February 2, 2013 in Stallions

Freeman VDL Best Jumper

Seven horses returned to the ring for the jumper championship keuring. After their in-hand presentation, Daan Nanning, Chairman of the Selection Committee, announced the Champion: Freeman VDL, catalog number 154, the well-developed, very well-conformed Emmerton son out of a Chin…

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February 2, 2013 in Stallions

Fierce-S Best Dressage Stallion

Fierce-S (Ampère x Ferro) was declared champion of the dressage stallions. Committee chairman Wim Ernes praised the very handsome stallion for his conformation, type, and movement. “He has very correct movement, abundant expression, and excellent elasticity combined with the ability…

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February 1, 2013 in Stallions

KWPN Stallion Show: 40 Dressage Stallions to Third Round on Day 3

As in the first round viewing, young stallions like Ampère and Bordeaux – both past stallion selection champions – boasted notable offspring. “We’re very pleased and have high expectations for tomorrow,” said committee chairman Wim Ernes. “We saw a lot…

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January 31, 2013 in Stallions

KWPN Stallion Show: 30 Jumper Stallions to Third Round on Day 2

“We saw good groups of stallions, and the offspring of Alicante, Arezzo, Carambole, and Verdi made an especially good impression” said Daan Nanning upon conclusion of the second round. Among the stallions advanced to the third round viewing were four…

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January 30, 2013 in Stallions

KWPN Stallion Show: 31 Jumper Stallions to Third Round on Day 1

Of the 64 stallions presented, 31 were selected for the third round viewing on Saturday. “We enjoyed judging, and we saw a couple nice jumper stallions today. There wasn’t any group that clearly stood out, but it was remarkable that…

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January 21, 2013 in Stallions

Patijn is Preferent

At the KWPN stallion show  for harness horses in Hardenberg, several older stallions were shown in-hand. A special showcase was scheduled around the stallion Patijn. Stallion chairman Henk Rootveld announced that Patijn was awarded the highest honor a breeding stallion…

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January 17, 2013 in Awards

2012 Year-End Sport Awards

General Requirements for Year-End Breed Awards In order to be eligible for awards: Horses must be KWPN registered and have papers on file at the KWPN-NA office. The owner of the horse must be the ‘owner of record’ and be…

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January 15, 2013 in KWPN-NA and KWPN

KWPN Select Sale Online

The 13th annual KWPN Select Sale will take place on Saturday, February 2, following the KWPN Stallion Show powered by Massey Ferguson. True to tradition, the auction will once again serve as the final act of the KWPN’s four-day extravaganza…

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January 2, 2013 in Stallions

Harness Horse Stallion Licensing and Annual Meeting

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

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December 22, 2012 in Stallions

Wittinger VDL sold to U.S.

Approved stallion Wittinger VDL(Indoctro x Nimmerdor) sold toU.S. as a competition horse. The approved KWPN stallion Wittinger VDL(Indoctro x Nimmerdor) was sold to the U.S. as a competition horse. Wittinger VDL will compete with his new rider Callan Solem Solem…

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