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Tuesday, November 12

AES'er Billy Matador tweede in Verona!

Tijdens de CSI5* in Verona pakte de Deense ruiter Andreas Schou met de 10-jarige AES'er Billy Matador ( Billy Mexico f x Animo) een knappe tweede plaats in de 1.55m rubriek.Het duo finishte in 39,44 seconden in de tweede ronde, waarin de beste 12 combinaties uit de eerste ronde opnieuw mochten starten met een schone lei.   De winst ging naar Marlon Modolo Zanotelli en GB Diamantina (37,59 sec), terwijl Peder Fredricson met Alcapone des Carmille derde werd.

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Tuesday, October 8

Nikkita Fireblade Strikes Gold at 2024 British Breeding Futurity

The AES stallion Snowfire St. Angelo (All Inclusive x Munchhausen x Michelangelo) is establishing himself as a versatile and promising sire. At the 2024 British Breeding Futurity, Nikkita Fireblade , a British-born Trakehner colt, earned a prestigious Gold Premium award. This colt, sired by Snowfire St. Angelo and out of Trakehner mare Keatinge Firefly (Elfenstein x Tycoon-Latimer), scored 8.275 points, receiving high praise for his movement, balance, and type. His exceptional vet score of 8.75 and 9 highlights his potential as a future stallion. Snowfire St. Angelo, approved by the Anglo-European Studbook and 2022 LEWB Champion, is known for his outstanding dressage performance and ability to enhance dressage and eventing lines. His offspring, such as Sonata di Luna, have also proven themselves at international levels. Snowfire's pedigree is uniquely stamped on top and bottom with a consolidation of exceptional stallions of the Trakehner breed: Gribaldi, Buddenbrock, Sixtus, Münchhausen, Michelangelo, Valerian, Habicht, Totilas as well as elite and state premium mares , and his character and performance make him highly sought after for both dressage and eventing. Despite an injury, he passed his 50-day performance test in 2023 with top marks and is now being developed further by his co-owner and rider Melanie Anne Schwabe, under the expert coaching of FEI Grand Prix trainer Guillaume Ducos. His frozen semen is available to breeders across Europe and the UK.
Wednesday, September 25

Team AES klaar voor de WBFSH Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard!

Morgen start de tweede editie van de WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard! We bouwen voort op het succes van vorig jaar, waar ons AES-teams medailles won in alle categorieën. Onze Chefs d'Equipe, Lucy Simpson en Robbert Ehrens, hebben de beste paarden geselecteerd om ons te vertegenwoordigen. Volg ons voor updates vanaf de Longines Tops International Arena! Team 5-jarigen Tom Dovkants: Bonita 1 (Galerius x Classe VDL) Katie Speller: Billy Mombasa (Billy Mexico x Capital) Shane Breen: Z7 for T (For Pleasure x Voltaire) Levi Critchlow: Break Free EM (Escape Z) Eric van der Vleuten: Bailey’s (O’ Bailey vh Brouwershof x Voltaire) Hannah Downes: Mr. Pom (Pommerol de Muze x Diarado) Team 6-jarigen Kelly Cornelis: Baloucante di Luna (Balou du Rouet x Canturano I) Danielle Ryder: CFS Nathalia (Global Champion TN x Calvados Z) Katie Speller: Z7 Pink Panther (Cuick Star Kervec x Obos Quality 004) Simon Buckley: Fairground (Cornet Obolensky x Indoctro) Harrie Smolders: Duca Chin DK (Ducati van Schuttershof E.T. x Chin Chin) Team 7-jarigen Derek McCopin: Manhattan H (Billy Tudor x Sydney) Leo Lamb: Chrysler Key SR (Comme Il Faut x Calido I) Charlie Millin: CFS Miami (Quickfeuer van Koekshof x Verdi TN) Carron Nicol: RRH Out of the Blue (Plot Blue x Livello) Zoe Potter: Mowgli C (Hermantico x Charisma) 8-jarigen Simon Buckley: Millfield Hickson (Hickstead White x Quinar) Ben Bick: If Evers Girl (If Ever III x Arko III) Katie Speller: BE Alcantara (Colmar x Contact Me) Anthony Gordon: SFS Houdini (SFS Aristio x Magic Darco) Zoe Smith: Berliner Luft WW (Berlin’s Chapter x Lux Z) 9-jarige hengsten Shane Breen: Just Special (I’m Special de Muze x Wizzerd WW) Tabitha Kyle: Jumanji (Zacharov x Deauville de la Vie) Anna Jellis: C. Star WW (Big Star x Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve) Iris Hakvoort: ADSL van www.olland.biz (Allegro x Namelus R) Dennis Lynch: Four Seasons (For Pleasure x Cassini II)
Wednesday, September 25

AES Teams Confirmed for WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

It’s fantastic to be back at Valkenswaard this week for the second edition of the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy. This year is going to be even bigger and better with even more studbooks and participants. We are absolutely delighted to be building on the fantastic success last year, where our fabulous AES teams exceeded everybody’s wildest expectations by being the only studbook in the medals in all categories entered. This year again our Chefs d'Equipe Lucy Simpson and Robbert Ehrens have viewed horses all over the country to select the very best to represent their studbook and their country. We are very proud to introduce our riders and their lovely horses. Follow us over the coming days as we will be giving our updates from Longines Tops International Arena! 5yo Team Tom Dovkants: Bonita 1 (Galerius x Classe VDL), breeder Carron Nicol Katie Speller: Billy Mombasa (Billy Mexico x Capital), breeder Donal Barnwell Shane Breen: Z7 for T (For Pleasure x Voltaire), breeder Team Z7 Levi Critchlow: Break Free EM (by Escape Z), breeder Eiddwen Hughes Eric van der Vleuten: Bailey’s (O’ Bailey vh Brouwershof x Voltaire), breeder Stal Burg / Boeren Hannah Downes: Mr. Pom (Pommerol de Muze x Diarado), breeder DHR. Broers 6yo Team Kelly Cornelis: Baloucante di Luna (Balou du Rouet x Canturano I), breeder Kelly Cornelis & Tim Waegeman Danielle Ryder: CFS Nathalia (Global Champion TN x Calvados Z), breeder Castell Sports Horses Katie Speller: Z7 Pink Panther (Cuick Star Kervec x Obos Quality 004), breeder Team Z7 Simon Buckley: Fairground (Cornet Obolensky x Indoctro), breeder Simon Buckley Harry Smoulders: Duca Chin DK (Ducati van Schuttershof E.T. x Chin Chin), breeder Stal de Krochten 7yo Team Derek McCopin: Manhattan H (Billy Tudor x Sydney), breeder Jasmin Head Leo Lamb: Chrysler Key SR (Comme Il Faut x Calido I), breeder Keystud Charlie Millin: CFS Miami (Quickfeuer van Koekshof x Verdi TN), breeder Castell Sports Horses Carron Nicol: RRH Out of the Blue (Plot Blue x Livello), breeder Jasmine Hulme Zoe Potter: Mowgli C (Hermantico x Charisma), breeder MTS. Heringa – BJ Heringa 8yo Team Simon Buckley: Millfield Hickson (Hickstead White x Quinar), breeder Millfield Stud Ben Bick: If Evers Girl (If Ever III x Arko III), breeder Harry Hall Katie Speller: BE Alcantara (Colmar x Contact Me), breeder Breen Equestrian  Anthony Gordon: SFS Houdini (SFS Aristio x Magic Darco), breeder Lisa Hales Zoe Smith: Berliner Luft WW (Berlin’s Chapter x Lux Z), breeder Gerda Weston 9yo Stallions Shane Breen: Just Special (I’m Special de Muze x Wizzerd WW), breeder Castell Sports Horses Tabitha Kyle: Jumanji (Zacharov x Deauville de la Vie), breeder Castell Sports Horses Anna Jellis: C.Star WW (Big Star x Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve), breeder Gerda Weston Iris Hakvoort: ADSL van www.olland.biz (Allegro x Namelus R), breeder Olland Horses Dennis Lynch: Four Seasons (For Pleasure x Cassini II), breeder E.A.C. B.V.
Tuesday, January 16

AES goed vertegenwoordigd op Belgische Hengstencompetitie in Lier!

Afgelopen zaterdag was het een waar spektakel in Lier, waar het AES met trots haar stempel drukte op de hengstencompetitie. De 6 & 7-jarige rubrieken zagen een indrukwekkende vertegenwoordiging van AES goedgekeurde hengsten. Hier zijn de prijswinnaars: 7-jarige rubriek: 1e - Rocco Blue 32 (Le Blue Diamond van ‘t Ruytershof x Nonstop) - Ruiter: Rik Heylen 2de - Destiny van de Kapel Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Gladstone) - Ruiter: Pieter van den Bergh 3de - Riccochacco van Essene (Chacco Blue x Tinka’s Boy) - Ruiter: Jonas van Dijck 5de - Deja vu van de hoge weide Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Rabino) - Ruiter: Arno Boon 7de - Cermit van de Kranenburg Z (Cicero Z van Paemel x Remondo) - Ruiter: Thomas de Wit 6-jarige rubriek: 4de - Extreme 111 Z (El Barone 111 Z x Bamako de Muze) - Ruiter: Gilles van Hamme 5de - Vivace vd Kattevennen Z (Vivaldi du Seigneur x Cassini I) - Ruiter: Wim Vinckx 7de - Okawango (Ogano Sitte x Cornet Obolensky) - Ruiter: Maximillian Graefe 8e - Imagination vh Bloemenhof Z (Ilias vh Vlasmeer x Medaldo) - Ruiter: Gert Bloemen 9e - Ithac Express (Orient Express x Corland) - Ruiter: Toon Maes 10e - Sammy Boy van ‘t Langeriethof (Stolzenberg x Cador) - Ruiter: Dries Goossens 12e - Docu van de Helle (Diamant de Plaisir x Balou du Rouet) - Ruiter: Sander Everaert Onze felicitaties aan alle winnaars en deelnemers voor hun uitstekende prestaties op deze competitie.     
Thursday, January 4

Druk bezochte AES Opwaardeerkeuring in Asse, België.

  Met een indrukwekkende opkomst van 56 deelnemers namen talrijke hengsten deel om hun status te verbeteren in de leeftijdscategorieën van 4 tot en met 7 jaar. Niet minder dan 35 hengsten van 4 jaar oud verschenen aan de start, waarvan ongeveer de helft met succes werd opgewaardeerd. Hieronder vindt u de lijst van de vierjarige hengsten die zijn goedgekeurd: Olliver van Duyversputten  (pony) Ultra Flip de Muze   Cayenne Pepper ter Linden Z   Curtis S  Undercover van het Bokt TAG Olympe D’Agr   Glamour de Villée z   Ufo van het Molehof  Mad Max 2G Ultimate Star V/D Schelpenhoeve Le Belle Homme Z   Upsake van St Anneke   Udo van de Ketse  Udo van de Beemden Elio van de Neerheide Z  Unique D’Houtem  Ugo van de Ceulshaegen Mr. Undercover G Z Kept Secret de L‘Amitié   Enkele 4-jarige hengsten gingen wel van de status Registered naar Licensed: Booster (pony) Asco Lux Z In de categorie voor 5-jarige paarden stonden er 14 namen op de startlijst, hiervan werden 10 hengsten Approved bevonden: On Top BK C'est Chic van de Yzervallei Z Touran D'Impde Topgun NS   Del Mundo  Nox DK de Flandrio Z   Citation Darley Z Tiscendro van de Hoge Weide The Lewis van het Heidehof Bellini Z De hengst Treasure Boy ging van Registered naar Licensed. In de leeftijdscategorie van de 6 jarige kwamen er 6 hengsten aan start, daarvan werden er 4 opgewaardeerd en behaalde daarmee de status Approved:  Sensation van ‘t Grouwenhof  Ithac Express Shaq Attack H M Z Damiro de Roulard  Een enkele 7 jarige werd getoond, namelijk Romantico van het Hellehof , de hengst toonde veel inzet en vermogen. Dit werd beloond met een opwaardering naar Approved waardoor hij onbeperkt mag dienen als dekhengst.  
Tuesday, October 3

AES domineert de finales bij de WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy!

Het AES behaald met 3 deelnemende jaargangen AES paarden, 3 keer een podiumplaats op de stamboek competitie in Valkenswaard afgelopen weekend! Met trots kijken we terug op dit succesvolle weekend. 7-jarige Team: Emily Ward met  Wild Star  (Big Star x Oklund) Benjamin Bick met  If Evers Girl (If Ever III x Arko III) Leo Lamb met  Gmail (Cornet Obolensky x Diamant de Semilly) Katie Speller met Be Alcantara (Colmar x Contact Me) Het drietal Britse ruiters dat het AES vertegenwoordigde behaalde de tweede plaats in de teamfinale voor 7-jarige paarden op het eerste World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Valkenswaard. Ze kwamen slechts drie strafpunten tekort om te winnen. In totaal deden er 10 verschillende stamboeken mee aan de finale, waarbij de ruiters een uitdagend parcours van 1,45 meter met 13 hindernissen moesten springen. Opmerkelijk was dat geen enkel paard foutloos bleef, zelfs de besten konden niet voorkomen dat ze één tijdfout opliepen. Emily Ward keerde terug met acht strafpunten op haar paard Wild Star HF. Ben Bick kreeg met If Evers Girl eveneens twee balken. Leo Lamb, die op zaterdag de individuele wedstrijd had gewonnen en op zondag als vijfde was geëindigd, reed met Gmail en keerde terug met vier strafpunten. Hierdoor kwam het totaal van het team op 16 strafpunten. Het KWPN stond bovenaan het podium met in totaal 13 strafpunten, terwijl Selle Français derde werd met eveneens 16 strafpunten, maar met een iets langzamere tijd dan het Anglo European Studbook. 6-jarige Team:  Emily Ward en Millfield Lottery (Plot Blue x Mr. Blue) Leo Lamb en Chrysler Key SR (Comme Il Faut x Calido I) Georgia Wells en Heart of Cicero (Cicero Z van Paemel x Heartbreaker) Helena Beyers en  Rosalin du Sud (Mithras de Regor x Dulf van den Bisschop) Zoe Potter en Cornet's Ghost (Cornet Obolensky x Balou du Rouet) In de finale voor 6-jarige paarden wist Georgia Wells de dag te redden met haar zelfgefokte paard Heart of Cicero. Tien teams van drie kwamen aan de start op een parcours van 1,40 meter. Emily Ward en Leo Lamb keerden beiden terug met acht strafpunten op hun paarden, Millfield Lottery en Chrysler Key SR. De uiteindelijke score voor het AES hing af van Georgia. Ze rechtvaardigde haar positie als laatste ruiter met een foutloze ronde, een van slechts drie in de competitie, op haar AES merrie Heart of Cicero. Hiermee behaalde het team de derde plaats met in totaal 16 strafpunten.  Deze prestatie leverde Georgia Wells ook de tweede plaats op in de individuele competitie, slechts 1,92 seconden achter de winnaar. Het Belgisch Warmbloed paard behaalde de eerste plaats met vijf strafpunten, terwijl de Deense Warmbloeden tweede werden met negen strafpunten. 5-jarige Team: Thomas Dovkants met  Moneypenny (Golden Eye x Classe) Katie Speller met  Z7 Pink Panther (Cuick Star Kervec x Obos Quality) Danielle Ryder met  Espeshelli (Zambesi TN x Karandasj) Liv Huijbregts met  Duca Chin DK (Ducati van Schuttershof x Chin Chin) Het AES-team behaalde ook de derde plaats in de finale voor 5-jarige paarden op een hoogte van 1,30 meter, met in totaal acht strafpunten. Ze waren slechts één balk verwijderd van de winnaars, de Hanoverian Association, die vier strafpunten hadden. Katie Speller reed een foutloze ronde op Z7 Pink Panther, terwijl Thomas Dovkants en Danielle Ryder beiden vier strafpunten hadden op hun paarden Moneypenny en Espeshelli. In de finale eindigden zowel het AES als Zangersheide met een gelijk aantal strafpunten, met de resultaten van de eerdere dagen er bij opgeteld resulteerde dit uiteindelijk in een derde plaats. Individuele plaatsingen Benjamin Bick en zijn AES merrie If Evers Girl kwamen foutloos aan de finish op vrijdag, wat resulteerde in een 2de plek in het individuele klassement. Leo Lamb presteerde uitstekend in de kwalificatieronde op zaterdag voor 7-jarige paarden met zijn paard Gmail. In deze snelheidsproef van 1,40 meter stonden 46 deelnemers aan de start, en Leo wist de overwinning te behalen met bijna twee seconden voorsprong Ook wist hij met zijn AES’er Chrysler Key SR (Comme Il Faut x Calido I) foutloos aan de finish te komen in de klasse voor 6-jarigen en veroverde daarmee een zeer verdiende tweede plaats op het podium. Op de finaledag wist Georgia Wells met haar AES Merrie Heart of Cicero 2de te eindigen in het individuele klassement. Image: Leo Lamb and Gmail. Credit - George Cunha    
Monday, September 18

AES Delegation to WBFSH SJG Champions Trophy Announced

From September 28th to October 1st, the first edition of the WBFSH Studbook Jumping Global Champions Trophy will take place in Valkenswaard. AES has announced which combinations will be representing them in the studbook competition from September 28th to October 1st in Valkenswaard, hosted by Jan Tops. Robbert Ehrens is the logical team leader, serving as a breeding advisor and studbook inspector. He primarily had to select English combinations. "As AES, we are experiencing significant growth in several countries, and in the coming years, the representation from countries other than the UK will improve. However, for now, I had to mainly choose from English combinations," says Ehrens. "The preparation time was very short, and most owners capable of competing at this level have already made their plans. For example, the World Championships in Lanaken are a primary goal, or another international competition. Lanaken takes place a week earlier, and many people find it too demanding to combine with their young horses." "I am confident that once this studbook competition in Valkenswaard has taken place, there will be more enthusiasm. But for now, I mainly scouted in England for selection, with fantastic assistance from Lucy Simpson of AES in England." The combinations representing the Anglo-European Studbook are: 5-year old: Z7 Pink Panther (Cuik Star Kervec x Obos Quality) with Katie Speller (GB) Moneypenny  (Cristallo x Billy Mexico) with Thomas Dovkants (GB) Espeshilli (Zambesi TN x Karandasj) with Daniele Ryder (GB) Duca Chin DK (Ducati van Schuttershof x Chin Chin) with Liv Huijbregts (NL) 6-year old: Chrysler Key SR (Comme Il Faut x Calido I) with Leo Lamb (GB) Cornet’s Ghost (Cornet Obolensky x Balou du Rouet) with Zoe Potter (GB) Millfield Lottery (Plot Blue x Quinar) with Emily Ward (GB) Be Warnham (Cuik Star Kervec x Andiamo) with Katie Speller (GB) Heart of Cicero (Cicero Z van Paemel x Heartbreaker) with Georgia Wells (GB) 7-year old: Gmail (Cornet Obolensky x Diamant de Semilly) with Leo Lamb (GB) If Evers Girls (Silver Wave x Arko III) with Benjamin Bick (GB) Wild Star HF (Big Star x Oklund) with Emily Ward (GB) Be Alcantara (Colmar x Contact Me) with Katie Speller (GB) Be Qvikly Star (Colmar x Contact Me) with Katie Speller (GB)
Monday, September 18

AES-afvaardiging naar WBFSH SJG Champions Trophy bekend

Van 28 september tot en met 1 oktober vindt de eerste editie van de WBFSH Studbook Jumping Global Champions Trophy plaats in Valkenswaard. Het AES heeft bekendgemaakt welke combinaties afgevaardigd worden naar de stamboekenwedstrijd van 28 september tot en met 1 oktober in Valkenswaard bij Jan Tops. Robbert Ehrens is de logische chef d’équipe als fokkerijadviseur en inspecteur van het stamboek. Hij heeft vooral Engelse combinaties moeten selecteren. ‘We groeien als AES heel erg in een flink aantal landen en in de komende jaren zal het aanbod uit ons eigen land steeds beter worden maar nu heb ik toch vooral uit Engelse combinaties moeten kiezen,’ zegt Ehrens. ‘De voorbereidingstijd was erg kort en de meeste eigenaren die op dit niveau mee kunnen doen, hebben hun plan al lang gemaakt. Dat betekent bij voorbeeld dat het WK in Lanaken een eerste doel is, of een andere internationale wedstrijd. Lanaken is een week eerder, veel mensen vinden het echt te gortig om dat met hun jonge paarden te combineren.’ ‘Als deze stamboekenwedstrijd in Valkenswaard een keer geweest is, dan ontstaat er meer animo, dat weet ik zeker. Maar voor nu ben ik toch vooral in Engeland rond gaan kijken om te selecteren, trouwens fantastisch geholpen door Lucy Simpson van het AES in Engeland.’ De combinaties die voor het Anglo-European Studbook in actie komen zijn: 5-jarige: Z7 Pink Panther (Cuik Star Kervec x Obos Quality) met Katie Speller (GB) Espeshilli (Zambesi TN x Karandasj) met Daniele Ryder (GB) Duca Chin DK (Ducati van Schuttershof x Chin Chin) with Liv Huijbregts (NL) Moneypenny  (Cristallo x Billy Mexico) with Thomas Dovkants (GB) 6-jarige: Chrysler Key SR (Comme Il Faut x Calido I) met Leo Lamb (GB) Cornet’s Ghost (Cornet Obolensky x Balou du Rouet) met Zoe Potter (GB) Millfield Lottery (Plot Blue x Quinar) met Emily Ward (GB) Be Warnham (Cuik Star Kervec x Andiamo) met Katie Speller (GB) Heart of Cicero (Cicero Z van Paemel x Heartbreaker) met Georgia Wells (GB) 7-jarige: Gmail (Cornet Obolensky x Diamant de Semilly) met Leo Lamb (GB) If Evers Girls (Silver Wave x Arko III) met Benjamin Bick (GB) Wild Star HF (Big Star x Oklund) met Emily Ward (GB) Be Alcantara (Colmar x Contact Me) met Katie Speller (GB) Be Qvikly Star (Colmar x Contact Me) met Katie Speller (GB)  
Tuesday, April 4

Uber van de Berghoeve uitgeroepen tot kampioen op de AES hengstenkeuring

Volgens jurylid Robbert Ehrens heeft de kampioen  Uber van de Berghoeve (Gitano van Berkenbroeck x Cornet Obolensky) een fijne uitstraling, veel overzicht en kwaliteit op de sprong.    Grootmoeder Nais de la Pomme heeft zelf op 1.40m niveau gesprongen en heeft meerdere goede springpaarden voortgebracht. Op haar lijst staan vijf nakomelingen die 1.50m of hoger hebben gesprongen en maar liefst zeven nakomelingen die 1.30m of hoger hebben gesprongen, waaronder Ronaldo de la Pomme, Thorn de la Pomme, Luracci de la Pomme, en Koshin de Muze.   Het doorgeven van deze goede genen lijkt in de familie te zitten, want Nais de la Pomme haar moeder Fragance de Chalus heeft zelf eveneens op 1.40m niveau gesprongen en heeft meerdere springpaarden voortgebracht die op hoog niveau presteren, waaronder de goedgekeurde hengsten Mylord Carthago, Norton D’Eole, Bamako de Muze, Farfelu de Muze, Hugh Grant de Muze, De Muze Jules en L’Hermes de Muze.   Bron: Horsetelex   Gitano van Berkenbroeck, de vader van Uber van de Berghoeve , is een zoon van de iconische hengst Nabab de Rêve. Langs moederszijde voert hij het bekende Chin Chin en Ramiro-bloed in zijn pedigree. Deze hengst heeft zelf op Grand Prix niveau gesprongen onder Juan Carlos Garcia en doet het daarnaast ook goed in de fokkerij, met meerdere nakomelingen die internationaal goed presteren.   Uber van de Berghoeve werd ontdekt als veulen door Kees van den Oetelaar, en op 2-jarige leeftijd heeft Maikel van der Vleuten zich ingekocht.   De schimmelhengst heeft een jeugdige uitstraling, is mooi gefokt in de moederlijn, vertoont goede werklust en een goede instelling, is voorzichtig en heeft een uitstekend lichaamsgebruik, aldus Koen Olaerts.
Friday, February 3

Snowfire St. Angelo, Most Successful Trakehner Stallion of His Year

  Snowfire St. Angelo , the most successful Trakehner stallion of his year, is now available at stud at Landgestüt Zweibrücken in Germany. Snowfire St.Angelo (by All Inclusive x Munchhausen x Michelangelo) is a 2017 Trakehner stallion born in Germany and has proven in 2022 that he is ready to play in the national competition arena with the big boys. Exceptional Pedigree This young stallion is the last licensed son of All Inclusive, famously sired by Gribaldi, the no 1 dressage sire in WBFSH ranking for many years. All Inclusive himself, successful to Small Tour level, has consistently produced excellent young horses in dressage and eventing. His dam Schneefürstin is a daughter of the famous elite mare Schneeflocke, the most expensive Trakehner mare ever sold. Snowfire St. Angelo's pedigree is uniquely stamped by a consolidation of elite stallions of the Trakehner breed: Gribaldi, Buddenbrock, Sixtus, Münchhausen, Michelangelo as well as elite and state premium mares. A Character like no other What makes this youngster so special is his stunning character. He has what we once used to appreciate the Trakehner so much for: a solid head, gentle interior and his bombproof personality. He is easy to handle and a joy to ride, willing to learn, and very intelligent. Next to that he has three very good gaits, with elasticity, and a great hindleg, impulsion moving through his entire body. He is already showing a natural talent for piaffe and passage. A succesful year in Competition After a very successful year under the saddle with rider Lisa Arcq at Haras de l’Aube in Belgium, where he qualified with grades of over 80% in the Belgian Championships, Snowfire St. Angelo won the 5 year old LEWB championship. He has now been enjoying some time off from sport. This season he will be available for fresh semen only at the Landgestüt Zweibrücken where he will focus on his breeding duties before he continues his already very successful sports career in the 7-year old classes. A Newcomer as a Sire amongst Various Breeds We are excited to see what the future will hold for this very special stallion, as he already has one of his foals qualified for the France Dressage Nationals in Saumur.  He produces big moving foals with lovely heads and of course he passes on his excellent character. He is AES France approved 4* and KWPN registered A. He is approved for Czech Trakehner as a premium stallion. He can produce in all WBFSH studbooks that recognise the AES approval. Stud Info Haras de St Angelo 67160 Wissembourg France   Website:  https://snowfirestangelo.fr
Saturday, September 24

Drie AES hengsten in barrage Sires Of The World

Tijdens de WBFSH World Breeding Championships for Young Jumping Horses werd de welbekende rubriek Sires Of The World verreden. Hierin komen hengsten aan de start die gaan strijden om de titel: Sire of the World.  Maar liefst drie AES Approved hengsten kwamen foutloos door het zware klassieke parcours en mochten zich melden voor de barrage. Met de overtuigend en imponerend springende Sea Coast Enjoy Z (Enjoy van de Kromsteeg Z) zette Gudrun Patteet een zeer scherpe tijd van 37.67 seconde neer voor de concurrentie. Sea Coast Enjoy Z is pas 8 jaar oud en stamt af van de top-vererver Emerald van 't Ruytershof. Zijn moeder Fientje Van HRG 4x4 (Parco) bracht al meerderde toppaarden zoals Easy Top van de Kromsteeg Z die op 1.45m niveau uitkomt en hengst Hannibal van de Kromsteeg wie ook een goedgekeurde hengst is.  Enkel de winnaar Patrick Stühlmeyer met Drako de Maugre wist de tijd van Sea Coast Enjoy Z en Gudrun Patteet zonder fouten te verbeteren. Zij kwamen over de finish in een tijd van 37.24. Net buiten het podium, op de 4e plaats kwam de hengst Feromas van Beek Z gereden door Gilles Thomas, zij finishte in de tijd van 38.46. Feromas van Beek Z is een nakomeling van Fantomas de Muze en Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve. Ook Mathilda Karlsson en de hengst Chopin VA  mochten zich melden voor de barrage. In de tijd van 42.36 en zonder springfouten werden zij 7e. Chopin VA is een 13-jarige nakomeling van Casall en Coriano. Bekijk hier de uitslag
Tuesday, August 30

Mr Magnum BTH Nederlands kampioen met 76%

AES Approved hengst Mr Magnum BTH (Expression x Valdez) wint het Nederlands Kampioenschap in het M1 met een megascore van 76%. Onder het zadel van de amazone Annemijn Boogaard liep de pas 5-jarige hengst uitstekende proeven. Na de eerste proef namen ze al de leiding met 73,61%. In de finaleproef wisten ze dit te overteffen met een score van 76% wat ruimschoots voldoende was voor het kampioenschap. Hiermee namen ze bijna 5% afstand van de nummer 2, Annelotte Felix met Merle Quina Tf.  ''Magnum liep echt top! Hij bleef zo goed luisteren zeker als hengst, het is echt een geweldig paard. Na de finale proef zei de jury er is bijna niks op aan te merken. Hij liep heel mooi bergop met veel zelfhouding en ik had er niet meer aan kunnen doen.”  De amazone spreekt vol lof over haar paard. “Hij heeft van zichzelf drie super goede gangen. Hij stapt super door het lijf, loopt in draf bergop en in de galop beweegt hij net zo en heeft heel veel zelfhouding. Hij zat bij de laatste twaalf voor de WK selectie voor Jonge Dressuurpaarden en dat zegt ook wel wat. Er is nooit een dag dat hij niet wilt en hij gaat er altijd voor. We hadden een fijne voorbereiding voor het NK want ik ben nog een aantal dagen naar Dinja van Liere gegaan en vanuit daar doorgereden naar het NK.” “Ik had het niet verwacht om te winnen. Ik dacht ik rij gewoon en zie wel hoe het loopt. Op de startlijst stonden wel een paar namen dat ik dacht oei flinke concurrentie. Ik heb geprobeerd het beste te laten zien en dat is gelukt. We kregen veel 9’ens voor onder andere het binnenkomen en de middengangen”, vertelt de trotse amazone.
Tuesday, March 22

AES hengsten maken top 3 in Belgische Hengstencompetitie voor 7-jarige

AES hengsten drukken zijn stempel in de Lannoo Hengstencompetitie in België. De volledige top 3 bestaat uit AES hengsten. De finale werd afgelopen weekend verreden in Sentower Park, Opglabbeek.  Als beste mocht Joe Clee met Bullseye 111 Z ( Bamako de Muze x Des Senaat 111) zich opstellen voor de prijsuitreiking.  Ze bleken een stabiele combinatie te zijn door de gehele competitie enkel foutloze rondes neer te zetten en altijd binnen de top 5 te plaatsen. Ze gingen van start met een 3 e  plaats in de eerste manche in Lier, dit werd gevolgd door een 5 e  plaats in Opglabbeek en terug gekomen in Lier pakte ze wederom de winst. In de finale was de 2 e  plaatst voldoende om de leiding te nemen in het eindklassement.  Wie ook enkel foutloos bleef was Thiago Ribas da Costa met Jazzy des Dames (Emerald van ’t Ruytershof x Calvaro Z). De combinatie ging in de hengstencompetitie van start met de winst in Lier, vervolgens pakte ze een 3 e  plaatst in Opglabbeek en werden ze 2 e  in Lier. Op de finale dag in Opglabbeek moesten ze genoegen nemen met een 5 e  plaats welke zorgde voor een 2 e  plaats in het eindklassement. Het verschil met Joe Clee was slechts 6 punten.  De top 3 is compleet met Joe Clee maar ditmaal met de AES Approved Dollars for Ever 111 Z (De Flor 111 x Carthago Z). De 3 e  plaats in de finale zorgde voor een stijging in het klassement. Hieraan gingen een 7 e  plaats in Lier, winst in Opglabbeek en een 15 e  plaats in Lier vooraf.  Met deze top 3 kunnen we zeggen dat het een succesvolle jaargang is in de Lannoo Hengstencompetitie België. Hierbij willen wij de ruiters en eigenaren van deze succesvolle hengsten feliciteren. 
Tuesday, March 22

AES’er Calief Topfok kampioen bij de 6-jarige!

