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October 5, 2012 in Stallions

Eight Jumper and Three Dressage Stallions Approved

This morning, October 25th, the stallions participating in the KWPN Fall Performance Test underwent their final evaluation. The event drew a large audience. Performing in groups of two or three, the riding horse stallions were presented in the indoor arena…

October 1, 2012 in Stallions

Bosch Blue KWPN Approved

The KWPN today approved the stallion Bosch Blue (s. Cantos) in the first ever 21-Day Test in North America. For the first time ever, a 21-day KWPN performance test was held in Alberta,Canada, under the authority of the KWPN-NA. The…

September 4, 2012 in Stallions

Coconut Grove Deceased

The Thoroughbred sport horse 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. Coconut Grove Deceased Hudson Oaks, Texas — The Thoroughbred…

August 15, 2012 in Stallions

Big Star Erkend for KWPN Breeding

Big Star granted Erkend Status by KWPN. One of the most talked-about jumpers of the moment is the phenomenal nine-year-old KWPN stallion Big Star (PROK s. Quick Star out of Jolanda by Nimmerdor), ridden by Nick Skelton. The British rider…

June 4, 2012 in Stallions

Bubalu VDL Erkend for KWPN Breeding

Baloubet du Rouet son a proven sport horse. The 12-year-old prok jumper VDL Bubalu (s. Baloubet du Rouet x Zancara keur pref prest by Nimmerdor pref, bred by VDL Stud) has numerous international achievements to his credit. As a result,…

May 31, 2012 in Stallions

Eight Jumper and Four Dressage Stallions Approved

Final Presentation of 2012 KWPN Spring Performance Test On Wednesday, May 30th, the final presentation of the 70-day spring performance test took place at the Driehoekhoeve equestrian center in Stegeren. Training riders presented the jumper- and dressage stallions in groups…

May 25, 2012 in Stallions

Eebert Approved for Harness Horse Breeding

Good scores for Eebert (Atleet x Veldine keur by Manno). The three-year-old harness horse stallion Eebert (Atleet x Veldine keur by Manno, breeder: P.J.M. Lelieveld), owned by the Van Manen brothers and V.C.J. van Beest, was approved on Thursday for…

February 8, 2012 in Awards

2012 KWPN-NA Special Awards

The Special Awards were announced at the recent Annual Meeting in Holland. Gert van der Veen Award Dileva    The jumper mare Dileva (Wittinger x Peleve keur by Kojak x Boreas), bred by Chr.J. Klok and owned by Claybrook Farm, really…

January 7, 2012 in KWPN-NA and KWPN

Liz Searle passes away

Elizabeth Searle, co-founder of the North American Department of the KWPN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Elizabeth Searle and J. Ashton Moore, together with the KWPN’s Gert van der Veen were the three driving forces behind the conception…

November 17, 2011 in Stallions

Animo Euthenized at Age 29

KWPN stallion Animo was laid to rest at his home-base in England. The KWPN jumper stallion Animo was laid to rest at his home-base in England. He had been experiencing age-related infirmities. Due to a worsening lung infection, the decision…