The Dutch equestrian federation (KNHS) has announced the team that will represent The Netherlands in the FEI Nations Cup at the 2025 CDIO Rotterdam on 19 - 22 June 2025.
Rotterdam is the second mandatory team selection/observation trial for the 2025 European Championships in Crozet, following a first observation trial at the CDI Exloo last weekend.
Based on the results achieved in Exloo, team captain Patrick van der Meer decided on his team for Rotterdam, which hints at a potential team for Crozet, although Hans Peter Minderhoud's availability to ride Taminiau after the end of June is uncertain.
Riding in Rotterdam are:
- Marlies van Baalen – Habibi DVB
- Hans Peter Minderhoud – Taminiau
- Marieke van der Putten – Kuvasz
- Thamar Zweistra – Luxuriouzz
It is interesting that Van der Meer chose Kuvasz and not the higher scoring, but more sensitive Zantana, as Van der Putten's ride. Zantana was twice the higher scoring horse in Exloo.
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2025 European Dressage. Championships
Van der Putten and Zantana Break Through at 2025 CDIO Lier, New Hope for Dutch Dressage