Op de finale dag van de Lannoo Hengstencompetitie in België zijn Jordy Oostvogels en Calief Topfok de winnaars geworden van de finale voor 6-jarige hengsten. Calief Topfok , een zoon van Lavillon uit een Toulon merrie hadden tijdens de eerste drie manches enkel voor foutloze rondes gezorgd. Een foutloze ronde en de snelste 2 e  fase in de finale zorgde niet alleen voor een eindoverwinning in het klassement maar ook voor winst in het dag klassement.  Jordy Oostvogels: “Calief Topfok beschikt over een absolute topinstelling” “Waar er in eerste instantie een beetje getwijfeld werd aan zijn vermogen, laat de hengst zien en voelen dat hij over meer dan voldoende vermogen beschikt. Hij is niet de grootste maar hij heeft wel een topinstelling en een vechtersmentaliteit in de piste. Ik heb een ‘alles of niets-barrage’ gereden en dat kan alleen met een paard met zo veel kwaliteit. “  geeft Jordy Oostvogels mee. “Het plan met Calief Topfok is dat ik hem tot en augustus in een paar mooie cyclus-wedstrijden zal starten om hem nog meer ervaring te laten opdoen en hem conditioneel in orde te houden en naar het WK in Lanaken toe te werken. Daar zal hij wellicht door een andere ruiter uitgebracht worden.” Vult de winnaar van de zesjarigen nog aan.  AES Approved hengst Nobel van de Vrombautshoeve Z (Nabab de Reve x Corrado I) en Peter Boelens bleken een stabiele combinatie te zijn en mochten de 3 e  prijs in ontvangst nemen. 
Monday, March 21

AES Stallions Convince at the Belgian Stallion Competition

This year’s Belgian Stallion Competition attracted an impressive line up of talented young horses, culminating in a busy Final at Sentower Park. The quality of the stallions was extremely high, providing the knowledgeable audience with an enjoyable opportunity to get to meet the most exciting up-and-coming stallions of their generation.  AES Stallions had a particularly strong event in the 6yo and 7yo classes. In a class of 31 Finalists, 23 stallions jumped clear into the second phase, which was won by Calief Topfok. Calief Topfok (Lavallion x Toulon) who was presented under the saddle of Jordy Oostvogels. The very attractive bay stallion was bred by BVBA Topfok. Not only did he win the final competition, thanks to a jumping clear again in a particularly fast jump-off, he also topped the overall rankings of the 6yo stallions, which takes into account the results across the entire range of competitions.  He is not the biggest stallion, but he showed great attitude and fighting spirit, as well as plenty of scope to tackle the fences. We very much hope to see him again at Lanaken later this year.  Another section that saw outstanding results was the 7yo class, where in the final rankings across the entire competition, all top 3 positions were occupied by AES approved stallions. Again the standard was incredibly high, and viewers were treated to an exciting final. The British rider Joe Clee had the pleasure of piloting two of them, Bullseye 111 Z (Bamako de Muze x Der Senaat 111) who was bred at Stud 111) showed fantastic performances at every round of the Stallion Competition, including a win at Lier in February, and Dollars For Ever 111 Z (De Flor 111 Z x Carthago Z) who was bred by Stal Harrie Theeuwes & Marc Hoesels and who came overall in third place. The second place in the overall rankings went Jazzy Des Dames (Emerald van t Ruytershof x Calvaro Z) who was ridden by the Brazilian Thiago Ribas da Costa. The stallion was bred by Haras des Dames. We would like to congratulate all the stallions who took part and helped to make the event a great success and very enjoyable to watch. We look forward to seeing how these young stallion get on in the Future.   Photo credit Dirk Caremans
Monday, March 21

AES hengsten delen winst bij de 4-jarige in Hengstencomptitie België

Afgelopen weekend werd er in Sentower Park, Opglabbeek de finale van de Lannoo Hengstencompetitie in België verreden. In de wedstrijden voorafgaand aan deze finale werden er al fantastische resultaten geboekt door de AES gekeurde hengsten.  Bij de 4 jarige kwamen 29 hengsten in de piste voor de finale, daarvan wisten er maar liefst 22 foutloos te blijven. 12 hengsten bleven over alle manches foutloos. ''Dat zijn bijzonder straffe cijfers en een indicatie van talent in deze jaargang.  Twaalf vierjarige hengsten bleven tijdens elk optreden van de ‘Lannoo Belgian Stallion Competition powered by Euro Horse’ foutloos.'' Aldus de organistatie.  De hengsten Major van de Vijfheide Z , Stromboli de Messitert , Starpower DC en Extreme 111 Z zijn de AES hengsten die over de hele competitie foutloos bleven.  Onder Jordy Oostvogels sprong Major van de Vijfheide Z enkel foutloze rondes. Deze zoon van Marko Van Spieveld bleef ook in de slotfase van de wedstrijd foutloos en voegde zich zo bij de 12 winnaars van deze rubriek.  Eveneens foutloos over het 1.00m parcours was Stromboli de Messitert (Nixon van ’t Meulenhof x Toulon). Gereden door Kobe Hendrix kwam de donkerbruine hengst goed voor de dag.  Starpower DC (Cappucino JW vd Moerhoeve Z x Jenson Van’t Meulenhof) was ook 1 van de 4 AES hensten die over alle omlopen foutloos wist te blijven. Gereden door Thibaut Spiers eindigde ook zij op 305 punten in totaal.  De door Stal Theeuwes gefokte Extreme 111 Z (El Barone 111 Z x Bamake de Muze) ging eveneens sterk door de competitie. De hengst sprong met gemak door alle manches en mocht zo ook de eerste plaats delen.  Foto: Extreme 111 Z
Tuesday, March 15

Tobago Z wint de Rolex Grand Prix in 's Hertogenbosch

Goedgekeurde AES hengst Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z  (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Mr. Blue) maakt het weer klaar! Met ruiter Daniel Deusser wint hij de Rolex Grand Prix van de Dutch Masters in de Brabanthallen in ‘s Hertogenbosch. De grote prijs maakt naast Aken, Calgary en Genève deel uit van de welbekende Rolex Grand Slam. Maar liefst 12 van de 38 combinaties plaatste zich voor de barrage. Deusser bewees afgelopen vrijdag al dat zijn paard in topvorm was met een tweede plaats in het 1.50m. Met een feilloze barrage wist hij zondag dan ook de eerste plek in de Grand Prix te bemachtigen. "Ik had er alle vertrouwen in, want mijn paard voelde de laatste weken heel goed aan, maar je moet het op de dag zelf natuurlijk wel doen", legde Deusser uit. "Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z sprong heel goed in de eerste ronde, maar we hadden veel concurrenten in de barrage en dat maakt het altijd moeilijker en geeft een beetje meer druk. Het zette me aan het denken over welke tactiek ik moest toepassen, ik probeerde een pas minder te doen van de eerste naar de tweede hindernis, maar ik wist zelfs toen ik mijn perfecte ronde had gereden, dat er nog goede ruiters zouden komen en dat wij nog verslagen konden worden. Ik had veel geluk dat degenen die probeerden sneller te gaan een fout hadden. Ik ben super blij met dit resultaat." 0,13 seconde later finishte Harrie Smolders met Monaco (Cassini II x Contender), AES goedgekeurde Hengst Grandorado TN ( Eldorado van de Zeshoek x Carolus II) nam een derde plaats in beslag met ruiter Willem Greve.
Monday, February 28

Joe Clee en Bullseye 111 Z winnen 3e manche hengstencompetitie

In het Azelhof in Lier werd de derde manche van de Lannoo Belgian Stallion Competition vanavond afgesloten met de rubriek voor de 7-jarige hengsten. Het werd een spannende rubriek met de Britse ruiter Joe Clee en de AES vos hengst Bullseye 111 Z als uiteindelijke winnaars. Bullseye 111 Z werd gefokt door Stal Harrie Theeuwes en is een zoon van de ook AES Approved hengst Bamako de Muze uit de merrie Imke 111 (Der Senaat 111), die zelf op 1.50m niveau sprong met Abdel Saïd. Als laatste starter in de ring snelde Clee naar de finish in 27.03 seconden en zo schreef hij de rubriek voor de 7-jarige hengsten op zijn naam. Hiermee werd AES hengst Jazzy des Dames naar een tweede plaats verwezen. Gereden door de Braziliaan Thiago Ribas Da Costa werd de klok stil gezet op 28.46 seconden. Jazzy des Dame s is een zoon van Emerald van ’t Ruytershof en Calvaro Z uit de fokkerij van Haras Des Dames. In het klassement gaan deze 2 hengsten aan de leiding richting de finale voor 7-jarige hengsten. Hier heeft Jazzy des Dames een voorsprong van 6 punten op Bullseye 111 Z . Joe Clee heeft in de finale nog een ijzer in het vuur met de AES goedgekeurde hengst Dollars For Ever 111 Z (De Flor 111 Z x Carthago) met wie hij de vorige manche nog op zijn naam schreef.  Bij de 6-jarige is Calief Topfok (Lavillon x Toulon) de beste geklasseerde AES hengst onder het zadel van Jordy Oostvogels. Met een gedeelde 2 e  plaats heeft hij een goed uitgangspunt voor de finale.   De finale zal op 19 maart verreden worden in Sentower Park te Opglabeek.  Bekijk hier de uitslagen
Monday, February 14

AES hengsten bezetten top 3 hengstencompetitie 7-jarige

Afgelopen weekend werd in Opglabbeek, België, de tweede wedstrijd van de hengstencompetitie verreden. Onder het zadel van Joe Clee, ging de winst naar de AES goedgekeurde hengst Dollars for Ever 111 Z (De Flor 111 Z x Carthago). Met ruim een seconde voorsprong werd de klok stil gezet op 26.48 seconden. De schimmel is in eigendom van Stud 111 (Stal. Theeuwes) in Zandhoven.  2 de  werd Pickup de Rase (Jingo di Dieu D Arras x Le Tot de Semilly) voorgesteld door Marie Foulon, met een snelle tijd van 27.94 sec bleven zij net voor de Braziliaanse Thiago Ribas Da Costa.  Ribas stuurde zijn Jazzy des Dames naar een 3 de  prijs in een tijd van 28.00 seconden. Deze Jazzy des Dames is een nakomeling van de wereldberoemde Emerald van ’t Ruytershof uit Unieme Des Dames (Calvaro Z x Kannan), wie zelf actief is op 1.35m. niveau.  In de 7 jarige rubriek wisten maar liefst 15 hengsten foutloos te blijven over beide omlopen. In de tussenstand vinden we 3 AES hengsten in de top 3:                                                                                    1ste     2de      Totaal - Jazzy des Dames (AES)                                            71        67        138       - Dollars For Ever 111 Z (AES)                                  61        71        132 - Bullseye 111 Z (AES)                                                 67        63        130  Op 26 Februari zal de 3 de  omloop plaatsvinden bij Azelhof in Lier. Voor de finale zullen de hengsten terugkeren naar Sentower park in Opglabbeek op 19 maart. Bekijk de volledige uitslag hier.
Monday, January 17

AES goed vertegenwoordigd tijdens Hengstencompetitie in België

In België is afgelopen weekend de Hengencompetitie van start gegaan in Lier. Na de eerste omloop zijn er veel AES hengsten die een mooie foutloze ronde hebben weten neer te zetten en nemen hierdoor goede resultaten mee naar de volgende ronde. Deze zal op 12 februari worden verreden in Sentower Park, Opglabeek. Jazzy des Dames wint de 7 jarige! Onder het zadel van de Braziliaan Thiago Ribas Da Costa is de eerste manche gewonnen door AES hengst Jazzy des Dames (Emerald van ’t Ruytershof). Het niveau was hoog, maar liefst 4 combinaties kwam in dezelfde halve seconde over de finish. Met 0,10 seconde was Jazzy des Dames de snelste en neem de meeste punten mee naar de volgende ronde.  AES hengst Bullseye 111 Z ( Bamako de Muze x Des Senaat 111) mocht zich als 3 e  opstellen door slechts 0,20 seconde langzamer te zijn dan de winnaar. Bullseye 111 Z wordt gereden door de Britse Joe Clee. Ook hengsten Polo vd Bisschop , Dollars for Ever 111 Z en Ecuador DW Z hadden plaats in de top 10.  Maar liefst 5 AES hengsten in top 10 bij de 6 jarige! De helft van de top 10 hengsten bij de 6 jarige zijn door het AES goedgekeurd. De hoogst geplaatste AES hengst in deze rubriek in Quaprice JW , gereden door Frederik Wuytack. Deze combinatie is geëindigd op de 4 e  plaats. Een 6 e  plaats was voor Constantino van t Ravennest , gereden voor Wim Vinckx. 8 e  werd Quality Gold van het Farasohof , de 9 e  plek was voor Liberté La Cita Z en de top 10 werd compleet gemaakt voor Nobel van de Vrombautshoeve Z .   26 foutloze hengsten bij de 5-jarige!  Er kwamen 26 AES gekeurde hengsten zonder fouten aan de Finish in Azelhof. Een eerlijk gebouwd parcours stond de hengsten toe om zich goed te laten zien in de eerste manch van de Hengstencompetitie. De volgende hengsten waren foutloos en gaan met het hoogste puntenaantal door naar de volgende ronde: Rockybo van het Schaeck (Diamant de Semilly x Nabab de Reve) – Gereden door  Tim van den Broeck. Raython AB (Chaiton F Z x Cruising) - Gereden door Arno Boon Amedee van ’t heike (Aganix du Seigneur x Tamura van t Heike) - Gereden door Bob Janssens Azur Z (Asca Z x Kashmir van Schuttershof) - Gereden door Tim van Hal Diassis de Tiji Z (Diamant de Semilly x Cicero Z van Paemel) - Gereden door Peter Schollaert Dark Diamant van de Vijfheide Z (Diamant de Semilly x Contender) - Gereden door Jordy Oostvogels Apple Jack DB Z (Aganix du Seigneur x Lupicor)- Gereden door Neal Vanderwegen Cado STB Z (Control STB Z x Loro Piana Fikou de Muze) – Gereden door Steven Vermeir Jackpot van de Pluimert Z (Jenson van het Meulenhof x Goodtimes) – Gereden door Johnny Stevens Qupido de Leau Z   (Quasimodo Z x Arko III) – Gereden door Dirk Demeersman Ultra Chique vd Axelhoeve Z (Untouchable x Chin Chin) – Gereden door Seppe Wouters Illuminati van den Dries Z (Iron Man van de Padenborre x Vigo D’Arsouille) Gereden door Louke Baeten Emerlino vh Schaarbroek Z (Emerald van ’t Ruytershof x Cento Lano) – Gereden door Liesje Vanderwegen Remember me van het Schaeck (Million Dollar x Shindler de Muze) Gereden door Tim van den Broeck Zoriano K (Zirocco Blue x Colman) – Gereden door Wim Vinckx Chastain MS (Casall Ask x Cormint) – Gereden door Frederik Dekens Bombastic des Sequoias Z (Bamako de Muze x Saccor) – Gereden door Odile Gierech Rangelex JDC Stables (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Calvados) – Gereden door Jan Mertens Raphael van de Ceulshaegen (Periqueux x Nonstop) – Gereden door Rania Dindane Domingo van t Laar Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Calido II) – Gereden door Steven van Meersche Sweet Revenge DW Z (Satisfaction x Carisco C) – Gereden door Thomas de Wit Rocco Blue 32 (Le Blue Diamond van ‘t Ruytershof x Nonstop) – Gereden door Rik Heylen Déjà-vu van de hoge Weide Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Rabino) – Gereden door Arno Boon Haschich D Albain (Cannabis D Albain x Kannan) – Gereden door Tim van Hal Idiego van het Kapoelhof Z (Ideal de la Loge x Grandeur) – Gereden door Jordy Oostvogels Mink Merijn (Fernando x Dexter R) – Gereden door Matthias Hens Bij de 4 jarige waren er 8 AES hengsten die foutloos rond wisten te komen. Ook deze 8 hengsten nemen de beste punten mee naar de volgende ronde: Starpower DC (Cappuccino UW van de Moerhoeve x Voltair) – Gereden door Thibaut Spiers Stromboli de Messitert (Nixon van t Meulenhof x Toulon) – Gereden door Kobe Hendrix Starbucks vh Vennen (Ne-President van Koekshof x Come On) – Gereden door Ruben Mulders STB Silvio van de Koekelberg (Ducati van Schuttershof x Cardento – Gereden door Steven Vermeir Major van de Vijfheide Z (Marko van Spieveld x Quival) – Gereden door Jordy Oostvogels Extreme 111 Z (El Barone 111 Z x Bamako de Muze) – Gereden door Gilles van Hamme Sammy Boy van t Langeriethof (Stolzenberg x Cador) – Dries Goossens Special Star de Corlato (Big Star – I’m Special de Muze) – Gereden door Koen Vereecke Het AES wenst alle hengsten veel succes in de 2 e  manch op 12 februari in Sentower Park, Opglabeek!
Saturday, July 3

A Great Week for AES Horses at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships

AES horses had a fabulous week at the BD Winter Nationals this week. It is a great pleasure to bring you a few of the highlights: On the first day of the championships, we celebrated a fantastic win for Andrew Gould with his up-and-coming talent, the AES graded stallion Genie I (Zhivago x Sandro Hit), in the Magic Prix St Georges Gold Winter Championship. The stallion, who was bred in Holland by S. van Dellen and is owned by Tatiana Skillman, was presented for grading last year, and it has been a great pleasure to see him going from strength to strength.  Jezz Palmer and Tiny Dancer , a six-year-old Uthopia x T Movistar mare owned and bred by Anni MacDonald-Hall, achieved an excellent second place in the Baileys Horse Feeds Novice Freestyle Gold Championship. In the Equi-Trek Elementary Silver Winter Championship it was lovely to see some old favourites with Lauren Williams competing the AES graded Vancouver LG (Connaisseur x Montechristo) who was bred by G H Zanten. The combination secured second place in a very strong class.  The second day of the competition saw Angela Gladding in third place on her own bred Parisienne Jupiter by Johnson in the Petplan Equine Intermediate I Bronze Area Festival Championship Andrew Gould and Genie continued their extremely exciting season and came second in the Magic Prix St Georges Freestyle Gold Championship The penultimate day of the championships saw lovely results for Luis Vilhena with the recently AES graded stallion Loves Black STH , “Malegro” to his friends, who won the KBIS Prelim Silver class. The pair also came third in the Prestige Italia Novice Silver The last day saw again some lovely results for AES bred horses. A big well done to Kate Smith who came third in the Nupafeed Advanced Medium Freestyle Gold with her own bred Last Love (by Last Minute out of a Warkant mare). The British Dressage Medium Gold class was won by Amy Woodhead on Anne Seifert-Cohn’s AES graded Ivan Carlos (Ampere x Jazz). To finish off a great week, in the Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Bronze Annabel Abell rode to victory with Sheepcote Lets Go (Lord Loxley x Rubinstein), bred at Sheepcote Equestrian Services.  Congratulations to all the breeders, riders and owner on a fantastic BD Winter Championships. 
Thursday, July 1

Het Anglo European Studbook zoekt marketing medewerker!

Vacature - Medewerker AES Marketing en Communicatie  Ben jij een ster in marketing en communicatie? In deze uitdagende functie ga jij al jouw creativiteit gebruiken om het bedrijf verder te helpen! Wat ga je doen? Je komt te werken in een klein, dynamisch en ambitieus bedrijf in Schijndel. Het bedrijf maakt paspoorten voor paarden en organiseert verschillende hippische evenementen.  Wij zoeken een nieuwe medewerker die de creatieve tak van het bedrijf gaat oppakken. Het is een brede functie, waarbij veel zelfstandigheid wordt gevraagd en jouw creatieve blik wordt gezien.  Je bent verantwoordelijk voor alle online en offline marketing gerelateerde taken binnen het bedrijf.  Het gaat om een functie van 16 uur per week. Wat ga je doen? De website up to date houden  Social media kanalen beheren Email marketing   Ondersteuning bij organisatie van evenementen Overige administratieve taken voor het stamboek Wat verwachten wij van jou? Ervaring met communicatie en marketing door middel van een opleiding of werkervaring; Affiniteit met de paardensector Ervaring met Adobe Indesign, Photoshop en Illustrator Ervaring met FB Adverteren Zelfstandig kunnen werken is een pré Je bent bereid om ook andere taken binnen het stamboek op je te nemen. Maakt deze vacature jou enthousiast, dan zien wij je sollicitatie graag tegemoet! Mail: [email protected] | Tel: +31 (0)6 31 75 71 55 Ter attentie van: Jolein Roestenburg      
Tuesday, April 13

Exclusive Offer from Al Shira’aa Farms for Top AES Mares

  We are very excited about a very special and exclusive opportunity for our AES breeders:   Al Shira’aa farms are offering for one time only 3 FREE coverings of Chacco Bay to owners of mares registered or graded with the Anglo European Studbook.   All nominations must be received by 30th April and sent to [email protected].   To be eligible, the mares have to either have been competitive at Grand Prix level themselves, or produced a Grand Prix horse, or have 1.45m showjumping progeny from the close motherline.   Mare not graded yet? No problem! Simply get in touch, and take advantage of our physical or virtual grading opportunities this year, starting from just £40 per mare.   Chacco Bay is a son of the exceptional stallion Chaccato who carries the important blood of the great Chacco Blue and out of a Heops mare. His direct motherline is absolutely packed with performance progeny with three licensed and internationally successful stallions in Locadeur, Casino Berlin and Casirus and further internationally competitive offspring in Queen Carola, Infinity 24 and Pokerface.   In his short career thus far, Chacco Bay did not disappoint, having earned a silver medal at Zangersheide in 2019 in the 5yo World Breeding Championships Final at Lanaken with Mickey Pender (IRE). He produced 4 clears from 4 rounds over testing and challenging tracks built at 130m with a jump off of 135m for a 5yo.   Last summer, he emerged from the first Covid 19 lockdown in full form, and we were thrilled to see him under the saddle of none other than William Funnel taking the title at the 6-year-olds Championship at Bolesworth.   Says Samantha Kettle, who is in charge of Stallion Nominations for Al Shira’aa Farms:   “Chacco is everything you look for in the modern day jumping horse, he is, to put it quite simply, just incredible. “The public were watching him warm up at Lanaken in awe, he has such a presence about him, he carries himself like a true professional at such a young age, he is definitely one of the most interesting young horses on the circuit! “He’s a tall and athletic type, I can see him being very versatile as a stallion. He is extremely fertile which is great because I can always guarantee clients a pregnancy!”   HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Al Nahyan who the owns Al Shira’aa Stables has a strong vision, as she wants to see British breeding at the very top globally, competing on equal terms with all the other top showjumping studbooks.   Her extremely generous offer of 3 free coverings to top AES mares is a true testament to this, and we are very much looking forward to seeing some fantastic applications coming forward!   Please note the shipping costs of semen to the successful winners will be at the owner's expense.   To find out more about how to apply, email [email protected]
Wednesday, March 24

AES Select Studbook and Premium Programme

As part of our continued investment in people and technologies, we are proud and delighted to launch our brand-new AES Select Studbook and Premium Programme aimed at providing an exceptional service and recognition to those breeders who go above and beyond in aiming to breed the very highest quality horses for the future.    Who is eligible?   To participate in the Premium Programme, horses and foals must be entered in the AES Select Studbook. This special section of the main studbook is reserved for horses who not only fulfil the criteria of having full three generation pedigrees and being by fully WBFSH licensed stallion. Beyond that, they need to be out of AES graded mares, and submit DNA samples for full parentage verification.    The programme is open foals born from 2021 and to older horses who can apply for an upgrade.    The cost of entry into the select studbook for foals in £70, which includes their passport and full DNA test.    The cost of upgrading your already registered AES horse or youngster into the select studbook is £50.   How can I grade my mare with the AES?   To be eligible for grading for the purpose of her offspring being eligible for the Select Studbook, your mare needs to have main studbook, full pedigree papers with the AES or another WBFSH member studbooks.   She needs to be inspected on hard and soft ground by our evaluation team. On the hard, we assess conformation, soundness and correctness, and on the soft we assess walk, trot and canter, with jump optional, if it is safe to do so and does not conflict with the welfare interest of the mare.    During ongoing Covid restrictions, we will continue to offer virtual evaluations for mares, although we are very much hoping to offer physical options later on in the season.    Virtual mare gradings cost £40 per mare, physical mare gradings start at £50 plus travel costs, which can be shared.    What is the AES Select Premium Programme   The AES Select Premium Programme offers special recognition and rewards for its very best and highest achieving foals and horses.  To participate in the premium programme, your foal or horse needs to be entered in the select studbook and needs to be inspected on hard and soft ground by our evaluators, undergoing the same stages as a mare grading. Jump will only be assessed in horses aged 2 or older.    The AES Select Type Premium   This Premium is awarded to foals and horses who particularly impress with exceptional conformation and movement and have gained an average mark of 8 or higher for this element of their inspection.   The AES Select Health Premium   This Premium is awarded to foals and horses whose soundness and conformation has been evaluated by a veterinarian, and who have gained a mark of 8 or higher or this element of their inspection. In addition, to gain this premium, a DNA sample must be submitted for a WFFS test, which will be recorded on the AES Database.   The cost of achieving the Health Premium is £50, which includes the WFFS test.    The AES Select Performance Premium   This Premium is available to the older horses in the Select Studbook, and it will be awarded based on national and international performance records. If you would like to check if your horse is eligible, please submit their full performance record for review.    The AES Select Legacy Premium   This Premium recognises to achievements and contributions of horses in breeding exceptional offspring. It is awarded at the discretion of the evaluation panel for achievements of a horse’s offspring, including their studbook evaluations, gradings, shows and affiliated competitions.    How can my horse participate in the Premium Programme?   As with the mare gradings, we will offer a virtual option this year in response to the covid situation. We are planning physical inspection events, as soon as we are permitted to hold public events and travel across the UK.    Virtual mare gradings cost £40 per mare, physical mare gradings start at £50 plus travel costs, which can be shared.    To find out more, do not hesitate to get in touch and email  [email protected]  or  [email protected] . We look forward to hearing from you!  
Friday, March 12

FEI extends shutdown of international events in mainland Europe due to EHV-1 outbreak

