Prinsjesdag expands with a new auction during the third edition of CSI** Ermelo

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The Prinsjesdag Foal Auction is expanding its auction calendar and will organize an auction this spring during the third edition of CSI** Ermelo, which takes place from April 30th to May 3rd at the National Equestrian Centre in Ermelo. A select group of foals will be auctioned during this special event.

This addition brings the total number of auctions at the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction this year to four. The organizers are delighted with the expanded calendar and see the auction in Ermelo as a valuable addition to the existing program.

The foals will be auctioned on Saturday evening, May 2nd. Before the auction, interested parties will have the opportunity to view the collection in detail in the stables and in the show ring during a presentation.

“"The auction in Ermelo is a wonderful addition to our calendar. Traditionally, we auction at the National Equestrian Center in September, and we're very pleased to be able to organize an outdoor auction there at the start of the auction season," says chairman Gert Wezenberg.

Gert Wezenberg also emphasizes the importance of the collaboration with partner Wivaldi: "Wivaldi has been our trusted partner for the facilities surrounding our auctions for many years. Expanding this partnership to include an auction during their international event makes this step extra special."“

“"With CSI** Ermelo, we're gradually building strong and diverse events at the National Equestrian Center. We're about more than just top-level sport; we want to create a meeting place for the entire equestrian world. With the arrival of the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction, the event will be even more comprehensive and attractive," concludes Walter Makker, owner of Wivaldi and CSI** Ermelo.

With a carefully selected collection of foals and the international atmosphere of CSI** Ermelo, this new auction promises to be an attractive addition for breeders, buyers and sports enthusiasts.

'The complete picture was the deciding factor': Couwenberg enthusiastic about new purchases

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06 Valou W | CSI Houten 2025 | © Sharon Vandeput

At the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction during CSI Houten, show jumping rider Kim Couwenberg purchased two foals: the stallion Valou W (by Balou du Reventon) and the mare Charisma-K van Kattenheye (by Chackfly PS). "The purchases were very spontaneous, but I'm thrilled with them," she says.

Kim Couwenberg was present in Houten with b Horses. b Horses had been established abroad for some time and now has its headquarters in the Netherlands. They currently have 52 horses in the Netherlands, one in Belgium, and two horses in the United States.

At b Horses, sport and trade go hand in hand. "We can keep horses longer, train them further, and compete them. We want to have the broadest possible market, from young horses to more advanced horses," says Kim.

Earlier in the evening of August 9th, during the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction at CSI Houten, b Horses had already purchased Arcotiqkey Z (by Aganix Du Seigneur). However, Kim purchased the foals Valou W and Charisma-K by Kattenheye entirely for herself. "We already have so many horses and foals with the company. But I'd never bought a foal for myself before. This purchase wasn't even on my mind, but when I saw Valou W, I was sold. I'd already spent some time in his stable before the auction started."

For both foals, the overall picture was decisive for Couwenberg. "They're both attractive foals with excellent pedigrees. I haven't owned a horse for 27 years, so I think this is a really nice development. Fortunately, they were still able to be reared."

Training young horses from foal is Couwenberg's favorite activity. "I really love young horses. And the beauty of having a horse from foal is that you also have a very transparent story to tell a potential buyer in the future."

Next Tuesday, on Prinsjesdag (Prince's Day), the fourth foal auction of the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction will take place in Ermelo.

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Jim Barry relies on maternal lines: “That's where quality begins”

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11 Coco Chanel van 't Meulenhof | CSI Houten 2025 | © Sharon Vandeput

Britain's Jim Barry of Sovereign Equestrian purchased the top-of-the-line foal at the exclusive Prinsjesdag Foal Auction during CSI Houten in August: Coco Chanel van 't Meulenhof (by Cavalier Russe Z), descended from a strong dam line. "We've already purchased many good, healthy, and high-quality foals at Prinsjesdag," says Barry, who also has a long-term vision for Coco Chanel.

Barry has been a regular customer for years Foal Auction PrinsjesdagThe first horses he acquired as foals are now competing in top-level sport, and several stallions have already earned breeding licenses. It's no coincidence that Barry keeps returning. "We now have a very good track record. Over the past six or seven years, we've purchased several good and healthy foals. The committee selects the right foals from strong dam lines."

Motherline is decisive
For Coco Chanel van 't Meulenhof, the damline was also decisive. "Her pedigree is fantastic. It's well known that sires are of good quality, but you also need a strong damline. Coco Chanel's is exemplary. It's a unique opportunity to have a foal from such a damline." Coco Chanel van 't Meulenhof is a granddaughter of the very well-known mare Carthina Z, the dam of, among others, Emerald van 't Ruytershof. Barry often chooses colts, several of which have already successfully completed the process of obtaining approval. This time, however, he chose a filly, also with a view to possible breeding later.

