The Dutch KWPN breeding society has released the names of the horses in the running to become KWPN Horse of the Year 2009. All KWPN fans can vote on their favourite horse via the KWPN website.
Four dressage horses are included on the short list for the HOY title. They are European gold medallists Parzival (by Jazz x Ulft) and Totilas (by Gribaldi x Glendale), World Cup Finals and 2009 CDIO Aachen champion Ravel (by Contango x Democraat ) and 6-year old World Young Horse Champion Westpoint (by Jazz x Michelangelo).
Other nominees are Koss, O'Brien, Owaola, Robin Hood W, Taunita, Unaniem, and Wervelwind.
You can vote until 4 January 2010 for your most liked KWPN horse. The title will be awarded to the winner at the 2010 KWPN Stallion Licensing days in 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, on 2 - 6 February 2010.
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2009 European Dressage Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2009 CDIO Aachen
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2009 World Cup Finals
Jazz Tops WBFSH Dressage Sire Ranking for 2009