The FEI has imposed a further two-week extension of the shutdown of all international events in mainland Europe until 11 April 2021 due to the ongoing outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). The FEI had previously announced a  28-day shutdown  on 1 March 2021.   The move, which aims to minimise the further spread of the very aggressive strain of the virus, was unanimously approved at an emergency FEI Executive Board meeting today. The extended lockdown applies to all FEI disciplines.   The decision is based on detailed scientific risk assessment conducted by world leading epidemiologist Dr Richard Newton and the FEI Veterinary Department.    The extended lockdown applies to all countries that have international scheduled events in the period to 11 April – Austria, Belgium, Spain, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Sweden. However, the FEI again strongly recommends that all National Federations in mainland Europe cancel their national events in order to minimise horse movement.   The shutdown will mean the cancellation of the FEI World Cup™ Finals for the second consecutive year following the loss of the  2020 Finals  in Las Vegas (USA) to the Covid-19 pandemic.    The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final were scheduled to be held in Gothenburg (SWE) from 31 March to 4 April 2021.   “The extension of the lockdown is difficult for everyone, and the loss of the FEI World Cup Finals for a second year is particularly devastating, especially for the qualified athletes and for our loyal Top Partner Longines,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said. “We know how much work Tomas Torgersen and his incredible team in Gothenburg have put into organising the 2021 Finals, which would have been part of the 400 th  birthday anniversary celebrations for the city, so this is a desperately bitter blow.   “We cannot eradicate EHV as it is endemic in many countries, but we need to work together to minimise the transmission of this particular strain, which has already caused the death of 12 horses in Europe. All of the original in-contact horses from Valencia, Vejer de la Frontera and Doha are already blocked on the FEI Database, but the whole community needs to be on the alert and monitoring their horses. We strongly urge all European-based FEI athletes to avoid travel with their horses during this prolonged shutdown, as travel is a very clear risk factor.   “Sadly this additional lockdown is crucial to slow down the spread of the virus so that we can preserve the rest of the season, get our athletes and horses back competing safely and allow as long a period as possible for those aiming for Tokyo to earn their Minimum Eligibility Requirements and confirmation results, and of course to prepare their horses for the Games.    “Nobody wants to see an outbreak like this ever again. There will be a comprehensive and fully transparent investigation into every aspect of this outbreak and the way it has been handled, and the findings will be published so that, together with our community, we can all learn from this.   “We will be putting in place enhanced protocols to allow for a safe return to play once this outbreak is under control, and we will advise our community on those well in advance of the resumption of international events, but the priority right now has to be the treatment of sick horses and getting healthy horses back to their home countries in a safe and biosecure way. We all need to focus on safeguarding not just FEI horses, but the wider European horse community.”   Work on identifying the gene sequencing of this strain of the virus is already underway, and the FEI is continuing to monitor the evolution of the virus through the FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group, which was formalised this week. The Group is composed of world-leading EHV specialists, the FEI Veterinary Director and FEI Senior Veterinary Advisor, supported by the Chair of the FEI Veterinary Committee. Reports and recommendations from this Group will be published on a weekly basis.    The FEI is also publishing daily updates on the dedicated  EHV-1 hub .
Thursday, March 11

AES Hengst Denzel van 't Meulenhof deels verkocht aan Team Nijhof

Team Nijhof is mede-eigenaar geworden van de 12 jarige AES hengst Denzel van 't Meulenhof (Marius Claudius x Narcotique de muze IV) van Joris de Brabander en Jimmy Vermeulen. Denzel heeft maar liefst 17 nakomelingen die springen op internationaal niveau! Dit terwijl de hengst nooit grote aantallen merries heeft gedekt. Het AES keurde de hengst in 2013 goed nadat die in 2012 door het KWPN werdt afgewezen.  ''Denzel van 't Meulenhof is goed op weg om een absolute topvererver te worden. Zijn oudste nakomelingen zijn in 2021 acht jaar oud geworden en onder hen bevinden zich een aantal kleppers. Zo zijn Nixon van ’t Meulenhof, het toekomstpaard van Harrie Smolders, en Ipsthar, Nederlands kampioen bij de zesjarigen onder Bas Moerings, telgen uit deze eerste jaargang.'' Denzel is de zoveelste discipel uit de roemrijke lijn van Qerly Chin. Zelf is hij een zoon van Marius Claudius (meervoudige GP-winnaar onder het zadel van de Britse ruiter Robert Smith). De moeder van Denzel is de al even bekende merrie Narcotique de Muze IV (v. Quidam de Revel), die op haar beurt succesvol was op het hoogste niveau onder het zadel van Ludo Philippaerts. Het maakt dat Denzel de halfbroer is van onder meer de internationale springpaarden Iron Lady van ’t Meulenhof en L’Arcotique van ’t Meulenhof alsook van de op het hoogste niveau acterende Jenson van ’t Meulenhof (Niels Bruynseels). Bron: Jorisdebrabander.be           
Tuesday, March 2

Important Announcement from British Equestrian Regarding the EHV-1 Outbreak

****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BRITISH EQUESTRIAN****** EHV-1 outbreak in Valencia and several other EU countries Tuesday, 02 March 2021 Many will have read updates via  the FEI  and other channels of an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1 - neurological form) which originated at the CES Valencia Spring Tour (ESP) and some horses that participated at the event and left the venue have since tested positive for EHV-1 at their home stables in other European countries. The number of horses affected indicates a major outbreak. British Showjumping has been in contact with any riders who competed horses at Valencia and all have been given the necessary advice and guidance directly, none of them have returned to the UK as yet. Yesterday, the FEI announced the cancellation of international events in ten countries on the European mainland until 28 March 2021 in a bid to contain the outbreak. The decision applies to all FEI disciplines however some of the specific jumping tours will be allowed to continue but no new horses may enter the venues and no positive cases of EHV-1 are confirmed. Members of the Equine Infectious Diseases Advisory Group in conjunction with the British Equine Veterinary Association have been assisting British Equestrian and in turn our member bodies. The BEF will now work with member bodies to provide guidance for any British riders impacted by the outbreak and to prevent any further spread of the virus. EHV-1 is an air-borne disease that can be transmitted up to five metres via coughing, but also through direct contact, via people and shared equipment. It can cause respiratory and neurological signs, abortion in pregnant mares and death of young foals. Please see the British Equestrian  web page  or below information sheets for further information: DOWNLOAD BEF EHV INFO SHEET.PDF DOWNLOAD FEI EHV INFO SHEET.PDF EHV is found routinely in the UK and is a non-notifiable disease but it is not to be taken lightly. The risk to the general horse population here is no higher than usual as any British horses who were on the show ground in Valencia are being managed in Europe and will not travel home until they are passed fit by a veterinarian. In the interests of equine welfare, and to protect your horses and those of others, there are biosecurity measures you should implement for your horses as regular practice but particularly any yards who have travelled horses to/from Europe recently. These measures are to prevent the virus being transmitted at future events you attend. Please see the information sheets below for further guidance: DOWNLOAD BEF BIOSECURITY INFO SHEET.PDF DOWNLOAD FEI BIOSECURITY INFO SHEET.PDF
Tuesday, February 23

Supporting Breeding for beautiful, athletic and manageable dressage horses

Over the course of this winter the Anglo European Studbook has approved a special collection of highly talented Spanish and Portuguese stallions. These stallions will be available for crossbreeding to warmblood mares, and their offspring can be registered in the AES main studbook for full studbook papers. The aim is to facilitate the crossbreeding of warmbloods, aimed at producing beautiful, athletic and manageable dressage horses for a wide range of riders in recognition of the positives the Iberian horses  can bring to modern dressage breeding, such as their natural ability to collect and their excellent temperaments and trainability. The first generation of these crossbred horses will be invited to carry the suffix CDN in the Netherlands, in the same vein as the registration suffixes in Spain, Caballo de Deporte Espanol (CDE) and France, where these crossbreeds are registered as Cheval de Dressage Francais (CDF). The purpose of the  CDN (Crossbred Dressage horses of the Netherlands) suffix is to highlight and recognize the crossbreeds in competition settings and on pedigrees. Breeders in the United Kingdom are equally encouraged to register crossbred Iberian-warmblood horses, with some excellent PRE stallions already on the books. The suffix CDU (Crossbred Dressage horses of the United Kingdom) will be available. In Spain, Portugal and France crossbreeding has been practiced for years and riders are enthusiastic about the offspring. The AES is proud to register these crossbred CDN’s /CDU’s and anticipates a bright future for these horses. The AES is delighted to welcome three exceptional new stallions to the studbook in the PRE Poeta de Susaeta and the Lusitanos Gallito and H-trovas do Penedo . They are approved stallions for the ANCCE and APSL, members of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses. They are all active at FEI level and have been clinically and radiographically examined. Information about the stallions can be found on the AES database. More Information on crossbreeding can be found at www.crossbreedinghorses.com , a website created in collaboration between the owners of Iberian stallions. In the summer of 2022, the AES will organise CDN/CDU foal shows, so that one can get a first impression of the quality of the offspring.
Tuesday, February 23

Op zoek naar een mooi, licht en goed hanteerbaar dressuurpaard.

Het Anglo European Studbook heeft deze winter geweldige Spaanse en Portugese hengsten goedgekeurd die dit voorjaar beschikbaar zullen zijn om warmbloed merries te dekken. Hun nakomelingen kunnen in het hoofdstamboek van het AES geregistreerd worden en een AES paspoort krijgen. Ons doel is het faciliteren van het fokken van mooie en vooral goed hanteerbare dressuurpaarden voor de breedtesport, daarbij leunend op de stabiele karakters van Iberische paarden en hun natuurlijke vermogen te sluiten. De eerste generatie van deze kruislings gefokte paarden kan het achtervoegsel CDN voeren, in navolging van de Spaanse registratie,  van kruislings gefokte paarden als CDE, Caballo de Deporte Espanol en Franse kruislings gefokte paarden als CDF, Cheval de Dressage Francais.  Met dit achtervoegsel (CDN: Crossbred Dressage horses of the Netherlands) zal de F1 generatie voortaan op wedstrijden en in pedigrees overal in Europa herkenbaar zijn. Op grond van zeer positieve ervaringen met deze kruisingen in Spanje, Portugal en Frankrijk, denkt het AES stamboek dat er in Nederland grote belangstelling voor deze CDN’s zal zijn. In Spanje wordt de eerste generatie vooral als rijpaard gebruikt, er wordt beperkt mee verder gefokt. Het AES ziet er naar uit CDN’s in haar stamboek op te nemen en voorziet een goede toekomst voor dergelijke paarden. De geregistreerde hengsten zijn de PRE Poeta de Susaeta en de Lusitano’s Gallito en H-trovas do Penedo. Zij zijn goedgekeurd door het ANCCE en APSL, stamboeken lid van de World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses. Deze hengsten zijn allen Lichte Tour niveau en klinisch en röntgenologisch goedgekeurd. De goedgekeurde hengsten zijn te vinden in de AES Database. Op de website www.hanteerbaremannen.com is uitgebreide informatie over kruislings fokken is vinden. Deze site is een gelegenheidssamenwerking tussen de eigenaren van de Iberische hengsten. Het AES zal in de zomer van 2022 veulenshows voor de CDN veulens organiseren, opdat er snel een beeld kan ontstaan van de kwaliteit van deze paarden.
Tuesday, October 13

Joint Nominations from AES and KWPN for WBFSH seats

The Anglo European Studbook AES and the KWPN have written a joint letter to the WBFSH, the world organization of studbooks. They will hold the general members meeting online on Wednesday. The AES nominates Dr. Eva-Maria Broomer as vice-chairman of the WBFSH, the KWPN Ralph van Venrooij as board member. They have to compete against the re-election of Frenchman Paul Hubert, the American Sonja K. Lowenfish and the Irishman Jim Flanagan. In total two positions are available. Whether the English / Dutch input will succeed despite the mutual support depends mainly on the traditionally tuned German studbooks. Eva-Maria Broomer, originally German, organizes all activities for AES in England. The Futurity inspections have now proven to be a huge success, also in the online version of the past months. However, Eva-Maria is progressive, driven as she is to do well for the breeders and to face future developments. 'I think we have two major challenges. In the first place, the aspect of welfare, which can no longer be addressed by individual studbooks. And secondly, the rapid development of reproduction techniques, in which studbooks will have to cooperate. On the one hand because it can change the economic values ​​surrounding breeding and providing stud for stallions enormously, on the other hand because it can have quite a few consequences from a breeding point of view if the gender determination leaves the choice to breeders. For such matters you have to draw up regulations that apply to all studbooks, as well as for the alignment of breeding values ​​of stallions. That all benefits the breeders and therefore the breeding. ' Eva-Maria Broomer also sees opportunities: 'I have already had very good discussions with Ralph van Venrooij, who is also passionate about developments and possibilities in breeding, and is open to new ideas. Those ideas include biomechanics. If we can breed horses that live longer and last longer in the sport, then we will do well for the entire breeding. That is not only nice for the breeders and owners, it is also an important wellfare issue. ' Source: AES/Sporthorse Data
Friday, August 21

AES Foals Achieve Top Prices at Bolesworth Elite Foal Auction

We are delighted and so proud of all our AES breeders' achievements at yesterday's Bolesworth Elite Foal Auction. With 10 of the 12 sold foals registered with the AES foals and achieving the highest prices, it really was a fantastic night for British breeders! The breeder of the night, without a shadow of a doubt, was Di Lampard, who bred the most expensive foal, Casalljack (Casall Ask x Ruby VIII), who sold for £33,000, followed by the second most expensive foal, Conthargo (Conthargos x Ruby VIII) who sold for £30,000. Out of of the wonderful Tinka's Serenade, Sue Davies bred Starlight Serenade (by Big Star) who achieved the third highest price at £27,000. She was the first of three very successful Big Star offspring, including Wild Child HF (Big Star x Wild Rose) bred by Nick Ward and Ashdale Direct Star (Big Star x Ashdale Luxara) bred by Dave Quick. There was a super result for Jonny Durham who bred the last of the foal lots, Con Amora HD (Conthargos x Concordia) who sold for £20,000.  Another outstanding result was achieved by Steve Pullan who bred Aredis Corrida (Cornet Obolensky x Jonka van Maarle) who sold for £18,000. As always, there was strong representation from Millfield Stud with Millfield Social Isolation (Cardento x Millfied Pollyanna) who sold for £10,000 and Millfield Divinity (Diarado x Millfield Tina) who sold for £11,500. Jay Halim's JTH Cromwell (Derby x Martha 55) sold for £8500 and Khaleesi (Plot Blue x La Quigley) who had the difficult Lot 1 slot, sold for £7000. She is bred by Charlotte Jones. Congratulations to you all, and thank you very much to Nina Barbour and her team who truly rose to the challenge of Covid 19 to deliver a successful and inspiring auction!
Wednesday, August 12

Ashdale Direct Star

Lot 5 of the Bolesworth Elite Foal Auction is AES foal Ashdale Direct Star. Ashdale Direct Star is by the world famous stallion Big Star. Big Star (ridden by Nick Skelton) led the British team to gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London/GBR at just nine years of age (and an individual fifth place) and won individual Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro/BRA four years later. Big Star, who always jumps with a perfect style, has also won the Grand Prix in Aachen/GER, Antwerp/BEL, Hamburg/GER, Wellington/USA and Rome/ITA, the Prize of Europe in Aachen and the Nations' Cup in Dublin/IRL. In Nations Cup competitions, he delivered eleven consecutive clear rounds. Nick Skelton described Big Star as the best horse he had ever ridden, and when Big Star retired from sport, he also ended his long and successful career in show-jumping.   Ashdale Direct Star is out of Ashdale luxara. Ashdale luxara competed successfully at 160m Jumping many many international Grand Prix all over the world. Ashdale Luxara, with exceptional breeding is from a fabulous mother line she  Maternal sister to Ashdale Luxon who has competed internationally up to 1.45m and 7 yr old stallion Ashdale Legend who is currently competing successfully at 1.40m Ashdale Direct star is full sister Ashdale Allstar jumping age classes as a 4yr old looking a serious one for the future. His yearling half brother, mr tuxara, was entered in the bolesworth foal auction in 2019 and was very successful and made the highest priced colt. He was also graded Elite with British Breeding achieving an overall score of 9.31and was Uk reserve champion at 2019 Elite Foals. With a pedigree this impressive and proven results from all his siblings at a young age this colt will surely be an international superstar.      
Friday, August 7

Glasgow's Prince HD

Lot Number 2 of The Bolesworth Elite Foal Auction is the Beautiful Black Colt Glasgows Prince HD. Glagow's Prince is by the 1.60 superstar Glasgow V H Merelsnest.  Glasgow van ’t Merelsnest is by  Nabab de Rêve and his grand sire Darco have both had successful careers in Grand Prix competitions to include World Cups and World Championships. Glasgow van ’t Merelsnest has a superlative dam line. Mother Wendelina competed herself at international Grand Prix level with Marc van Dijk, and she is the full sister of the phenomenal Sapphire who won Olympic Gold twice with the American team and many Grand Prix wins at Calgary and Wellington. Wendelina also brought two approved stallions, Edjaz and Koblenz van’t Merelsnest. Grand dam Idjaz C foaled international jumpers Lapino, Qarco van ’t Merelsnest and Vincenzo van ’t Merelsnest. ri dden by Jur Vrieling, Glasgow van’t Merelsnest is among the top show jumpers in the Netherlands. Winning at Grand Prix and World Cup level, he has also competed for the Dutch Team at the European Championship in Gothenburg,  the World Equestrian Games in Tryon and winning the Nation’s Cup Final in Barcelona. Besides that he won the prestigious Grand Prix of Rome and he won several Nations Cups. Glasgow's Prince HD has also a very exciting and proven mother line. WYA Balia RS is by the 1.50m Stallion Germus R  and has herself produced some very  successful progeny in the sport including the Emerald daughter Installera Balia RS who is competing up to 1.40m and the Berlin son Dublin RS who is also competing at similar level.  With a lovely Mother line combined with  the talent and class Glasgow V H merelsnest will have contributed. this young colt will undoubtedly go very far in the showjumping ring. ​
Thursday, July 2

AES Yearling Flamenco's Serenade Secures Top Price at Bolesworth Elite Yearling Auction

Bolesworth’s inaugural Online Elite Yearling Auction came to an exciting close on Tuesday night. The final bidding frenzy came late in the day as the pressure to secure a future Grand Prix or medal winning horse mounted. It was lot number 12,  Flamenco's Serenade which came out on top reaching an impressive £32,000. The chestnut colt is by Je T'aime Flamenco out of Tinka's Serenade (Tinkas Boy). Both parents had multiple Grand Prix wins around the globe with Tinka's Serenade competing at Olympic and World Championship level. Said Janette Chinn & Sue Davies of Pewit Stud, breeders and vendors of Tinka's Serenade, “I’d like to thank Nina and the team at Bolesworth for allowing British breeders to showcase their quality youngstock to such an elite audience. We are pleased to have secured top lot again with our homebred colt and hope he can go on to emulate his parent's success. We will watch his career with interest!” The average hammer price of the collection as a whole was £12,500, with AES yearlings strongly represented, including Lelita HF by Diamant de Semilly out of the successful 1.45m mare Lexie III who was bred by Nick Ward. Said Nina Barbour, Bolesworth Managing Director: “This truly was one of our most spectacular Collections to date. Our targeted global campaign to the prevalent showjumping nations has proven hugely successful in attracting a real global audience for this year's auction. Several of the lots been sold to overseas buyers which is testament that we are selecting the right calibre of horses with the best breeding.” Congratulations to Nina and her team at Bolesworth, and of course to the breeders!
Monday, March 2

AES goedgekeurde Grandorado TN wint CSI2* Grand Prix

In Kronenberg op CSI de Peelbergen wist Willem Greve met de AES goedgekeurde Grandorado TN ( Eldorado van de Zeshoek x Carolus II) er met de winst vandoor te gaan in hun eerste CSI2* Grand Prix over 1.45m. In een barrage met 13 kandidaten bleven er 5 foutloos, Willem Greve en Grandorado TN wisten ruim een seconde voor te blijven op Aniek Poels die zich als 2 e  mocht opstellen.  “Grandorado sprong super. Vrijdag was hij iets meer gefocust, vandaag was hij wat fris. Maar ondanks die frisheid is hij aan de sprong super. Geniaal”, kent Greve lof toe aan de AES goedgekeurde hengst. “In de barrage stonden er mooi lange lijnen gebouwd en de bochtjes die er gedraaid moesten worden, dat moet Grandorado ook leren. Ik had misschien links en rechts een galopsprong weg kunnen laten, maar het was top”, zegt Greve die de lat voor zichzelf hoog legt. “Grandorado heeft wel dikke proeven gelopen, maar dit was zijn eerste echte Grote Prijs en dat wint hij direct, vrijdag was hij dubbel nul in de ranking, geweldig”. Chacco Blue II Ook de AES goedgekeurde hengst Chacco Blue II (Chacco Blue x Cincaba Rouge) liet onder Luciana Diniz zien wat zijn kwaliteiten zijn in de Peelbergen. Deze combinatie plaatste zich in de CSI2* Grand Prix op een 14e plaats, net buiten het klassement met slechts 0,23 seconden tijdsoverschrijving. Met veel gemak en zijn goede galoppade sprong deze hengst een overtuigende ronde zonder springfouten.  Bekijk hier de uitslag
Tuesday, February 25

AES Elite Stallion

New kid on the block  Now standing in the UK  graded ELITE with AES  Milton Des Cresles is a Selle Francais bred stallion out of the famous French breeding family GAEC Des Cresles. He has recently arrived in the UK and will stand at BDA Equestrian Sport Horses & Stud. Milton is a real beauty, with a big character, loads of charisma and lots of blood. He has three very nice gaits, especially an exceptional canter which displays balance and power. Milton Des Cresles has showjumped all over the world including San Patrigano 5* Grand Prix, 4* Invitational Sunshine Tour Grand Prix and the big 3* Grand Prix at Munich where he gained Olympic Qualification for London 2012 with Bermudian International Showjumper Patrick Nisbett. Unfortunately missing out due to an injury. Milton Dres Cresles is by none other than one of the most famous French stallions of the last decade in both breeding and sport, Flipper D’Elle. Flipper D’Elle has won in his career to name a few, the Grand Prix of Chantilly, Saint Lo, Franconville and the Nations Cup of Rotterdam, Dublin and St. Gallen. As well as being part of the Fench teams in the World Equestrian Games and European Championships. A recent production of Flipper D’Elle that has come to the forefront in the Showjuping ring on home soil in the UK is Flipper Darco UK, which recently won a class with British Rider Holly Smith at 5* show London, Olympia. Milton Des Cresles’ damline is responsible for breeding the former World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) number 1 and 2019 number 2 ranked showjumping stallion DIAMANT DE SEMILLY, who was also very successful at 5* level in sport. Also jumping at the same level from the damline were Milliard des Cresles, Jolita des Cresles (by Diamant de Semilly), Kama de Cresles, and Noble Sire. Milton Des Cresles will be available as a walk in stallion at the reputable stallion station Brackenspa Stud Farm in Lincolnshire. He will be available through NATURAL, FRESH and CHILLED semen. BDA Equestrian are very proud to be able to offer Milton Des Cresles to the public and really believe he will be an asset to any breeders program, whether it be a professional or first time breeder.  What an exciting stallion to be offering for the first time to British Breeders!
Monday, February 3

Nono VD Withoeve wint tweede ronde PAVO hengstencompetitie

In de tweede ronde voor 7-jarige hengsten waren het Thibeau Spits en AES goedgekeurde Nono VD Withoeve (Elvis ter Putte x Chellano Z) die in een barage met twaalf combinaties het snelst over de finish wisten te komen in de PAVO hengstencompetitie en hiermee de winst pakte. Slechts 0,01 van een seconden bleven ze Bart Lips en Casago II (Casall ASK x Carthago Z) voor. Nadat Bart Lips en AES goedgekeurde Casago II al een overwinning boekte in de eerste ronde van de PAVO hengstencompetitie, wisten ze ook in deze ronde overtuigend foutloos te blijven wat resulteerde in een tweede plaats. De vierde plaats was voor Kendra Brinkop en Nector van den Bisschop (Echo Van ’T Spieveld x Darco) die in de eerste ronde al een derde plaats wist te behalen. De vijfde plaats ging naar Jeroen Appelen en Nero De Semilly N . (Diamant de Semilly x Lord Z) wat een mooie top 5 maakt met daarin 4 AES goedgekeurde hengsten.  In de tweede ronde voor 6-jarige hengsten bleef AES goedgekeurde Bajrang (Cador x Silvio I) onder Nick Verlies wederom foutloos en sleepte na vorige week al een 6 e  plaats te behalen nu de 2 e  plaats binnen. De 3 e  plaats was voor Estoril Du Cedre (Jarnac x Diamant de Semilly), de 8 e  plaats voor Cherkasy D Z (Comme il Faut x Amino) en de 9 e  plaats voor Jubel’s Mumbo (Elton John TN x Lauriston). In de tweede ronde van de 5-jarige PAVO hengstencompetitie bleven de volgende AES goedgekeurde hengsten foutloos: Jazzy des Dames (Emerald van 't Ruytershof x Calvaro Z) Bless you (Balous Bellini x Landor Z)  Fortune R Z (Fantomas de Muze x Mermus R) Pim de Vinck (Andiamo Z x Echo van het Neerenbosch) Pickup de Rase (Jingo Di Dieu D Arras x Te Tot de Semilly) Kannem J.A. Z (Kannan x Lux Z) Impress-K van 't Kattenheye Z (Indoktro K van 't Kattenheye x Vagebond de la Pomme) Parfait van het Schaeck (Comme il Faut x Diamant de Semilly) Cannelloni (Casall ASK x Carthago Z) In de tweede ronde van de 4-jarige PAVO hengstencompetitie bleven de volgende AES goedgekeurde hengsten foutloos: Enelzkey SR (Eldorado van de Zeshoek x Papillon Rouge) Dowan van de Vosberg Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Pythagoras) Cuba Libre van Paemel Z (Cicero Z x Calvaro Z) El Nino Bull's Eye Z (El Torreo de Muze x Emerald van 't Ruytershof) Latif II S ( Zambesi TN x Numero Uno) Quaprice JW (Presley Boy x Diamant de Semilly) Carlsberg JG Z (Cassiro x Quasimodo Z) Easy Call de Muze Z (Elvis ter Putte x Clarissimo Z) Quilano vd D&D Hoeve (Karmel vn Watering x Uzi) Hannibal van de Kromsteeg Z (Heidelberg van het Lindehof x Parco) Quito de Mariposa (Comme il Faut x Air Jordan Z) Liberte La Cita Z (Le Blue Diamond van 't Ruytershof x Chippendale Z) Sir Grand Cru (Sir Obolensky x Grand Cru) Bekijk hier de uitslagen
Friday, January 31

AES keurt 29 hengsten goed in Polen

Op 23 januari stond de AES hengstenkeuring in Polen op het programma. De hengsten werden beoordeeld door de jury die bestond uit Kees van den Oetelaar, Koen Olaerts, Lucy Simpson, Bernard Demets en Julie Smith. Maar liefst 29 hengsten voldeden aan de verwachtingen en werden goedgekeurd. 6 hengsten kregen de status ‘Approved’, 22 hengsten kregen de status ‘Licensed’ en 1 hengst kreeg de status ‘Registered’. Onderstaand alle goedgekeurde hengsten: Approved Mefisto   (Ucello x Huzar) Geboren in 2017, gefokt door Waldemar Samoraj / eigenaar; Janusz Kosek  Licensed Dressuurhengsten Zeus   (Delorean x Limal) Geboren in 2017, gefokt door Aleksander Bressa / eigenaar is Jan Kociemba. Fuerst Alexander  (Furst Frederik x Rubinstein I) Geboren in 2011, gefokt door Raimund Vorwerk / eigenaar is Agata Chromik. Licensed Springhengsten Crazy Killer  (Cornet Obolensky x Lux Z) Geboren in 2017, gefokt door Rita Brokamp / eigenaar is Bartosz Adamus. Calandino  (Number One x Chambertin) Geboren in 2017, fokker en eigenaar is Aleksander Wechta (Wechta Inwestycje Sp.z.o.o.)  Donovan Z  (Diamant de Semilly x Turbud Quirinus) Geboren in 2017, fokker en eigenaar is Andrzej Gołaś. Gornet Obolensky  (Cornet Obolensky x Abke) Geboren in 2017, gefokt door Adam Lachera (Stadnina Koni Dębno S.J.) Canizares  (Connor x Cassini II), Geboren in 2017, gefokt door Martyna Górska / eigenaar is Marcin Gerke  Rex VD Bisschop  (Di Cantero Van Ter Hulst Z x Nabab de Reve) Geboren in 2017, gefokt door Tom de Craene / eigenaar is Aleksandra Lusina-Gołaś. Sir Cadensky  (Sir Obolensky x Cadensky) Geboren in 2017, fokker en eigenaar is Gospodarstwo Rolne Stanisław Procajło. More Than Special  (I’m Special de Muse x Cento) Geboren in 2017, gefokt door M.I.H. Gubbels / eigenaar is Natalia Czernik. Lamiro Progress  (Cohinoor x Ramiro Z) Geboren in 2016, gefokt door J.W.H. Huurneman / eigenaar is Ala Mielcarek. Ace RG Z  (Arezzo VDL x Zirocco Blue) Geboren in 2016, gefokt door Rob Gradussen / eigenaar is Rafał Kiernikowski. Corsall KNT   (Casall x For Pleasure) Geboren in 2016, gefokt door Waldemar Kasperski / eigenaar is Wojciech Kasperski & Krzysztof Ludwiczak.  Grown Z  (Crown Z x Abke) Geboren in 2016, fokker en eigenaar is Michał Gos (Stadnina Koni Dębno S.J.)  Goldstar W  (Grand Slam VDL x Balou du Rouet) Geboren in 2016, gefokt door Henk van de Wijlick / eigenaar is Jan Ludwiczak.  Fiston de Bo Z  (Flipper d’Elle x Calvaro Z) Geboren in 2016, gefokt door Philippe Bormans / eigenaar is Bartosz Adamus.  Casallcento PS  (Casallco x Cento) Geboren in 2016, gefokt door Gestut Lewitz / eigenaar is Paul Schockemöhle.  Clear One  (Number One x Caretino) Geboren in 2015, fokker en eigenaar is Aleksander Wechta (Wechta Inwestycje Sp.z.o.o.)  Floridos S   (MJT Nevados S x Concert) Geboren in 2015, gefokt door Stanisław Szurik / eigenaar is Krzysztof Seren. Calidor   (Calido I x Caretino) Geboren in 2014, gefokt door Ernst Schacht / eigenaar is Artur Gołaś & Aleksandra Lusina-Gołaś. Jackpot B  (Flamenco de Semilly x Big Star) Geboren in 2014, gefokt door Paardenhouderij Boeve V.O.F. / eigenaar is Klaudia Siarkiewicz. Duke of Doel (Diarado x Chacco Blue) Geboren in 2015, gefokt door Franjo Udovč / eigenaar is Nastja Udovč. Approved Karel   (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Voltaire) Geboren in 2015, fokker en eigenaar is Klaudia Siarkiewicz. Hitoki   (Hickstead x Catoki) Geboren in 2014, fokker en eigenaar is Michał Szadkowski. Quick Magic de Barcenal Z  (Quick Star x Caretino) Geboren in 2014, gefokt door Artur Gołaś / eigenaar is Artur Gołaś & Aleksandra Lusina-Gołaś. Karramba Z  (Kannan x Lambado) Geboren in 2014, fokker en eigenaar is Andrzej Gołaś. Niko   (Numero Uno x Contender) Geboren in 2013, fokker en eigenaar is Zbigniew Szumlakowski.  Tadi Quinn  (Quidam de Revel x Lancer II) Geboren in 2009, gefokt door Wim Visser / eigenaar is Amanda Pietrzak. 
Tuesday, January 28