Investing in the long term
The long-term vision is always paramount for Barry. "We don't buy foals to sell them as four- or five-year-olds. We have them for sport and breeding long-term. The foals stay in the Netherlands until they are three years old, and then we bring most of them to England for further training and competition." The Sovereign Equestrian team, which also includes Barry's daughter Nicola and son-in-law Chris, further trains the horses; this is where the hard work and dedication begin. Several top riders from mainland Europe also play a role, all with the goal of developing a program to guide young talent towards elite sport.

Quality may cost something
Barry isn't afraid to invest in quality foals. "Horses must have Grand Prix potential. When I buy a foal at the Prinsjesdag auction, I know it's been thoroughly examined and that it's the right choice in terms of conformation, damline, and quality." Those investments are already starting to pay off. Moreover, Barry has built a strong relationship with selectors Willem van Hoof and Bob Janssens, who advise him on which foals are best suited to his program. Besides the fact that Barry himself has a keen eye for quality, he also has a keen eye for quality.

Last edition of 2025
On Tuesday, September 16th, traditionally on Prinsjesdag (Prince's Day), the final edition of the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction 2025 will take place at the National Equestrian Centre in Ermelo. The collection is entirely dedicated to show jumping horse breeding: 41 carefully selected show jumping foals comprise the auction collection.

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Foal auction Prinsjesdag presents exclusive collection of show jumping foals during CSI Houten

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For the second year in a row, an exclusive edition of the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction will take place during the CSI Houten international show. On Saturday evening, August 9th, thirteen carefully selected show jumping foals will go under the hammer.

From today the complete collection can be admired online via www.veulenveilingprinsjesdag.nl, with offspring of top stallions such as Diarado, Chacfly Z, Kashmir van Schuttershof, Untouched, Comthago VDL, Cavalier Russe Z, Heartbreaker, Balou du Reventon, Cassini Gold, Ultra Star JM, Emerald van 't Ruytershof, Akarad Hero Z and Chaccoon Blue.

Bringing sport and breeding together
The auction at CSI Houten provides a unique platform for breeders and buyers from the Netherlands and abroad, where they can come together in a sporty, international atmosphere. "Sport is paramount; ultimately, every breeder breeds for sport. By once again holding the auction during the international CSI Houten competition, we are bringing sport and breeding closer together, both literally and figuratively. The successful editions at CSI Houten and the Dutch Show Jumping Championships earlier this year underscore that this concept works," says chairman Arjan van der Waaij.

Strong influence of Usha van 't Roosakker
The collection consists of genetically very interesting foals, bred from proven dam lines and sires who have proven themselves internationally in sport or breeding. The influence of influential mares like Electra van 't Roosakker and Evita van 't Roosakker, and thus of the world-class mare Usha van 't Roosakker, is clearly visible. For example, the filly Delicious SJS (by Diarado) goes directly back to Electra van 't Roosakker, who performed at the 1.60m level under Jos Lansink and developed into a leading broodmare. Charisma-K van Kattenheye (by Chacfly Z) is also related to this line through her dam Elektra Hero Z, and Clever as Ever L3B (by Kashmir van Schuttershof) is even a grandson of this breeding legend. Ulrike van 't Gebergte Z (by Untouched) carries the blood of Evita van 't Roosakker through her grandmother Josphine van de Bisschop, who jumped at 1.45m level herself and produced several 1.50m and 1.55m offspring.

Delicious SJS (Diarado out of Pebbles van 't Roosakker by Kannan)

Motherline Chacco-Blue
Other foals in the collection also stand out for their proven pedigree. The mare Venice Gold Reuvekamps (by Cassini Gold) goes back, through her granddam, to none other than the world-class sire Chacco-Blue. Coco Chanel van 't Meulenhof (by Cavalier Russe Z) is out of the half-sister of Emerald, Nixon, and Diamanthina van 't Ruytershof. Very Promising Leva WD (by Comthago VDL) is out of the half-sister of Hernandez TN. Clark VD Bisschop is a direct son of Heartbreaker, from a proven lineage that produced, among others, the 1.55m horse Quinci vd Bisschop. Valou W (by Balou du Reventon), his granddam, is the half-sister of the proven 1.60m stallion Colorado, and she also produced the 1.60m horse Vance (by Namelus R).

