al Sharbatly of Saudi Arabia (Seldana di Campalto) faced off in the Rolex Top Four in the Show Jumping World Championships. Two of the four horses in the Final Four were KWPN.

Whereas gold medal winner Philippe Le Jeune was the only rider to go clear , Hickstead (Hamlet) was the only horse to do so. The only mare of the group, Seldana di Campalto (s. Emilion) received 12 faults.

WEG Driving: Chester Weber and Ijsbrand Chardon tied for lead after day one of Combined Driving Dressage
Oct 08, 2010

Ties almost never happen in four-in-hand driving, but it happened at the World Equestrian Games. The United States and the Netherlands are tied for first in the race for the team medals, at 76.16 penalties, with their top two drivers tied for second and fourth.

The only clear leader is Boyd Exell of Australia, who drove his team to a five-point lead in dressage, scoring 30.08 penalties, the best dressage score ever recorded in a World Championship. Chester Weber of the USA and Ijsbrand Chardon of the Netherlands with their teams of KWPN horses are tied for second (35.97), and Tucker Johnson of the USA and Theo Timmerman of the Netherlands are tied for fourth (40.19).

Tomorrow is the Marathon with 25 drivers going around almost the whole Horse Park.

WEG Para Dressage:
Oct 08, 2010

Para Dressage continues with individual championship tests and individual freestyles.

WEG Jumping: Hickstead in 4th place individually
Oct 07, 2010

Germany wins team gold, France silver and Belgium bronze.

Ten teams started the final round under the lights of the Rolex Stadium, after jumping a speed round on Monday and then on Tuesday nearly the same course to narrow the field down from the original 27 teams.
Germany posted just 17.8 fault with France on 24.32 and Belgium with 24.7. The other the top 10 teams were: 4. Brazil (26.49), 5. Canada (27.93), 6. Sweden (32.18), 7. Australia (33.87), 8. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (35.48), 9. Great Britain (37.80), 10. USA (38.69).

The top 30 riders from the three team rounds move forward to the fourth individual qualifying round on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. From there, the top four riders will switch horses in the individual final on Saturday night. All four German riders and all four French riders move forward.

Click here for complete team results. For KWPN horses in top 30...

Para Dressage: Days one, two and three
Oct 07, 2010

As expected, Great Britain lead the medal hunt on the first day of the Para Dressage competition, followed by Germany, Netherlands and Denmark. Netherlands’ Petra van de Sande and Toscane placed second in the Grade II Individual team test. Australia’s Sharon Jarvis placed third on Applewood Odorado with 67.704 in the Individual Team Test Grad III and Frank Hosmar and Tiësto placed 2nd in the Individual Team Test Grade IV.

On day two, Wednesday, Great Britain’s Sophie Wells and the chestnut KWPN Pinocchio took the definite lead and the individual gold in the Grade IV individual test with a score of 71.677%, followed by the Netherlands’ Frank Hosmar and Tiësto in second place with 70.129%. In the grade III individual test, Australia’s Sharon Jarvis again placed third on Applewood Odorado (68.867%).

On Thursday, Petra van de Sande took the lead in the Grade II Individual test with Toscane with 69.238%.

Click here for full results.

WEG Jumping: Presley Boy tops the list after second day of team competition
Oct 06, 2010

Topping the list of individual leaders after Tuesday’s competition is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Khaled Al Eid on Presley Boy (Concorde x Ivoly by Damiro), the individual bronze medalist from the 2000 Olympics.

Germany rose to the top of the leaderboard with a score of 17.80 on the second day of team competition in the Jumping World Championship, presented by Rolex, at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

An impressive showing by Brazil put them in second with 18.49 faults, with the U.S. fractionally behind them in third place (18.69 faults). Wednesday the 10 top-placed teams will contest the third and final round to decide the gold medal.

The other teams qualified for the team medal final are: Canada (18.93), France (20.32), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (21.48), Australia (21.87), Belgium (22.70), Sweden (23.18) and Great Britain (23.80).

Source: www.alltechfeigames.com

WEG Jumping: Deslauriers and Urico win speed class
Oct 05, 2010

Mario Deslauriers and Urico lead the U.S. team to the top of the jumping team rankings after winning the speed class yesterday. Deslauriers and Urico stopped the clock after a clear round in 71.25 seconds.

The U.S. team holds the early lead, with 5.69 faults. Germany is second (9.8 faults), France is third (11.32), the Netherlands is fourth (11.33), Canada is fifth (11.93), and Spain is sixth (13.22).

Click here for complete results.

Olympia wins Intermediaire Freestyle at Devon
Oct 03, 2010

After finishing third in the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I classes, Cesar Parra and Olympia, a 14-year-old gelding by Jazz, rode for the win and succeeded, receiving a 73.50% and the blue ribbon in the Intermediaire Freestyle. The class was the grand finale of the six-day show.

Kassie Barteau finished second with her 10-year-old gelding Toscano, also by Jazz. with a score of 72.80%. She was pleased with the efforts of her. The pirouettes were a highlight, but Kassie was also extremely pleased with her walk work.

(Source Equestrian Sports Promotions)

Gold Medal sweep for Moorlands Totilas
Oct 02, 2010

After the musical freestyle, Edward Gal, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Steffen Peters shared the podium a third time.

Moorlands Totilas was ridden by Edward Gal to a gold medal sweep with a dominating victory in the World Equestrian Games Grand Prix Freestyle under lights Friday night, while Great Britain’s Laura Bechtolsheimer on Mistral Hojris collected her third silver medal and Steffen Peters and Ravel won their second bronze in an unprecedented medal haul for the United States at a world championship.

Click here for full results.

Grand Championship at Devon Breed Show
Oct 01, 2010

Rabiola wins Grand Championship at Dressage at Devon, Dazzle places second.

The two mares trotted away with the show's most coveted ribbons during the breed division. Wearing the championship neck sash once again was Iron Spring Farm's Rabiola, who has won more than ten championships at the show over the years. Finishing with the Reserve Grand Championship was Dazzle, the two-year-old mare by Jazz.

Click here for complete results.

WEG Dressage: Grand Prix Special
Sep 29, 2010

Moorland's Totilas in first, Ravel in third.

As in the Grand Prix, Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas again took first place, this time with an amazing score of 85.708%. The U.S. Steffen Peters and Ravel placed third with 78.542% and Canada’s Ashley Holzer and Pop Art placed 11th with 71.708%.

Click here for full GP Special results.

El Paso-ISF and Dazzle wow Devon on Tuesday
Sep 28, 2010

Special fillies and colts strutted their stuff on the opening day of Dressage at Devon. The youngsters demonstrated the power of North American breeders with all of Tuesday's champions being awarded with scores above 81%.