Casago II wint PAVO hengstencompetitie

Tijdens de eerste ronde van de PAVO hengstencompetitie in Lier bestond de top 3 bij de 7-jarige uit AES goedgekeurde hengsten.  Bart Lips wist met Casago II (Casall ASK x Carthago Z) de winst op zijn naam te schrijven. Casago II , volle broer van AES goedgekeurde Casago kwam over de finish met een tijd van 34.15 seconden wat goed was voor de overwinning. Als tweede mocht Caroline de Laet zich opstellen met de vos hengst New Star Quality (Nabab de Reve x Corrado I), zij kwamen over de finish in een tijd van 35.95. De derde plaats was voor Kendra Brinkop en Nector van den Bisschop (Echo Van T Spieveld x Darco), zij bleven foutloos in een tijd van 36.03 en maken zo de top 3 van AES goedgekeurde hengsten compleet. In de 6-jarige PAVO hengstencompetitie was de 5 e  plaats voor Cherkasy D Z (Comme Il Faut x Animo), de 6 e  plaats voor Bajrang (Cador x Silvio), de 9 e  plaats voor Orak D’Hamwyck (Tobago Z x Toulon), de 10 e  plaats voor Jubel’s Mumbo (Elton John TN x Lauriston) en de 20 e  plaats voor Estoril du Cedre (Jarnac x Diamant de Semilly). Deze AES goedgekeurde hengsten winsten in de eerste ronde van de 6-jarige hengstencompetitie zonder springfouten aan de finish te komen. In de eerste ronde van de 5-jarige PAVO hengstencompetitie bleven de volgende AES goedgekeurde hengsten foutloos: Parfait van het Schaeck (Comme il Faut x Diamant de Semilly) Kiran van het Schaeck ( Kannan x Shindler de Muze) Panter JW van de Moerhoeve (For Pleasure x Diamant de Semilly) Chili Pepper H M Z (Cornet Obolensky x Caretano) Cannelloni (Casal ASK x Carthago Z) Pim de Vinck (Andiamo Z x Echo van het Neerenbosch) Fortune R Z (Fantomas de Muze x Mermus R ) Jack v’t Plutoniahof (Hurlevent de Breka x Flamenco de Semilly) Pickup de Rase (Jingo di dieu d Arras x Le Tot de Semilly) Jazzy des Dames (Emerald van ’t Ruytershof x Calvaro Z) Pepper vd Bisschop ( Vannan x Cicero Z ) Perte Totale ED (Polidiktus van de Helle x Randel Z) Kannem J.A. Z  ( Kannan x Lux Z) Pegasus v/h Maarlo ( Vannan  x Premium de Laubry) Impress-K van ’t Kattenheye Z (Indoktro K van ’t Kattenheye x Vagebond de la Pomme) Jurassic du Grand Moustier ( Kannan x Chatman) In de eerste ronde van de 4-jarige PAVO hengstencompetitie bleven de volgende AES goedgekeurde hengsten foutloos: Sir Grand Cru (Sir Obolensky x Grand Cru) Special Cera Du Maillet Z (Stakkato x Come On) Liberté la Cita Z (Le Blue Diamond van ’t Ruytershof x Chippendale Z) Hocus Pocus 111 (Hermantico x Heartbreaker) Constantino van ’t Ravennest (Cornet Obolensky x Casall) Easy Call de Muze Z (Elvis ter Putte x Clarissimo Z) Bekijk hier de uitslagen
Thursday, December 12

Stallion Gradings

This years winter stallion gradings tour brought us some truly exceptional young stallions. Despite the awful weather most of the stallions were able to attend out public gradings tour. The first of the stallions to receive the "licensed award" was the Young Stallion Future Hepsilon. This striking grey colt is owned and bred by Julia Hodkin of Future Sports Horses. Future Hepsilon,  son of Upsilon, out of a Heraldik x Palermo Mare impressed the judges with an incredible soundness score of 9 and very impressive 8.75's for all of his gates showing  that this young stallion has a lot to offer breeders in the uk. Congratulations to Julia for adding yet another young horse to her increasing list of talented AES Licensed Stallions.  Later in the day the judges has the pleasure of assessing a Young colt owned by Tina and Eddie of Foxisle stud. Fortunato VH Beeckhof Z, an exciting young showjumping colt with exceptional breeding ( Futurore Di Villagana X Numero Uno x Latano I) put on quite a show for the judges. With an exceptional canter (9) and an impressive jumping technique (8.75) we very much look forward to seeing the first crop of this young stallions foals.   The Next of the stallions presented for licensing was the Freeman VDL son King Albert. This Young Black Stallion Owned by Jill Williams  and bred by The Swaanen  gained a score of 9 for his expressive trot and a 9 for his careful/correct jump. This young stallion will be one to watch for the future and congratulations to his owners and breeders. Next To be presented for evaluation was Emily Ivins beautiful young dressage stallion Ketcher B, Son of the world renowned Negro. This young stallion did not disappoint. With a fantastic score of 9 for his huge walk and a 9.25 for his (near perfect) frame. This Exquisite young horse will be a great addition to British dressage breeding. Congratulations To Emily and her team. Well deserved. Lastly on this Gradings tour was The young Colt Argenteus.  Bred By Jeanette Lewis and Owned by Aileen Stormonth. This Beautiful young stallion achieved a  fabulous score of 9 for his frame ,his canter and his soundness assessment. Also achieving an incredible 9.5 for his walk. This Argento x Baloubet Du Rouet son is a modern talented young horse and his first crop of foals will undoubtedly  be special. Many congratulations to all at Xandstorm. Due to the Flooding we missed out on visiting many of the stallions so we will be finishing our stallions gradings tour in Feb of 2020. If you would Like to add your stallion to the list of stallions to be assessed please call Lucy on 07772572461          
Tuesday, August 20

AES Elite Dressage Auction Returns to the BD Nationals

Following a successful and enjoyable experience last year, the Anglo European Studbook is delighted to return to the Le Mieux British Dressage National Championships at Stoneleigh on 14th September 2019 with another superb selection of 20 handpicked foals from world class bloodlines.   Says studbook directors Joris van den Oetelaar:   "Our priority as a performance studbook is to forge strong connections between breeding and the sport. Our auctions have become an important showcase for the very best of British bred young stock to knowledgeable national and international audiences from where they will go on to succeed in the sport. We are looking forward to returning to the BD Nationals at Stoneleigh, which provides a wonderful atmosphere and experience for all riders and owners."   For 2019, the AES is implementing a new selection process through the British Breeding Futurity and the Elite Foals Tour.    AES evaluator Dr Eva-Maria Broomer explains:   "Working with the British Breeding Futurity and the Elite Foals Tour has been an exciting development. All selected foals will have been through a thorough assessment process with a panel of independent evaluators and industry experts from the UK and Europe to create a collection of the very best of the best."   With another week of Elite Foal Tour and Futurity selections ahead, the team has already identified some outstanding foals, with more to come.    Says Dr Broomer:   "We are delighted with the quality of foals presented to us this year, with very exciting new prospects coming forward, some of whom have already been awarded the incredible accolade of Elite Premium status by a team of international evaluators."   To gain an Elite Premium with the Futurity, foals have to score an average of over 9, with equally weighted marks for soundness and limbs - awarded by a senior veterinarian - ,  and conformation, walk, trot and canter.   As in the previous year, the auction will take place on the Saturday night of the BD Nationals, with stables open throughout the day for interested buyers to come and meet the foals and their breeders. Stoneleigh is the ideal venue, with riders and owners from across the UK coming together for a fantastic competition and celebration of the sport, and being able to meet the next generation of future dressage stars provides very much the icing on the cake.    The Anglo European Studbook and British Dressage are looking forward to welcoming prospective riders and owners to come and find their future partner in the sport from a range of especially selected foals.    Photograph: Ginleys Gunpoweder (Myspires Fider Hit x Johnson), bred by Ginleys Stud, receiving the highly regarded accolade of a Futurity Elite Premium 
Sunday, August 18

Bolesworth Elite Auctions Celebrates Best of British Breeding

Celebrating British Breeding in true Bolesworth style, the World Class Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction in the heart of the Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships delivered on all levels. Situated in Club Boles, guests enjoyed an up close and personal viewing experience as the Lots were showcased in the new auction arena.    With a strong emphasis on ‘Black Type’ dam lines, coupled with prolific sires, the highly desirable Lots pushed British Breeding to the forefront of sports horse progeny. Hand-picked by the Bolesworth Elite Auctions Team, all Lots met a very exacting criteria based on breeding with strength in the dam-line, conformation, paces and attitude.    With a serious amount of ‘wow factor’ the auction Lots were welcomed to the new auction ring by a record number of guests and interested buyers both on site and via pre-arranged telephone bidding. Fast and furious bids secured two sales toppers both reaching £40,000.  ASK Tinka,a blue blooded, super athletic filly by the legendary Casall ASK and out of the one and only Tinka’s Serenade – Billy Twomey’s top ride for many years. Plus, Cavalier HF a stunning model of a colt by the famous Diamant De Semilly and directly out of top 1.50m performer Remi Cavalleri – a Bronze medallist at the Junior European Championships. The toppers were closely followed by popular colt Mr Tuxara, an outstanding model by top sire Taloubet Z, directly out of consistent 1.60m performer Ashdale Luxara and Lot 15 - Superstar by Olympic Gold Medallist Big Star out of Ruby VIII currently ridden by Holly Smith. With such strength in pedigree the auctioneers hammer firmly dropped against a strong selection of world class progeny with notable sires including Big Star, Escape Z, Quintero La Silla, Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve and influenced by the strength of the dam line.    Managing Director of the Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships, Nina Barbour said: “The atmosphere tonight was truly exceptional, we were delighted to present a world class selection of foals handpicked by our team. This auction highlights the strength of British breeding and marks the beginning of a new era for buyers searching for British Bred Elite Sport Horses, capable of competing on a global stage.”     Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction   Lot 1: Armani EM (Arko III x Harmony) Sold £5,000 Lot 2: Kinessa (Escape Z x Kynesse) Sold £8,000 Lot 3: Millfield Tarzan (Tangelo VD Zuuthoeve x Zazou HE) Sold £11,000  Lot 4: Diamond Star (Big Star x Quite Feeling) Sold £17,000 Lot 5: JTH Jones (Derby x Martha 55) Not Sold Lot 6: ASK Tinka (Casall ASK x Tinka’s Serenade) Sold £40,000 Lot 8:   Millfield Tangible (Tangelo VD Zuuthoeve x Pretty Woman) Sold £9,000 Lot 10: Mr Tuxara (Taloubet Z x Ashdale Luxara) Sold £38,000 Lot 11: Crown Archie (Cicero Z Van Paemel x Flavour Of Fame) Sold £ 12,000 Lot 12: ESH Mamma Mia (Casall ASK x F Palma) Sold £21,000 Lot 13: SFS Breakout (Escape Z x SFS Arla) Sold £17,000 Lot 14: Millfield Digress (Diamant De Semilly x Quitania) Not sold Lot 15: Superstar (Big Star x Ruby VIII) Sold £32,000 Lot 16: Unbelievable HD (Untouchable x Concordia) Sold £27,000 Lot 17: Spinning Top OS (Quintero La Silla x Tinka’s Showtime) Sold £12,500 Lot 18: Tinka’s Lady (Big Star x Tinka’s Serenade) Sold £30,000 Lot 19: Millfield Casallina (Casall ASK x Millfield Tina) Sold £28,000 Lot 20: Cavalier HF (Diamant De Semilly x Remi Cavalerri) Sold £40,000     Following a year’s planning, the very first Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction has been deemed an unrivalled success for British Breeding by both the buyers and breeders alike. The Bolesworth Auction team are very much looking forward to following the future progress of each and every graduate, homeward bound and throughout their future careers. 
Thursday, July 11

AES Foal Auctions Selections

We are very much looking forward to the 2019 AES Auctions, offering the biggest choice of opportunities for AES breeders to date! Selections for our brand new Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction are now nearing completion, which a very exciting line up of world class foals from some of the very best motherlines there are! But this is not where it ends. We are excited about two more excellent opportunities for British breeders planned for September: On  16th September  we will hold a showjumping and eventing foals auction at  Arena UK , with up to 40 spaces for both disciplines. The Arena UK show is extremely vibrant and busy, with competitors and owners attending from all over the UK, providing an excellent platform for this sale and an opportunity to connect with some of the UK's top riders who want to be able to see a great range of quality foals in one convenient location.  We are also talking to British Dressage abut another Dressage Foal Auction at the  National Championships  in September, which is planned again for the Saturday evening ( 14th September ). Being able to take our foals to the Nationals is a truly unique opportunity, helping us to place the very best of British dressage breeding in knowledgeable homes where they will be able to fulfil their potential.  This year, ALL foals that are put forward for selection must be presented at EITHER the  British Breeding Futurity  OR the  Elite Foals Tour , both of which have dates and venues available across the country.  From the Futurity, foals scoring an Elite will automatically qualify for the auction, those scoring a Gold (the old "First and Higher First" classification, requiring a mark of 8 and above) will be shortlisted.  From the Elite Foals Tour, Regional Champions and Vice Champions will automatically qualify, Finalists (winners of their group section at the regional show), provided they score a mark of 8 or above, will be shortlisted.  Entry Fee for the Futurity is £75, which includes a free foal grading with the AES. To book, go to: british-breeding.com Entry Fee for the Elite Foals Tour is £75 + £20 discounted grading fee with the AES. To book, go to: elitefoals.co.uk .   Biosecurity Announcement: Please note that all mares must have been boosted for equine influenza within 6 months of attending the auction and selection events.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch, you can call Eva on 07834194821. Here is a full list of dates and venues where you can take your foal: 27th July 2019 - Pencoed College (South Wales), Futurity: british-breeding.com 28th July 2019 - Fosshey Stud and Stables (Cheshire), Futurity: british-breeding.com 30th July 2019 - Richmond Equestrian Centre (Yorkshire), Futurity: british-breeding.com 31st July 2019 - Vale View (Melton Mowbray), Futurity: british-breeding.com 1st August 2019 - Writtle College (Essex), Futurity: british-breeding.com 2nd August 2019 - Bilsington Priory (Kent), Futurity: british-breeding.com 11th August 2019 - Newton Stud (Devon), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 12th August 2019 - Catherston Stud (Hampshire), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 14th August 2019 - Active Equestrian (Bucks), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 15th August 2019 - Clements Equine (Bury St Edmunds), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 16th August 2019 - Springfern Sporthorses (Doncaster), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 17th August 2019 - Bolesworth (Cheshire), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 19th August 2019 - Stanley Grange (Middlesborough), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 20th August 2019 - Barkeldy Equestrian (Fife), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 21st August 2019 - Millfield Stud (Yorkshire), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 22nd August 2019 - Twemlows Stud (Shropshire), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 23rd August 2019 - Castle Farm (Monmouthshire), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 24th August 2019 - Wrestow Stud (Warwickshire), Elite Foals Tour: elitefoals.co.uk 26th August 2019 - The Grange, Okehampton (Devon), Futurity: british-breeding.com 27th August 2019 - Catherston Stud (Hampshire), Futurity: british-breeding.com 29th August 2019 - Addington Manor EC (Buckinghamshire), Futurity: british-breeding.com 30th August 2019 - Swallowfield EC (Midlands), Futurity: british-breeding.com 31st August 2019 - Newton Rigg (Cumbria), Futurity: british-breeding.com 1st September 2019 - Drumcarrow (St Andrews), Futurity: british-breeding.com
Sunday, July 7

AES Mare Gradings Available at the British Breeding Futurity

We are delighted to announce that we will be sending AES evaluators to all British Breeding Futurity events to offer mare gradings to Futurity participants. This option will be available to unridden mares that attend either with a foal at foot or the 3-5 year old assessments, as well as ridden mares attending the 3-5yo assessments.  The Futurity is a world leading evaluation series of young sport horses and ponies, providing breeders with excellent feedback and opportunities, including qualification for the newly relaunched Equine Bridge, and is available to British bred youngster from 4 weeks old. Entrants will receive feedback from a panel of 4 expert evaluators and a senior veterinarian, as well as photographs and videos to use for marketing and promotions. Highly scoring entries qualify for an end-of-season Finale, and the top horses and ponies in each discipline and age category receive awards at a special Celebration Ball in November.  At AES gradings, all mares receive a full and detailed linear profile and a grading level, and will enter the main graded section of the studbook. All grading results are published on our database, enhancing not only the value of and information about your mare, but also of her present and future offspring.  Contact Eva, [email protected]  to find out more and to check if your mare is eligible for entry into the main graded section.  To find out more about the AES mare grading levels and procedure, go to  https://angloeuropeanstudbook.co.uk/information/mare-and-youngstock-gradings To book your Futurity entry, go to:  https://british-breeding.com/futurity/2019-events
Sunday, May 5

AES Foal Auctions 2019

We hope you are all enjoying the new breeding season, with exciting new arrivals on their way and stallion choices to make for next year! We have a busy year ahead for our studbook, which is continuing to grow and go from strength to strength. Thank you for your support and for being a vital part of that journey!   AES Foal Auctions The foal auctions have become a great way for breeders from across the UK to showcase their foals to wider audiences, and we are committed to continuing to offer you this opportunity.  For 2019, we are delighted to announce an amazing new development for British bred showjumping foals in the Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction: This sale will take place on Friday, 16 th August alongside the new Bolesworth Young Horse Championship, which includes the Official British Showjumping Young Horse Championships & WBFSH Qualifiers.  AES registered foals from all over the UK are eligible for pre-selection on the basis of their pedigrees. You are invited to submit full details of the foals they would like to be considered. Our vision for this auction is to provide a truly exquisite and unique selection of foals not only by the very best proven showjumping sires, but with outstanding damline provenance to match. The Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction will be bringing the very best of British breeding to a wide audience of riders and owners to ensure the very best British bred horses are given the opportunity to succeed in the sport. To find out more about the Bolesworth Young Horse Championships and the new Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction visit www.bolesworthyounghorse.com . To submit your foal’s details for pre-selection, please email  [email protected] ). Please get in touch no later than 15 May (if you foal is not born yet by that point, just put in a due date). We will then get back to you to advise you of the next steps.  The Bolesworth auction will run alongside our other auction activities, which includes plans for another AES Elite Dressage Foal Auction and a further showjumping and eventing auction. The latter will take place at Arena UK during their busy September show on 16 th September.  Selection for those sales will take place at the British Breeding Futurity Series and the Elite Foals Tour. Breeders wishing to be considered for those auctions are invited to send our selections application form  to  [email protected] .   British Breeding Futurity and Mare Gradings We are extremely proud to be supporters of the British Breeding Futurity. Last year, AES breeders excelled at every level. The Award for the highest placed foal of the entire Futurity series in 2018 went to Esme X (Goodyear VDL x Cadence van t'Gelutt Z) bred by Aileen Stormonth in Scotland. A wonderful result for this outstanding filly who was also selected for the AES Elite Foal Auction! Certificates of Merit for the highest scoring Futurity entries for their age and disciplines went to: The dressage foal Crocket (Quantensprung x Jazz), bred by Nicola Burton. Crocket was also an Elite Auction foal. The eventing yearling Mesmerize-Me-SSH (Zumani Decor x Edkinghill), bred by Rosalyn Serex of Solaris Sport Horses. The showjumping two-year-old Masterclass (For Pleasure x Balou du Rouet), bred by Keith Lovelock. The showjumping three-year-old Kylie (Amaretto LCH Z x Concorde), bred by Mark Evans of Castell Sport Horses.   This year, we would love to see yet another strong turnout from AES breeders to show and celebrate your great achievements!  As additional benefits to all Futurity entries, we are delighted to offer you the following: Opportunity of selection for the September foal auctions Grading of your broodmare, including full linear score, by two of our experienced evaluators: £50 FREE foal and youngstock grading for all AES registered entries! Young broodmare grading at the 3-5yo assessments for £50 This year’s Futurity dates and venue are:   27 th July – Pencoed 28 th July – Fosshey Stud, Cheshire 29 th July – Richmond EC (3-5yos) 30 th July – Richmond EC  31 st July – Vale View 1 st August – Writtle College 2 nd August – Bilsington Priory, Kent   26 th August – The Grange, Okehampton 27 th August – Catherston Stud 28 th August – Catherston Stud (3-5yos) 29 th August – Addington 30 th August – Swallowfield, Solihull 31 st August – Newton Rigg 1 st September – Drumcarrow, St Andrews   21 st September – Solihull, 3-5yo   There will be an end-of-season show and celebration on 22 nd September at Solihull, with special awards for the highest placed AES entries in each category!   To find out more about the Futurity and how to enter, go to  https://british-breeding.com or email  [email protected] .   Elite Foals Tour We very much enjoyed last year’s Elite Foals Tour, which saw excellent results for AES Breeders with many regional champions in each category. You absolutely dominated the showjumping section with all 4 top spots taken by AES Foals. Congratulations to the champion Ashdale Casino, bred by Henry Harding, the runner up Millfield Bambalina, bred by Millfield Stud, the second reserve champion Zilfa Starbred by Nicola Burton and Kirsty Keating and the third reserve champion FC Andromeda, owned and bred by Fiona Cox. In eventing, we had 2 finalists in the second reserve champion Luckington, bred by John Wrottesley and the third reserve champion Mayflower Thiemo, bred by Dorothy Shackleton.   It will be a great pleasure to support the tour again, with AES evaluators at every venue. The costs for the AES evaluation on the day will be a discounted rate of £20 per foal, which you will need to pay on top of your entry fee to the Elite Foals Tour.  As with the Futurity, we will also offer you the opportunity to have your foal selected for our September auctions. To find out more about how to enter the Elite Foals Tour, go to:  https://www.elitefoals.co.uk/ . For questions about the auction selections and the AES assessment at the tour, do not hesitate to get in touch:  [email protected] . Let’s all support what is going to be another great summer for British breeders, and showcase the very best of AES breeding!
Monday, March 4

Statement from the BEF about the Equine Flu Outbreak

We urge all our breeders, owners and riders to take note of the recent advice from the BEF regarding the current outbreak of Equine Influenza. It's important that we are all vigilant and do our bit to help us control the disease, so we can all continue to enjoy the 2019 competition season! "Equine Flu Update - 01/03/19 Unvaccinated horses attending shows / events  Throughout the current equine flu outbreak, the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has continued to urge equine owners to ensure that their vaccination records are up to date. The BEF has also strongly recommended that all competition and event organisers check the equine ID passports of all horses to ensure that they comply with vaccination rules. This is based on advice from experts in equine influenza and epidemiology with experience of managing previous outbreaks. The BEF reminds organisers that, during the current outbreak, it is vital that unvaccinated horses do not mix with other horses because of the increased risk of such an infectious disease spreading. It is important that organisers and owners recognise that equine welfare is a priority and take steps to prevent the further spread of equine flu. There is more guidance available on the BEF website and in our Q&A Equine Flu Update - 01/03/19 Foal influenza vaccination The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) continues to monitor the outbreak of Equine Influenza (EI) and continues to urge all equine owners to make sure their vaccination records are up to date. The BEF has also issued the following advice to try to maximise the immunity of young foals against EI. 1.         We urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times. 2.         Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians. 3.         In-foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary EI course should be vaccinated 4-6 weeks before the foal is due to be born. 4.         Foals should be vaccinated for EI at 6 months to commence their primary course.
Monday, February 25

Lizziemary wint 1.60 rubriek met een prijzenpot van € 113.790,-

In Wellington wist  Lizziemary  de 1.60 rubriek te winnen met haar ruiter Danielle Goldstein, gefokt door M. Dawson. Deze overwinning leverde de combinatie maar liefst € 113.790,- op. Op dit zelfde evenement werd  Billy Dorito  3 e in de 1.45 rubriek met zijn ruiter Darragh Kenny, gefokt door Donal Barnwerll, ook deze combinatie kreeg een mooie geldprijs van €4.785,- Ook de accommodatie de Peelbergen in Kronenberg stond weer in het teken van de diverse springrubrieken.  Onze AES paarden hebben daar goed gepresteerd o.a.  Pinheiro Beech  met zijn ruiter Harry Wainwright, gefokt door GG Horses LLP wist derde te worden in de 1.45 rubriek. Er werd goed gepresteerd door de bij ons geregistreerde Hello Franklin, (VH  Jalisco ), hij wist met zijn ruiter Scott Brash, gefokt door Amanda Mcglynn, de rubriek 1.40 te winnen in Olivia – Valencia. Op deze zelfde wedstrijd wist  OS Meursault  de 5 jarige rubriek twee keer te winnen met zijn ruiter Eoin Gallagher, gefokt door Oaikingham Farm & Stud. AES Geregistreerde  Billy Fleance  werd 2 e in de 1.40 rubriek met zijn ruiter Jessica Dimmock, gefokt door Donal Barnwell in Verjer de la Frontera.  SFS Vincomte  werd in de rubriek 1.45 met zijn Amazone Laura Kraut, gefokt door P. Hales 3 e . In Abu Dhabi wist Jenson 55 met zijn ruiter David Simpson, gefokt door Sven Platt 2 e in de 1.60 rubriek en wist hiermee € 10.180,- te winnen.  Namens het AES willen wij alle ruiters/fokkers en eigenaren feliciteren met deze prachtige resultaten.
Saturday, January 12

AES Breeders Shine at British Breeders' Awards

We were delighted to celebrate the achievements of British breeders at this year's British Breeders' Awards Dinner and Ceremony in London, an annual event organised by the British Horse Foundation.  We were particularly proud of the many AES breeders who received awards and recognition for their outstanding horses and youngsters.  The AES Award went to Suma's Zorro (Douglas x Horos XX) who was bred by Marily Power and Susan Lanigan O'Keeffe. This plucky little mare needs to introduction, after her superb win this year at Calgary! We were delighted that Marily and her brother Robert were able to travel to London and join us for the evening.  AES horses of all ages and across all three disciplines were recognised on the night: The Futurity Certificates of Merit and the Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding Futurity Awards are an opportunity to celebrate up-and-coming talent and give an indication of the exciting stars of the future.  The Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding Futurity Award for the highest placed foal of the entire Futurity series in 2018 went to Esme X (Goodyear VDL x Cadence van t'Gelutt Z) bred by Aileen Stormonth in Scotland. A wonderful result for this outstanding filly who was also selected for the AES Elite Foal Auction! Certificates of Merit for the highest scoring Futurity entries for their age and disciplines went to: The dressage foal Crocket (Quantensprung x Jazz), bred by Nicola Burton. Crocket was also an Elite Auction foal, and we were delighted that her new owner Bev Lynn was able to pick up his award.  The eventing yearling Mesmerize-Me-SSH (Zumani Decor x Edkinghill), bred by Rosalyn Serex of Solaris Sport Horses. The showjumping two-year-old Masterclass (For Pleasure x Balou du Rouet), bred by Keith Lovelock. The showjumping three-year-old Kylie (Amaretto LCH Z x Concorde), bred by Mark Evans of Castell Sport Horses.  But the awards did not stop with the youngstock.  The British Dressage Young Horse Award for 5-year-olds went to Kiss and Tell (Kardinal x Skyscraper van de Derkes) who was bred by Rebecca Hoare and is owned by Roland Tong and Angie Felton. The British Showjumping Young Horse Award for 5-year-olds went to Bianca du Rouet (Statinus x Balou du Rouet), bred and owned by Helen Rees. The British Showjumping Young Horse Award for 7-year-olds went to Cristo Beech (It's the Business x Cantero), who was bred by Derek Moreton and Geoff Glazzard and is owned by GG Horses.  And last but not least, the Gornall Equestrian Award went to Wishes (Guidam x Wellington), bred and owned by Claire Inglis.  Congratulations to everyone for your fantastic achievements, we are incredibly proud!
Tuesday, January 1

AES Horses Excel at Liverpool

It has been a fantastic show for AES riders, owners and breeders at Liverpool this year, with exciting wins every day! The show started with a superb performance by James Smith who won Friday's CSI4* Two Phases 1.40m with Elizabeth Robson's gelding Simply Splendid (Ustinov x Cavalier), bred by C.M. Robson. Saturday saw a spectacular win in the CSI4* 1.50m class for Harriett Nuttall with Rupert Nuttall's  Galway Bay Jed  (Romanov x Lux) who was bred by Justin Burke. The pair beat a strong line up of competitors from across the world in a great triumph for British breeding and show jumping.  On Sunday, we witnessed the return of the great  Top Dollar  (Dollar du Mourier x Darco) who carried Matthew Sampson to an exciting victory in the Puissance. This fabulous horse, owned by John and Laura Renwick and bred by Sue Clark is a great favourite with the British public, and it is wonderful to see him continue at the top of his game.  The show finished last night with a truly magnificent Finale in the 1.60m Grand Prix, which saw AES riders and horses occupy 7 out of the top 8 placings! Top placed AES registered horse was again Galway Bay Jed with Harriett Nuttall, who had a fantastic show at Liverpool and who came second just behind Shane Breen with the AES Elite graded stallion  Golden Hawk  (Vigo d'Arsouilles x Chin Chin). Just over half a second separated the pair from Will Funnel with  Billy Diamo  (Cevin Z x Andiamo) in third place. It was great to see further AES favourites with Holly Smith and  Hearts Destiny  (Heart Throb x Rabino) in 5th place, Billy Twomey and  Kimba Flamenco  (Je t'Aime Flamenco x Heartbreaker) in 6th, John Whitaker and JB's Hot Stuff  (Locarno x Cavalier Royale) in 7th and Anthony Condon and Sfs Aristio  (Arko III x Voltaire) in 8th position. Congratulations to all, and to Nina Barbour for organising yet another fantastic show at Liverpool!
Thursday, November 29

Nieuw concept “Classic Innovation” in dressuur fokkerij.

