Bonne Chance CW once again proves class in Zurich

February 1, 2016/in Background, Competitions, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

Bonne Chance CW once again proves class in Zurich

ZURICH - Bonne Chance CW showed her worth again last weekend for its own Swiss audience at the five-star competition in Zurich. The Baloubet du Rouet daughter, who was auctioned at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag, was not entered in the Grand Prix by Janika Sprunger, but did jump well with one in the secondary classes.

Bonne Chance CW (Baloubet du Rouet x Cambridge) already started the competition with a nice sixth place in a 1.45m class, before finishing in the prizes again a day later in the 1.50m class. Bonne Chance CW is once again in good shape for 2016!

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Nineteen-year-old Pablo makes dreams come true for Ava MacCoubrey

January 26, 2016/in Background, Competitions, Dressage, News, Auctions/by bonsai

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WELLINGTON - A dream has come true for fourteen-year-old Canadian rider Ava MacCoubrey now that she has started in Wellington with Pablo. With the now nineteen-year-old Pablo, Ava MacCoubrey started in the international dressage junior classes and grabbed a victory and a second place.

Pablo (Cordial Medoc x Voltaire), who was sold at the Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 1997, made a dream come true for the fourteen-year-old Ava MacCoubrey. Thanks to the proceeds from a fundraising, the Canadian was able to start in Wellington. Ava MacCoubrey does not come from a horse family, but her parents do everything they can to give her opportunities in dressage. “I have three jobs to pay for her horseback riding,” Ava's mother says. “But I like to do that!”

Pablo and Ava MacCoubrey's 2016 goal is to represent the Ontario junior team in Kentucky this July. With scores of 65.72 percent and 65.55 percent respectively and a win and second place in Wellington, Ava and Pablo seem on the right track!

Top talent Heavy Metal through to third phase BWP

January 26, 2016/in Background, Competitions, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

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LIER - The four-year-old Heavy Metal earned a ticket for the third phase of the BWP Stallion Inspection last Saturday. Last year this son of Eldorado van de Zeshoek out of the full sister of the famous Tyson came out on top at the sBs Stallion Inspection. As a foal, Heavy Metal also proved to be an eye-catcher and he was auctioned at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag.

Heavy Metal also impressed at the BWP Stallion Inspection with his great reflexes, impulsion and scope. Heavy Metal is a typical product of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag; in addition to his handsome model and strong movements, Heavy Metal comes from a pure performance tribe. His dam Whisper Queen is none other than the full sister of Leon Thijssen's longtime topper Tyson. Breeders Evert Meijer and Gerard Lindeboom have already auctioned many foals from this top line, including three foals from Whisper Queen, six foals from Kickyqueen – Tyson's dam – and many others.

In addition to Heavy Metal, horses such as the KWPN-approved Edinburgh and the internationally successful This Lux also grew into extremely successful products from the Meijer – Lindeboom breeder combination, auctioned on Prinsjesdag. Heavy Metal seems to have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of its famous relatives Tyson, Nirvana, This Lux, Tadmus and Edinburgh.

Foal Auction Prinsjesdag congratulates owner Krismar Stables and breeders Evert Meijer and Gerard Lindeboom on the great successes of Heavy Metal!

Five Prinsjesdag stallions to KWPN second viewing in Den Bosch

January 4, 2016/in Competitions, Dressage, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

ERMELO - Five stallions sold at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag received an invitation for the second viewing of the KWPN Stallion Inspection in Ermelo in the past two weeks. In the dressage stallions Igor H (Fürstenball x San Remo) and Idono Pavlovna (Sir Donnerhall I x Krack C) were given the green light, while in the jumping stallions Inferno de Landetta (Untouchable x Burggraaf), Cascador EB (Casall x Lavaletto) and Iowa Pavlovna ( Numero Uno x Carthago) one round further.