WEG Dressage: Totilas Finishes in First and Ravel in Third Place
Sep 28, 2010

Moorland’s Totilas and Edward Gal finished in first place with 84.043%, Ravel and Steffen Peters finised in third with 78.596% during the team competition. Other KWPN horses in the top 20 :Exquis Nadine with Hans Peter Minderhout in 10th place with 72.255%, Pop Art and Ashley Holzer in 12th with 70.383% and Nartan with Katherine Bateson-Chandler in 17th with 69.617%.
Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival were sadly eliminated from the competition after the rein-back due to blood in the horse's mouth.

The Netherlands claimed the gold medal in the team competition with a score of 229.745, Great Britain won the silver with 224.767, while Germany edged out the U.S. for the bronze with 220.595. The U.S. placed fourth with 218.13 points.

Click here for complete Grand Prix results.

WEG Tradeshow Booth 130
Sep 24, 2010

Visit Janice Baikie, the KWPN-NA, the KWPN and the Rabobank at the WEG in booth 130.

KWPN-NA member Janice Baikie is in charge of the booth at the WEG and will be supported by Irene Wolfs from the KWPN during the Dressage competition and after that by Shakota Powell from the KWPN-NA office. Please stop by and meet Janice, Irene and Shakota if you have time.

WEG viewer's guide
Sep 23, 2010

UniversalSports.com will stream 65 hours of the 2010 World Equestrian Games LIVE from Lexington, Kentucky. Register to watch here.

Times are subject to change. For more information, also visit FEITV.org and USEF.org.

Region 2 Dressage Championships
Sep 13, 2010

The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships were held at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan this weekend.

Patricia Becker of Wadsworth, Illinois rode Wish (Flemmingh x My Fonsa, owned by Frank Allgauer) to the highest FEI Prix St. Georges score of 67.106% and first place in the open division.

Two KWPN Jumpers on USEF Short List
Aug 10, 2010

USEF names ten horse/rider combinations in ranked order to the Short List for the US Show Jumping Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

80 Excellent Foals in National Elite Auction
Aug 10, 2010

Borculo – On Thursday August 26th National Elite Auction Borculo offers 80 excellent foals. An outstanding selection of the best foals Holland can offer. “The best Dutch breeders trust us their best foals to be auctioned in Borculo”, explains Jan Markink, chairman of the organisation. This year selection consists of 80 foals, the best Borculo had to offer ever.

Jazz Offspring First and Second At Intermediaire I Championship
Aug 09, 2010

Cesar Parra and Olympia won the Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions. Olympia (Jazz x Original by Juventus) owned by Lori Washton impressed the crowd to a musical medley by Earth, Wind and Fire scoring 74.800 per cent based on the strength of his trot work and his pirouettes.

Kassandra Barteau and Toscano (Jazz x Zeester by Legaat) were reserve champions after winning the Prix St. Georges (the first leg of the Intermediaire I Championship) on Friday with Toscano during her first try in an open championship.

KWPN Horse Days
Aug 05, 2010

KWPN Horse Days: 16-20 August at the KNHS center in Ermelo.

North American Jr/YR Championships
Aug 02, 2010

Jr/YR Dressage competition: July 28 Team Test, July 29 Individual Test, July 31 Freestyles.

Clare Krska and Romincka take the Gold
Jul 26, 2010

Sunday morning eleven horse/rider combinations vied for the title in the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final for riders 14-18 presented by Dressage Today. Clare Krska, 18, from Olathe, KS, rode her 16th birthday present Romincka  to the Gold. This was Clare's first trip to the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals and she heads on to NAJYRC competition in Lexington next week.

Romincka (Welt Hit II x La-Libelle by Farmer) is owned by Clare and her Mom Carol and bred by L. Martens)

(By Kathy Meyer, source www.usef.org)

Developing Horse Championships
Jul 26, 2010

Wayne, IL - D G Bar Ranch topped the leader board as owners of both Champion and Reserve Champion in the Four-Year-Old division. Willy Arts piloted DG Brendo (Florencio x Sierra Siren by Volckmar bred in the U.S. by Lukes Bianko) to a win with a score of 8.46. DG Bantana (Flemmingh x Lantana V by Hemmingway bred in The Netherlands by P.Verdellen) , ridden by Caitlin Masiel, earned an impressive 8.32 for Reserve Champion in the division.

Reserve Champion in the Five-Year-Old division, Adje, a bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Rosseau x Rodazdoruke by Jazz bred in the Netherlands by J.Pansier), was ridden by Willy Arts. The duo scored high with a performance on the championship test that elevated them from their fifth-place standing in Friday's Preliminary Test, finishing with a combined score of 8.116.

(By Kathy Meyer, source www.usef.org)

For full championship results:

Okidoki deceased
Jul 22, 2010

Jumping phenomenon Okidoki (Jodokus x Kentycky s.Topas) has passed on Tuesday.

Experience Exceptional Horses and Exciting Competition
Jul 20, 2010

The 2010 KWPN Horse Days event kicks off August 16 at the KNHS center in Ermelo.

Hickstead and Moorlands Totilas Win Aachen
Jul 19, 2010

KWPN number one dressage and jumping in Aachen.

Pavarottie on Meydan FEI Nations Cup Team in Falsterbo
Jul 08, 2010

Todd Minikus and Ltd's Pavarotti (Lancelot x Kiaralda prest by Renville, bred by C. Wernsen, owned by Todd Minikus Ltd) are one of four horse/rider combinations named to represent the U.S. in the Nations Cup at CSIO Falsterbo in Sweden on Friday July 9.

Cesar Parra and Olympia Ranked #1 in Small Tour
Jul 07, 2010

Cesar Parra and Olympia (Jazz x Zeester by Luitenant Generaal, bred by A. van de Scheer, owned by Dr. Lori Washton) are ranked number one for the FEI small tour heading into the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National I-1 Dressage Championships in August.

Approved Stallion Contester Deceased
Jun 23, 2010

Golden Oak Farm sadly announced today the passing of its beloved stallion Contester, following an unsuccessful colic surgery yesterday.

Zeizos Takes Top Spot for 5-Yr-Old Event Horses
Jun 14, 2010

Zeizos Takes Top Spot at Waredaca's Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Competition at Waredaca Horse Trials in Unity, MD.

Spruce Meadows National Tournament
Jun 14, 2010

KWPN bred horses victorious at Spruce Meadows. KWPN horses led in the Grand Prix, the Derby and many other classes.

Two Seconds at USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Western Selection Trial
Jun 09, 2010

Amethyst and Zalona-DG place second at 2010 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Western Selection Trial.

Ashley Holzer & Pop Art Win Grand Prix Kür at Lingen
Jun 07, 2010

In preparation for the Canadian squad at the World Equestrian Games, Ashley Holzer and Pop Art (Amsterdam x Cabochon) won the Grand Prix Musical Freestyle on Saturday at the International Dressage Festival CDI4* in Lingen, Germany, with 76.300%. Fellow Canadian Cheryl Meisner on Paganini (Havidoff x Statuar) placed ninth with 69.400%.

