KWPN Foundation Sires and Their Get

Ferro

Ferro was the 70 Day Stallion test winner in 1990 after his approval by the KWPN studbook scoring 6.5 on his walk, 8.5 on his trot and 8.5 on his canter. His sire, Ulft is a son of 'Le Mexico',  is listed 10th on the jumping-index with 142 points. Le Mexico carries Furioso xx's blood, a thoroughbred who appeared to be a very valuable asset to a number of breeding studs.  Furioso is well known in by his offspring Urioso & Brilloso in France, Voltaire & Le Mexico in The Netherlands, and Furioso II in Germany, as well on
dam-side Cor De La Bryère.  Brenda, Ferro's dam, is an offspring of the Holsteiner stallion Farn, who's listed 6th on the jumping-index (146).

Olympic Ferro (by Ulft x Farn) received his Keur-status thanks to the exceptional show performances of his descendants. The oldest offspring is seven years old. 113 of his daughters already received the "Ster" mare status, while 5 of his male gets have been approved. Three of his approved sons are successfully competing in the KWPN stallion competitions. While Kennedy (Ferro x Saluut) won the title as four and five year old, Negro and Metall are now striving for the lead. Metall is stabled at Coby van Baalen's barn where he's trained by first "bereiter" Nathalie Smeets or either her daughter Marlies van Baalen. (Metall pictured left)

Negro is a highly tempered and elegantly built black with refined movements. He dominated this year's Talkline Stallion Show Circuit and won the competition in 's Hertogenbosch beating Neostan, Nexxus and other promising mounts.  Métall is more bolder and muscled, however he sometimes loses impulsion from behind and can be more steady on the bit. Paddo, a Ferro x Darwin youngster, excelled at the 2000 Stallion Keuring Days and finally captured the Champion's title. During the days he gave the best overall impression with gaits and conformation.

Renowned Get

• Kennedy
  First approved Ferro son - Double Winner of the NHS/KWPN Stallion Competition - currently ridden by Leida Strijk
• Metall
  Rising star shown by Marlies van Baalen and Nathalie Smeets - approved. Is a real picture perfect however tends to miss power from behind.
• Negro
  Approved son competed by the Danish Anne van Olst - highly tempered black pearl with great movements - definitely a highlight in his offspring
• Osmium
  All round son - tends more to be a show jumper
• Paddo
  2000 Stallion Keuring Champion

• CDI-W Berlin Prime Time dominated by Ferro
• Ferro and Cabochon proclaimed as Keur stallion
• F.E.I. What is Dressage
• 2000 KWPN Stallion Keuring
• Young Stallions Predict Future Breeding Successes

All pictures copyrighted by Dirk Caremans - 
no reproduction without permission. Email Dirk to acquire actual prints of the 2000 KWPN Stallion Keuring