Onlangs maakte AES afspraken met een Stichting, bestaande uit Franse, Duitse en Nederlandse pionier fokkers om deze nieuwe fokkerij te ondersteunen. Reeds 5 jaren geleden pakten deze fokkers het idee op om de beste kwaliteiten van barokke rassen in de warmbloed dressuur fokkerij samen te voegen. De klassieke rassen waren eeuwen lang de beste dressuurpaarden en zelfs heden ten dage hebben ze vaak nog veel talent voor verzamelde oefeningen.  Dat kan zuivere warmbloed- rassen nog verbeteren. De Stichting wil verbetering nastreven door gebruik te maken van talentvol klassiek (barok) bloed en ook meer dan alleen Engels en Arabisch Volbloed. Dit wil ze bereiken met verder doorgefokte veredelingskruising en tenslotte door verdringingskruising. Dus zo weinig mogelijk gewone kruising (50/50%) De volgende eenvoudige basis regels voor deze nieuwe  “Classic Innovation” fokkerij kunnen als volgt samengevat worden:                                                             1. Uitgaan van kwaliteit dressuur gefokte paarden met:                                             2. Belangrijk deel warmbloed.                                                                                          3. Daaraan toegevoegd enig dressuur gericht “Classic” (of barok) bloed.             4. En divers Volbloed  (XX / OX / XSha of X) met dressuur aanleg. De geslaagde eerste proeven zijn veelbelovend, zodat over een 5 tal jaren meer berijders op hoger niveau aan de slag kunnen gaan met deze bijzonder gefokte “Classic Innovation” paarden. Het AES is het eerste stamboek dat deze innovatieve manier van fokken ondersteunt. Dit jaar zijn andere stamboeken begonnen met  gewone kruisingen. De belangrijkste ervaring van onze stichting is echter dat het barok bloed niet voor 50% ingebracht mag worden, maar teruggedrongen moet worden. Met de filosofie en ervaring achter dit project hopen we een sprong voorwaarts te maken in de dressuur fokkerij. Wilt U meedoen of meer info, zie www.classicinnovation.org  
Wednesday, November 7

Belgische hengstencompetitie past criteria deelname AES-hengsten aan

In goed overleg tussen het AES en de organisatoren van de Belgische hengstencompetitie is besloten om vanaf 2019 alleen nog AES-hengsten met de status ‘Approved’ deel te laten nemen aan de rubrieken voor 4-, 5- en 6-jarige springhengsten. Er is tot deze beslissing gekomen om het aantal deelnemers iets terug te dringen en de kwaliteit van de deelnemende hengsten beter te kunnen garanderen. De rubriek voor de 7-jarige blijft opengesteld voor gekeurde hengsten met alle statussen. “De organisatie van de Pavo hengstencompetitie is tot de conclusie gekomen dat met name in de jongere leeftijdsklassen wel erg veel deelname is, waardoor het programma te uitgebreid dreigde te raken. Ik heb het afgelopen jaar de finale in Moorsele bijgewoond en was inderdaad pas erg laat weer thuis,” aldus AES-directeur Joris van den Oetelaar. “Het verheugt ons wel te zien dat eigenaren van hengsten in België er massaal voor kiezen hun hengsten deel te laten nemen aan deze competitie en dat er ook aan publiek geen gebrek is. In Nederland zien we helaas een enorme terugval in deelname aan de hengstencompetitie en dat is met name voor de fokker erg jammer. Wellicht zou het goed zijn als de verantwoordelijken voor de competities in Nederland eens een kijkje gaan nemen bij onze zuiderburen,” vervolgt van den Oetelaar. Eigenaren van hengsten die momenteel de status ‘Registered’ of ‘Licensed’ hebben, wordt nu de gelegenheid geboden om hun hengst op te waarderen naar ‘Approved’, zodat zij alsnog deel kunnen nemen aan de Belgische hengstencompetitie. Op vrijdag 14 december kunnen deze hengsten deelnemen aan de AES hengstenkeuring te Schijndel om daar een zadeltest af te leggen. AES keurmeesters zullen dan beoordelen of de hengst opgewaardeerd kan worden of dat deze zijn huidige status behoudt. Indien men hier meer informatie over wil, kan er contact op worden genomen met dhr. Koen Olaerts +32 475 418 358 of met het AES Benelux kantoor te Schijndel.
Tuesday, October 9

The Billy Stud Launches its 2018 Online Auction

After the success of the 2017 online auction The Billy Stud is again offering a hand picked selection of British bred young horses. This annual online auction will take place between the 21st - 23rd of October 2018. Available to buy will be 30 selected three to six year olds out of the studs proven dam lines and all by world class sires.    The selection includes two Progeny out of Karina who jumped internationally with Robert Whitaker, Winning over 30 international classes around the world, she was part of a winning Nations Cup team and won over £130,000 in prize money.  Pedigrees Include: •    Same Dam to Billy Angelo (Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve) - Double Clear Lummen 5* Nations cup. •    Two progeny from Karina (Emilion) - Double Clear Nations Cup & 30 international Wins. •    Two progeny to Pikeur Calanda (Cassin I) - Winner of 4* GP and competed 5* With Marie Longem (NOR) •    Progeny to Fame winner of 2* GP and competed 5* With Geir Gulliksen (NOR) •    Full Brother to the 7yr old Billy Tennessee 2nd in the British Foxhunter Final 2018 •    Two Full Brothers to Billy Onslow winner at 4* Level with Darragh Kenny (IRL) •    Sam Dam to the 8yr old Billy Manjaro Competing 5* with Darragh Kenny (IRL) •    World Class sires Inc. Plot Blue, Chaman, Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve, Montender, Cabachon,  Billy Mexico, Billy Congo & Cevin Z In the Online Auction there will be three half brothers to Billy Angelo winner of numerous international classes including double clear Nations Cups, over £300,000 in prize money. There will be an opportunity to view these horses at the Billy Stud on the 20th -21st October 2018 between 10am and 4pm. All three year old horses will be loose jumped  All Older horses will be shown ridden and jumping Visit website: www.thebillystud.co.uk/auction-2018/ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: WILLIAM FUNNELL: +44 7785223114 DONAL BARNWELL: +44 7801257545 EMAIL: [email protected] The pictures shows one of the many successful horses purchased from The Billy Stud, Billy Manjaro who was sold to Whiterock Farm LTD as a 7yr old to be competed by Darragh Kenny. Their success has included a win in the 3* at Knokke and a 2nd at the 5* show in Dublin.
Wednesday, July 11

Eerste Nederlandse AES veulenkeuring op zaterdag 25 augustus in Schijndel

Op zaterdagmiddag 25 augustus zal het AES voor het eerst een veulenkeuring organiseren in Nederland. Deze keuring zal plaatsvinden tijdens de Van Mossel Cup bij de Molenheide te Schijndel.  Alle fokkers van AES veulens zijn van harte welkom om hun fokproducten hiervoor aan te melden. Naast veulens van AES gekeurde hengsten registreren wij ook veulens van hengsten die gekeurd zijn bij collega WBFSH stamboeken. Het registreren van een veulen met ouders uit een ander stamboek kost niets extra's, u hoeft enkel maar aan uw hengstenhouder om een ondertekend dekbewijs te vragen. Let wel, u kunt uw veulen maar bij een stamboek registreren voor een paspoort. Heeft u uw veulen dus al ergens anders geregistreerd, dan kunt u helaas niet deelnemen aan deze keuring.  Deelname en toegang voor onze keuring zijn gratis voor iedereen en ook wordt er de mogelijkheid geboden om na de beoordeling uw veulens gratis te laten chippen en schetsen. Alle veulens worden beoordeeld door een professionele jury en er is een prijzenpot beschikbaar van €1000.- waarvan €500.- naar het beste veulen zal gaan. Aanmelden van uw veulens kan via onze site www.angloeuropeanstudbook.nl of door een mailtje te sturen naar [email protected] Indien u meer informatie wilt over deze keuring of als u graag wilt weten hoe u uw veulens eenvoudig en goedkoop bij het AES in kunt schrijven kunt u ook altijd vrijblijvend contact opnemen met ons kantoor in schijndel +31 (0)73 690 7573 Wij zijn ook nog op zoek naar enkele vrijwilligers om te helpen deze dag tot een succes te maken. Heeft u hier interesse in stuurt u dan ook even een mail.  
Thursday, June 28

New Equine Identification Regulations Make Microchipping Compulsory

We would like to inform all our breeders and owners of AES registered horses that the new Equine Identification Regulations have been put before Parliament. The regulations require that all horses, apart from wild ponies, are microchipped, regardless of year of birth. This is a change from the previous regulations, which stipulated that this was a requirement only for horses born after 2009. The new requirement comes into force on  1 October 2020, so please make sure that you arrange to have all your older horses microchipped by then.  The new regulations also give new enforcement powers to local authorities. From 1 October  this year , local authorities will be able fine offenders up to £200 when they are found to be in breach of the regulations. The purpose of these new regulations is to be able to track and trace horses, which will improve welfare and biosecurity. Please note that owners of horses are required to notify the studbooks of changes in ownership. The AES is committed to update your horse's records on the Central Equine Database within 24 hours of receiving your notification. This will help ensure up to date information is available to those who safeguard animal welfare. If you want to find out more, the Regulations and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum are published at: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/761/made   If you have any questions about what the new regulations mean for you, please do not hesitate to contact our office, we are always happy to help!
Tuesday, May 8

AES Statement about Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome

The AES take animal health and welfare extremely seriously, and see the abolition of hereditary equine diseases as a central goal for the studbook. In order to achieve this, we promote transparency and clarity for all breeders and stallion owners via our website and database. We will be advising all owners of active AES stallions to test their stallions for WFFS, and will add this information to our database, so it is visible to breeders wishing to use the stallion. If a stallion is yet to be tested, this will also be indicated clearly on the database. All new graded stallions will be advised to test for WFFS in addition to their veterinary inspection to deem their suitability as a breeding stallion and to inform breeders of any possible risks. We advise all mare owners to test their mares for peace of mind, but would also like to reassure everyone that the WFFS gene is recessive, and will therefore not affect the foal unless both stallion and dam are a carrier. Horses that are carriers of one copy of the gene still enjoy a successful career in the sport and can even be bred from safely, as long as they are not paired with another carrier. It is therefore important for breeders to have access to the full information, so they can make the right decision for their mare. We will continue to monitor the latest developments on all hereditary conditions. As a studbook, we can play a big part in promoting health and best practice through transparency and information, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We will work with all relevant parties and the WBFSH to explore how we can all work together.
Friday, April 6

AES Stallion Gradings Spring Tour

We are delighted to announce the details of our Spring Stallion Gradings Tour 17 th  – 19 th  April 2018. We invite all stallion owners to present their horses for their first grading with us or to present their already registered or licensed stallions to be considered for a free upgrade. Our experienced international team of evaluators will tour the UK, visiting a range of public grading venues, starting in the Scotland and travelling south. 17th April, 4pm: Xanstorm Equestrian Centre, Biggar Road, Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8HJ 18th April, 9am: Northcote Stud, Northcote Road, Langho Blackburn, BB6 8BE 18 th  April, 4.30pm: Foxisle Stud, Samual Closes Farm, Epworth, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1LB 19 th  April, 2pm: Catherston Stud, Croft Farm, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8HX Please note that times are approximate and subject to small final tweaks, based on stallion numbers. We will contact you prior to the grading to confirm the details. Booking your stallion in for grading is very easy, simply go to our website,  www.angloeuropeanstudbook.co.uk/events , and follow the link for each venue. By completing the bookings link we can make sure that we have all the pedigree information available and can locate or enter your horse on our database. At  the grading, all stallions receive a full detailed linear description, which describes every aspect of the horse’s conformation and movement, providing excellent feedback and information for stallion owners and breeders. If you want to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact Eva on 07834 194821.
Saturday, February 10

AES Sports Results Round Up

It's been a strong start to the month for AES horses, riders and breeders on the international stage.  Here are some highlights: Billy Ginger and Steven Franks have been having a great time in Valencia this year. Today, the pair came second in the 1.30m class.  This year's Young Horse Classes at Valencia were dominated by AES horses, giving a great indication of things to come in the future: Hello Franklin , previously known as Jalisco, and Scott Brash came second in the 7yo young horse classes on Thursday and Wednesday. This son of Billy Mexico was bred by Amanda McGlynn.  Icarus bred by Castell Sport Horses and ridden by Aled Harding won the 5-year-old class on Tuesday. Warriors Boy O.L. , bred by P. Sultan, won the 7yo class on Tuesday with his rider Mark Armstrong. A particular highlight for AES horses was the 6yo class, which saw three of them in top position: Kaomi , bred by Peter Lamb and ridden by Ashley Ray,  Oakingham Titan , bred at Oakingham Farm and ridden by Patrick Joyce, and Phoebe , bred by Peter Lamb and ridden by Shane O'Reilly. Elsewhere in Europe, another great result for a talented young AES horse came for Flipper la Premiere , bred by Claudia Prior, who came 3rd in the 7&8 yo class at Villach with her rider Janne Friederike Mayer-Zimmermann and for  Golden Future MM  who was previously known as Kwick v.d. Prinsenhoeve and bred by Karen Jacobs won the 7&8yo class at Offenburg with Werner Muff.  Today,  Mevisto's Bonaparte and Felix Koller won the CSI1* at Kreuth. Bonaparte is by Carolus II out of an Aram x Notaris mare and was bred by Stal Seignette. The biggest win of the month so far came from Lizziemary , bred by Mike Dawson, who came 4th at Wellington with her rider Danielle Goldstein, winning a whopping  €17,715. Congratulations to everyone!  
Thursday, September 21

14 AES Horses Start at Lanaken

  We are excited to see no fewer than 14 AES horses starting at Lanaken this year, and wish them and their riders and breeders a successful and enjoyable competition! The owners of AES horses competing are warmly invited to come to our stand at Lanaken and collect their free AES saddle pad. Everyone is very welcome to come and say hello! The AES horses flying the flag for British breeding at Lanaken are: Navarro UK , an 11yo AES approved stallion bred by Mark Philimore, ridden by Thierry Goffinet and owned by Star Horses NV Mr Bullseye , a 6yo stallion, bred, owned and ridden by Emily Llewellyn Vancurtis , a 5yo mare, bred and owned by David Fudge and ridden by Rebecca Mason Billy Pringle , a 7yo gelding, bred and owned by Donal Barnwell and ridden by Greg Broderick Wellington Grandorie , a 6 yo mare, bred and ridden by Rowan Willis and owned by Lord and Lady Mornington Billy Fleance , a 6 yo mare, bred and owned by Donal Barnwell and ridden by Megan James Breit Star,  a 5 yo mare, bred and owned by Mr and Mrs Doswell and ridden by Lauren Edwards Kesara , a 6yo mare, bred and owned by Mr and Mrs Doswell and ridden by Lauren Edwards Lord Maximus , a 5yo gelding, bred and owned by Imogen Rogers-Nash and ridden by Adrian Whiteway Uncas S , a 9yo stallion, bred and owned by J&D Hens-Verelst and ridden by Thomas Gilles Chacco Time , 5yo mare, bred and owned by Josie Gates and ridden by Joseph Maher Heartstring , a 7yo mare, bred and owned by Mr & Mrs M Wells and ridden by Jamie Wingrove Luna vd Caatshoeve , a 6yo mare, bred and owned by van den Berghe & van de Velde, ridden by Arnaud Dewaele We wish you all the very best of luck and a successful Lanaken 2017!      
Saturday, August 12

Nicole Pavitt wins the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Master

Nicole Pavitt took the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Masters on day five of the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Aboard Xena 16 owned by Sandra Pavitt, Nicole was last to go in the jump off of 19 riders so the pressure was high. Unphased, the pair flew down the line to the last fence to take the lead in a time of 41.18 seconds. “Xena is naturally fast and careful so I didn’t need to worry about turning tight to the fences. This is a fantastic achievement for her; she has just recently come back from an injury and this is her third show back.” The pair has now qualified for the final at Horse of the Year Show at the NEC in October. NB: Qualifications will be updated pending grading of results. Image Credit - 1st Class Images The Horse of the Year Show 2017 will take place from the 4th – 8th October at Birmingham’s NEC.   Connolly’s RED MILLS: Connolly's RED MILLS is an Irish family owned company, providing precision nutrition for a wide range of equine needs. The company was established in 1908 in Co. Kilkenny, and today, exports to over 50 countries worldwide. For people who value their horses as high performers, Connolly's RED MILLS has been the automatic choice for over 100 years. We know just what it takes to get you the best results in terms of equine nutrition, health, well-being and performance. Some of the most successful high-performance sport horses in the world have been fed on Connolly’s RED MILLS and we are delighted to launch our new dedicated Sport Horse range of feeds. The quality products that produce these results are supported by nutritional research along with some of the most technologically advanced innovation and manufacturing processes in the world. For further information, please visit  www.redmills.co.uk/Horses/Home . Source British Showjumping 
Friday, August 11

An Invitation from the Anglo European Studbook and Brightwells Auctions

Riders and owners from the equestrian community are warmly invited to join us on  18 th  August 2017 for our second AES Elite Foal Auction at Addington Manor EC, organised in cooperation with Brightwells Auctions.  45 foals, bred for show jumping, dressage or eventing, have been selected from across the country, with selectors travelling as far afield as Devon and Inverness.  Entries for the auction were fantastic in terms of quantity, as well as quality, with foals boasting fantastic pedigrees and showcasing the vast improvements made in British breeding in recent years.   It has been an exhilarating time for AES breeders and for the studbook evaluators: Having covered journeys of several thousands of miles and having inspected a truly impressive range of foals, we are proud to present this year’s AES Elite Foal Auction catalogue.   Studbook Director Joris van den Oetelaar explains:   “Our breeders deserve a market place for their foals, and a platform to showcase the very best of British breeding. This auction is our way of giving something back to the breeding community: a place where our breeders can reach out to serious and knowledgeable buyers from the entire UK and beyond.”   This does not only provide a vital service for breeders, but also for buyers. When we ask professional riders and owners why so many still go abroad to buy foals, the answer is always the same: Buyers need to be able to see a great range of foals in one convenient location.    We breed fantastic quality in Britain, but it can be hard to find these foals, and even harder to go and see them, with many breeders not well equipped to show foals at home, or breeding in remote locations and in small numbers. The ethos of this auction is to provide a professional showcase for these foals and make things as convenient and accessible as possible for our owners and riders.    The AES evaluators were impressed with the breadth and depth of quality breeders presented to them.    AES spokesperson Dr Eva-Maria Broomer was responsible for researching the breeding of each foal:   “It was fantastic to see that our breeders do not only using excellent stallions, but breeding from outstanding mares. We made some wonderful discoveries. It is exciting to enter a mare’s details into a database, only to find that what you are looking at is the dam line of an all-time legend like Cicero, or Kostolany! Our auction selection really speaks for itself, and was very well received by international riders and owners when we presented it at our stand at the World Breeding Championships at Ermelo.”   For more information about the auction foals, including pedigrees, videos and photographs, go to:   https://angloeuropeanstudbook.co.uk/foal-auction/2/addington-manor-buckingham-uk-aes-brightwells-elite-foal-auction-2017   To find out more about the timetable or how to book, please go to:   https://www.brightwells.com/equine/elite-sport-horse-sales/addington-august-elite-2017/   We hope that this wonderful initiative will be well supported by the equestrian community, and are looking forward to seeing everybody at Addington on 18 th  August!   The auction will be live streamed online, so anybody can follow it from home. For clients wishing to bid, but are unable to attend the auction, Brightwells will be delighted to assist. Phone bidding will be available. Brightwells ask that clients make contact with them before the sale, in plenty of time, and register their interest.       To arrange telephone bidding or book your tickets, please contact:  Sarah Johnson on 0044 (0) 7900 784014 or  [email protected]           Darren Williams on 0044 (0) 7790 771458 or  [email protected]     Sale day office number 0044 (0) 1296 713333             If you have any questions about the auction or the foals, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Eva-Maria Broomer, who can be contacted under: [email protected]  or phone:  +44 (0) 7834 194821
Thursday, August 3

The Best of British Breeding - AES Elite Foal Auction Catalogue Launch

We are absolutely delighted with this year's AES Elite Foal Auction Selection. We listened to professional riders and buyers in this country who told us they want to be able to see a great range of foals in one place, and this is exactly what we delivered! From all over the country, travelling as far afield as Inverness and Devon, we have brought together a fantastic selection of outstanding Show Jumpers, Dressage and Eventing foals from the very best Britain has to offer.  Foals were selected from proven top performance lines and assessed for conformation and gaits. In all disciplines, we found a great range of established names and exciting new talent.  To view our online catalogue, go to  https://angloeuropeanstudbook.co.uk/foal-auction/2/addington-manor-buckingham-uk-aes-brightwells-elite-foal-auction-2017 . The foals will be available for viewing at Addington Manor EC in their stables during the day on 18th August, with an arena presentation at midday before the auction itself starts at 5.30pm that evening.  For more information and to book tables, go to  https://www.brightwells.com/equine/elite-sport-horse-sales/addington-august-elite-2017/ . After the auction, we invite everyone to come and join us for a big party with with the Belgian DJ Stijn Vanthienen. Come and join us for a great celebration of British breeding, and discover the Stars of the Future!  
Saturday, April 1

AES Stallion Gradings Spring Series

In April, the AES team of international evaluators embarked on a stallion grading tour of Britain where they met the full spectrum of stallion candidates, from colts presented for their first registration to international Grand Prix horses awarded Elite status. Our tour commenced at Northcote Stud, where we saw two promising young horses at the very first stage of their career and development. Both were awarded registered status in recognition of their quality and potential, and we look forward to following their progress. The first young horse presented was a lovely show jumper called I Improve by Air Jordan out of a Quidam de Revel mother, presented by Steven Gregory. A horse with a big frame, loose paces and a wonderful positive attitude, he has interesting bloodlines and everything needed to succeed in the sport. Next came lovely young dressage stallion, beautifully presented by the talented Zara Rose Woods and bred by Mandy Sanderson from her successful stallion Samara Fly out of a Weltmeyer II mother. Longacres Sergio is a very harmonious horse with beautiful conformation and natural topline, as well as three good, balanced paces. We then paid a visit to Stallion AI in Shropshire where we were given a tour of their outstanding new facilities and caught up with some old friends, such as Arko  who was first licensed with the AES as a young horse and who is enjoying his life as a fulltime breeding stallion. Joris van den Oetelaar was impressed with the new facilities and set up at Stallion AI: “The new facility at Stallion AI shows a great commitment to the future of British breeding and is becoming a centre of excellence for the very best in AI management. I certainly have not seen anything as impressive as this on the continent.” At Stallion AI, the team met Michael Whitaker’s famous horse Cassionato (Cassini x Quidam de Revel) who was inspected and awarded Elite status with the AES in recognition of his achievements in international Grand Prix. Cassionato was collected that very evening to resume his competition career with Michael, and we are all excited to see how he gets on this year. One of our evaluators, Marc Mertens, rode Cassionato as a young horse, and it was lovely to see those two old friends meet again: “It was wonderful to see Cassionato again, a horse with so much personality, athleticism and talent. He has always had the X-Factor, and I am delighted that he and Michael have such a great partnership in the sport.” We would like the thank Michael and the team at Stallion AI for the great opportunity to be the first studbook to license this outstanding horse, and wish them the very best success with Cassionato’s breeding career. Continuing the theme of Elite stallions, the next day we met another highlight of our grading tour in the breathtaking Dimaggio son Treliver Decanter who was presented at Quainton Stud in Buckinghamshire. Bred by Gill Clothier, Treliver Decanter had a very successful career with Matthew Burnett with whom he has built a wonderful partnership that took them all the way to Grand Prix. Following a field injury, Treliver Decanter is now enjoying a second career as a young rider’s horse with Charlotte Smithwhite. Treliver Decanter has a lot to offer to serious dressage breeders: the looks and star factor expected in a world class stallion, paired with a proven performance record and convincing breeding results with several licensed sons and grandsons. He also has a fantastic attitude to his work and outstanding ability to collect and extend in all three gaits. From his sire, the now sadly deceased Dimaggio, comes wonderful expressive movement. Breeders will be delighted to know that foals from Elite stallions receive free passports with the AES. Quainton Stud also saw the presentation of Lisa Maynard’s lovely young stallion Balou for Pleasure (Balou du Rouet x Landmark) who was awarded licensed status. We selected a foal by the same dam for last year’s AES Elite Foal Auction, so it came as little surprise to us that in Balou for Pleasure we saw another harmonious and talented young athlete with true international potential. Another horse to watch for the future! We rounded off our tour of the UK with a visit to Crofton Manor EC, where we saw three young showjumping stallions. Baskin Glasgow Red (Glasgow van’t Merelsnest x Clover Hill), owned and bred by Vanessa Alford, came all the way from the furthest corner of Cornwall and presented himself as an athletic young horse with a wonderful, easy temperament, not at all fazed by the journey or unfamiliar surroundings. He was awarded registered status, and we look forward to seeing him develop, as he will undoubtedly mature into a fabulous performance horse. Edward Bleekman presented two lovely young stallions with interesting pedigrees. The first was by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve out of an Orlando mare and convinced with judges with his lovely conformation and type. As the full brother to the international Grand Prix show jumper Bintang II, this horse will have a lot to offer to the sport and to future breeding. He was awarded registered status in recognition of his potential, and we look forward to following his future development. The second stallion was by El Salvador out of a Cassini mare. A horse with wonderful type and a fabulous jump, this is a real star for the future, and has everything we can wish for in a young competition horse and breeding stallion, including great technique over a fence, three powerful and loose gaits, and beauty to match. He was awarded licensed status, and we are excited to see the offspring he will produce. We would like to thank everyone who supported this spring gradings tour, the breeders, owners, and of course our wonderful venues and would like to congratulate our successful breeders and owners. 
Saturday, March 25

Enzo de Hus AES kampioen voorjaarskeuring

  De voorjaarskeuring op 25 maart werd druk bezocht. Ook nu kwamen er weer goede hengsten in de baan. Dit leverde 3 Approved hengsten, 16 Licensed hengsten en 5 Registered hengsten op. De driejarige Frans gefokte  ENZO DE HUS werd uitgeroepen tot kampioen. ENZO DE HUS van eigenaar Team Nijhof is gefokt uit de merrie U Spirit (Baloubet de Rouet x Zeus), een halfzus van Tinka's Boy en een volle zus van Vantiels Esprit, de moeder van Carrera VDL. Verder kwamen in de kampioenskeuring de jeugdige hoogbenige hengst  TAO D'OUILLY Z van Stoeterij Black Horse en de degelijke hengst  OTELLO  van Stal Harrie Theeuwes in de baan. Approved De juryleden Kees van den Oetelaar, Bert van den Oetelaar, Koen Olaerts, Robbert Ehrens en Robin Beekink gaven 3 hengsten de status Approved. De kampioen van vorig jaar  NE-PRESIDENT VAN KOEKSHOF werd nu voorgesteld onder het zadel en mocht deze status in ontvangst nemen. Ook de hengsten  CASAGO II van eigenaar Martien van der Bruggen en  I'MTORIUS VAN DE OSSEWEIDE van eigenaar Hylke de Jong werden onder het zadel voorgesteld en kregen de status Approved. Licensed In totaal werd er 1 pony goedgekeurd. Het gaat hierbij om  MEIDOORN HOEVE RONALDINHO van Jillian Struger en Carlo van Kaathoven. Deze ponyhengst kreeg de status Licensed.  De volgende paarden kregen ook de status Licensed: JUNIOR CEASAR RC van Ralph en Peter Coolen ENZO DE HUS van Team Nijhof CHERKASY D Z van Stal Harrie Theeuwes OBI-WAN van Dries Lammens TANGO VAN HET EXELHOF Z van Werner Essers OXER VAN DE BOORTOREN  van Erny van den Berg en Bjorn Gelissen TAO D'OUILLY Z van Stoeterij Black Horse DIASINI HB Z van Daan Dehandschutter OTELLO van Stal Harrie Theeuwes GUISEPPE VD TOJOPEHOEVE Z van Benjamin Geysen JORN VDL van VDL Stud QUICK NICK van C.A.M. van den Oetelaar OTHELLO VAN 'T DAUWHOF van De Roshove NV OURAGAN OF THE PADDOCKS van Werners Essers en Johan Schutters BLIKSEM MC QUEEN 111 Z van Stal Harrie Theeuwes Registered CRèME DE LA CRèME DI LUNA van Stal di Luna COBACOBANA DRUM VH JUXSCHOT Z van C. Vermeiren IVANHOE van B.G. Jansen-Smit OKE JON van Dirk Mertens JIMMY van P. Kemper - Nijmeyer        
Tuesday, February 21

The AES Celebrates a Successful First Ever USA Stallion Grading

Our first ever stallion grading in the USA was a fantastic occasion with superb quality stallions presented as part of a great show set in the fabulous facilities at Wellington. Studbook Director Joris van den Oetelaar explains: “We are proud of bringing the very best of British sports horse breeding to audiences worldwide through our global activities. “One of the highlights of the grading was the four-year-old jumping stallion Billy Cavalier (Billy Mexico x Cavalier) who was bred here in Britain at the famous Billy Stud and is now owned by Donna Miller. We would like to congratulate Donna, William Funnell and his great team on this super result. “We are looking forward to promoting and celebrating further British successes in the USA and beyond.” The grading, which was carried out by a group of international judges, also featured two outstanding dressage stallions in the grading champion Heavy Metal  (Krack C x Metall) who was awarded Approved status based on his numerous successes in Young Dressage Horse competitions where he has been consistently scoring marks in the 80s. He was presented by Marcel van der Burgh and is owned by Lisa Jerkins. Also licensed was the Apache son Galando who was presented by Giraldo Abreu. The event was organised by our representative in the USA, Guy Huybrechts, and attended by Mayor Anne Gerwig. It attracted a number of wonderful sponsors, including Reid Equine Clinic. We would like to thank all our supporters for their generosity and are already looking forward to next year’s grading event. 
Monday, January 30