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Idono Pavlovna (Sir Donnerhall I x Krack C)
breeder AJ Keppel, owners AJ Keppel and Team Nijhof

Idono Pavlovna is closely related to the KWPN-approved stallion Bordeaux and the Grand Prix dressage horse U II ridden by Gunter Seidl.

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Igor H (Fürstenball x San Remo)
breeder H. Kolen, owners Van Olst Horses, BC van der Hoorn and JJ Schalekamp

Igor H comes from the direct dam line of the Grand Prix dressage horse Knock Out.

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Iowa Pavlovna (Numero Uno x Carthage)
breeder Van Straaten family, owners Team Nijhof and AJ Keppel

Iowa Paulowna is bred from the famous Zottie-line, from which many toppers come such as Vindicat W (Jessica Springsteen), the KWPN-approved Amadeus, Springtime (Nathalie van der Mei & Saer Coulter), Woklahoma (Albert Zoer & Roberto Teran Tafur), etcetera.

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Inferno de Landetta (Untouchable x Viscount)
breeder Landetta Stud Farm, owners SVK Holland and Stal Steeghs

Inferno de Landetta is a son of the Grand Prix show jumping stallion Untouchable and comes from the well-known Freiminka line. Dam Uminka jumped successfully at 1.30m level herself and granddam Aminka jumped internationally at 1.45m level.

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Cascador EB (Casall x Lavaletto)
breeder LVP-Stables, owner Black Horse BV

Cascador EB comes from a fantastic dam line: dam Princess IV already produced the 1.50 m show jumper Fascination, grandam Hagitta already produced the Holsteiner Verband-approved Grand Prix jumping stallions Casario I and II and great-granddam Ragina is also the dam of the famous stallions Concerto I and II.

Hannelinde TC wins VSN, Hummer second

December 30, 2015/in Background, Competitions, Dressage, News, Auctions/by bonsai

ERMELO – The products of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag dominated the VSN final for dressage horses in Ermelo today. Hannelinde TC (Dream Boy x Sunny Boy) won the VSN final with no less than 53 points, including a 9.5 for trot! The success for the horses sold on Prinsjesdag kept coming, because Hummer (Charmeur x Daddy Cool) achieved a fantastic third place with 51.5 points.

Dream Boy daughter Hannelinde TC came up for auction at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2012 and is closely related to the Grand Prix horses Uiver and Pavarottie. Hannelinde was bred by GAEM van der Linden from Vlierden and currently owned by Tim Coomans from Oud-Beijerland. Jury members Tineke Bartels, Imke Schellekens and Dana van Lierop rated Hannelinde TC with a 9.5 for trot and 9's for canter, rideability and general impression. The Dream Boy daughter also received a 9 from guest rider Dana van Lierop after riding over.

Hummer (Charmeur x Daddy Cool) comes from the breeding of J. Duivenvoorde from Alkmaar and is a son of the mare Caresia, the half-sister of the KWPN-approved stallion Dream Boy – also the sire of winner Hannelinde TC. Hummer is owned by JJ Schalekamp from Dordrecht and scored 51.5 points in the final. For his canter Hummer scored no less than a 9.5 and for trot and general impression Hummer received a 9!

Foal Auction Prinsjesdag congratulates the breeders and owners of these talented toppers with this fantastic result! The Power of Performance!

Today two horses sold at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag dominated the VSN final for 3-year-old dressage horses in Ermelo. Hannelinde TC (Dream Boy x Sunny Boy) took home the VSN-title with an incredible score of 53 points, including a 9.5 for trot! But Hannelinde TC was not the only successful Prinsjesdag-sold horse: Hummer (Charmeur x Daddy Cool) earned fantastic third place with 51.5 points.

