Entries by Niek

Everdale first KWPN approved stallion after 21 years who wins an Olympic medal

It was in 1996 that the KWPN approved stallion Weyden, under Sven Rothenberger, won two bronze medals during the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Then it was the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney where the KWPN stallion Ferro under the saddle of Coby van Baalen won a silver team medal. Now, 21 years later, it is […]

Great influence of keur stallion Animo in top individual ranking Tokyo 2020

The influence of the keur stallion Animo s. Almé in the top of the individual standings during the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 is significant. Animo was discovered as a young horse by Van Olst Horses and subsequently approved by the KWPN. He has been at stud in Den Hout for most of his career. […]

Proud on Beauville (s. Bustique)

“Olympic Individual Bronze”, what an achievement by Maikel van der Vleuten and his superstar Beauville (by Bustique x Jumpy des Fonteines x Andiamo. Breeder: Pascal Habets – Kerkrade). Congratulations to Maikel van der Vleuten, breeder Pascal Habets (and Monique of course) and Team NL. Special compliments to breeder Pascal Habets. Pascal, as a former loyal […]

After 21 years, finally an Olympic medal for an approved KWPN stallion.

It was in 1996 that the KWPN approved stallion Weyden, under Sven Rothenberger, won two bronze medals during the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Then it was the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney where the KWPN stallion Ferro under the saddle of Coby van Baalen won a silver team medal. Now, 21 years later, it is […]

Everdale and Charlotte winn BRONZE!!

A view minutes ago the Grand Prix Special was ridden in Tokyo during the Olympic Games and Charlotte Fry and Everdale together with her teammates Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin won the Bronze Medal! An exceptionally good result of which we as Van Olst Horses are particularly proud of! Tomorrow, Wednesday, is already the last […]

Son of Everdale price highlight Black Horses Auction

While Everdale is performing fantastic at the Olympics, his son Noir BH was sold at the Black Horses Auction last Friday for no less than 161,000 euros. The three-year-old stallion is bred out of the well-known Landsvrouwe-line which is known for, among others, Incognito, Merlot, Undercover and Amazing Star. Noir BH is bought by an […]

Kjento foal reserve champion foalshow Noord Brabant

A foal inspection was organized at the very busy Central Inspection of North Brabant. Second placed was the Kjento son Ravian (out of the NMK champion Terlia keur IBOP-dres pref by Krack C) of breeder I.P.S. Horse Group from Elshout. Last February the mother of this foal, bred via embryo transfer, passed away. “This son […]

Great score for Everdale!

Today the first group of riders will ride their Grand Prix at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Due to a new format, a group division has been made, so that the riders are divided into 6 groups. In today’s first group, Charlotte Fry and Everdale were allowed to start as 8th. With an unparalleled test […]

Netina s. Glamourdale invited for the National Mareshow

On Tuesday, July 6, a studbook inspection of the KWPN took place in Appingedam. At this inspection the mare Netina, bred by J.A.M. Hurkmans from Veghel  and owned by D.J. Mekkes from Doezum and Van Olst Horses from Den Hout, made her appearance. She descends from the Grand Prix stallion Glamourdale in combination with the […]

Charlotte and Everdale are going to Tokyo!

Today the redeeming call from British Dressage came with the fantastic announcement that Charlotte Fry and Everdale have been selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo! Everdale, the black powerhouse bred by P Kluitmans, showed to be in great shape recently. Due to these impressive results, they convincingly secured a […]