Stallioncompetition Groningen

The KWPN approved stallion Everest (Especial x Fresia van Negro) managed to achieve the highest total score in the Z class during the stallion competition in Groningen. With a 9.2 for his expressive trot and a 9 for the overall impression, he managed to achieve a total score of 88.6 points. “Everest responds well to the aids and remained nicely calm during the test,” said Janine van Twist, who provided the explanation on behalf of the jury. “He is a very high-quality horse, who moves through the arena with a lot of rhythm and shows a nice constant contact. He has a good walk, and trots with a lot of balance, suppleness and impulsion. He also shows a lot of rhythm in the gallop and the image is very expressive. We have a lot of confidence in him for the future.”

Secret Lover was also able to take home the victory. The stallion bred by B. Zumbruch from Wangerfeld achieved a total score of 89.8 points. “This is a complete and willing horse with a bright future,” according to Janine van Twist. “The walk has a good rhythm and is diligent with a lot of space. The trot has a lot of cadence, rhythm and impulsion. In the gallop we also saw a lot of impulsion and this stallion takes a lot of ground.”

Kjento son Pjethro received a total of 87.4 points in the four-year-olds. “A willing horse with a lot of quality that was presented very nicely. He walks well in rhythm with a lot of space. The trot has a lot of impulsion and cadence and in the gallop we saw a lot of jump and impulsion,” according to the jury.

In the intermediate standings of the competition, Everest is in the lead in the Z class, Secret Lover is in the lead in the M class and Pjethro is in second place in the L class.