Dream Boy-daughter Hannelinde TC was auctioned at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2012 and is closely related to the Grand Prix horses Uiver and Pavarottie. Hannelinde was bred by GAEM van der Linden from Vlierden and is currently owned by Tim Coomans from Oud-Beijerland. Judges Tineke Bartels, Imke Schellekens and Dana van Lierop gave Hannelinde TC a well-deserved 9.5 for trot and a 9 for canter, the ride ability and overall impression. After riding her guest rider Dana van Lierop gave the Dream Boy daughter also a 9.

Hummer (Charmeur x Daddy Cool) was bred by J. Duivenvoorde from Alkmaar and is a son of the mare Caresia, the half-sister to the KWPN approved stallion Dream Boy – also the sire to winner Hannelinde TC. Hummer is owned by JJ Schalekamp from Dordrecht and scored 51.5 points in the final of the VSN-competition. For his canter Hummer scored no less than a 9.5 and for his trot and overall impression Hummer received a 9!

Foal Auction Prinsjesdag congratulates the breeders and owners of these talented top horses with this fantastic result! The Power of Performance!

Photo credit / Photo credit: Jacquelien van Tartwijk

New step for Chris van Dam / EQ International

December 21, 2015/in Background, Competitions, News, Others/by bonsai

After having worked for 25 years at EQ International, it is time for a new step in Chris van Dam's career.
As of December 15, Chris van Dam is no longer working at equestrian organization agency EQ International, which is known for events such as Outdoor Gelderland, Jumping de Achterhoek, CSI Salland, ICNN Drachten and various auctions, including Foal Auction Prinsjesdag and Grand Prix Sale. The agency will be continued by Nataly van Eykel and Mariska Gerrits, who have been co-shareholders of EQ International since 2008. They know the ins and outs of organizing equestrian events and will divide Chris' tasks among themselves. In addition, they will make use of third parties for certain matters, for example in the field of facilities. In addition, Chris will remain involved on a project basis in a number of specific projects of EQ International, including, for example, Foal Auction Prinsjesdag. For questions you can contact EQ International via nataly@eqi.nl or mariska@eqi.nl or 0342 440100.
The EQ International team hopes to welcome you at its events next year and wishes you a Merry Christmas and a healthy 2016!

Sincerely,
Mariska Gerrits & Nataly van Eykel

Top talent Edinburgh third in Blom Stallion Competition

December 16, 2015/in Background, Competitions, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

ROOSENDAAL - The six-year-old topper in the cap in Edinburgh (Vleut x Darco) achieved a good third place last night under Kristian Houwen in the Blom Stallion Competition in Roosendaal. The breeding product of EJ Meijer and G. Lindeboom was auctioned at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2009 and has been approved by the KWPN.

Edinburgh, the nephew of celebrity Tyson, stands out time and again with his lightning-quick reflexes, technique and athleticism. Under Kristian Houwen, the Vleut son has already won the stallion competition twice and with a third place in Roosendaal, Edinburgh is once again in good shape this year. Congratulations to the breeders and owners Jos Houwen and Jos Althuyzen!

The 6-year-old stallion Edinburgh (Vleut x Darco) ended up third ridden by Kristian Houwen in last night's Blom Stallion Competition in Roosendaal. The talented KWPN-approved stallion was bred by EJ Meijer and G. Lindeboom and was sold at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2009.

Edinburgh, cousin of the world-famous Tyson, catches the eye with his lightning fast reflexes, technique and athletic ability. Ridden by Kristian Houwen the son of Vleut has already won the stallion competition twice. The third place in Roosendaal sets Edinburgh again in a good position for this year. Congratulations to the breeders and owners Jos Houwen and Jos Althuyzen!

Top talent Edinburgh third in Blom Stallion Competition

December 16, 2015/in Background, Competitions, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

ROOSENDAAL - The six-year-old topper in the cap in Edinburgh (Vleut x Darco) achieved a good third place last night under Kristian Houwen in the Blom Stallion Competition in Roosendaal. The breeding product of EJ Meijer and G. Lindeboom was auctioned at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2009 and has been approved by the KWPN.

