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2005 KWPN Stallion Licensing
Sandreo, Scandic and Rhodium Win 2005 KWPN/KNHS
Stallion Competition Finals
February 5, 2005
 Sandreo, Scandic and Rhodium have become the grand
champions of the 2004-2005 KWPN/KNHS Stallion Competition,
of which the finals were held this week at the
2005 KWPN Stallion Licensing in 's Hertogenbosch, The
Netherlands.
At First level (L-level), the dark bay Sandreo (by
Sandro Hit) was unbeatable under Hans Peter Minderhoud.
The judges praised this horse for his clear walk, for
his beautiful front leg usage and lovely self
carriage in trot and for his clean canter. With 83
points, Sandreo became the winner of the class and
Champion
of the 2005 Stallion Competition at L-level.
Placing second at first level was Trento B (by Krack
C), who scored 9.5 for conformation and 8.5 for his
trot work.
Only
the
walk
could have
been a bit larger. Kim Leduc and Trento B received
79 points from the judges. In third position
were Tuschinski (by Krack C) and Yvonne Copal. This
combination stood out with its overall appearance and
in the trot, but the canter was a bit tense and
the walk could have been more ground covering.
At M-level (Second level), the Scandinavian bred
Scandic (by Solos Carex) was the overall winner. Remy
Bastings rode a wonderful trot tour with this chestnut
licensed stallion, which judge Toine Hoefs described
as "Scandic's trot
is wonderfully carried with a fantastically active
hind leg." The stallion scored 9.5 for that gait,
but lost many points in the walk (6.5). Fortunately,
the canter was good again and Scandic took the overall
lead in the finals and championship.
In second place were Edward Gal and San Remo (Wolkentanz)
followed by Karen Galema on Skydancer (by Florestan).
Absent at the KWPN Stallion Competition Finals was
the 2004 World Champion Florencio. The bay stallion
won three out of four qualifiers but was not allowed
to compete in the finals because he is German branded.
At Z-level (Third level), Hans Peter Minderhoud reigned
supreme on Rhodium (by Ferro). The black stallion was
a bit tense in the walk, but showed a supple trot and
nice half passes. According to judge Wim Ernes, Rhodium's
canter was his best gait. "His canter is so beautifully
uphill and through. Every stride is superb," Ernes
said. He scored 9.5 for that gait.
Pardon (by Jonggor's Weyden) placed second. This horse
was good in the walk and canter but did not show enough
power in the trotwork. Prestige VDL (by Silvano N)
ended in third place. This bay stallion showed a nice
extended walk but there was some loss of rhythm in
the collected walk. His trot was powerful and uphill
(score 8.5) and the canter showed much quality and
balance.
More detailed scores and information about the 2005
KWPN/KNHS Stallion Competition can be found at the
KWPN website
Image copyrighted: Dirk Caremans
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