(Source dressage-news.com)

Two Seconds at USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial
Jun 07, 2010

Aesthete and Zandor place second at 2010 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial.

Olivier and Olympia win at ESDCTA Memorial Day Show
Jun 01, 2010

Olivier and Elisabeth Austin win Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special.
Olympia and Cesar Parra win Intermediate I and Prix St Georges.

Beam P wins 4-Yr-Old Class
May 31, 2010

The four year Beam P (Indoctro x Pepita-S keur by Emilion) and Natasha Smith-Avery won the Jump Canada 4-Year-Old Class at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, with a high score of 88 points.

Ten Approved Stallions from Spring Performance Test
May 28, 2010

The KWPN approved five dressage-, three jumping- and two harness stallions at the final presentation of the spring performance test.

Spooner and Pako win Derby in La Baule
May 17, 2010

On Saturday, May 15, Richard Spooner won the derby at the CHIO in La Baule (France). The American rider and his gelding Pako (Farmer out of Epris by Rubinstein-Lorenz x Formateur, breeder Deborah P. Harrison, CA) had the only clear round in the 1,100-meter course with a pond and 21 jumps. His time 162 seconds therefore did not matter. Spooner and Pako won € 16.500 for their effort.

Attention Young Dressage Riders:
May 11, 2010

US Equestrian Federation Launches Dressage Talent Search

Victory in Valencia for Hickstead and Eric Lamaze
May 10, 2010

Eric Lamaze riding Hickstead claimed victory in the €20,000 Trofeo NH Hotels competition held Friday, May 7, in Valencia, ESP. He also placed second in the day’s other featured competition, the €20,000 Trofeo El Corte Inglis, riding Take Off.

KWPN Horses Perform well in Del Mar
May 04, 2010

Steffen Peters and Ravel won the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle at the Del Mar National Horse Show CDI in Del Mar, CA. Guenter Seidel and U II placed third and second respectively, while Susan Blinks and Robin Hood won the Grand Prix Special.

KWPN Grants Individual Erkend Status to Olivier, Arko III, and Peppermill
Apr 13, 2010

The Gelders stallion selection committee recommended the U.S.-based Olivier and the jumper stallion selection committee recommended Arko III and Peppermill for Erkend status to the KWPN Board of Directors.

GP Wins for Quick Star and Armani
Apr 12, 2010

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KWPN Horses head Dressage Rankings
Apr 12, 2010

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Rabobank Partners with KWPN-NA to Support Breeders in North America
Apr 05, 2010

The KWPN of North America is proud to announce that Rabobank, N.A. has become a major strategic partner in the support of North American sport horse breeders.

Gal and Totilas triumph at World Cup Final
Apr 01, 2010

Jerich Parzival in second place

KWPN hires new full-time Inspector
Apr 01, 2010

As of June 1 Henk Dirksen (33) from Tirns (Friesland) will be employed full time by the KWPN as an inspector.

Julie Ballard Haralson joins Members' Committee
Mar 31, 2010

KWPN-NA member Julie Ballard Haralson was recently elected to the Members' Committee. 

Julie has been a member since 1992, and has participated in annual meetings and hosted keuringen since then. She also participates in keuring every year, sponsors awards, and promotes the KWPN with her own horses.

For more information on Julie click here.

Special Awards given at Annual Meeting
Mar 30, 2010

The Special Awards for 2009 were handed out at this year's Annual Meeting.

For more information see Awards.

Florianus approved by KWPN
Mar 23, 2010

The Grand Prix dressage stallion Florianus was approved by the KWPN recently after a short performance test of five days on American soil. This was the first time that a KWPN performance test took place in America under the supervision of its daughter organization, the KWPN-NA.

(Photo Florianus Terri Miller)

Facet Euthanized
Mar 18, 2010

The 1987 KWPN stallion Facet (Vanitas x Tolbert x Courville xx) was humanely euthanized today for colic-related reasons. Facet competed in Europe at CDI***s in the Small Tour and Grand Prix with former- Olympian Ellen Bontje in 1996-2000, then enjoyed further success with German Young Rider Gerda Lehmann prior to his sale to owner Gay Walker in February 2003.

Annual Meeting Program Announced
Feb 26, 2010

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Predicates Awarded to Five KWPN Stallions
Feb 17, 2010

Gribaldi received the Preferent predicate while Cantos, Mermus R, Phin Phin and Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve all received the Keur predicate.

Tami Hoag and Feliki in the Winner's Circle
Feb 16, 2010

Tami Hoag and 23-Yr-Old Feliki Piaffed their way into The Winner’s Circle at Dressage Under The Stars

Thanks to a stunning piaffe and passage, along with an incredible line of one-tempis, Tami Hoag and Feliki (Aktion x Zeliki by Joost) gave a bestselling ride that landed them in the winner’s circle during the third week of the Top Shelf Dressage Under the Stars competition at the Player’s Club & Restaurant.

Gribaldi Deceased
Feb 14, 2010

The KWPN approved Trakehner stallion Gribaldi has died. Gribaldi recently earned the preferent predicate and is the sire of Moorlands Totilas and IPS Painted Black . “With very great pain and sadness in our heart we had to say goodbye to Gribaldi today” is on the website of Edward Gal. A tear in his aorta eventually became fatal. The stallion was 16 years old.

Andiamo KWPN Erkend
Feb 11, 2010

The KWPN recently granted Andiamo (s. Animo) Individual Erkend status.

KWPN Stallion Show
Feb 10, 2010

The 2010 KWPN Stallion Show is now history. A total of 28 dressage horses, 40 jumpers, 6 harness horses, and 4 Gelder horses were selected for the performance test.

KWPN Select Sale
Feb 10, 2010

This year again, the KWPN Select Sale (KSS) was the final event of the KWPN Stallion Show. Thirty-one horses went under the hammer. The highest bid was for Countdown H (Cornet Obolensky x Corland), who was sold to Stoeterij de Sterrenhof for € 90,000. Total sales were € 1,065,000. The average sales price of € 34,355 was approximately € 3,000 lower than last year's average but € 3,000 higher than the average sale price in 2008.

16 Horses Pass Vet Check for Masters
Feb 04, 2010

All 16 horses that were presented for veterinary inspection passed Wednesday to start in the €100,000 (US$138,000) Exquis World Dressage Masters at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

KWPN Stallion Show
Feb 03, 2010

On the first day of the 2010 KWPN Stallion Show, 18 out of 22 jumping stallions were selected for the performance test. Tomorrow is day two of the second and third round viewings for jumping stallions.

Each stallion selected for the third round viewing or performance test will be posted on the “results” page. A webpage of each stallion selected for the third round viewing will be posted on the results page. The webpages contain information about the stallions and video footage of their performance in the chute during the second round viewing. These will be available later this evening.