Stallion Grading Event The First Of Its Kind In Florida

Guy Huybrechts, Anglo European Studbook representative for the United States, and Corine Taymans, president of Vizcaya of the Sun Farms, are bringing a day of special events to Wellington on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Taymans has more than 30 years of equestrian experience. She was on the pre-Olympic team for Belgium and was a 2015 finalist for the Belgian Dressage Cup. Together, Taymans and Huybrechts have more than 20 years of experience breeding and managing farms. The first ever Anglo European Studbook Grand Prix of Florida and Stallion Grading Event in the U.S. is coming to the Global Dressage Stadium on South Shore Blvd. on Feb. 21 starting at 9 a.m. Stallions four years old and older will be divided into four classes based upon their age — four years old, five years old, six years old, and seven years old and older — for jumpers, as well as dressage horses. They will then be assessed, or graded, on different levels, such as their ability, competition level, offspring production and offspring competition levels. Registration is $250 per horse. To be in the brochure, the fee must be submitted by Feb. 7. Dressage horses are presented before international judges, Huybrechts said, and the horses will be asked to walk or trot with a rope rather than a rider. In the afternoon, the horses will be asked to perform various elements with a rider. Then, they will be asked to do a freestyle demonstration. The horses receive points, and at the end, the horse with the most points is the winner. Then, it will be determined if the horse is good enough for breeding. It is possible for the winning horse and the runner-up to be approved in a class. However, it is also possible to have a winning horse that isn’t approved. The jumpers have a similar schedule, and will jump a few small jumps in the afternoon. There are cash prizes for the winners, up to $2,500. “It depends on who is going to participate, what kind of horses are in each class,” Huybrechts said. “Wellington has a lot of good horses.” Later in the afternoon is the Grand Prix of Florida, which he said is similar to the Prize of the King in Belgium and the Prize of the Queen in the U.K. It is designed “to reward the most beautiful and talented horse,” he said. “It comes from the old days where the royals would get the most majestic horses. Every year, the breeders in Belgium and the U.K. show their horses to the king and queen to convince them that it should be one of their horses.” The winner and runner up will receive prizes. The benefits of grading a horse include that the grading serves as a certificate of quality that the horse is approved for breeding. It compares horses to other horses of the same age, and for breeders, as well as those selling or buying horses, it provides an added value, as approved horses usually sell for higher prices. “We grade them because we want to be able to give these horses passports,” Huybrechts explained. “A passport is all about identification of the horse and giving the owner the ability to demonstrate that his horse is approved of a certain quality.” A veterinarian has to mark on the passport the characteristics of the horse. “The United States Equestrian Federation is requiring all the horses in the U.S. to be [micro]chipped,” he said. “These passports can only be issued by registries like ourselves. The advantage of this is if somebody steals the horse, you can demonstrate ‘this is my horse’ because of the chip, because of the design here and because of the passport, for example.” If someone wants to purchase a horse, the passport allows a horse to be recognizable and not switched. Additionally, if a horse is mistreated, the chip identifies the owner of the horse. Participating in classes, the chip will allow owners to demonstrate both the age of the horse and prove ownership of the horse. Horses purchased in Europe come with passports, Huybrechts explained. For other horses, the owner would have to go through various procedures for different registries. With Huybrechts and Taymans running a U.S. office, located in Wellington, it offers a convenience for area horse owners. Horse passports are becoming required, he said, though not every horse has one. “We’re here to help people get the passport, because it ascertains the identity of the horse. That’s good for the owner, good for the buyer, good for the industry and also very good for the horse because of the wellness and traceability. Vaccines and everything have to be put in here. Everything that’s given to the horse, the veterinarian has to put in here.” Buying a horse without a passport means the new owner may not have all of the details. With a passport, the details are provided, he said. “Why do we do all this? First of all, we’re here to support talent,” Huybrechts said. “I believe in talent and quality. We want to really support that. We want to do that by vetting the stallions… For us, it’s about service to the industry and helping talented riders and horses. This is the kickoff of a story that you will see growing over the years to come.” Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register, or for additional information, visit  www.vizcayafarms.com .   ABOVE: Guy Huybrechts and Corine Taymans with Galando. Article from:  www.gotowncrier.com
Friday, January 27

The AES celebrates its successful Stallion Licensing in Poland

The AES continues to grow in its activities as a truly global studbook, promoting top class performance breeding around the world, by holding a successful stallion licensing in Poland. The event was well attended with excellent entries, resulting in the licensing of 6 new stallions. Studbook Director Joris van den Oetelaar was part of the grading commission an impressed with the quality of horses presented: “It was particularly encouraging to see a good crop of stallions born in 2013. The AES is passionate about discovering and nurturing young talent without forcing breeders and owners to overproduce their horses.” The other judges were Marc Mertens and Bernard Demets who between them provide a truly international perspective and decades of experience in the industry. The first of the 2013 crop of newly licensed stallions we would like to introduce is Cassiopeia , a stallion line-bred to the legendary Cor de la Bryere, by combining the famous Casall and Corrado. Cassiopeia is a horse with a beautiful large frame and lots of presence who convinced the judges with his great jumping technique. Cassiopeia’s mother comes from the Holstein family 260 and brings further important jumping blood in Calypso and Ladykiller XX. Our congratulations to the owner, WECHTA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA SP. J. and the breeder, Joachim Schiedel. Next we have the impressive showjumping talent of Isco , by the Heartbreaker son Quasimodo van de Molendreef out of a Burggraaf mother. Behind that comes the thoroughbred influence of Julio Mariner XX, and then the famous Jasper. The mare family has been a prolific producer of Grand Prix showjumpers, including the licensed stallions Olargo B and Coltaire Z. This lovely stallion is owned by FKJ ZBYSZKO and was bred by H.G. Mosman-Rohe. FKJ ZBYSZKO presented another successful stallion in the Zavall son Iowa . This interesting stallion showed a lot of power and presence. The mother is by the important Indoctro and comes from the dam line of the influential stallion Cavalier. This lovely horse was bred by J.F. Abring. The theme of Indoctro carries on in the next licensed stallion, Hineada , a direct son of this influential stallion, and out of a Corlando mother. Interestingly, Hineada comes from a different branch of the same dam line as Iowa, counting among its progeny the successful showjumping stallion Cor de Pomme. Hineada convinced the judges with beautiful type and a wonderful temperament. We congratulate his owner, KRZYSZTOF KRZYSZTOF, and his breeder TJ Tjaarda. A slightly older stallion presented and accepted for licensing was the Canoso x Carthago Z stallion Quentin Tarantino AB bred at the famous Gestüt Sprehe and owned by ACCORD'AB ANDRZEJ BŁAŻEJEWSKI. Behind the father and grandfather comes the thoroughbred influence of Rantzau. The damline is the Holsteiner line 223b that produced the stallions De Kooning and Loredano, as well as the internationally successful showjumper Conny (ridden by Evelyne Blaton). The AES offers a clear and transparent licensing system, allowing an initial registration status for horses that show a lot of promise but need to be allowed to develop further before a final decision on their licensing can be made. This applied to the Vivant son Viviano out of a Cassiano mare who also brings the very desirable L-line blood of Landlord and comes from the Holstein Stamm 504, from which came Jan Tops’s successful show jumper Operette, as well as numerous licensed stallions. Congratulations to his owners, WECHTA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA SP. J. and his breeder BJORN NAGEL, we are looking forward to following this horse’s development in future. We would like to thank everyone involved in making the Polish licensing a great success, and we are already looking forward to our next AES visit!  
Tuesday, December 27

Double Trouble AES kampioen Najaarskeuring

Het AES heeft er na de najaarshengstenkeuring vrijdag in Schijndel weer een aantal hengsten bij. De meeste werden ‘licensed’ (8), een paar ‘registered’ (4) en voor één hengst was er de hoogste status: ‘approved’. Kampioen werd de tweeënhalfjarige  Double Trouble AS (v. Nabab de Reve) van Esther Manders uit het Brabantse Haren. Zes hengsten licensed De juryleden Bert van den Oetelaar, Robin Beekink en Robbert Ehrens gaven in totaal zes springhengsten de status ‘licensed’. De Gelderse  Go with the Flow  (Oscar x Parcival) werd opgewaardeerd naar ‘approved’. In de dressuurrichting werden twee hengsten goedgekeurd (licenced) die beide op de KWPN-hengstenkeurig zijn geweest, maar daar niet door mochten naar Den Bosch. Zij mogen nu 30 merries via het AES bedienen. Dat betreft  Jackpot ACB  (Dreamboy x Havel) en  Joule Sollenburg  (Electron x OO Seven). Uitslag: APPROVED Dressuur:  Go with the Flow  (Oscar x Parcival), eigenaar: Lia Zutt LICENSED Springen:  Jerommeke Tarpania  (Berlin x Glock’s London), eigenaar: Tarpania Stables;  Double Trouble AS  (Nabab de Reve x Quatouibet du Rouet) eigenaar: Esther Manders;  Jerommeke van de Zietfort  (Joop III x Chello III), eigenaar: Marcel Smits;  Egano Z  (Ermindo W x Casmir Z, eigenaar: Philip Verbergt;  Izar C  (Vigo d’Arsouilles x La Zarras) eigenaar: Roshoeve NV en Campos;  Hatsjoe  (Callahan x Vingino), eigenaar: B. Huybregts Dressuur:  Jackpot ACB  (Dreamboy x Havel), eigenaar: ACB Dressuur, Anne Clair Bongers;  Joule Sollenburg  (Electron x OO Seven), eigenaar: A. Zekveld REGISTERED Springen:  Frodo ter Linden  (For Ever Darco ter Linden x Clinton), eigenaar: Hoeve Ter Linden.;  Sagan  (Stakkato x Calypso II), eigenaar: Wim Schoukens Dressuur:  Calibrio  (Blue Hors Don Olymbrio x Szikrazo I Ragyogo), eigenaar: Ahmed Sharbatly;  Invincible  (Charmeur x Holland’s Golden Boy), eigenaar: Dressuurstal Anne Lehmann Bron: Horses/AES    
Saturday, October 15

AES Celebrate Registering their 1000th Foal of the 2016 Season

It is a great pleasure to announce the 1000th AES foal registration for this year, the lovely colt Charisma CDS by the Johnson son CHB out of a Stedinger x Dormello mother. We are celebrating the occasion with a free passport for Charisma's breeder, Janice Vallance, many congratulations on having bred a very special colt! Studbook Director Joris van den Oetelaar explains: "We are delighted that we have already made 1000 new foal passports this year. This marks a significant increase from last year, when by this time we had registered just 600 foals. Given that we made in total more than 1700 passports last year, this is an early indication that we are seeing yet another fantastic year for the AES, as we are continuing to go from strength to strength. What makes us special at the AES is that we pride ourselves in offering excellent value for money to our breeders, coupled with a range of exciting initiatives that put the studbook on the map, not just in Britain, but across the Globe. This year saw our very first AES Elite Foal Auction, providing our breeders with new opportunities to raise their profile and promote their stock. We continue our drive to be a clear market leader in innovation, data, and marketing, through exciting online initiatives and support for stallion and mare owners alike. These are truly exciting times for AES breeders. We would like to thank everyone who is putting their trust in us and supports us in providing British breeders with a globally recognised top performance studbook." 
Tuesday, October 11

HOYS:Horse Victory's Fayot wins Foxhunter Championships

Welsh challenger Laura Pritchard recorded the highlight win of her career so far when she captured the Senior Foxhunter Championship at the Horse of the Year Show. The 22-year-old from Anglesey guided Horse Victory's Fayot home by half a second from runner-up Billy Twomey and Eindhoven GH, with Richard Barton taking third spot on Donata at the NEC in Birmingham. Previous winners of the class, which was first contested in 1954, include Harvey Smith, Graham Fletcher and Michael Whitaker, but Laura added her name to that list in impressive fashion after delivering a confident jump-off performance. "I felt pressure, but not too much, because I always know that he never lets me down. This means everything to me," she said. "I just try to concentrate on what I am doing and not what everyone else is doing. Winning this class is so surreal, but it has happened!" Laura's round was just halfway through the jump-off, and she added: "I was half-watching the others go. I kept looking back at the television in the collecting ring, and I thought the last two might be quicker, but we managed to do enough.   "I jumped him in the Newcomers on Wednesday and we were third, and I knew we were ready. "He has a very bright future. I think he is going to be a very special horse. I am always confident on him, and when I jumped the first round I said to my Dad 'today's the day'. It is the best day of my career, by far." Source: British Showjumping
Thursday, October 6

Hello Dolly defends The Colosso Family Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship title

Another Championship title has been defended on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Dianne Stennett’s Hello Dolly claimed The Colosso Family Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship title for the second year running, ridden by Jayne Ross. With 22 immaculately turned out starters, spectators were treated to scenes of a bygone era as horses of all types were put through their paces. This is the second year that the Championship has not been restricted to hunters. The eight-year-old Thoroughbred X mare was pulled in first in the provisional line up and impressed both the ride and conformation judges enough to stay in the top spot and claim the honours. “It’s the best she’s gone,” said Jayne. “She stood like a rock in there. She’s so level headed”. Yesterday Hello Dolly was placed third in the Irish Horse Gateway Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship. Bred by the Old Lodge Stud, and by Parco, she also likes to jump. “We give her a pop at home,” says Jayne. The combination qualified for The Colosso Family Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year at Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show. Second to Hello Dolly was Gary Merton’s Seabourne Silent Valley with Esther Rostron in the saddle.  Gemma Chapman and her own Atonement went two places better than their performance in this Championship class last year and were delighted to take the third place rosette.  Source: HOYS
Sunday, August 21

AES and Brightwells Elite Foal Auction Results

The AES are delighted to announce the results of our very first Elite Foal Auction organised in conjunction with Brightwells Auctioneers on Friday, 19th August 2016 as part of the Elite Sales at Addington Manor EC. Over half of the foals presented on the night sold, with an average prize of over £4,000, and an overall auction revenue of almost £100,000. However, this does not tell the whole story, as in many cases bidding went far above those averages, and at times into double figures, but did not make the reserves. AES Director Joris van den Oetelaar explains: "Our aim was to provide breeders with a shop window to promote their breeding to a national and international audience, and this auction has certainly achieved that with interested attracted not only in Great Britain, but also in Holland, Germany and beyond. What an auction really needs is good promotion and good presentation. Not only did we travel the length and breadth of the country to select, photograph and video the very best foals available and promote them in our very well received printed and online auction catalogue. We also provided professional runners on the night, to ensure that the presentation went smoothly and horses were shown off to their best advantage. We are immensely proud of all our breeders who worked incredibly hard. All the horses were turned out beautifully and showed that great care have been taken by everyone in the preparation of this auction." Not only was this the first time in recent years that something of this magnitude has been tried, but it also happened under some challenging circumstances. Because of all the other events at Addington Manor EC that weekend, the auction had to be scheduled for the day of the Rio Olympics Individual Show Jumping Final. AES Representative Steve Lamb feels positive about the outcome: "We asked competitive riders in this country how we could persuade them to look at British bred foals, rather than buying exclusively from the Continent. The answer was always the same: they would like to see a wide range of foals together in one place, rather than having to travel up and down the country. This is exactly what we provided here, attracting entries from places as far away as Scotland, Wales, and the South West. "The Sale provided not only a great opportunity to sell more foals to wider audiences. It also raised the profiles of many of our breeders who do outstanding work often below the public radar. We already heard from some taking bookings for their stallions this weekend because people liked the foals they saw in the auction and want to breed something similar for themselves. This demonstrates how this auction is not only an effective selling platform, but a great way of gaining wider recognition and publicity for AES breeders and British breeding in general." The AES are looking forward to building on the many positives that came out of this year's auction and make next year's event even bigger and even better. 
Friday, August 5

AES & Brightwells Elite Foal Auction Catalogue Now Available

We are pleased to announce the launch of our very first AES Elite Foal Auction Catalogue. The auction is organised in cooperation with Brightwells Auctioneers and will be held on Friday, 19 th August as a standalone part of the Brightwells Elite Auction and alongside the Young Horse Championships at Addington Manor EC. At the AES, we appreciate the support we receive from our many breeders across the country and want to give something back to the breeding community. We believe that our breeders need more opportunities to present their foals to wider global audiences and to place their foals with serious competition riders where they can achieve their full potential. The Addington Elite Sales alongside the Young Horse Championships provide the perfect venue opportunity to achieve this. Since the original announcement and invitation to our breeders to present their foals for auction selection, we have been overwhelmed by the interest, support and enthusiasm we received from the entire breeding community. In the past weeks and months we had invitations to come and see foals as far afield as Britain’s south coast, Wales and Scotland. Breeders even made their yards and facilities available for open public selections. Wherever we went we met passionate and knowledgeable breeders whose dedication has been truly humbling and inspiring. We were particularly struck by the breadth and depth of quality we encountered in breeding for all three Olympic riding disciplines, which allowed us to put together a truly outstanding selection of quality foals that showcase some of the very best Britain has to offer. They demonstrate that our breeders in this country can hold their head up high in international circles. We are excited that for the first time in recent years, we can offer serious and knowledgeable British buyers what they have been asking for: the opportunity to see an outstanding and truly diverse selection of serious competition prospect foals together under one roof. Our special thanks go to Brightwells Auctioneers who are running the ‘business side’ of this auction and whose expertise in this field is simply invaluable. Without their support this would not have been possible. We believe that Britain deserves and needs a strong and successful Elite Foal Auction and look forward to making this event a firm part of the annual equestrian calendar. ​To see our online catalogue or order a print version, visit  https://angloeuropeanstudbook.co.uk/foal-auction/order-or-download-the-catalogue To book your attendance at the auction, visit www.brightwells.com For further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Eva-Maria Broomer: 07834194821, [email protected]
Tuesday, July 12

Botero's offspring performing well in Italy

During the latest Mipaaf leg, at Sommacampagna (Italy), we had an interesting demonstration of the quality of one of the stallions graded on the 6th May at Equieffe Equestrian Centre, Botero . A stunning grey stallion by Dobel's Cento x Le Tot De Semilly. The first of Botero’s offspring have now reached 4 years old however, during this leg we could give our attention to his 3 years old progeny: Turbine (1st classified in the free jumping test and 6th in the morphology test), Bellissimo (3rd classified in the free jumpint test), Baccus (8th classified in the free jumping test and 4th in the morphology test) and last but not least Bad Boy Grey (10th classified in the morphology test). This was the first testing try away from home for almost all of them (but is important to say that Turbine had a particular mention even at the test for Fence's auction, almost a month ago) and they all behaved exceptionally well showing a willing attitude passed down by the sire, even with such different mothers. In fact we're talking about two thoroughbred mares and two German mares with a slightly less impressive pedigree. Turbine, the winner of the jumping class was born from Matimoviestar, a thoroughbred from Roi Danzing. Who  has never jumped a fence throughout her lifetime. Bellissimo's dam is also a thoroughbred named Spiddal, by Luso XX. This chestnut gelding, jumped really well in the final day, accumulating 51 positive points from one of the judges, gaining the highest score of the day comparing with Turbine's score of the previous day. Baccus, the only stallion of Botero’s offspring who joined in the competition. Baccus is a grey stallion born from a German mare named Walkenfee, daughter of Landcup B for a mare by Wiener Dom. He really impressed the judges in the morphology test, gaining the 4th position, by virtue of the correctness of his physical model. He jumped well the first day of the jumping competition, leading the class for almost the entire time: he gained the 3th position that day! Bad Boy Grey is a gelding from a mare by LANDFRIEDEN, whose mother is by Landgraf I. On this occasion Botero, had an important confrontation with some internationally famous sires as well as the mothers of the many young horses who joined the competition. I feel it is important to voice that they have provided  really amazing genetics and some of the most famous names of the Italian sport horse breeding. In the end we can say that this competition was just the first step of the sport career for these young and talented horses, but is a really fantastic satisfaction and confirmation for Botero's owner, Alessandro Dell'Anna, who always believed in his quality. We wish for them an important - and always better - sport and breeding career! During the Mipaff leg, valid for the final competition of Verona, the approved stallion Botero, graded during the first official event in Italy the last may, has been really noticed and appreciated for the quality of his offspring! Botero, italian (SI) and AES stallion, a son of the legendary Dobel's Cento for a mare by the fantastic Le Tot De Semilly almost unknown, places 3 offspring in the first 10 positions for the final day of the competition. We're talking about Turbine (Botero x Matimoviestar by Roi Danzing, a thoroughbred  mother first classified, Bellissimo (Botero x Spiddal, by Luso XX, another thoroughbred mare) third classified and Baccus (Botero x Walkenfee, by Landcup B for a mare by Wiener Dom) 8th classified. This good result despite the large number of top sires in the competition (Balou, Ustinov, Clearway, Action Breaker, Cristo, Canturo, Quaprice Bois Margot..): Turbine was the winner of the competition and Bellissimo gained an amazing score in the final day. Even in the morphology test he placed 3 sons in the first 10 positions! Botero is available in frozen and fresh semen for all the european breeders! Owner Alessandro Dell'Anna.
Thursday, June 30

Statement regarding ECS letters

Dear AES Clients, We at the Anglo European Studbook offer excellent value for money to our breeders and try to keep the costs of our passports at an absolute minimum, supporting you where we can. In order to be able to offer a high quality service at affordable prices, we are reliant on all our breeders paying their bills in a timely manner. It is a matter of regret to us that in a very small number of cases, some may occasionally forget to pay their bills. We ask for your understanding that steps have to be taken to recover the debt if payment reminders remain ignored. It is our desire to treat all our clients equally and with fairness. Some of you will have been receiving letters from a Europe wide debt collection agency, which has raised a few questions: 1. Is this a bona fide agency? Yes, the ECS(European Credit Solutions) is a company employed by the AES to recover its debt. As the AES has clients in several European countries, a European company was chosen. 2. Why did I receive this letter? When our records show that a particular payment is outstanding, our policy is first of all to send a reminder. After four reminders, the details are automatically passed on to ECS, who will then contact the client directly. 3. I did not receive a reminder, why is that? We are aware of a very small number of cases where reminders have not been received. We believe that the most likely explanation is a mistake on the contact details. Often, we receive those details in handwritten form (for example on a covering certificate), which may create issues with legibility. We apologise sincerely if you have been affected by this and would encourage you to contact the office. 4. Will I be charged any additional fees? Unlike other collection agencies, our arrangement with ECS is such that at first notification, no additional costs or fees have been added to the money that is shown as outstanding on our records, so that no financial penalties are applied this time. If you have been in receipt of a letter, and consider this to be the result of an error, please do not hesitate to give our office a call, so we can answer any questions and take steps to resolve any issues. Please rest assured that we value all our customers and want to work together to resolve these matters as quickly as possible. 
Wednesday, May 18

AES Stallion Gradings – Spring Series – Italy

The AES continues its development of an excellent modern and performance oriented stallion portfolio with successful stallion gradings this spring not only in the UK, but also in Europe. Another highlight in the series was the first grading event held in Italy, at Equieffe Equestrian Center in Gorla Minore, which attracted a number of excellent and exciting proven horses as well as promising new talent. Among the young stallions presented and licensed was the very beautiful young stallion  LIMITLESS by the outstanding Liberty Life. Liberty Life is by Lord Liberty out of a Zymbal x Wicht mare and convinces with beautiful looks and outstanding conformation. Lord Liberty’s dam line also produced the important stallion Fiorissimo, offering a genetic background of excellence across multiple generations. Another young talent licensed on the day was FLINTON by Clinton out of a Heartbreaker – Voltaire mare from the Dutch dam line of Nomana, an incredibly prolific mare family that produced multiple licensed stallions and Grand Prix horses in both show jumping and dressage which offer a highly valuable contribution to the AES portfolio. Another licensed stallion was the charismatic 4-year-old Clarimo Ask son GALEXUS E out of an Alexis Z mare who through her dam sire Abgar XX brings to the table that all important injection of thoroughbred blood so essential in a truly modern athletic performance horse. The list of licensed stallions concludes with the very striking HALOS KINTOS , bred and owned by Az. Agricola Cinzia Basso. Halos Kintos is by the Darco stallion Ogano Sitte whose mother goes back to the famous Jasper. His mother, Fenjce, is by Voltaire out of a Sultan mare from the Hanoverian dam line of Jahde, which also produced the stallions Godolphin and Don Index, who was the winner of his stallion performance test, making this line a fantastic addition for breeders looking for a proven dam line likely to produce future stars. Among the older stallions were a number of horses standing out in quality and proven performance, meriting the award of ‘Approved’ status. The first in this group was the beautiful grey stallion BOTERO , owned by Alessandro dell’Anna and bred by Noesar SRL. Botero  is by Cento out of a Le Tot de Semilly x Lysander mare from the Dutch dam line of Worona I, which also produced the famous Apache and Ulrich Z. Another stallion awarded Approved Status was the beautiful CANTURANO II (CANTURANO III DELLA CACCIA) , bred by Jürgen Strauss, by Canturano out of a Coriano – Ahorn Z mare from the Holsteiner Stamm 2067. This stallion has outstanding type and is still at the beginning of what is set to be a very promising competition career with already numerous successful performances at CSI2* and CSI3* level. One to watch for the future! The list of approved stallions concludes with the athletic ARHUACO NOESAR Z , bred and owned by Noesar Show Horses SAS. This stallion has an outstanding pedigree through his sire, Air Jordan who brings together the influential blood of Argentinus and Matador, which is matched in his dam who is by Contender out of a Lord Calando mare. We congratulate all the stallion owners and breeders who presented their beautiful horses at this successful and uplifting grading and look forward to watching these stallions progress in future. We would also like to thank our hosts at Equieffe Equestrian Center for supporting us with such a fabulous venue, with in particular Mr Alessandro Dell'anna.
Monday, April 11

22 Stallions AES Licensed

AES has 22 new Licensed stallions after Saturday’s approvals in Schijndel, the Netherlands. Ne-President vh Koekshof (President) of the breeder Jaak Evens was crowned Champion. Robert Ehrens, son of Dutch Chef d’Equipe Rob Ehrens, was part of the jury and said: ‘Ne President was the most complete horse of the day. He has the X-factor and the skills to go well in the sport.’ Quickstar-son Quality Star of Jan van Hamond from Germany became the runner-up and third place went tot Nirvana C (Clarence C), maybe the most beautiful horse of all. Constant Vermeiren got two pony stallions approved and in dressage Ichiro van Bergham (Don Juan de Hus) of Miranda Eigenraam became the Champion. The breeder bought the mare of this horse four years ago in France at Haras de Hus and already has an AES-champion for the third time now. All pictures: www.paardenfotograaf.be Licensed jumping   20 BEST COMPAGNIE Z  (Best Man x C’est Lui Z) Hugette Exelmans en Kees van den Oetelaar 21 JORLANDO DI LUNA Z (Jiqueenturo di Luna x Capalino Z) Kelly en Tim Cornelis-Waegeman 22 ITALO  (Inshallah de Muze x Cambridge) A. Mazza 23 CATCH A DREAM Z (Comme il Faut x Vittorio) S. Egbergen 24 GOTHA DE LA BRASSERIE (I’m Special de Muze x Karacondo) Joris de Brabander/stal Van der Hasselt 26 QUALITY STAR (Quick Star x Concept) Jan van Hamond 29 CEES (Caretino Gold x Calgary) Stoeterij Black Horses 30 NE-PRESIDENT VAN KOEKSHOF (President x Cicero van Paemal) Jaak Evens Lemmens 31 NIRVANA C (Clarence III x Cicero van Paemal) Eric Laenen 34 MORENO (Carenzo x Manhattan) Fans en Frea Plantaz 41 ACTIVE X VAN WWW.OLLAND.BIZ  (Allegro x Namelus R) Joan van Gorkum 42 EMINEM SBK Z (Emerald x Quintero) Kristof Bijloos en Patty Custers 43 COCORICO DE RIVERLAND  (L’Arc de Triomphe x Kashmir van Schuttershof) Kees van den Oetelaar 44 CAMARO BTL (Casall x Casiro) Bjorn te Lintelo 46 ECOLANO VAN STAL ROMANO (Corland x Indoctro) Adri Jespers/J. Timmermans en Dos Santos   Licensed pony   17  ROYAL WASH DRUM VAN HET JUXSCHOT  (Eternity vd N.Ranch x Hoppenhof's Victor)   J., C. en E. Vermeiren 18 REICHSGRAF -DRUM VAN HET JUXSCHOT  ( Kantje's Fahran x Ten Ankers Jerolianca) J., C. en E. Vermeiren   Registered jumping   19 NABAB ST.HUBERTUSHOEVE (Nabab de Reve x Voltaire) Roland Lammers 45 ALL READY JVH Z  (Armstrong van de Kapel x Pierrot) Jan Vermeiren   Licensed dressage   1 IDENTIEK BH (Furst Heinrich x Florencio) Stoeterij Black Horses 3 NOCITO DE MUZE (Jazz x Rubinstein) Joris de Brabander/Nick van Laer 5 ICHIRO VAN BERGSHAM  (Don Juan de Hus x Salieri) Miranda Eigenraam 9 ATZE (FUERST AUGUSTINUS) (Astor x Sander) Gerrit van heijst 15 GARONUS (Uphill x Flemming) Anouk Daris   Registered dressage   2 INCREDIBLE BOY  (Bordeaux x Jazz) E. ten Bosch 4 INSPIRE  ( Chippendale x Zeoliet) E. Appelmans / D. Calle 6 IGOR  (Davino VOD x Wynton) Dirk Jan Wulfse 10 GALLARDO-SW  (Bretton Woods x Sandreo) J.C.M. Cuypers    
Monday, April 11

