This is a special achievement award to recognize the member that has contributed most significantly to the organization. Criteria include:

• Any KWPN-NA member that has made a significant contribution to the organization. Member does not have to be a breeder, owner or rider. Member should be a volunteer of time and effort involving any of the below:
  • Keuring process;
  • Newsletter and/or website;
  • Annual Meeting;
  • Promotion of the KWPN horse in sport and breeding;
  • Promotion of the KWPN-NA in the horse community.

Anna Beal – Tony de Groot Member of the Year 2023

MEMBERS OF THE YEAR

2023 – Anna Beal

2022 – Liz Van Woerden

2021- Bart Henstra

2020- Willy Arts

2019- Tracy Geller

2018 – Sandy Harper

2017 – Meghan de Garay

2016 – Willy Arts

2015 – Lana Sneddon

This is a special award for breeders based on the following criteria:

• Any KWPN-NA member that has made a significant contribution of time and effort to the KWPN-NA;
• Is an ambassador to the KWPN-NA to the greater horse community;
• Has attained success meeting the breeding goals of the KWPN through the keuring process and/or through sport;
• Keuring and sport results shall be cumulative rather than being based upon the current year;
• The member shall have bred the horses, but some consideration will be given to horses imported by a member.

Per 2023, we take nominations for each breeding direction. This means that for 2023, we have five Breeders of the Year.

Jackie Ahl – Eckhaus, Dressage Breeder of the Year 2023

Tracy Geller (2023 Jumper Breeder of the Year)

Shelley Campbell (2023 Hunter Breeder of the Year)

BREEDERS OF THE YEAR 

2023: Jackie Eckhaus (2023 Dressage Breeder of the Year), Tracy Geller (2023 Jumper Breeder of the Year), Shelley Campbell (2023 Hunter Breeder of the Year), Wim Cazemier (2023 Harness Breeder of the Year), Kanoe Godby (2023 Gelders Breeder of the Year)

2022 – MJ Proulx – Canadream Farm

2021- Deborah P. Harrison, DVM (Lio Lomas Dutch Warmbloods)

2020- Sporting Chance Farm (Dr. Carlos and Karin Jimenez)

2019- Valleyfield Farm (Ellicia Edgar)

2018- Majestic Gaits (Kathy Hickerson)

2017 – Sonnenberg Farm, LLC (Dan and Gina Ruediger)

2016 – Prima Equestrian (Roy Maher and Michelle Bartlett)

2015 – Shooting Star Farm (Scot and Carol Tolman)

2014 – Kimberlee Farms (Kim von Disterlo)

2013 – Natalie Bryant

Wim Cazemier (2023 Harness Breeder of the Year)

Kanoe Godby (2023 Gelders Breeder of the Year)

2012 – Majestic Gaits (Kathy Hickerson)

This special award recognizes the best KWPN horse performing at the FEI level or Hunter division as follows:

1. Performing at the FEI level (includes all disciplines: Dressage, Jumper, Eventing, and Driving). Criteria include:

• • KWPN-NA member;
  • KWPN-NA member has to be owner of record with the KWPN-NA office;
  • Horse that has a confirmed record of success at the FEI level of sport;
  • Exhibits the breeding goals of movement and or/jumping ability, conformation and type;
  • Special consideration given to horses bred in North America.

2. Performing in the Hunter Division and is recognized as High Point Hunter. Criteria include:

• • KWPN-NA member;
  • KWPN-NA member has to be owner of record with the KWPN-NA office;
  • Horse that has a confirmed record of success in the hunter division based on points earned;
  • Exhibits the breeding goals of movement and or/jumping ability, conformation and type.

KWPN-NA FEI Horse of the Year 2023! Diadora (Vingino x Ralina) 2023 Circuit Champion High Performance Hunter with Kristen Bumpus. Breeder: Fam. R. Ebbinge Owner: Barbara LeStage

KWPN-NA PERFORMANCE HORSES OF THE YEAR: 

2023 – Diadora

2022 – Messenger VF

2021- Tyara

2020- Suppenkasper

2019- Darry Lou

2018- Verdades

2017- For Sunday

2016- Verdades

2015- Zar

2014- Imothep

2013- Simon

2012- Sjapoer