KWPN-NA Change of Officers
Jan 13, 2010

At their last board meeting, the KWPN-NA BOD elected new board officers. For 2010 Willy Arts will be the Chair, Christine McCarthy the Vice Chair, Susan Taylor the Treasurer and Judy Reggio the Secretary. Also Dan Ruediger has been added as a new board member. Dan has served on the MC for the past four years.

The board wishes to thank Christine McCarthy for her contributions as Chair over the past two years. Through her efforts and diligence, the organization has moved forward on many fronts. Of course the work is never done and we look forward to the leadership that Willy Arts will provide for the coming year.

2009 Year-End Sport Awards
Jan 12, 2010

The KWPN-NA wishes to congratulate all of you that showed your KWPN horses in 2009. A job well done!

Winners of the 2009 Sport Awards are now posted.

The KWPN-NA would like to publish photos of the top horse in each division both in the Newsletter and on this website. Please email photos (glossy prints or high resolution digital files, with a minimum of 300 dpi and at least 4” x 6” in size) to the KWPN-NA office. Please include the name of the photographer whether or not it is a professional All professional photos must include the photographer's name and a release for publication.

Manno Preferent
Jan 05, 2010

Only extraordinary stallions earn the preferent predicate and Manno more than meets those standards. He won many national championships and various sons and daughters are proving themselves in competition and keuringen.

Popeye K Leading Hunter Sire
Jan 04, 2010

The final shows have been posted and the 2009 Performance Horse Registry’s (PHR) Silver Stirrup Award winners have been announced. KWPN-NA approved Popeye K (s. Voltaire) was named the 2009 Silver Stirrup Leading Hunter Sire.

(Source: PHR American Breeder News)

Samber Deceased
Jan 02, 2010

The approved KWPN stallion Samber died just before Chrismas. The pinto son of the English Thoroughbred stallion Pericles was 33 years old.

2010 Stallion Service Auction
Dec 21, 2009

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Totilas Sets New Freestyle Record of 92%
Dec 17, 2009

LONDON, Dec. 16–Moorlands Totilas ridden by Edward Gal set a new world Grand Prix Freestyle record of 92.300% Wednesday night to claim the World Cup qualifier at the Olympia International Horse Show.

Totilas Wins and Parzival 2nd at Olympia International Horse Show
Dec 16, 2009

LONDON, Dec. 15–Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas came within less than half of a percent point of their world record to claim the Grand Prix at Olympia International Horse Show World Cup qualifier Tuesday night. The pair posted a score of 83.66 per cent, just 0.43 % below their world record of 84.09% at the European Championships.

Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzival also scored above 80%, posting a mark of 81.277 %.

(Source www.Dressagesource.com )

Steffen Peters, Ravel Candidates for US Equestrian of Year & Horse of Year
Dec 12, 2009

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Dec. 11–Steffen Peters and Ravel, reigning World Cup champions and the only American combination ever to sweep the CDIO at Aachen, Germany, were named Friday as candidates for Equestrian of the Year and Horse of the Year.

Ravel USDF’s Horse of Year
Dec 05, 2009

Source dressage-news.com

AUSTIN, Texas

Ravel, the 11-year-old gelding ridden by Steffen Peters to the 2009 World Cup title and an historic sweep of the CDIO events at Aachen in Germany, received the U.S. Dressage Federation Horse of the Year award on Friday night.

The award for the horse owned by Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang was made at the USDF annual awards banquet.

Iron Spring Farm’s Rampal Passes On
Dec 02, 2009

Iron Spring Farm’s important KWPN stallion Rampal passed away on November 11, 2009 due to the infirmities of old age. The 26-year-old stallion was known not only for his incredible competition record, which included being short listed for the United States Equestrian Team, but also for his contributions to the sport horse world as a sire.

KWPN Stallion Show (February 3-6, 2010)
Dec 01, 2009

The KWPN Stallion Show, the world's biggest event of its kind, will take place the first weekend in February. Enjoy four full days of the best young stallions, world-class sport, breeder awards, spectacular exhibitions, and entertainment.

Jacques Verkerk leaves KWPN
Nov 30, 2009

Eight Stallions Registered in the Studbook
Nov 26, 2009

Pop Art, Paganini and Respekt score at the Royal
Nov 17, 2009

KWPN has good results of the Royal Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON

CDI3* Grand Prix de Dressage

November 11 2009

 CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle

November 12 2009

Crown Predicates Awarded
Nov 05, 2009

Seven KWPN horses were awarded the Crown predicate for their sport results in 2009. The Crown predicate is a performance award for KWPN stallions, mares and Geldings competing at the highest levels in sport. Horses must be ranked within the top 200 horses in the year’s final WBFSH standings. Horses must be on file with the KWPN-NA.

WBFSH Sire Rankings
Nov 04, 2009

Jazz Again Most Successful Dressage Horse Sire, Concorde in Seventh Place for Most Successful Jump Sire

KWPN Tops WBFSH Rankings
Oct 20, 2009

For the sixth consecutive year, the KWPN maintained its number one position as the best jumper studbook in the world.

In addition to this outstanding achievement, KWPN dressage horses climbed to number one for the first time in over a decade. For many years, the Hanoverian studbook held the leading dressage position, but now the KWPN has taken its place.

Equally impressive is that KWPN horses lead the individual rankings as well. For example, the Olympic champion Hickstead is still the best jumper, and the European Champion Parzival is the new top dressage horse.
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Mythilus Passses Away
Oct 12, 2009

Courtney King Dye's Olympic Mount, Mythilus (Ferro x Flemiena/Furioso x Nimmerdor) passed away on Friday, Ocotber 9th.

Mythilus was was taken to Fairfield Equine after he began to colic Thursday afternoon. Although there were some hopeful lulls of comfort, overall his pain became worse and worse. At about 10:30 pm it was clear that surgery was inevitable. Dr. Rick Mitchell and his staff did everything they could, but they found an inoperable abnormality in Myth’s colon and were left with no choice but to euthanize him. He was at buried at Courtney’s Bel Aire farm.

In 2007 Mythilus was the top ranked horse in the United States in the small Tour, and he was Horse of the Year Intermediare 1 with an average score of 73%. In 2008 he moved up to Grand Prix with much success. He earned a spot on the US Olympic team by placing 3rd overall in the Final Selection Trials with an overall average of 73.333%.

Mythilus was bred by P. H. Sinke and owned by John and Leslie Malone of Harmony Sporthorses.

2009 Keuring Highlights
Sep 24, 2009

(Last updated 09/30/09)
Following are the First Premiums and Star ratings. More complete results and predicates will be posted soon.

Successful 2nd Day at Devon Breed Show
Sep 23, 2009

Day two at Dressage at Devon continued with more champions in the breed ring. Rabiola (Métall x Fabiola/Zadok bred by P. Crum) owned by Iron Spring Farm, won the Mare Championship for the third year in a row with an amazing score of 94.00%. Rabiola was the Dressage at Devon Grand Champion in 2006, Reserve Champion in 2008 and again in 2009.