22 Hengsten AES Licensed

  Op de laatste hengstenkeuring van AES heeft de jury 22 hengsten benoemd tot Licensed, wat dertig dekkaarten per jaar oplevert. Op latere leeftijd kunnen de dieren opgewaardeerd worden tot volledig Approved. Kampioen bij de springhengsten werd Ne-President vh Koekshof (President) van fokker Jaak Evens. Robert Ehrens, die nu al voor de derde keer deel uitmaakt van de springjury: ‘Het was zonder twijfel het meest complete paard. Een waardige kampioen met uitstraling en het vermogen om ook in de sport ver door te groeien.’ Quickstar-zoon Quality Star van Jan van Hamond uit Duitsland werd vice-kampioen voor Nirvana C (Clarence C), een echte hartendief. Constant Vermeiren kreeg zijn twee ponyhengsten goedgekeurd en bij de dressuur ging de titel naar Ichiro van Bergham (Don Juan de Hus) van Miranda Eigenraam. Ze kocht de moeder van deze hengst vier jaar geleden drachtig in Frankrijk bij Haras de Hus en werd met het veulen al voor de derde keer AES-kampioen bij de dressuurpaarden. Alle foto's zijn te vinden op www.paardenfotograaf.be en op de facebookpagina van Mirjam Thijs Fotografie. Licensed Springpaarden 20  BEST COMPAGNIE Z  (Best Man x C’est Lui Z) Hugette Exelmans en Kees van den Oetelaar 21  JORLANDO DI LUNA Z  (Jiqueenturo di Luna x Capalino Z) Kelly en Tim Cornelis-Waegeman 22  ITALO  (Inshallah de Muze x Cambridge) A. Mazza 23  CATCH A DREAM Z  (Comme il Faut x Vittorio) S. Egbergen 24  GOTHA DE LA BRASSERIE  (I’m Special de Muze x Karacondo) Joris de Brabander/stal Van der Hasselt 26  QUALITY STAR (Quick Star x Concept) Jan van Hamond 29  CEES  (Caretino Gold x Calgary) Stoeterij Black Horses 30  NE-PRESIDENT VAN KOEKSHOF (President x Cicero van Paemal) Jaak Evens Lemmens 31  NIRVANA C  (Clarence III x Cicero van Paemal) Eric Laenen 34  MORENO  (Carenzo x Manhattan) Fans en Frea Plantaz 41  ACTIVE X VAN WWW.OLLAND.BIZ  (Allegro x Namelus R) Joan van Gorkum 42  EMINEM SBK Z  (Emerald x Quintero) Kristof Bijloos en Patty Custers 43  COCORICO DE RIVERLAND  (L’Arc de Triomphe x Kashmir van Schuttershof) Kees van den Oetelaar 44  CAMARO BTL (Casall x Casiro) Bjorn te Lintelo 46  ECOLANO VAN STAL ROMANO  (Corland x Indoctro) Adri Jespers/J. Timmermans en Dos Santos   Licensed pony   17  ROYAL WASH DRUM VAN HET JUXSCHOT  (Eternity vd N.Ranch x Hoppenhof's Victor)  J., C. en E. Vermeiren 18  REICHSGRAF -DRUM VAN HET JUXSCHOT  ( Kantje's Fahran x Ten Ankers Jerolianca) J., C. en E. Vermeiren   Registered Springpaarden   19  NABAB ST.HUBERTUSHOEVE  (Nabab de Reve x Voltaire) Roland Lammers 45  ALL READY JVH Z  (Armstrong van de Kapel x Pierrot) Jan Vermeiren   Licensed Dressuurpaarden   1  IDENTIEK BH  (Furst Heinrich x Florencio) Stoeterij Black Horses 3  NOCITO DE MUZE  (Jazz x Rubinstein) Joris de Brabander/Nick van Laer 5  ICHIRO VAN BERGSHAM  (Don Juan de Hus x Salieri) Miranda Eigenraam 9  ATZE (FUERST AUGUSTINUS) (Astor x Sander) Gerrit van heijst 15  GARONUS  (Uphill x Flemming) Anouk Daris   Registered Dressuurpaarden   2  INCREDIBLE BOY  (Bordeaux x Jazz) E. ten Bosch 4  INSPIRE  ( Chippendale x Zeoliet) E. Appelmans / D. Calle 6  IGOR  (Davino VOD x Wynton) Dirk Jan Wulfse 10  GALLARDO-SW  (Bretton Woods x Sandreo) J.C.M. Cuypers  
Thursday, April 7

AES Approval for Cobra 18

Cobra 18, the Cornet Obolensky son, standing at Drumhowan Stud, Castleblayney, Ireland, has recently been awarded Approved Stallion status by the Anglo European Studbook (AES). AES Studbook Director Joris van den Oetelaar said “As we prepare for the 2016 breeding season, we are delighted to award Approved Stallion status to Cobra 18. By the renowned Cornet Obolensky and out of an exceptional damline, Cobra 18’s phenomenal genetics are an exciting addition to have in our Studbook.” Joris continued, “Cobra 18 is a big athletic horse with great presence, movement and scope. These qualities along with his excellent temperament and competitiveness are demonstrated in his offspring, the eldest of these starting successfully this year at 1.60 level.” Cobra 18 was campaigned through the youngster series in Europe, progressing up to 1.50 level before a career ending injury resulted in his premature retirement from the sport. However, the sports loss is proving to be the breeder’s gain based on the recent results of his offspring, debuting at championship level. A spokesperson for Cobra 18 advised “It is a privilege to have Cobra 18 awarded Approved Stallion status by the Anglo European Studbook, particularly as the AES is one of the top 10 Studbooks in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses World Ranking list. The AES is a progressive Studbook, actively promoting sports horse breeding throughout Europe, with AES registered horses competing throughout the world and their riders getting podium results. Therefore, as Cobra 18 was a good sports horse and is now proving to be a great breeding stallion, it makes complete sense to have an association with this dynamic Studbook.”  
Friday, March 25

Familie De Rooij met Cartujano’s in dressuur

AES heeft twee interessante nieuwe hengsten goedgekeurd bij de Nederlandse fokkers en eigenaars Frans en Sylvia De Rooij-Tonnaer uit het Belgisch Limburgse Kinrooi. Het gaat om de zuiver Spaans gefokte schimmel Generoso CII, die intussen naar een Franse dressuuramazone is verkocht, en de zevenjarige Adonis-R, een kruising van het Spaanse Cartujano-ras met de warmbloedhengst Damsey. Adonis maakt binnenkort zijn internationale doorbraak in de dressuur met Roger Schulkens, maar nu al kunnen we spreken van een geslaagd experiment. De familie De Rooij heeft een interessant verhaal te vertellen en daarmee stonden ze al vaak in de schijnwerpers. Niet alleen wij zijn gecharmeerd door de pracht en de praal van hun Spaanse paarden. Ook filmmaker Mario Dirkx liet zich meeslepen. Hij ging zich verdiepen in het zuiverste Spaanse ras en zo ontstond de gevierde documentaire Horse of Kings - “Thief of Hearts”. De paarden worden daarin omschreven als zijnde immer wakker, vurig en glanzend. Hun geschiedenis is aloud, hun karakter is van goud, geen kunstje is hen te koud. Een klein prikje van de spoor brengt het paard meteen volop in beweging. Bekijk die blik in zijn ogen, die wapperende manen, die sterke rug en die krachtige galop. Dan weet je waarom dit het paard van de koningen was en waarom het nu niet eens misstaat in de moderne dressuur… Pracht en praal Een gesprekje met de familie De Rooij wekt meteen hetzelfde gevoel op als het kijken naar de Thief of Hearts. Je hart wordt hier in Kinrooi meteen gestolen door het Cartujano paard. Sylvia De Rooij dompelt ons meteen onder in de geschiedenis van het ras. ‘Cartujano is afkomstig van de Kartuizer monniken in het zuiden van Spanje. In Andalusië, meer bepaald in Jerez de la Frontera, fokten zij in de Middeleeuwen al dit type paarden in hun abdij. Het waren de adellijke lui uit heel Europa die de paarden kochten. Waarom heet de rijschool in Wenen de Spaanse Rijschool? Omdat het Oostenrijkse Koninkrijk van Spanje ooit een Cartujano-paard heeft cadeau gekregen. De Lipizaners die zij nu gebruiken, komen voort van ons oorspronkelijk Spaanse paard.’ Sylvia vertelt het allemaal met een Amerikaans accentje. ‘Als jong meisje ben ik met mijn ouders verhuisd naar Californië, waar ik tot mijn dertigste heb gewoond. Voorheen had ik een Fries en droomde van een dressuurcarrière. Pas toen ik mijn man hier in Nederland had leren kennen, heb ik mijn oude passie teruggevonden. Vanuit mijn liefde voor de dressuur ben ik geïnteresseerd geraakt in Spaanse paarden. Ik zocht een paard dat rustiger was dan mijn oude Fries en vond dat bij fokkers van de Cartujano’s.’ Kartuizerpaarden worden geacht het traditioneel Spaans paard te zijn. Vandaag behoort het ras tot het puurste foklijn van de PRE (Puur Spaans Ras). Hoe waanzinnig het ook klinkt, maar het Puur Spaans Ras is tegenwoordig doordrenkt met vreemd bloed, zoals Arabisch en volbloed. Nog slechts drie procent van de “Pure Spaanse Paarden”, zijn eigenlijk Kartuizers. ‘Onze paarden hebben wel een certificaat dat hun puurheid staaft. Daarom zijn we ook overgestapt naar dit ras. We wilden terug naar de oorsprong, omdat we de geschiedenis van deze paarden zo prachtig vonden. In het begin hadden we ook de beter gekende en massaal gefokte Andalusiërs, maar die vonden we niet zo uniek. Daarvan zijn er wereldwijd meer dan zestigduizend. Van de echte Cartujano hebben ze er niet meer dan 1.600. Ze zijn echt uitzonderlijk geworden. De grote Spaanse stoeterijen hebben meestal niet meer dan zes of zeven zuivere Spaanse paarden. De rest zijn Andalusiërs. Een groot deel van de 1.600 Cartujano’s is in eigendom van de Spaanse staat. Om te bewijzen dat een Cartujano van het zuivere ras is, worden ze onderzocht door de universiteit van Cordoba.’  Het zijn meestal schimmels. Vele oude schilderijen en standbeelden in heel Europa zijn afbeeldingen van het oorspronkelijke Cartujano paard. Generaals reden met geen ander ras. Zelfs Napoleon reed destijds op dit type paard. Rubens schilderde vaak de Kartuizers. Kortom, het stamboek kende hoogtijden in de Zestiende en Zeventiende Eeuw, maar de monniken hebben geschriften bewaard over deze paarden die veel verder teruggaan in de tijd. Hedendaagse sport Dat Cartujano’s multifunctioneel zijn, was al gekend. Dat ze voor de dressuursport konden dienen, wordt wel eens betwijfeld. Familie De Rooij weerlegt die kritiek. ‘Onze hengst Generoso is verkocht aan de Franse junioramazone Eugenie Burban, pas veertien, en gaat binnenkort uitkomen voor het Franse nationale team. Haar ouders zochten een paard dat rustig genoeg was voor hun dochter. Normaal zou je dan niet bij een hengst uitkomen, maar in het Cartujano-ras is dat helemaal geen probleem. Het is zo’n rustig paard! Hij is voorlopig nog de enige Cartujano ter wereld die uitkomt op GP-niveau in de dressuursport, maar daar zie ik verandering in te komen. Jan Bemelmans heeft dit paard getraind en was verheugd met het zien van een nieuw Spaans paard in de dressuursport. Voorheen trainde hij het Spaanse team met bijna uitsluitende Spaanse paarden en in die periode hebben ze bijzonder veel medailles gewonnen. Het bewijst dat de mogelijkheden er zijn met dit ras, ook in de sport. Vaak worden deze paarden enkel als showpaarden gezien, bijvoorbeeld voor optredens. Wij willen bewijzen dat er ook in de sport een plaats is voor hen. Ik denk dat vooral in de hogere sport hun kwaliteiten naar boven zullen komen. We zijn dan ook bijzonder nieuwsgierig naar hoever onze zevenjarige Adonis-R zal geraken in de topsport. Hij is een kruising van een Cartujano-merrie met de Hannoveraanse dressuurkampioen Damsey, een kleinzoon van Donnerhall. Hiermee hoopten we een nog beter dressuurpaard te bekomen en we lijken in ons opzet geslaagd. Adonis loopt nu Z2-niveau en maakt binnenkort zijn internationaal debuut. Jan Bemelmans heeft ons meermaals te kennen gegeven dat hij in deze nieuwe kruising bijzonder veel toekomst ziet. We hopen ook dat Adonis-R met zijn AES-dekbrevet kansen zal krijgen in de fokkerij. Hij is echt het beste van twee werelden. We hebben trouwens al zeven dergelijke kruisingen gedaan en vier van die paarden zijn reeds verkocht. Ze zijn echt gewild. De twee andere zijn jonger en nog volop in opgroei.’  Ook Adonis’ ruiter Roger Schulkens, die voor ons meteen zijn hengst opzadelt, is enthousiast over het paard. Hij startte het paard pas in competitie vanaf niveau Z. ‘Het is mijn eerste ervaring met Spaanse paarden, maar het valt uitermate goed mee. Hij kan direct aanpikken op dit niveau. De paarden zijn leergierig en werkwillig.’ Hij roemt het karakter en de uitstraling natuurlijk. Spaanse paarden zijn ook krachtig, omdat ze wat korter zijn. ‘Ze kunnen de moeilijke oefeningen zoals de pirouette, piaffe en passage, veel makkelijker aan en ze laten zich goed verzamelen.’ Sylvia: ‘Je moet al goed kijken om te zien dat hij half Spaans is. Veel mensen zien het niet. Hij valt wel op door zijn bewegingen. Het is echt een verschijning en daarom worden we vaak aangesproken op wedstrijd. Hij heeft al een paar wedstrijden gelopen en kreeg telkens bijzonder veel punten.’  Door Cartujano’s te kruisen met warmbloeden is nog meer ruimte en snelheid in de beweging toegevoegd. Ze hebben wat meer impuls. François De Rooij: ‘De volgende hengst op ons lijstje is Totilas.’ Het is een experiment, maar natuurlijk blijft de familie in hoofdzaak zuivere Cartujano’s fokken. ‘Daarvoor zijn we echt bekend. We hebben verkocht naar China, Frankrijk, Turkije, Spanje, … We doen daarom per merrie maar één of twee keer in haar leven een outcross, want ergens is het altijd wat tegen het zere been in. We willen natuurlijk niet uit het zuivere ras geraken. Daar ligt nog steeds de nadruk op. Ook omdat onze zoon, die in Spanje studeert, een speciale discipline met Spaanse paarden beoefent. Met ons eigen fokproduct Bonito XXII komt hij uit in de Doma Vaquera, da’s Spaanse dressuur met één hand. Hij kan zelfs al kunstjes zonder handen. Bij Doma Vaquera heeft de ruiter met één hand de teugels vast en met een ander hand draagt hij een stok, de zogenaamde Garocha. Die stok diende destijds om het vee samen te drijven. Vandaag is het een showattribuut. Doma Vaquera is een prachtig steekspel, maar er bestaan ook wedstrijden in. Het is de passie en de challenge van onze zoon geworden en daarin wil hij zich verder verdiepen. Hij is terug naar de oorsprong van de sport gegaan, zoals wij naar het oorspronkelijk Spaans paard hebben gezocht. De Doma Classica, of de dressuur die wij in Nederland kennen, is ontstaan uit de Doma Vaquera en oorlog rijkunst. Het bij elkaar drijven van stieren ligt aan de oorsprong van alle dressuur. Ze moesten snel kunnen draaien, van waaruit de pirouette is ontstaan. Ze moesten ook van galop kunnen wisselen om sneller te kunnen afwenden. De capriolen die als handelsmerk van de Spaanse Rijschool zijn gekend, komen ook uit de Doma Vaquera.’  De familie De Rooij heeft dus naast een stal in België ook een fokkerij in het Spaanse Malaga en die heet Residelca. Massaal wordt er niet gefokt. ‘Hier in België hebben we de sportpaarden, want hier zijn de betere wedstrijden. In Spanje staan de fokmerries. De veulens kunnen er in een vrije kudde opgroeien. Ideaal voor hun geestelijke toestand en hun groei. Daarvoor hebben we hier geen plaats. Het is aan onze zoon Francisco om te zien of hij met de stal verder wil, eventueel beroepsmatig. Voor ons is het altijd een hobby gebleven. Wij hebben alles opgestart, maar het is niet aan ons om nog uit te breiden. Daarvoor zijn we te oud.’ Opvallend in de stal is dat ieder mannelijk paard hengst is gebleven. ‘Ook dat komt door het karakter. Kartuizerhengsten zijn veel minder agressief. Ze zijn handelbaar zoals alle andere paarden. Daarom kennen we bijna geen ruinen.’ Het Cartujano-paard is dus rustiger, compacter en het wordt ook ouder. ‘Gemiddeld dubbel zo oud als de warmbloeden’, aldus François. ‘We hebben hier eentje staan van 32 jaar. Het was onze eerst Kartuizerhengst en die leeft nog altijd.’ De film over de paarden van De Rooij Omwille van het prachtige eeuwenoude verhaal en omwille van het uitzonderlijk karakter van dit paardenras, is er zoals vermeld een film over gemaakt. ‘Die heeft intussen zijn première gehad en is gelanceerd op het digitaal betaalnetwerk Horse Lifestyle. Deze zender heeft wereldwijd bijna tien miljoen klanten. In november heeft de film de award van beste documentaire over paarden gewonnen op het Horse Film Festival in New York. Je moet hem zien. De film duurt anderhalf uur lang en is beklijvend van begin tot einde. Generoso, de AES-gekeurde Cartujano-hengst die we verkocht hebben naar Frankrijk, staat op alle affiches en flyers over de hele wereld. In totaal komen zeven van onze paarden voor in de film. Het gaat over de geboorte tot de meest spectaculaire kunsten.’  Horse of Kings is een documentaire waarin de ganse evolutie van de Cartujano-paarden wordt beschreven. Sylvia De Rooij over hoe de film tot stand is gekomen: ‘Scenarist Mario Dirkx kocht bij ons twee paarden en raakte gecharmeerd door het verhaal van de Kartuizers. Toen ik begon te vertellen over de Middeleeuwen en de monniken, boeide hem dat dermate, dat hij naar Spanje ging om zich nog verder in het verhaal te verdiepen. Een Spaanse tachtiger met een encyclopedische kennis over het Spaanse paard heeft hem verder geïnspireerd om met zijn project door te gaan. Uiteindelijk is de film letterlijk gebaseerd op het verhaal dat die ex-trainer vertelt aan Mario. De zoektocht naar de roots van Mario’s paarden is de leidraad gedurende heel de film. Het gaat over geschiedenis, geheimen en de geplogendheden van het Cartujano-paard. Om alles in beeld te brengen, zijn scènes gedraaid in heel Europa. Er zijn vele jaren over gegaan eer de productie klaar was. Het was een heuse queeste, want echt veel is er over de oorsprong van dit ras niet opgeschreven. Door de verzamelde informatie in de film is er nog veel meer duidelijk geworden.’ Uiteraard hoefden Sylvia en Frans De Rooij niet meer danig veel te leren over ‘hun Kartuizers’. Als zij niet weten hoe een Cartujano eruit moet zien? Ze fokken al ruim twintig jaar met dit ras en wonnen al eens het Europees kampioenschap in 2006 in Brussel. Het ging om een exterieurwedstrijd, waarbij de bewegingen zowel aan de hand als onder het zadel werden beoordeeld door een Spaanse jury. De meeste deelnemers kwamen logischerwijze helemaal vanuit Spanje, maar de winnaars van de dag waren toch de paarden van het Nederlands echtpaar De Rooij.
Friday, March 25

Family De Rooij with Spanish Cartujano horses in modern dressage

AES has approved two interesting new stallions from the Dutch breeders and owners Frans and Sylvia De Rooij-Tonnaer in Belgium. Both grey horses have Spanish roots. The impeccable Cartujano stallion Generoso CII is already sold to a French international dressage rider. The promising seven-year-old Adonis-R, a cross of the Spanish Cartujano race and the warmblood stallion Damsey, is ready to make his international breakthrough with Roger Schulkens.  De family de Rooij has an interesting story to tell and with this, they already were standing in the spotlights several times. Not only we are charmed by the glory and luxury of the Spanish horses. Also moviemaker Mario Dirkx was inspired by it. He started to investigate the history of this clean Spanish race. This was the immediate cause of the documentary Horse of Kings - “Thief of Hearts”, a wonderful movie about the one and only real Spanish horse, the predecessor of the currently famous Andalusian horse. The horses are described as always sharp, temperamentful, but gentle. Their history is immemorial, their character is incorrigible, their potential is inexhaustible. The look in their eyes, the waving manes, the strong back and the fluent canter make the horses a pleasure to work with. That’s why these Cartujano’s have always been the horses of kings, the thiefs of hearts. That’s also why these horses fit in modern dressage… The long history A conversation with the de Rooij family generates the same feeling as watching the movie Thief of Hearts. Your heart will be conquered by the Cartujano horses when you walk in their stable. Sylvia De Rooij dips us in the history of her horses: ‘Cartujano is derived from the Carthusian monks in the south of Spain. In the Andalusian city Jerez de la Frontera, they already bred this type of horses in their abbeys many centuries ago. Noble people from the army’s and kingdoms from all over Europe bought the horses from the Spanish abbeys. Do you know why the school in Wien is called the Spanish Riding School? Because the Austrian Kingdom received a Cartujano horse as a present from Spain! De Lipizzaner horses that they use now, are still descendants of our Carthusian horses.’ Sylvia tells her story with a Dutch-American accent. ‘As a young girl, I moved with my family to California, where my father had a job. I lived there until I was thirty. I rode dressage on a Frisian Horse. When I moved back to the Netherlands, where I met my partner François, I picked up my old passion, but I wanted a quieter horse. A friend of ours brought us in contact with the Carthusian horses.’ Cartujano’s are esteemed to be the traditional Spanish horse. However, today the pure race is only a small percentage of the PRE (Pure Race Espagnol). How bizarre it may sound, but the PRE nowadays is impregnated with foreign blood, such as Arabian and thoroughbred. Only three percent of the “Pure Spanish Horses” is real Carthusian. ‘Luckily our horses have a certificate that proves their purity. That’s why twenty years ago we started to only breed Cartujano’s. We wanted to go back to the roots, because we were so impressed by the history of these horses. In the beginning we also had the typical Andalusian horses, but those we didn’t find unique anymore. Worldwide there are 60.000 horses like that. Of the real Cartujano there are only 1.500. The big Spanish studfarms mostly have not more than six or seven pure Carthusians. The rest are Andalusians. To prove that a Cartujano horse is pure, they are tested by the University of Cordoba.’  Sylvia and Frans De Rooij already breed Cartujano’s for more than twenty years now. They won the European Championship in 2006. Most competitors came from Spain and also the judges were Spanish, but the winners came from Belgium! Cartujano’s mostly are grey. Many old paintings and statues in Europe show the original Cartujano. Commanding officers only rode on these horses. Even Napoleon had a Cartujano horse. Rubens mostly portrayed the Carthusian horse. Altogether, the studbook lived up in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century, but the monks have stored pieces of writing about their horses that go back much further in history.  Future in dressage Cartujano’s are multifunctional horses. That’s for sure, but that they also can be suitable for high level dressage sport, is doubted by some. Family De Rooij motivates why they can be so competitive: ‘Our stallion Generoso was sold to the French junior rider Eugenie Burban, only fourteen, and she will become part of the national team soon. Her parents were looking for a quiet horse for their daughter. Normally then you wouldn’t end up buying a stallion, but with a Cartujano stallion, there is no problem at all. They have such a nice character and a lot of expression ofcours! For now Generoso is the only Cartujano stallion acting in the international sport, but I see changes. Jan Bemelmans has trained this horse and he was very delighted to see a new Spanish horse breaking through in the sport. In the past he trained the Spanish team existing of almost only Spanish horses. In that period, they won a lot of medals. It proves that there are chances for our horses in this world. Often Spanish horses are seen as show horses, but we want to prove that there is also a place for them in the sport. We think their potential will start to distinguish in the higher level. Also we are curious about how far the seven-year-old Adonis-R will reach. He is a crossing of a Cartujano-mare with the Hannovarian dressage champion Damsey, a grandson of Donnerhall. With this experiment we hoped to breed an even better dressage horse and we think it worked out well. Adonis now starts in the Z2 level and will make his international debut soon. Jan Bemelmans has told us often that he sees a nice future for this cross breeding. We also hope that Adonis-R will get chances in breeding with his AES approval. He really is the best of two different worlds. We already have bred seven foals of the same crossing Cartujano x warmblood and they are really in the market. We only have to more left and they are still growing up.’  Also Adonis’ rider Roger Schulkens, who shows us his stallion under saddle, is very enthusiastic about the grey horse. ‘It’s my first experience with Spanish horses, but I like it a lot. Adonis immediately can enter in the high level dressage. He wants to learn and to work.’ Roger likes the character and also the expression of Adonis. Spanish horses are also more powerful, because they’re a bit shorter. ‘They do complicated exercises, like pirouette, piaffe and passage, much easier because they have less difficulty with collection.’ Sylvia: ‘You already have to do your best to see that Adonis is a semi Spanish horse. A lot of people don’t remark it. You can mostly see it in the movement. He really is a nice horse, so that’s why many people ask us about this horse when we show him in competition. Every time he got a lot of points.’  By crossing Cartujano’s with warmbloods, more length and speed was added to the Spanish type of horse. They have more impulse. François Van Rooij: ‘The next warmblood on my list is Totilas.’ It’s an experiment, but obviously the De Rooij family keeps on focusing mostly on the breeding of Cartujano’s. ‘That’s what we became famous with. We sold horses to China, France, Turkey, Spain, … We only do outcross once or twice for one mare, because we don’t want to fall out of our pure Spanish breed. Also because our son Francisco, who studies in Spain, works with pure Cartujano’s, we need more of these horses. With Bonito XXII he acts in the Doma Vaquera, which is Spanish dressage with one hand. He even does exercises without reigns. In the Doma Vaquera the rider has the reigns normally in one hand and he carries a stick, in Spanish the Garocha, in the other hand. The Garocha was the attribute to drive the cattle in the past. Today it’s only a show attribute. Doma Vaquera is a wonderful demonstration. Riders wear amazing ancient outfits. There is also a competition for it. It’s the passion of our son and he wants to go further in it. He went back to the roots of the sport, as we found the original Spanish horse back. The Doma Classica, or the modern dressage as we know in the north, arose out of the Doma Vaquera. Driving cattle together is the base of every dressage. Horses had to turn sharp. That’s how the pirouette originated. They had to do lead changes to follow the cows. The capers, known from the Spanish Riding School, also come from the Doma Vaquera.’  Not only in Belgium, but also in the Spanish area of Malaga, the Dutch family De Rooij has a barn. The Spanish one is called Residelca. There the breeding stock lives. In Belgium they have the sport horses. ‘The better dressage events are in Belgium. In Spain we have more place to do the breeding. The mares with the foals have plenty of place to live together and grow up without any problem. It’s perfect for their health and their mental freedom. Our son also trains his show horses in Spain, because he studies there. Now it will be his decision whether he continues the breeding or not. In fact we think he will start a professional career in the horse world, but we don’t want to push him at all. For us, it has always been a hobby. We have started off, but we don’t have the plan to expand the activities. We’re too old for that.’  The Curthusian movie Because of the wonderful old story and because of the exceptional character of this race, a movie came out about the Cartujano horses. The première has been done and the movie is now available on the digital network Horse Lifestyle. In november the movie won the award of best documentary about horses at Horse Film Festival in New York. You really have to see him. It takes one hour and a half and it is marvellous from the beginning till the end. Sylvia: ‘Generoso, the AES-approved Cartujano stallion that we sold to France, is on every flyer in the world about this movie. In total seven of our horses are used for this movie. It’s all about the birth of the foal up to the most technical exercises in the show ring.’  Horse of Kings is a documentary in which the whole evolution of the Cartujano race is described. Sylvia De Rooij about how the idea arose: ‘Scriptwriter Mario Dirkx bought two of our Carthusian horses and got charmed by their history. When I started telling about how precious these horses were in the Middle Ages and how the monks already bred them in the 16th century, he got that interested that he travelled to Spain to discover every little detail of the Cartujano horse. It attracted him that much, that he wanted to make a movie of it. Finally the search to the roots of Mario’s horses became the subject of the film. It’s about history, about secrets and about the qualities of the Carthusian horse. It took many years before the project was finished. Scenes were filmed all over Europe. The result is amazing.’
Saturday, February 20

AES Stallion Grading Spring Series 2016

The AES is supporting the 2016 breeding season with another highlight of public stallion gradings in the UK. We are delighted to announce that we have confirmed two dates and venues for this year’s spring gradings, 13 th April at Northcote Stud, Lancashire and 14 th April at Crofton Manor, Hampshire. These public gradings are a wonderful opportunity to showcase and assess up-and-coming young talent, presented for licensing for the first time and comprising some of the very best in modern performance bloodlines. Older, more established stallions are invited to be presented for an upgrade to Approval Status, awarded to horses that have proven themselves in competition and breeding. Offering these gradings at several venues across the UK is making it easier for stallion owners to travel to the venues, and for breeders to see horses available for stud in their region. The horses will be evaluated by a panel of judges from Britain and abroad, thus providing that all important national and international perspective to ensure the AES provides its breeders with the very best selection of stallions to choose from. Studbook director Kees van den Oetelaar sees the stallion gradings as something close to his heart. He himself is well known in the industry for having a keen eye for spotting and nurturing talent and has discovered show jumping and dressage stallions alike that later became legends in their own right: “These public stallion gradings are always a highlight of the season, giving everyone and our judges the opportunity to see some of the very best. We believe in giving our breeders a fantastic choice.” In order to qualify for AES licensing, stallions need to be presented with full verified pedigree and clean veterinary assessment and x-rays. On the day, they will be assessed in hand on hard and soft ground and loose in the arena. Ridden stallions will also be assessed under saddle.  
Monday, December 21

