Entries by Niek

Solid 2nd place for Everdale

Today Everdale and Charlotte Fry competed in the Grand Prix Special in Compiegne. In a very solid test the pair scored a 75,787% which at the end of the class meant a 2nd place. Next one up is Dark Legend in the 5* Grand Prix starting at 15.17 hours.

What’s the best way to end your day?

What’s the best way to end your day at a competition? By winning the last class as the last starter with a top score of 76.674%! That’s what Charlotte Fry just did in the three-star Grand Prix in Compiègne. With Everdale, the black champion of Lord Leatherdale x Negro bred by P. Kluytmans from Tilburg, […]

CDI Compiègne started

Today the first day of the CDI in Compiegne, France, started with the Prix st. Georges and how! This morning Lottie and Don Joe, by Diego x Lord Leatherdale, bred by Van Olst Horses, made an early start in this division. Under a nice sun, which was a welcome change after all the bad weather […]

Glamourdale wins his second international Grand Prix start!

In Grote Brogel, Belgium, Glamourdale showed his great form: He won his second international Grand Prix with a score of 76.761%. With almost 4% difference from the number two, the judges were unanimous in its verdict. Glamourdale (s. Lord Leatherdale x Negro bred by Mr. Rodenburgh from Ouderkerk aan de Ijssel) has received his second […]

Nacho KWPN approved!

Today, Friday May 14th, the KWPN performance test took place in Ermelo. The three-year-old stallions were tested for a period of 30 days. Nacho, the impressive three-year-old son of Negro was one of them and was allowed to take his exam today. S. Makenschijn from Chaam bred Nacho out of a ‘ster’ mare by Krack […]

Rider wanted!

Van Olst Horses is a professional horse company with the core activities of stallion breeding, dressage sport, training, rearing and buying and selling of dressage horses. With the motto: “We strive for the highest possible quality in everything”, all preconditions are present to prepare top quality dressage horses in the best possible way for their […]

Negro son Elegance to double victory at CDI Camarma de Esteruelas

Beatriz Ferrer-Salat has won the Grand Prix (75.130%) and the Grand Prix Spécial (74.596%) on CDI Camarma de Esteruelas. The Spanish rider rode Elegance (Negro x Monaco), bred by Gertjan van Olst. It was only the third Grand Prix for the twelve-year-old KWPN horse at the CDI3 * on Spanish soil. Elegance made its international […]

CDI Exloo has started!

A few minutes ago Charlotte Fry and Inclusive, s. Everdale x Uptown breeder fam. Enting from Grolloo started there Prix St. Georges in Exloo. The moment they entered the ring the wind picked up and in the pooring rain the duo had to complete there test. Nevertheless the pair showed a beautiful test with a […]

Special weekend lays behind us.

Last weekend was completely dominated by the international start of the competition season in Hagen am Teutoborger Wald. After all Covid restrictions and the outbreak of the Rhino virus, this was the first opportunity for many riders to compete. A CDI was organized on the impressive showgrounds of the Kasselmann family. In the corridors this […]

Great international debut for Glamourdale and Lottie in Hagen!

Today in Hagen the Grand Prix was ridden for the qualification for the Special. In a strong group of contestants Lottie started the KWPN Horse of the Year Glamourdale. This was there second Grand Prix test ever and there debut at this international level. In a test where one highlight followed the other the result […]