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Sammis and Sagacious win 6th Grand Prix class
Sep 14, 2009

Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF (owned by Al Guden)continued their winning ways at the annual NEDA show in Saugerties September 12-13,2009.

The pair took another Grand Prix win earning a score of 70.085% in a large class of 25.
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KWPN evaluates foals from Lexicon, O’Brien,
Kreator xx and Applaus
Sep 02, 2009

On 9/01/09 the jumping committee evaluated the foals of O’Brien, Lexicon, Kreator xx and Applaus
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Record Score at European Championships
Aug 31, 2009

Another World Record breaking day lifts score over the magical nineties

The final day of the European Championships dressage proved to be another record breaking day for dressage as a sport. The magical 90% was passed in a dazzling Freestyle to Music. Edward Gal and Totilas had already set the Freestyle record score at 89.40% a month ago at the Exquis World Dressage Masters in Hickstead. This time they raised the standard to 90.750%.

KWPN evaluates foals from Zambuca, Zhivago and Ampère
Aug 31, 2009

On 8/29/09 the dressage committee evaluated the foals of Zambuca, Zhivago and Ampère. The committee found the foals of all three stallions uniform with a good rectangular model. The foals from Zambuca and Zhivago should be more uphill.
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Totilas KWPN Erkend
Aug 27, 2009

After winning the silver medal at the European Championships and many other international dressage wins during 2009, the KWPN has granted Totilas Erkend status for his success at the highest level of competition.

Although Moorland's Totilas will not be bred while he is in competition, this means that future foals will be registered in the KWPN Foalbook. The stallion's veterinary report will be published in IDS at a later date.
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Record smashed by Gal and Moorlands Totilas and the Dutch team
Aug 26, 2009

Moorlands Totilas smashes record

Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas (Gribaldi x Glendale) smashed the World record Grand Prix at the Alltech European Championships in Windsor. In the slipstream the Dutch team smashed the team result record by scoring 238,595% for the team gold medal, an all time high average score of 76,175%.

Great Britain won their first time ever dressage team silver medal while Germany won the team bronze.

(Source: DressageDirect)

KWPN-successes at Saugerties
Aug 20, 2009

KWPN-bred horses swept the board in Saugerties, August 14-16,2009.

Former Pan Am winner Sagacious (Welt Hit II x Cocktail) shown by Lauren Sammis won both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle while Olivier (Idocus x Porter) shown by Elizabeth Austin took the lead in the Grand Prix Special.  Read more...

Individual Erkend status for Vegas USA
Aug 17, 2009

The KWPN stallion committee meets regularly to see which stallions competing internationally qualify for the status of being Individually Erkend for KWPN breeding. This year the stallion Vegas (Voltaire x Dulsina by Joost) was one of those stallions.

In order to receive Erkend status, stallions have to prove themselves at the highest levels of international sport, or through the performance of their offspring, or through a combination of the two. The other two stallions receiving Erkend status are Clinton and Calvaro.

For breeding information click on Vegas.

Westpoint Champion Six-Year Olds in Verden
Aug 10, 2009

After first winning the qualifier, Emmelie Scholtens from the Netherlands rode the Jazz son Westpoint (dam Jerlinda elite pref by Michelangelo) to claim the championship title for the six-year olds in Verden with a final score of 9.0.

Westpoint’s trot was very active, very powerful, but a little contracted and earned him 8.8 points. The jury was very impressed with his - uphill, with a strong jump off the ground and very clear in three beat - canter, which earned 9.5 point. Westpoint was bred by M. Habraken and is owned by VDL Stud and Adrie Jespers.

No "All Breeds" certificates in 2009
Jul 28, 2009

USDF announced today that effective for the 2009 competition year all year-end award certificates will only be available online for award recipients. This includes All-Breeds certificates as well as other year-end awards.  Read more...

World Record score for Moorland’s Totilas
Jul 27, 2009

At the fourth Exquis World Dressage Masters, in Hickstead, Edward Gal and Moorland’s Totilas (Gribaldi x Glendale) rode a freestyle that earned a record score of 89.400%.  Read more...

July 25th: Day of the Gelders Horse
Jul 23, 2009

The 27th "Day of the Gelders" horse will take place at the Market Square in Hengelo.

The good quality of the Gelders mares seen at the studbook inspections promises some very nice Gelders horses in Hengelo. The day will also feature some KWPN Hanress horses.

The keuring will take place in the morning, first the foals and then the mares. In the afternoon the Gelders Horse of the Year will be announced. Besides the keuring, the day will also feature the Gelders Horse in sport, both in driving competition and dressage.

Eventing at KWPN Horse Days
Jul 23, 2009

The KWPN Horse Days program has been expanded with a championship for five-year-old event horses on Monday, August 17. This is the first time for a Young Horse Championship in the eventing discipline in Holland.

This new championship was based on the very popular German Bündeschampionat. Having the championship at Horse Days gives more people – that otherwise wouldn’t have – the opportunity to watch an eventing competition. If the competition is a success this year, a six-year-old class might be added for next year.

Approved Stallion Mondriaan Deceased
Jul 14, 2009

The KWPN Approved stallion Mondriaan had to be humanely euthanized on June 29th.

Special Prizes awarded at CHIO Aachen
Jul 05, 2009

As Dressage Champion Aachen 2009, the special prize for the owner of the horse that collected the most points in the Grand Prix CDIO Tour, sponsored by the Liselott Schindling Foundation for the Promotion of Dressage, was awarded to Ravel's owner, Akiko Yamazaki.

The total score for Ravel and Steffen Peters score after all three competitions was 240.347 points, ahead of Anky van Grunsven on IPS Salinero 232.445, and Hans Peter Minderhoud and Exquis Nadine with 226.9689.

Steffen and Ravel: Dressage Champions of Aachen
Jul 05, 2009

Third victory Steffen Peters and Ravel in the Deutsche Bank Prize, Grand Prix Freestyle

It was pure excitement up until the very end. Anky van Grunsven and IPS Salinero set the score to beat at 84.50% with highly technical choreography, but Steffen and Ravel managed to go one better. The pair claimed their third victory with a score of 85.60%.  Read more...

Ravel wins again
Jul 04, 2009

Victory for Ravel and Peters in the MEGGLE Prize, Grand Prix Spéciale

Steffen Peters and Ravel are still on a winning streak: The pair also won the MEGGLE Prize, the Grand Prix Spéciale CDIO. "I am pleased that Ravel is now one of the top horses in the world, that does mean a lot of extra pressure, but it is also a great feeling," commented Steffen Peters.
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Ravel and Steffen Peters win Aachen CDIO Grand Prix
Jul 03, 2009

Steffen Peters and Ravel became part of Aachen history by being the first US horse/rider combination to win the Grand Prix Dressage CDIO at Aachen.
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Career over for No Mercy
Jul 01, 2009

Torn ligament ends jumping career

No Mercy (Libero H x Jeantal by Dillenburg), the Grand Prix jumper of Christina Liebherr from Switzerland, will no longer be competing in sport. The 14-year old Libero H son tore a tendon on Tuesday at the CHIO in Aachen, ending a very successful sport career. Three weeks ago No Mercy finished second in the St. Gallen five star. He also finished well in Vigo, Den Bosch en Rotterdam. He placed fourth in the Las Vegas World Cupk this past April.

