⬆️Danish Warmblood stallions Sarai L by Secret/For Romance and Magic Mckee L by Total McLaren/Negro, bred by Stutteri L-Horses and co-owned by Stal van de Sande both selected for the performance test - photo: Timo Martis Fotografie
100 stallions in two days
When you attend the KWPN Stallion Show, it´s a pure breeding event added a smaller show part for Saturday evening. Starting friday morning with 55 stallions and the final part of 45 stallions saturday morning with subsequent presentation of selected stallions and presentation of the new Premium stallions. In between also with honouring of stallions and breeders.
Successful Danish/Dutch cooperation
Breeders and owners Karsten Bundgaard (hidden behind daughter Ellen) and Maria Rudbeck next to co-owner Peter van de Sande. Photo: H2R
On the positive list all the way were also the two Danish Warmblood stallions Sarai L and Magic Mckee L. They were already presented and selected for Danish Warmblood stallion show taking place 6-10 March 2024 in Herning, but they were also selected through the KWPN late pre-selected end of December.
Both stallions did not disapoint and definitely showed themselves in the light of a bright future for both breeding and sport. Of course the breeders from Stutteri L-Horses in Denmark Maria Rudbeck and Karsten Bundgaard were very excited going to s´Hertogenbosch for the first time presenting stallions for the KWPN licensing commission, but at the same time they felt confident with Peter van de Sande as co-owner and presenter as he has been a long time partner of the KWPN commuity. Meeting the three of them together at the stables after the selection was just the epitome of what a partnership can bring in the world of our beloved horses.
High quality of the majority for the 2024 KWPN stallion show
From the pre-selection (watched online) H2R picked a total of 14 stallions to keep an eye on with extra quality for the stallion show. From a nerdy point of view this “private H2R pre-selection” from the official pre-selection days makes it easier to join the stallion show in order to be focused all the way and having time to both get some new ones at the “list” and also to scatch a few.
Remember the name - ROMERO RDS by Glamourdale / Jazz - photo: Timo Martis Fotografie.
Five Premium stallions
New at H2R list from following the licensing was the premium stallion by Glamourdale / Cum Laude, well moving, modern and look like a stallion with a very nice overview. Also new at H2R list was the Lantanas / Negro with good power and expression.
Missing for the H2R Premium list was the grey powerhouse Glamourdale / Jazz like also the Ibiza / Apache and Dancier Gold / Desperados.
The D´avie / Sandro Hit stallion appointed Premium was a modern type but clearly missing more strength from behind with push under the body.
Not licensed
One single stallion was missing at the “accepted for the performance test” list. No 359 by For Romance / Dorado. This stallion already showed a super walk from the pre-selection and again at the stallion show, eventhough he was a bit long for the topline, but still very functional of the ground movements with super suppleness.
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