The Dutch equestrian federation has announced the teams that will represent The Netherlands at the 2025 European Youth Championships this summer.
The European Children, Pony, and Junior Championships take place in Le Mans (FRA) 28 July - 3 August, while the European Young Riders and Under 25 Championships take place in Kronberg (GER) on 10 - 13 July.
Dutch team trainers Loes Corsel and Monique Peutz made their selection based on CDI scores and observation trials in Tolbert, Exloo, and most recently in Rotterdam, where national classes were being held.
The Dutch teams include:
Children
- Marin de Baat - Ladykiller Taonga
- Floor Kulik - Bella Rosa
- Kate van Lee - Fernandell MS (reserve horse: Happy Feet)
- Bo Leijten - Gentle van Wittenstein V
- reserve: Annabel Conijn - Wenum’s Veldzicht Kenzo
Pony Riders
- Isabella Karajkovic - First Hummer
- Esmae Niessen - Strandgaards Do it my way
- Feline Niessen - Diamond Blue
- Britt Kikkert-van der Linde* - Nur für Dich
- Fabiënne Raijmakers - Wrong is Right
- Reserve: Felyne Boschloo Karsijns – Shakira
Five pony riders have been named to the team. Britt Kikkert will ride on the junior team as first choice. In case she can't start as a junior, she will get priority for a spot on the pony team. Who will drop out has not been made clear.
Junior Riders
- Dominique van Dalsen - Just Johnson
- Britt Kikkert-van der Linde - Jerenzo Texel
- Jessica Nesselaar - Indigo (reserve horse: Kiekeboe Odette B)
- Sofie van Rooij - Juan Tango B
- Reserve: Maddy Dijkshoorn – Appstore
Young Riders
- Anniek van Dulst - My First Choice Dutopia
- Tessa Kole – Nachtwacht (reserve horse: Hexagon’s King Robert)
- Micky Schelstraete - Venicia OLD
- Yasmin Westerink - Amphitryon OLD
- Reserve: Morgan Walraven – Benecia
Under 25
- Milou Dees ( - Francesco
- Kim Noordijk - Joep
- Quinty Vossers ( - Inferno
- Kris de Vries - Jillz la Grande
- Reserve: Sophie Reef - Gideon K.H.
Photo © Astrid Appels
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2025 European Young Riders and Under 25 Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2025 European Children, Pony, Junior Riders Championships