Totilas: Dutch Champion Dressage and Winner CHIO Rotterdam
Jun 29, 2009

Edward Gal upset the Dutch dressage status quo riding the exceptional Totilas, bred by Jan and Anna Schuil. At the Dutch Championships Gal and Moorlands Totilas won all three of their classes with incredible scores: the Grand Prix (77.063%), Grand Prix Special (80.416%), and the Freestyle (86.70%).  Read more...

KWPN Guided Tours
Jun 26, 2009

Visit KWPN Horse Days

KWPN Horse Days are the showcase for the best the KWPN has to offer: the top mares of the National Mare Selection; four, five, and six-year-old offspring of KWPN stallions competing in the Dutch Championships for young dressage horses and jumpers; and three-year-old jumper mares vying for the title Dutch Free-Jumping Champion.

The KWPN is working toward increasing the appeal and accessibility of the KWPN Horse Days to its foreign guests by offering the option of a guided visit to the event. The KWPN aims to enhance guests’ experiences by providing them specific information about horses that are of particular interest to them. The program and catalog for the event will be available in English.  Read more...

Paganini Dances to Freestyle Victory at CDI-W Blainville
Jun 24, 2009

Cheryl Meisner and Paganini (Havidoff x Statuar) of Blandford, NS, closed out the CDI-W Blainville Summer Classic by winning the Grand Prix Freestyle on Sunday, June 21, at the Blainville Equestrian Park north of Montreal, QC.  Read more...

KWPN Approved Stallions Online
Jun 23, 2009

Temporary Free Access to Stallion Database

The KWPN is in the process of developing a new website. A feature of the new site is the KWPN approved stallion database, a former joint operation of Reed Business Information and the KWPN under the name KWPNStallion.com.  Read more...

Sagacious HF wins in Raleigh
Jun 01, 2009

Lauren Sammis and her 2007 Pan American Games team gold medal mount, Sagacious HF, won the Raleigh CDI-W Grand Prix on Friday night and the Freestyle to Music on Saturday night. Sammis and the 10-year-old KWPN gelding were competing in only their second CDI Grand Prix. Sagacious HF is owned by Al Guden of Hyperion Farm.  Read more...

Approved stallion Unistar to USA
May 28, 2009

The KWPN stallion Unistar (Voltaire x Notaris) was recently sold to the USA as a hunter.  Read more...

Anthem wins Madrid Grand Prix
May 27, 2009

Laura Kraut and Anthem (Dutchboy x Ecvalan ster sport/sp byTriton) won the Grand Prix of Madrid. The pair had two clear rounds and the fastest time over the 1.60m course, and thereby earned €50,000.  Read more...

New Approved KWPN Stallions
May 26, 2009

Eleven dressage and 19 jumper stallions were brought to the spring performance test this year. Three current year dressage and five jumper stallions were approved. One older dressage stallion and three older jumper stallions were approved previously.  Read more...

IPS Painted Black injured and inactive for three months
May 23, 2009

KWPN stallion IPS Painted Black is out of competition and breeding for about three months.  Read more...

Canadian Young Rider Brittany Fraser buys KWPN stallion Tolando
May 22, 2009

Young Rider Brittany Fraser, from New Glasgow Nova Scotia, has purchased the KWPN stallion Tolando (by Krack C x Rubinstein).  Read more...

Performance Test and First Round to new location
May 18, 2009

Because of concerns about the wellbeing and safety of the stallions housed in Ermelo, the KWPN Board of Directors has decided to move the performance test and the first round of the stallion selections to another location starting the fall of 2009. The suitability of various locations is being considered.

Steffen Peters Named USOC Athlete of the Month
May 11, 2009

USEF Press Release: May 07 2009

Lexington, KY – For the first time, a US Dressage Rider has been named by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as the Athlete of the Month.
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2009 Willy Arts Grant Winners Announced
May 01, 2009

The following three Young Riders were selected to win one of the $2,000 Willy Arts Grants sponsored by Little Creek Farm.

Brianna Dutton from Moraga, CA, riding Tibet (Idocus x Muziek by Uniform); Owner: Brianna Dutton, Breeder: Natalie Bryant, Little Creek Farm

Amanda Elizabeth Harlan from Oakville, CA, riding Liberté (b. Lestor, Flemming x Evelina by Oldenburg); Owner: Amanda Harlan, Fairwind Farm, Breeder: T. van Diepen
Lindsay Seidel-Wassenaar from Blufton, AB, riding Oslo
(Contango x Lauder Gold xx by Fast Gold xx); Owner: Lindsay Seidel-Wassenaar, Foxhaven Farms; Breeder: Manita Blanken

Okidoki third in Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping
Apr 21, 2009

Shutterfly wins, KWPN places 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th

Results
1. Meredith Michaels Beerbaum GER – Shutterfly
2. Mc Lain Ward USA – Sapphire
3. Albert Zoer NED – Okidoki KWPN
4. Christina Liebherr SUI – No Mercy KWPN
5. Rodrigo Pessoa BRA – Rufus KWPN
6. Ludger Beerbaum GER – Coupe de Coeur
7. Ben Maher GBR – Robin Hood W KWPN
17. Mandy Porter USA – San Diego KWPN
20. Christina Mc Crea USA – Vegas KWPN
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Ravel and Steffen Peters win the Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage
Apr 19, 2009

Steffen Peters and Ravel (Contango x Democraat) win the Rolex FEI World Cup for the USA.

Results:
1. Ravel - Steffen Peters (USA) 84.950%
2. Satchmo – Isabell Werth (GER) 84.500%
3. IPS Painted Black – Anky van Grunsven (NED) 82.150%
4. Exquis Nadine – Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) 81.050%
5. Pop Art – Ashley Holzer (CAN) 79.200%
6. Whisper – Monica Theodorescu (GER) 76.850%
7. Nartan – Jeannette Haazen (NED) 75.600%
8. Randon – Michal Rapcewicz (POL) 72.750%
9. Bjorsells Briar – Jan Brink (SWE) 71.650%
10. Regardez Moi – Heath Ryan (AUS) 70.300%
11. Diamore – Marco Bernal (COL) 66.750%
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Albert Zoer and Okidoki in third place
Apr 18, 2009

For the second consecutive day Meredith Michaels Beerbaum was on the path to her third Rolex FEI World Cup™. The former American competing for Germany, won the first competition on Thursday and also the second class on Friday. But her lead on McLain Ward and Albert Zoer is not big. One rail down on Sunday, in the third and last final competition, could bring Ward or Zoer with his Okidoki (Jodokus x Kentucky by Topas, Breeder O. Boonstra) in winning position.
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Ravel wins Rolex FEI World Cup Grand Prix
Apr 17, 2009

KWPN-horses ranked 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6

The excitement is back in the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final. American favorite Steffen Peters did the incredible as his 11 year old gelding Ravel (Contango x Hautain pref by Democraat, breeder H. de Man) offered everything almost effortlessly. No weak points and no mistakes could be seen. His score of 77,915% was a personal best and while the audience went completely wild after the test, Ravel seemed to be unaffected by the applause and cheering and simply walked on a long rein.