Live and online bidding
In addition to live bidding, you can also bid online via the Prinsjesdag Foal Auction platform. A presentation of the foals will take place prior to the auction on Saturday, August 9th. Interested parties are also welcome to visit the stables on that day to view the collection up close.

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First Foal Auction Prinsjesdag during National Jumping Championships a great success!

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On a sun-drenched CH Deurne, the very first Foal Auction Prinsjesdag took place this afternoon during the NK Jumping. The public stood rows thick along the forest track, and bid enthusiastically. Bringing together sport and breeding was the goal, and that goal has been more than achieved.

The first foal, Apart van 't Gebergte (by Aganix du Seigneur) from the direct dam line of Emerald van 'r Ruytershof immediately became the auction topper. The highest bid fell after a tough bidding duel at 32,000 euros. The filly Mylady K van Kattenheye Z (by Mylord Carthago) was sold for 20,000 euros. The half-sister of Mandato van de Neerheide seems to have a future in the Netherlands.

Average 15,000 euros
The ten foals were sold for an average of almost 15,000 euros. Many of the customers were at the ring in Deurne and the filly Arcotiqkey Z (by Aganix du Seigneur) was sold for 12,000 euros to a French buyer. In total, eight of the ten foals were sold, which results in a sales percentage of 80%.

Good cooperation
Not only the organization of Veulenveiling Prinsjesdag looks back with great satisfaction on this very first edition during the NK Jumping. The chairman of CH Deurne, Dirk van Santvoort, also enjoyed the collaboration. “The auction was a very nice addition to the program. For the public it was a nice change between the two rounds of the senior championship, it created a stir and a good atmosphere.”

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Exclusive collection Foal Auction Prinsjesdag presented

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The very first foal collection of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag and CH Deurne has been launched! A dozen very exclusive and promising foals will be auctioned during the NK Jumping. Foals from the world's best dam lines, such as those of Usha van 't Roosakker, Emerald van 't Ruytershof, Cassini Gold, Narcotique de Muze. The auction will take place on Sunday 27 April between the first and second round of the last part of the senior championship.

Four colts and six fillies are part of the collection. Offspring of Aganix du Seigneur, Mylord Carthago, Quel Homme de Hus, Diablue PS, Drummer 2000 TN Z, Jaguar vd Berghoeve, Mosito van het Hellehof, Emerald van 't Ruytershof and Cornet Obolenksy. In other words, proven stallions combined with exceptional performance lines.

Usha van 't Roosakker

The Cornet Obolenksy son Vylori goes directly back to the world-famous mare Usha van 't Roosakker, just like Venture Key, the son of Emerald van 't Ruytershof. Drummer 2000 TN son Djembe Z comes from the half-sister of Cassini Gold. The grandmother of the filly Apart van 't Gebergte (by Aganix du Seigneur), Ilusionata van 't Meulenhof, jumped at 1.60m level herself and is the half-sister of Emerald van 't Ruytershof.

Half-sister Mandato van de Neerheide

The filly Arcotique Z (by Aganix du Seigneur) also has proven genes. Her granddam is the 1.60m mare Eliza and goes back to Narcotique de Muze. The filly Mylady-K van Kattenheye Z (by Mylord Carthago) is the half-sister of Christian Ahlmann's 1.60m stallion Mandato van de Neerheide. The filly Valentino W (by Mosito van het Hellehof) is the half-sister of the approved 1.40m stallion of Jérôme Guery, Claude Monet.

Presentation of foals

In short, a collection with very promising show jumping foals. The entire collection can now be viewed online. Prior to the live auction in Deurne, a presentation of the foals will follow. It is also possible to view the foals with your own eyes in the stables. Admission to CH Deurne is free. In addition to live bidding, online bidding on the foals is also possible via the platform of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag.

Sport and breeding

In recent years, Veulenveiling Prinsjesdag has organised an auction at several events, and now the NK Jumping is being added to that list. “In this way, we want to bring the sport closer to breeding. The sport is becoming increasingly important and every breeder ultimately breeds for the sport. The fact that we are now going to auction at the NK Jumping fits in perfectly with that,” says chairman Arjan van der Waaij.

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NK Show Jumping and Foal Auction Prinsjesdag join forces

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During the NK Jumping from 23 to 27 April, Foal Auction Prinsjesdag has a scoop. At prime time, between the first and second round of the last part of the senior championship, an exclusive collection of promising jumping foals will be auctioned. “We are very happy that we will be working with CH Deurne during the NK Jumping”, says chairman Arjan van der Waaij.

 

In recent years, Veulenveiling Prinsjesdag has organised an auction at several events, and now the NK Jumping is being added to that. “In this way, we want to bring the sport closer to breeding. The sport is becoming increasingly important and every breeder ultimately breeds for the sport. The fact that we are now going to auction at the NK Jumping fits in perfectly with that.”