Edinburgh, the nephew of celebrity Tyson, stands out time and again with his lightning-quick reflexes, technique and athleticism. Under Kristian Houwen, the Vleut son has already won the stallion competition twice and with a third place in Roosendaal, Edinburgh is once again in good shape this year. Congratulations to the breeders and owners Jos Houwen and Jos Althuyzen!

The 6-year-old stallion Edinburgh (Vleut x Darco) ended up third ridden by Kristian Houwen in last night's Blom Stallion Competition in Roosendaal. The talented KWPN-approved stallion was bred by EJ Meijer and G. Lindeboom and was sold at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2009.

Edinburgh, cousin of the world-famous Tyson, catches the eye with his lightning fast reflexes, technique and athletic ability. Ridden by Kristian Houwen the son of Vleut has already won the stallion competition twice. The third place in Roosendaal sets Edinburgh again in a good position for this year. Congratulations to the breeders and owners Jos Houwen and Jos Althuyzen!

Thrilling win for Bonne Chance CW in Coupe de Genève

December 12, 2015/in Background, Competitions, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

GENEVA - The wonder mare Bonne Chance CW phenomenally won the prestigious Coupe de Genève this afternoon with her top Swiss rider Janika Sprunger in the imposing Palexpo hall. The nine-year-old Baloubet du Rouet x Cambridge mare was auctioned in 2006 at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag.

With her bronze team medal at the European Championships in Aachen this year and her victories in no fewer than three Grand Prix, including the five-star GP of Falsterbo, Bonne Chance CW was already the prime example of the motto of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag: the Power of Performance. This victory at one of the world's most beautiful indoor competitions CH Geneva reinforces the enormous track record of the only nine-year-old Bonne Chance CW.

The wonderful mare Bonne Chance CW and her Swiss rider Janika Sprunger achieved an impressive victory in the Coupe de Genève at the impressive Palexpo hall. The nine year old Baloubet du Rouet x Cambridge mare was auctioned at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag 2006.

The bronze team medal at the European Championships in Aachen this year and the victories in no less than three Grand Prixs, including the five-star Grand Prix of Falsterbo, already made Bonne Chance CW the perfect example of the motto of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag: the Power of Performance. This victory at one of the world's finest indoor competitions CH Geneva makes the tremendous record of the only nine year old Bonne Chance CW even more impressive.

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Alicante debuts under Abdel Said

December 9, 2015/in Background, Competitions, News, To jump, Auctions/by bonsai

OPGLABBEEK - The KWPN-approved stallion Alicante (Casall x Indoctro) auctioned at the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction has made his debut under the Olympic show jumper Abdel Saïd. The top rider from Egypt recently took over the reins from the Belgian Chloé Vranken and competed Alicante at the international two-star competition in Opglabbeek.

Alicante was born at Stoeterij 't Maalwater in 2005 and is a son of top stallion Casall Ask. The stallion was trained internationally by Julia Kayser and was sold last year to the stable of Tal Milstein. Chloé Vranken successfully released the stallion for Milstein in recent months and top rider Abdel Saïd has now taken over the reins. In Opglabbeek the gray jumped every round without jumping errors and with that Alicante and Saïd had a successful debut.

The Prinsjesdag-sold KWPN-approved stallion Alicante (Casall x Indoctro) made his debut with olympic rider Abdel Saïd. The world-class rider from Egypt took over the reins from the Belgian rider Chloé Vranken. Said rode Alicante at the CSI2* show in Opglabbeek.

Alicante was born in 2005 and bred by Stoeterij 't Maalwater. His sire is the top stallion Casall Ask, who is still performing successfully at the highest level. Alicante was produced at international level by Julia Kayser and was sold to Tal Milstein last year. Chloé Vranken rode the stallion successfully at international level for the last couple of months and now Abdel Saïd has taken over the reins. At the show in Opglabbeek Alicante jumped every round without a rail down. An excellent debut for Alicante and Abdel Said!