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Talented Young KWPN Horses in Las Vegas Dressage Demonstration
Apr 11, 2009

The Rolex FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas will include a demonstration of young dressage horses on Friday, April 17th. Four very talented young horses from the United States, Europe, and Australia have been invited to participate. Among them are three KWPN horses: the stallion Wynton, the elite mare Valeska DG, and the young stallion Zidane.  Read more...

Live from Las Vegas
Apr 09, 2009

Universal Sports to broadcast Rolex FEI World Cup Finals from Las Vegas

Live Online Coverage Begins Thursday, April 16 www.UniversalSports.com

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Annual Meeting a Success
Mar 27, 2009

The 2008 Annual Meeting of the KWPN of North America took place March 19th through 21st. The weekend started of with a 'getting to know each other' Welcome Reception at the hotel on Thursday evening.

Both Friday and Saturday mornings featured lectures at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, and were followed by practical sessions held at the farm of Steffen and Shannon Peters.
Lecturers included Cor Loeffen from the Deurne Equestrian College, who talked about linear scoring and evaluating conformation. Steffen Peters on the importnat qualities in a Grand Prix horse, and how to adapt training to the horse. Janko van de Lageweg, from VDL Stud, talked about matching up mares and stallions for breeding. Dr. Lisa Metcalf talked about optimizing breeding and pregnancy rates. And Dr. Deborah P. Harrison gave her annual report on the recently held AAEP convention.

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Chester Weber Wins Live Oak International
Mar 26, 2009

Ocala, FL – Combined Driver Chester Weber continued his winning streak at the Live Oak International Combined Driving event. The world class qualifying competition draws top competitors to Ocala, FL, each year, and is considered to be one of the premiere Combined Driving Events in North America.  Read more...

Dressage Results
Mar 25, 2009

Click here.

Auction Results
Feb 27, 2009

The results of the 2009 Stallion Service Auction have now been confirmed and posted.

Auction Results

KWPN Stallion Show
Feb 13, 2009

Broad range of quality horses

The KWPN stallion show 2009 showed a broad range of quality horses.In this edition of the KWPN stallion Show, sport and breeding were displayed more then ever. The fantastic show with Jazz and his son Parzival, shoulder to shoulder in passage is one not to forget. Everybody who was in the Brabant Hallen on Friday evening could feel the emotion and will remember the exciting atmosphere.  Read more...

Wellington Show Results
Feb 09, 2009

Following are various results from Wellington.
Inaugural Exquis World Dressage Masters

Jamaica Farnam/USEF Horse of the Year
Jan 20, 2009

USEF Press Release: January 16, 2009

Cincinnati, OH – Every year the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) honors the best horses across all breeds and disciplines at the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year Awards dinner at the USEF Annual Meeting.
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KWPN Awards Stallion Predicates
Jan 19, 2009

The KWPN awards predicates to three approved stallions

The KWPN stallion committees recently evaluated the list of approved stallions,

On the basis of their positive influences on breeding, the respective committees made the recommendation to award the Keur predicate to the dressage stallion Negro and the jumper stallion Larino. The jumping committee also made the recommendation to award the Preferent predicate to the formerly keur Heartbreaker.

(Source: KWPN)

2008 Year End Awards
Jan 14, 2009

Now posted are the Sport Awards for 2008. Congratulations to everyone!
2008 Sport Awards

The Virtual Auctioneer
Jan 13, 2009

Brand new online auction system for the KWPN Select Sale

For the upcoming Sale in February, the KWPN Select Sale has laid hands on an innovative, revolutionary system that facilitates bidding on distance.

This signifies that in case you are not able to attend the auction, you can buy our selected stallions using a brand new online system. This system takes you real-time, without delay into the KWPN Select Sale!  Read more...

KWPN Guided Tour
Dec 29, 2008

KWPN organizes a tour for foreign visitors after Stallion Show Den Bosch

This year the KWPN will organize a guided tour on the 8th of February, the day after the KWPN Stallion Show. By organizing this tour, the KWPN wants to give foreign fans of the Royal Dutch Sports Horse a glance into the KWPN’s secrets of success.  Read more...

Wellington Dressage Classic
Dec 18, 2008

West Palm Beach, FL

The Wellington Classic Dressage was a Holiday Challenge & Toys for Tots benefit, and the show competitors got in the holiday spirit by bringing in toys to benefit Toys for Tots. Marines LCPL Kevin Rhodes of Ft. Myers, Florida, and LCPL Matthew Howard of LaBelle, Florida, were on hand to help present the awards. Several KWPN horses won awards at the show.  Read more...

KWPN College at 2009 Stallion Selection in Den Bosch
Dec 17, 2008

Be our guest!

On Wednesday evening, February 4th, the KWPN will welcome you to the opening of the 2009 Stallion Selection with a special program called KWPN College. The program will take place in the main arena and offer ringside seating to facilitate an interactive environment. Its purpose is to give foreign guests insight into the KWPN selection method. All breeding directions will be represented, and the connection between breeding, bloodlines, selection, and top sporthorses will be discussed.  Read more...

Hickstead Erkend for KWPN Breeding
Dec 15, 2008

The 12-year old stallion Hickstead (s. Hamlet), Gold Medal winner in jumping at the Hong Kong Olympics with Canada's Eric Lamaze, was one of three stallions to be individually Erkend for KWPN breeding this year.  Read more...

Coconut Grove sold to October Hill Farm
Dec 08, 2008

Hudson Oaks, Texas - October Hill Farm, a prominent breeder of warmblood sporthorses in the United States, announces its purchase of the Thoroughbred performance stallion and sire, Coconut Grove. The stallion, sold by owner Tamara Smith of Tamarack Select Performance Thoroughbreds, will relocate from Salt Lake City, Utah, to October Hill Farm's facilities in Hudson Oaks, Texas, where he will stand for breeding service commencing in the 2009 breeding season.  Read more...

Idocus moves to California
Dec 04, 2008

After a very successful International Dressage career, the 18 year old KWPN approved stallion Idocus will now focus more on his breeding career. Idocus will make his new home at DG Bar Ranch in California and will now be more available for breeding with fresh semen.  Read more...