Achttien hengsten goedgekeurd tijdens najaarskeuring

Op Manege Molenheide in Schijndel, het episch centrum van AES, vond afgelopen zaterdag de najaarskeuring plaats. Achttien hengsten zijn goedgekeurd. Nector vd Watering (Sandro Boy) van Marcel Broeckx werd na afloop uitgeroepen tot de kampioen. De tweejarige hengst werd als één van negen springhengsten met het statuut "Licensed" goedgekeurd door o.a. Belgisch jurylid Koen Olaerts. Nector is een Sandro Boy uit een merrie van Flipper d'Elle x Quidam de Revel met Franse roots. Haar halfzus Roxanne des Etisses is één van de succespaarden van coming man Maxime Harmegnies. Zes oudere hengsten zijn volledig "Approved" en verder ook één pony van de grote hengst Pacific. Naast de negen Licensed springhengsten krijgen ook twee dressuurhengsten een dekboek voor dertig merries per jaar. Vijf hengsten zijn Registered, wat wil zeggen dat zij gelimiteerd worden tot het bevruchten van tien merries per jaar.   De lijst:   van Klaveren Nathalie            WORLD WIDE WONDER VAN HET ANSERLAND    WEISSGOLD GF                                       Dressage         Registered        Eigenraam Miranda                DENIM DE HUS                                                  DON JUAN DE HUS (DIOVANNIE)             Dressage         Licensed       Dressuurkampioen stoeterij black horses             IMPACT BH                                                       APACHE (AMIGO)                                    Dressage        Licensed Stappaerts Raphael                 ROCK & ROLL D'ERES Z                                     RASCIN (VAN SCHIJNDEL'S RASCIN)         Jumping         Registered      Spits BVBA                              NONO VD WITHOEVE                                        ELVIS TER PUTTE                                    Jumping          Licensed   C A M van den oetelaar           CASCATINO                                                      CARINJO (CARINJO 9)                             Jumping          Licensed C A M van den oetelaar           NO SURRENDER SR Z                                         NUMERO UNO                                       Jumping          Licensed stoeterij black horses              INSIDER BH                                                       CHELLIST                                               Jumping         Registered broeckx marcel                       NECTOR VAN DE WATERING                              SANDRO BOY                                        Jumping          Licensed   Springkampioen Stal de bergkampen                DEVILL VD BERGKAMPEN Z                                 DALLAS VDL                                          Jumping         Licensed hengstenhouderij Van Dijck    COMME D'HAB J & F CHAMPBLANC                     CLARIMO (CLARIMO ASK)                      Jumping          Licensed           Rovers Jorgen                          DON CARLOS Z                                                  D'AVO'S DUCARLOS (DUCARLOS)          Jumping          Registered    GG-Groep                               MELVIS VAN DE PASPOLDER                                ELVIS TER PUTTE                                  Jumping          Licensed Exelhof nv                               M-ADORADO                                                      BREEMEERSEN ADORADO (ADORADO) Jumping          Licensed         Benny de Ruiter Sporthorses    HOUSTON VB                                                      INDOCTRO                                          Jumping         Registered D. Willems                                INDIAAN                                                            ETOULON VDL (ETULOUN)                   Jumping         Licensed Stal de Eekhoek                       PABLO                                                                 PACIFIC (BROERE PACIFIC,PEARL JAM) Jumping          Approved  Pony          Lac-hoeve                               FELLOW                                                               QUIDAM DE REVEL                              Jumping          Approved   Wamers arnold                        OKLAHOMA HOLSTENHOEVE Z                            OGANO SITTE                                      Jumping          Approved   Frans Burgers                           EXCENTRIEK                                                       USTINOV                                             Jumping          Approved Emily Smet                               JUGANO VAN DE VOSBERG                                  OGANO SITTE                                      Jumping         Approved Wamers arnold                        ACANTUS LA MANGA                                           ALVARINO 2 (FS ALVARINO)                Jumping          Approved D&J Projects                            D&J HAVANNA                                                     GRISELDI L (DAMHUS GRISELDI FHP)    Jumping          Approved 
Monday, December 21

18 New stallions for AES

At Molenheide in Schijndel, 18 new stallions have been licensed or approved on the winter approvals of AES. Nector vd Watering (Sandro Boy) was crowned champion. Six older stallions were fully approved and also one pony has the right to cover unlimited. Two dressage stallions have been added to the database of registered stallions. Five stallions were registered. The list: van Klaveren Nathalie            WORLD WIDE WONDER VAN HET ANSERLAND    WEISSGOLD GF                                       Dressage         Registered        Eigenraam Miranda                DENIM DE HUS                                                  DON JUAN DE HUS (DIOVANNIE)             Dressage         Licensed       Dressuurkampioen stoeterij black horses             IMPACT BH                                                       APACHE (AMIGO)                                    Dressage        Licensed Stappaerts Raphael                 ROCK & ROLL D'ERES Z                                     RASCIN (VAN SCHIJNDEL'S RASCIN)         Jumping         Registered      Spits BVBA                              NONO VD WITHOEVE                                        ELVIS TER PUTTE                                    Jumping          Licensed   C A M van den oetelaar           CASCATINO                                                      CARINJO (CARINJO 9)                             Jumping          Licensed C A M van den oetelaar           NO SURRENDER SR Z                                         NUMERO UNO                                       Jumping          Licensed stoeterij black horses              INSIDER BH                                                       CHELLIST                                               Jumping         Registered broeckx marcel                       NECTOR VAN DE WATERING                              SANDRO BOY                                        Jumping          Licensed   Springkampioen Stal de bergkampen                DEVILL VD BERGKAMPEN Z                                 DALLAS VDL                                          Jumping         Licensed hengstenhouderij Van Dijck    COMME D'HAB J & F CHAMPBLANC                     CLARIMO (CLARIMO ASK)                      Jumping          Licensed           Rovers Jorgen                          DON CARLOS Z                                                  D'AVO'S DUCARLOS (DUCARLOS)          Jumping          Registered    GG-Groep                               MELVIS VAN DE PASPOLDER                                ELVIS TER PUTTE                                  Jumping          Licensed Exelhof nv                               M-ADORADO                                                      BREEMEERSEN ADORADO (ADORADO) Jumping          Licensed         Benny de Ruiter Sporthorses    HOUSTON VB                                                      INDOCTRO                                          Jumping         Registered D. Willems                                INDIAAN                                                            ETOULON VDL (ETULOUN)                   Jumping         Licensed Stal de Eekhoek                       PABLO                                                                 PACIFIC (BROERE PACIFIC,PEARL JAM) Jumping          Approved  Pony          Lac-hoeve                               FELLOW                                                               QUIDAM DE REVEL                              Jumping          Approved   Wamers arnold                        OKLAHOMA HOLSTENHOEVE Z                            OGANO SITTE                                      Jumping          Approved   Frans Burgers                           EXCENTRIEK                                                       USTINOV                                             Jumping          Approved Emily Smet                               JUGANO VAN DE VOSBERG                                  OGANO SITTE                                      Jumping         Approved Wamers arnold                        ACANTUS LA MANGA                                           ALVARINO 2 (FS ALVARINO)                Jumping          Approved D&J Projects                            D&J HAVANNA                                                     GRISELDI L (DAMHUS GRISELDI FHP)    Jumping          Approved  
Monday, September 28

Annual Member Meeting 2015

Great Opportunity for AES Breeders to Shape the Future The Anglo European Studbook is committed to becoming the main British Studbook for performance sporthorse breeding and to supporting its breeders at all levels. To this end, AES members, breeders, owners, riders and supporters are warmly invited to join us in Surrey for our annual members meeting on 14 th  October at 7pm in The Parrot Inn ( www.theparrot.co.uk ). This is an exciting time to be involved with the AES and we look forward to discussing a number of interesting initiatives and ideas to shape the future of Breeding and of the Sport. Our common aim is to recognise and promote breeding excellence at all levels and provide innovative support that delivers real benefits for our members and breeders whose views and ideas we look forward to hearing. Topics for discussion will include: Mare and young stock gradings Purple, silver and gold papers to recognise and promote quality and performance Sales and marketing support for our breeders AES foal auction – in partnership with Brightwells? Increasing participation at our gradings Attracting new audiences The AES App – How can we develop it? Publishing results on our database – working with British Showjumping, British Eventing and British Dressage This is a great opportunity for our breeders to have a say in how we can move forward together to build on our success and create a great future for British Breeding and the Sport. We would like to encourage all breeders to get in touch and let us know their suggestions for further discussion topics to be put on the agenda, and welcome everyone along on the night with their questions and ideas. We hope to see a great turnout in Surrey. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Eva-Maria Broomer,  [email protected] , 07940 575 782.
Wednesday, August 26

New Junior International Team GB Rider for AES licensed stallion, MFS Cayden HH

MFS Studfarm are pleased to announce that their 5 year old AES licensed stallion MFS Cayden HH (v Contender) will have a new dressage partner in the Junior International Team GB rider Ruth Hole. MFS Cayden HH already won the British Dressage Winter Regional Championship at Novice Freestyle and competed at the British Dressage National Winter Championships at Hartpury in April 2015.  He recently was 10 th in the British Dressage Summer Regional Championships at Novice Open level with Jennifer Johnston. Ruth has competed internationally for Team GB on numerous occasions and has had outstanding results as a Pony and Junior rider. MFS Studfarm express their sincere gratitude to Jennifer Johnston for currently continuing Cayden's training and doing so well at the British Dressage Regional Championships a couple of weeks ago. "She has done the most outstanding job with Cayden in such a short time, and this was highly commented on by both Rachel and Ruth at the weekend, while they were up visiting us." "We had the delight of spending a couple of days with Ruth and Rachel at the weekend and had a great time watching Ruth riding Cayden, and cannot say how excited we are for his future with a super talented rider and also the super veterinary talent of Rachel watching over his care." Cayden leaves for his new home this Friday with Eric Gillie and will arrive on Monday with Ruth, Rachel, Duncan and Claire. The MFS Studfarm team were delighted to send the first picture of what we all hope will be a very exciting future international partnership MFS Studfarm are pleased to start a long standing collaboration with this fabulous dressage family and express their t hanks to Sarah Steggall and also Ruth's mother, Dr Rachel Murray. We congratulate MFS Studfarm on their success and wish MFS Cayden and his new rider all the best for the future.   
Monday, August 3

AES LOOSE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO IMPRESS

The British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show will be coming to Warwickshire for the first time in 2015. The show will take place on the 11 th  – 16 th  of August at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh. This exciting new show will feature National Show Jumping and is the summer highlight in the British Show Jumping Calendar. The new addition to the showing calendar, Stoneleigh Horse Show, will run in conjunction with the British Showjumping National Championships and is set to make a big impression. For the first time the British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show will feature the Anglo European Studbook Loose Jumping Championship. This prestigious Championship will be the highlight of the Tuesday evening performance on 11 th  August in the Andrews Bowen Indoor Arena. Before the Championship takes place there will be an introductory talk by a representative of the Anglo European Studbook to help audience members know what to look for and how to spot talent in young jumping horses. The Anglo European Studbook Loose Jumping Championship is open to horses registered in all British and WBFSH Studbooks, which are born in 2012. There will be a special prize awarded by the sponsors to the highest places AES registered horse. The class will be of benefit to both breeders to highlight the strength of their breeding program, and to riders looking to source future champions. We hope the class will encourage breeders to attend the British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show and will be an exciting connection between the breeding fraternity and riders. The British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show offers exciting competition, indoor performances, hospitality and a retail shopping village. Entry for spectators wishing to take advantage of this fantastic show is free! For more information please visit www.bsnationalchampionships.co.uk 
Wednesday, July 1

Aangepaste selectiemethoden KNHS WK's jonge paarden opnieuw onjuist

Namens clienten is vandaag het volgende schrijven aan het adres van de KNHS verzonden:   Geachte collega, Graag breng ik in bovengenoemde kwestie namens cliënten het navolgende onder uw aandacht. In het Schedule zoals dat zal gaan gelden voor het aankomend (september 2015) wereldkampioenschap voor jonge paarden te Lanaken (het "WK") wordt onder paragraaf VI. (Invitations) ten aanzien van de wildcards het navolgende gesteld: " Wildcards a. The OC will only accept entries for wildcards made by the concerning NF's invited by the OC. b. NF's of countries not included in the above mentioned quotas, can apply to the OC for a wildcard. c. Horses that wish to be eligible to receive a wildcard must be registered at a studbook which is member of the WBFSH. d.Wildcards can be provided to horses which for instance qualified themselves but have not been selected as their native country is not the same as their country of residence. The OC, in accordance with the FEI , has the right to adjust the number of quotas in case too many qualified horses apply for a wildcard. This might be the case when in the country they have qualified themselves, the NF does not want to take them in their quota. This is to keep the number of horses from one breeding area in proportion.    e. NF's who have been given a quota, cannot apply for wildcards for horses that are registered in the national studbooks of the nation of that NF. f.  All applications for wildcards have to be motivated by the NF's and must be accompanied with show results. These results have to be faxed or send by email to the organizer. g. The OC will not provide wildcards to horses that have participated at young horses competitions without success. h. After the closing date for the definite entries all NF's will be advised  about the provided wildcards. i.  The OC, in consultation with the FEI , will decide upon wildcards; no further appeal is possible. j.  Wildcards are only provided to specific selected horses. Once these horses are selected, they cannot be substituted by a NF. Only the OC can allow substitutions." Uit hoofde van het hiervoor gaande volgt dat de KNHS als Nationale Federatie van Nederland voor het WK alleen wildcards kan aanvragen voor paarden van zogenaamde buitenlandse stamboeken. Uit hoofde van sub d van het Schedule voornoemd wordt gesteld: " Wildcards can be provided to horses which for instance qualified themselves but have not been selected as their native country is not the same as their country of residence."  Uit het voorgaande volgt dat er van wordt uitgegaan dat paarden zich op nationaal niveau wel kunnen kwalificeren, maar dat zij niet kunnen worden geselecteerd en uitgezonden onder de gegeven quota, omdat zij tot een zogenaamd buitenlands stamboek behoren. In Nederland is het thans zo dat paarden behorend tot een buitenlands stamboek (anders dan het KWPN en NRPS) niet aan kwalificatiewedstrijden kunnen deelnemen en dat er evenmin een objectief selectiebeleid dan wel selectiecriteria zijn vastgesteld op grond waarvan paarden van buitenlandse stamboekpaarden (erkend door de WBFSH) in Nederland in aanmerking kunnen komen om  aan het OC (zoals hiervoor bedoeld) te kunnen worden voorgedragen teneinde in aanmerking te komen voor een wildcard. Dat is niet juist en bovendien in strijd met het bepaalde in de voorwaarden van het WK voornoemd. De KNHS heeft inmiddels besloten om de selectie voor het WK Jonge Springpaarden plaats te laten vinden op het KNHS-centrum van 10 t/m 13 augustus tijdens de KWPN Kampioenschappen. In feite laat de KNHS daarmee de KWPN kampioenschappen (alleen toegankelijk voor KWPN en NRPS stamboekpaarden) samenvallen met de selectie in Nederland voor het WK Jonge Springpaarden. Defacto handhaaft de KNHS daarmee de situatie zoals deze bestond, kort nadat zij kortgeleden besloot de reglementen in dit verband aan te passen. In lijn met het hiervoor gestelde is dat niet juist. Immers, daarmee worden stamboeken niet zijnde het KWPN en NRPS die wel voldoen aan de criteria om in aanmerking te komen voor een wildcardvoordracht zoals hiervoor bedoeld, buitengesloten van deelname aan de selectie. De KNHS gaat hiermee onder meer voorbij aan de grote belangen van haar leden die in Nederland een zogenaamd buitenlands WBFSH erkend stamboekspringpaard rijden. De reden dat het WK een uitgebreid wildcard systeem kent, zo wordt door de organisatie daarvan en de FEI onderschreven, is omdat dit systeem een rechtvaardig antwoord is op de nog heersende discriminatie (waarbij in dit verband  in een artikel van de organisatie van het WK van 24 juni 2015 gepubliceerd in de Paardenkrant expliciet ook naar Nederland wordt gewezen). Wil dit wildcard systeem daadwerkelijk als een rechtvaardig en volwaardig systeem naast het kwalificatie-systeem bestaan en werken, dan dient de KNHS daar uiteraard wel invulling aan te geven. Dat is thans niet het geval. Daarmee schaadt de KNHS direct de belangen van onder meer haar leden die in Nederland een zogenaamd buitenlands WBFSH-erkend stamboekspringpaard rijden, daaronder begrepen cliënten. Dit is voor cliënten niet acceptabel. Het wildcard systeem voornoemd is geen vrijblijvende aangelegenheid. Door de wijze waarop de KNHS daar thans mee omgaat is dat in Nederland wel het geval. Het wildcard systeem heeft in het kader van het Schedule van het WK dezelfde status als het zogenaamde reguliere kwalificatiesysteem (dat blijkt ook uit de hoeveelheid wildcards die ieder jaar worden toegekend). De KNHS dient er voor haar leden, en dan met name ook haar leden die  in Nederland een zogenaamd WBFSH-erkend stamboekspringpaard rijden, er per omgaande voor zorg te dragen dat er een transparant selectiebeleid en kenbare selectievoorwaarden komen om in aanmerking te komen voor een wildcard voor het WK. Overeenkomstig het bepaalde onder van sub d van het Schedule voornoemd dient de KNHS de selectie in Nederland voor het WK Jonge Springpaarden van 10 t/m 13 augustus open te stellen voor haar leden die in Nederland een zogenaamd buitenlands WBFSH-erkend stamboekspringpaard rijden. De KNHS heeft ook geen goede reden naar haar leden toe om dit niet te doen; tijdens de selectieprocedure worden dan enerzijds de paarden geselecteerd die onder de quota vallen en anderzijds de paarden die onder de wildcardvoordracht vallen. Bijkomend voordeel is dat de KNHS daarmee in feite een volwaardig Nederlands Kampioenschap voor jonge springpaarden organiseert, een kampioenschap zoals dat thans nog ontbreekt en waar behoefte aan is.  Gezien de snel naderende datum van de selectie voornoemd en de aanvang van het WK, verneem ik namens cliënten graag uiterlijk vrijdag a.s. voor 17.00 uur  de reactie van de KNHS. Bij het uitblijven van een inhoudelijke en instemmende reactie uwerzijds vóór vrijdag 17.00 uur aanstaande, ontvang ik graag verhinderdata uwerzijds voor de komende 6 weken. Namens cliënten vertrouw ik erop dat zij in deze de aanzienlijke belangen van haar leden, daaronder begrepen cliënten (uitgezonderd het AES), zal respecteren en behartigen. Daarnaast merk ik op dat ten aanzien van de selectieprocedure voor het WK Jonge Dressuurpaarden (het "WKD") door de KNHS invulling dient te worden gegeven aan het bepaalde onder artikel VI. (Invitations), artikel 3b van de approved Schedule 2015 (zie productie 3 van uw producties bij het ingetrokken kort geding). Voor zover bekend heeft de KNHS geen invulling gegeven aan deze mogelijkheid, hetgeen naar haar leden toe, daaronder begrepen cliënten, niet verdedigbaar en/of begrijpelijk is. Thans worden WBFSH-erkende buitenlandse stamboekdressuurpaarden in Nederland die tot een buitenlands stamboek behoren per definitie uitgesloten voor selectie en afvaardiging naar het WK. Dat is niet in overeenstemming met het Schedule WKD en bovendien (sportief) niet uit te leggen aan de leden van de KNHS met WBFSH-erkende buitenlandse stamboekdressuurpaarden in Nederland. Ter vergelijking wordt in dit verband verwezen naar België, alwaar de selectie voor het WKD bestaat uit 8 paarden waarvan nota bene 6 buitenlandse stamboekdressuurpaarden (waarvan 5 KWPN paarden en 1 Oldenburger paard) deel uitmaken. Dat afzettende tegen de situatie in Nederland, valt niet uit te leggen aan de leden van de KNHS met WBFSH-erkende buitenlandse stamboekdressuurpaarden in Nederland.    Ook in dit verband verneem ik namens cliënten graag uiterlijk vrijdag a.s. voor 17.00 uur  de reactie van de KNHS. Overigens dien ik namens cliënten alle rechten en weren voor te behouden. Met vriendelijke groet, MVWS Advocaten LLP Diederik Molier Advocaat - Partner
Tuesday, June 23

Open brief aan de KNHS

Open brief aan de KNHS Geachte ledenraad, bestuur en directie van de KNHS, Tot onze spijt hebben wij moeten vernemen dat na het intrekken van het kort geding er nu weer gesprekken zouden zijn tussen de KNHS en het KWPN om alle door de KNHS aangekondigde wijzigingen terug te draaien en de selecties voor de WK’s weer onder te brengen bij o.a. de Isah Cup en daarmee bij een stamboek. Ik wil de KNHS er aan herinneren dat zij ook volgens het nieuwe reglement van de FEI nog steeds degene is die verantwoordelijk moet zijn voor de selecties van de WK’s en niet een stamboek, of wordt dit binnenkort soms ook vlug veranderd?   Hoewel de FEI de regel m.b.t selectie aangekondigd heeft te gaan veranderen, is er ook in de nieuwe reglementen nog steeds ruimte om paarden van andere WBFSH stamboeken uit te zenden naar de WK’s(d.m.v. een Wildcard). Er staat in de regels duidelijk omschreven dat paarden die vanwege goede prestaties in het selectietraject zouden moeten worden geselecteerd, maar bij een ander WBFSH stamboek staan geregistreerd, in aanmerking komen voor een Wildcard. Door paarden van andere stamboeken op voorhand aan het gehele selectietraject uit te sluiten ontneemt de KNHS veel van haar leden de kans om zich te kwalificeren en dus in aanmerking te komen voor zo’n Wildcard. Uit het Approved Schedule 2014: IV.d ‘ Wildcards can be provided to horses which for instance qualified themselves but have not been selected as their native country is not the same as their country of residence.’ Hoe komt het toch dat een bond als de KNHS niet in staat is om zelf NK’s voor jonge paarden te organiseren, gewoon voor al haar leden met alle paarden? Er zou niemand uitgesloten hoeven worden, het is voor iedereen toch onbegrijpelijk dat de KNHS hiervoor blijft kiezen! Gebruik toch gewoon de door de FEI opgegeven quota per leeftijdscategorie voor de beste KWPN/NRPS paarden en beloon vervolgens de beste paarden van alternatieve WBFSH stamboeken met een Wildcard. Paarden van niet-WBFSH stamboeken kunnen uiteraard niet naar het WK, maar waarom zouden ook zij niet mee mogen doen aan een Nationaal Kampioenschap voor hun leeftijdscategorie? Dit zal een groots en druk bezocht evenement worden waar de KNHS juist trots op zou moeten zijn. Of zijn jullie nu soms trots op jezelf? Ik kan het mij niet voorstellen! Ik stel voor dat de KNHS eens serieus naar de aangedragen oplossing gaat kijken en tot een sportief besluit gaat komen, dat zou namelijk wel passen bij een Koninklijke sportbond! Met sportieve groet, Joris van den Oetelaar (AES)
Sunday, June 21

Het AES en partijen trekken het kort geding tegen de KNHS in

Wij hebben moeten besluiten het kort geding tegen de KNHS in te trekken. De reden hiervoor is dat naar aanleiding van onze kort geding dagvaarding de FEI enkele dagen geleden een cruciale regel waarover de kort geding procedure onder meer zou gaan aan heeft gepast in  het regelement voor de World Breeding Young Horse Championships.    Het gaat hierbij om de volgende regel waarin wordt omschreven waar een paard aan moet voldoen om uitgezonden te kunnen worden naar het WK: Uit het ‘Approved Schedule 2014’ (Oud): “All horses must be registered in a studbook, which is a member of the WBFSH. Only the Studbook where the concerned horse was first registered will be used for this event.” Deze regel wordt door de FEI als volgt aangekondigd voor 2015: “All horses must be registered with a studbook, which is a member of the WBFSH. Only the studbook in which the horse in question is first registered is acceptable for participation at the Championship. The quota for each country is for horses registered in a studbook which is originally recognized in that country.” Op basis van de aanpassingen is het zo dat landen enkel nog maar gekwalificeerde paarden uit kunnen zenden van stamboeken die in het betreffende land zijn erkend. In Nederland zijn dat alleen het KWPN en het NRPS. De KNHS heeft in het kader van de kort geding procedure pas afgelopen donderdag bericht over deze wijzigingen. Het feit dat de FEI de regels nu hals over kop aanpast in combinatie met het feit dat dat de KNHS haar uitvoeringsbesluiten inmiddels snel heeft gewijzigd (waardoor de Isah en Pavo Cup nu slechts nog KWPN kampioenschappen zijn en geen selecties meer voor de WK’s), bevestigt dat wij al die tijd in ons gelijk stonden. Het is wrang dat dit nu niet tot het gewenste resultaat leidt omdat de spelregels nu tijdens de kort geding procedure worden aangepast. Met de aanpassingen van deze regels kan de KNHS zich nu 'verschuilen' achter het feit dat zij de regels nu wel op een juiste manier toepast. Daarom heeft het voortzetten van de procedure tegen de KNHS op dit moment geen zin. Wij zullen de KNHS nauwlettend blijven volgen om te zien of zij zich aan de nieuwe regels houdt aangaande de selecties voor de WK’s en dat zij haar nieuwe uitvoeringsbesluiten naleeft Daarnaast blijft het ook nu nog de vraag of de KNHS op deze wijze -door dit te laten gebeuren- de belangen van haar leden wel op een juiste wijze heeft behartigd, of dat hiermee alleen de belangen van het KWPN/NRPS worden gediend. Immers, alle leden van de KNHS die niet over een zogenaamd KWPN dan wel NRPS stamboekpaard beschikken, kunnen zich onder de aangepaste regelgeving niet in Nederland kwalificeren voor de Wereldkampioenschappen Jonge paarden (springen en Dressuur). Daarmee kan gezegd worden dat de KNHS veel van haar leden in de kou laat staan en dat zij dit in de afgelopen jaren ook al heeft gedaan zonder dat enige regel dit voorschreef. Dit terwijl de KNHS er toch voor al haar leden moet zijn! Dat betreft evenwel een discussie die niet in deze kort geding procedure aan de orde is, maar wel een vervolg zal moeten krijgen. De KNHS heeft zich hier ook nog nooit over uitgelaten richting haar leden. Wij willen al onze fokkers en de leden van de KNHS bedanken voor de steunbetuigingen via de mail, telefoon en social media en onderweg. Wij hadden graag een sportief en open NK voor jonge paarden gerealiseerd waar iedereen aan mee had kunnen doen, maar dit lijkt nu ver weg. 
Wednesday, June 10

Open brief Kees van den Oetelaar

Buitenlandse paarden hebben de Nederlandse paardensport op de kaart gezet. Top Gun, Ratina en Egano wonnen in het verleden de medailles. En ook vandaag de dag staat de KNHS te juichen bij de successen van London en Zirocco Blue. Maar deze paarden op jonge leeftijd opleiden, ho maar! Dat mag niet van de KNHS.   Het besluit van de KNHS om op haar eigen kampioenschap voor jonge springpaarden straks alleen KWPN’ers en een paar NRPS’ers toe te laten is onbegrijpelijk en onvoorstelbaar onsportief. Voor onsportiviteit ga ik niet opzij, daar ga ik vol tegenin. Op 22 juni aanstaande zal de KNHS zich tegenover de rechter voor haar gedrag moeten verantwoorden.   Juist van een sportbond mag je eerlijkheid verwachten. En als de KNHS de Nederlandse fokkers en eigenaren van in Nederland geboren AES- en andere paarden discrimineert, alleen maar om het KWPN een handje te helpen, dan ga ik daar dwars tegenin. De KNHS dupeert haar eigen leden, alleen om het stamboek waarmee ze in hetzelfde centrum zitten te beschermen.   De KNHS realiseert zich niet wat eigenaren allemaal doen om de sport draaiende te houden. Paarden met een buitenlands papier kijken ze met de nek aan, totdat ze nodig zijn voor het team. Dan kloppen ze bij de eigenaar aan de deur. De KNHS heeft geen idee hoeveel moeite ik doe om voor Maikel van der Vleuten de goeie paarden te vinden en te houden. Zoals de KNHS nu met de sport omgaat, geef ik er helemaal niks om of Verdi nu wel of niet landenwedstrijden loopt. Als het zo moet, zeg ik: voor mij liever niet.   Een absoluut dieptepunt in de strijd van de KNHS om het AES de voet dwars te zetten is de manier waarop bondscoach Rob Ehrens onder druk is gezet om zijn zoon Robbert ertoe te bewegen zich terug te trekken uit de aanklacht tegen de KNHS. Robbert was één van de medeondertekenaars van de dagvaarding waarmee wij de KNHS voor de rechter hebben gedaagd. Daags voordat wij in Arnhem een gesprek met de KNHS zouden hebben, kwam Robbert naar ons toe. Hij vertelde dat zijn vader hem had opgebeld. Dat Rob onder druk was gezet door Maarten van der Heijden. ‘Jongen, we moeten hiermee ophouden’, had Rob Ehrens tegen zijn zoon gezegd, ‘anders gaat ons bedrijf kapot’.   Met dit soort dingen krijgen wij te maken. Maar ik zei het al: voor oneerlijkheid en onsportiviteit ga ik niet aan de kant. Nooit.   Kees van den Oetelaar