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The breeding program of Loucky Hagens- Groosman

Loucky Hagens- Groosman bought a couple of really good young mares from Huub van Helvoirt in the ‘90’s and imported them to the USA. She then built her own thriving breeding program with them. She moved back to the Netherlands and…

Harness Horse newsletter January- February 2021

With anticipation of a great year ahead, this issue kicks it off with schedule details and rules for a harness horse show coming up in New Hampshire. We will all be grateful to be in person again! Consider participating in…

Marco Polo – From Maligned to Coveted

Marco Polo – From maligned to coveted Chestnut, date of birth: 1962 height at the withers: 1.58m/ 15.3hh. Foundation stallion Article published on http://www.trakehnercontact.nl © with thanks to Gert van der Veen who wrote the above article for `in de…

The Legacy of Proven Sports Mares – Part 2

The legacy of proven sports mares – Part 2 In the previous KWPN Magazine we highlighted the jumping mares who, like their offspring, were active in the sport at a high level. Now it is the turn of the better KWPN…

Selling your foal – Tips from the Pros at Iron Spring Farm

Thank you to the Professionals at Iron Spring Farm for sharing their Pro Tips on how to best market your foals. Click here to see what they have to say

Understanding Breeding Values

The member survey shows that the breeding values are appreciated, but that many breeders have questions about how the breeding values come about and the application of the genetic profile. KWPN Breeding specialist Daniëlle Arts answers frequently asked questions about…

Harness Horse Stallions and Their Offspring In Sports

KWPN breeding goal for harness horses is clear: we want to breed harness horses that can perform at the highest level in show sports.

Wednesday’s Facts: Grand Prix brings Grand Prix

The highest level, that is what breeding is all about. But of all the foals born in a year, only a small amount will perform at the top. Character, attitude, health, a functional conformation, environmental factors and the right package…

Gelders Horses of North America Part 2 & 3

As before, Liz van Woerden has been traveling all over North America to investigate and report on the Gelders bloodlines in North America.  Click here for her article featured in the KWPN Magazine.   She has written 3 articles so far. …

KWPN Gelders Horse – Article by Liz van Woerden

Olivier (Idocus x Porter) Liesbeth (Liz) van Woerden The Gelders horse has always been a very versatile type of Dutch Warmblood, suitable for everyone and all disciplines. They have originally been bred to be durable and versatile: beginning long ago…

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