Juventus Donated to Cornell Breeding Progam
Dec 04, 2008

Iron Spring Farm made the decision to donate the KWPN approved stallion Juventus to the Cornell breeding program. Upon his arrival, Juventus received a warm welcome and is already a favorite with the students and staff.  Read more...

KWPN Stallion Show
Dec 03, 2008

The KWPN Stallion Show will take place February 4-7, 2009  Read more...

Vegas jumps clear in Syracuse
Nov 29, 2008

The fourteen-year-old KWPN stallion Vegas (s. Voltaire) and Christine McCrae jumped clear for a first place in the $100,000 Budweiser Grand Prix of Syracuse.
McCrea and Vegas were the only pair to have a clear round, being the first to accomplish that feat in the event’s six year history. McCrea never thought she’d be the only clear, especially competing against Olympic riders and horses. Vegas jumped cleanly, very carefully with a very quick finish giving them a time of 71.50. McCrea is hoping for a ticket to the World Cup Finals in Las Vegas next April.

Jazz Tops the Sire Ranking
Nov 14, 2008

The WBFSH recently released the 2008 Stallion Rankings
The KWPN bred stallion Jazz has for the first time taken the leading position as the most successful progenitor of dressage horses.  Read more...

Gribaldi Trakehner Stallion of the Year
Oct 16, 2008

At the Trakehner stallion show in Neumünster the KWPN-approved stallion Gribaldi (owned by Joop van Uytert) was honored as the Trakehner stallion of the year.  Read more...

KWPN World's Best Jumping Studbook 2008
Oct 09, 2008

Hickstead Number 1 on WBFSH Rankings

For the fifth year in a row, the KWPN is the best jumper studbook book of the world. And a Dutch horse leads the rankings: Olympic Champion Hickstead (Hamlet x Jomara ster pref).  Read more...

2008 Top Five Standings
Oct 06, 2008

The Top Five results are now posted: 2008 KWPN-NA Top Fives
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2008 Keuring Results
Oct 02, 2008

The 2008 Keuring tour is over and the results have been tabulated and finalized.  Read more...

Blood typing completely discontinued as of Dec. 15, 2008
Sep 18, 2008

UC Davis Genetics Laboratory will discontinue parentage verifications through blood markers after December 15, 2008.

This means that samples must be received at VGL by December 15th.  Read more...

2008 FEI Paralympics Grade II
Sep 11, 2008

Lauren Barwick and Maile earn Silver and Gold at 2008 Paralympics  Read more...

Chester Weber Wins Individual Silver
Sep 10, 2008

Chester Weber wins Individual Silver in the Four-in-Hand World Championships.  Read more...

KWPN Jumping Gold, Silver and Bronze
Aug 21, 2008

Three KWPN horses on the Olympic podium, five of the best nine in the Individual Show Jumping Finals.  Read more...

North American Junior Young Rider Championships
Aug 08, 2008

Roenick Takes Individual Gold in the Junior Dressage Championship: Brandi Roenick of Scottsdale, AZ, and the KWPN Pretty Lady (Iglesias x Ivonne/Sit this One Out) picked up their second Gold medal, adding individual honours to the Team Gold medal they won on Wednesday.  Read more...

Horses to Hong Kong with Delay
Aug 06, 2008

Claartje van Andel reported from KLM flight 887 to Hong Kong, that the horses that were to fly from Amsterdam to Hong Kong were offloaded from their plane because of a cyclone threat.
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Madden and Judgement ISF rule at Spruce Meadows
Jul 17, 2008

For the past 3 years Beezie Madden and Judgement ISF have dominated the summer competition at Spruce Meadows, the team won the derby for the 3rd year in a row. Other Dutch Warmblood horses faired well taking 6 of the top 8 placings.

Olympic Trial Results, Collecting Gaits Farm
Jul 17, 2008

It was an exciting 2 weeks of competition including the Olympic Selection Trials for Dressage. See the full results.

Dressage Canada Announces 2008 Olympic Team
Jul 16, 2008

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the rider / horse combinations that have been selected to represent Canada at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Spruce Meadows 1.60M
Jun 05, 2008

Dutch Warmbloods take top 4 places in the 1.60m Spectra Energy Open II Cup at Spruce Meadows.

USEF Selection Trials for Dressage
Jun 04, 2008

As per the Olympic Selection Procedures, the USEF is extending an invitation to the top dressage horse/rider combinations in the U.S. to participate in the 2008 USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Championship/USEF Selection Trials for the U.S. Olympic Team in Dressage.

KWPN Spring Performance Test
Jun 01, 2008

The KWPN Spring Performance Test took place on May 2nd, 2008 in Ermelo. Four jumpers and three dressage stallions were approved.  Read more...

Jumper stallion approved after 50 days
Apr 29, 2008

Today the stallion committee approved the four-year old jumper stallion Carambole (Cassini I x Concerto II). The stallion was consistently noted for his good jumping during his 50 days in Ermelo.

Hackney stallion Makari Jetsetter accepted for harness horse breeding.
Apr 23, 2008

Two Hackney stallions were selected for a minimum 21-Day Test. The stallion committee felt that 21 days was sufficient for the stallion Makari Jetsetter, owned by J.W.A. van Dijk and Gebr. Van Manen). Makari Jetsetter was bred by Ron and Debbie Egan. He was born in Australia and came to Holland by way of the U.S.A.

FEI World Cup Dressage Results
Mar 27, 2008

FEI World Cup Dressage Results, Indoor Brabant, Hertogenbosch NL

WorldWide Grand Prix:USEF Press Release: Beezie Madden and Authentic Win $200,000 CN
Mar 20, 2008

In a dramatic jump-off featuring the best show jumping athletes in the world, Beezie Madden of Cazenovia, NY, and Authentic claimed victory in the $200,000 CN WorldWide Grand Prix during week nine, the CSI****W CN WorldWide, of the CN Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Idocus Chronicle of the Horse '2007 Dressage Horse of the year'
Mar 12, 2008

The February issue of The Chronicle of the Horse is always dedicated to the most successful horses in sport. This year the 18-year old approved KWPN stallion Idocus (Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans) was amongst those horses and earned the title of 2007 Dressage Horse of the Year.

US Equestrian Federation receives an award from the KWPN in Wellington
Mar 12, 2008

Recently at the fifth Olympic trials in Wellington, KWPN Board member Paul Hendrix handed over the KWPN-award to David O’Connor, chairman of the USEF.

Namelus R, Numero Uno and Indorado declared Keur
Feb 29, 2008

The stallions Numero Uno, Namelus R, and Inddorado received their keur predicates in February for reasons described below.

KWPN stallion Lupicor is no more
Jan 16, 2008

Big loss for breeding and De Wiemselbach. Last Saturday night, the approved KWPN stallion Lupicor died as a result of colic. A big loss for breeding and also for stud farm De Wiemselbach.

2009 Top Fives

2009 Top Fives

All KWPN Keuring Results for 2009

All 2009 Keuring Results

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