2008-2009 KNHS/KWPN Stallion Competition

Ziësto, Westpoint, Vivaldi Win Second Leg of 2008-2009 KWPN Stallion Competition

December 13, 2008

The same stallions which won the kick-off of the 2008-2009 KNHS/KWPN Stallion Competition dominated the second qualifier at De Goubergh in Roosendaal, The Netherlands. Ziësto, Westpoint, and Vivaldi pulled a winning move in Roosendaal on December 12, 2008.

At L-level the battle was between Ziesto (by Lancet x Clavecimbel) and Zizi Top (by Tango x Ferro). Gerdine Maree and the bay KWPN stallion Ziesto excelled with their suppleness and lightfootedness, Hans Peter Minderhoud rode Zizi Top energetically, showing off the stallion's quick hind leg, power, and expression. Ziesto, however, scored half a point more and won the class. Zjengis Kahn (by Rousseau x Rubinstein) finished third.

At M-level Emmelie Scholtens and Westpoint (by Jazz x Michelangelo) reigned supreme. The stallion, which was quite impressed by the arena ornamented with Christmas decorations, spooked once but did not fail to impress with his basic qualities. He scored 87 points and beat Scholtens' second horse Westenwind (by Flemmingh x Contango) which finished second.

At Z-level Hans Peter Minderhoud and the chestnut KWPN stallion Vivaldi (by Krack C x Jazz) won the class impressing with his uphill gaits and easy execution of all the movements. He was most challenged by the bay KWPN stallion Johnson (by Jazz x Flemmingh), also ridden by Hans Peter Minderhoud. Johnson scored high points in trot.

Source: KWPN
Photo courtesy: Jacob Melissen - Oldenhoff.nl

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