Raspoetin-K van Kattenheye Named 2024 KWPN Mare Champion

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The chestnut Raspoetin-K van Kattenheye was named the champion of the 2024 KWPN Mare Championships in Ermelo, the Netherlands, on 26 July 2024.

Judges Floor Dröge, Marian Dorresteijn and Wim Versteeg invited 10 mares to the champion's ring for a great conclusion of the 2024 KWPN Mare Championship.

Raspoetin-K van Kattenheye

The Belgian bred KWPN mare Raspoetin-K van Kattenheye came, saw, and conquered. Sired by Fynch Hatton out of Daylight de Hus (by Don Juan de Hus) she is bred by Tony and Mieke Raman of Star Stables Kattenheye and owned by Miludka Swinkels. She was regional champion in Brabant and now won the Nationals.

"A chique mare with a gorgeous body, strong connections and much expression. She has three very good basic gaits, moves through her whole body and always engaged from behind," said judge Dröge.

The mare was prepared for the Championship by Jeroen Witte and was the favourite of the public.

Ratilinda Taonga

The reserve champion's title went to Ratilinda Taonga (by Blue Hors Zack out of Atilinda M (by Negro)).

This full sister of licensed stallion Jameson is bred and owned by Willeke Bos of Stal 104 in Wijdewormer, The Netherlands. She already won the regional championships in Noord-Holland.

"This impressive mare has a strong conformation and upward way of moving," said Droge. "She combines body usage with a good technique in her legs."

The third place went to the Gelderland regional champion, Robijn VDA (by Vitalis x Furstenball), bred by Leo and Raymond van der Aalst.

Results - 2024 KWPN Mare Championships

1. Raspoetin-k Van Kattenheye (by Fynch Hatton x Don Juan De Hus) - Owner: M Swinkels
2. Ratilinda Taonga (by Zack X Negro) - Owner: Stal 104
3. Robijn Vda (by Vitalis X Fürstenball) - Owner: L & R Van Der Aalst
4. Rose-bel Taonga (by Kjento X Westpoint) - Owner: Stal 104
5. Rose Universe (by Las Vegas X Franklin) - Owner: Len Nekeman
6. Rapsody Sollenburg (by Fynch Hatton X Fidertanz) - Owner: a. Zekveld
7. Racieta S (by Glamourdale X Vivaldi) - Owner: N Witte & L. Collins
8. Radio Gaga Vd (by Jameson X Franklin) - Owner: J. Van Dijk
9. Requ (by Kjento X Ampère) - Owner: Chr. Snepvangers
10. Riorika (by Koning X Chinook) - Owner: Ad Valk