You want to be there

The NK Jumping will take place from 23 to 27 April in Deurne at the Green Valley Estate accommodation. “The NK is a prestigious event with many participants and visitors. It is the highest podium for the Dutch rider. As a rider and visitor, you want to be there,” Van der Waaij explains the choice for the NK Jumping.

Prime time

Traditionally, the denouement of the Dutch Jumping Championship for seniors is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, and this year too. Between the first and second round, at prime time, the auction organized by Foal Auction Prinsjesdag will take place. “We have the best time for the auction and are currently busy with the expectant collection. We have already selected a few foals from proven stallions and mothers. The aim is to auction about eight to ten foals.” If you own an interesting foal, you can register it via the website www.prinsjesdag.eu.

Exclusive collection

"We are looking forward to the first edition of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag at the NK Jumping. Just like our organization, the NK has existed for years, and we both focus on the long term. Of course, such a first time is always exciting, which is why we really want to present an exclusive collection," concludes Van der Waaij.

Viewing foals

The collection will be online on April 12. In addition to live bidding, it is also possible to bid online via the platform of Veulenveiling Prinsjesdag. On Sunday morning, April 27, a presentation of the foals will take place prior to the auction, interested parties are also welcome in the stables to view the foals up close.

 

NVK champion Rosatrichta van de Westen for 44,000 euros auction topper

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NVK champion Rosatrichta van de Westen for 44,000 euros auction topper 29e edition Foal Auction Prinsjesdag

With a turnover of more than one million euros and an auction topper for 44,000 euros, the 29e edition of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag as successful
know in. The champion of the KWPN National Foal Inspection Rosatrichta van de Westen was also popular at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag and remains in Dutch hands for 44,000 euros. Among the jumping foals it was Ceasaria Key SR Z (Chacco Blue x Bentley van de Heffinck) who brought in the most money with 36,000 euros and left for France.

Dressage toppers stay in the Netherlands

The dressage collection had several highlights this year; In addition to the Le Formidable daughter Rosatrichta van de Westen, bred by C. Kikkert from Den Burg (Texel), who sold for 44,000 euros, Roluciënne STMT (Bordeaux x Ampère) and Rainman Texel (Glock's Toto Jr x Negro) both exchanged for 30,000 euros owner. More than 20,000 euros was also paid for promising foals such as Royal Class (Franklin x Gribaldi) and Rain Beau (So Perfect x Krack C). The more expensive dressage foals mainly stayed in the Netherlands, while the jumping foals mostly left for abroad.

Breeding success for the family Keys

Ceasaria Key SR Z (Chacco Blue x Bentley van de Heffinck), a filly from the famous Usha van 't Roosakker line, was one of the successful breeding products of the Keys van Keystud family from Roggel. This Chacco Blue daughter is leaving for France for 36,000 euros. The second most expensive foal also comes from the breeding of the Sleutels family; Dominatrix Key SR Z (Dominator Z x ET Cryoozootech), a filly from the lineage of Qerly Chin, will stay in the Netherlands for 32,000 euros. A British buyer won the very striking colt Cognac van 't Gebergte Z (Chacco Blue x Diamant de Semilly), a grandson of Niels Bruynseels' Ilusionata van 't Meulenhof, for 30,000 euros. Furthermore, Conthargos daughter Cavalluna STS Z goes to Belgium for 26,000 euros and a third key breeding product yielded 24,000 euros, namely the striking Grandorado TN son Glory Key SR Z, who is leaving for Germany.

'Live auction gives extra charm'

The average price of the dressage foals was 13,000 euros, while the jumping foals fetched almost 14,500 euros. The final average was 13,600 euros. A painting by artist Jan Peeters was sold for 5000 euros for the Ambulance Wish Foundation. “With such an average price and a sales percentage of more than 90 percent, we are proud to be back as an auction”, says Prinsjesdag chairman Arjan van der Waaij. “We enjoyed this 29e edition and it was nice to be able to organize a live auction again. Guests in the hall and a nice ambiance give an auction such as Foal Auction Prinsjesdag extra charm; this provides additional motivation for the future”, Van der Waaij looks back and ahead.

Collection September auction complete

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Our next auction will take place on Tuesday 21 September. Recently, our selectors have been on the road to select the pearls among the foals. And they succeeded! The selection is complete and we are very pleased with how it looks.

Dressage selector Lauw van Vliet: “I have been following the Prinsjesdag auction for years, even before I became a selector, and I dare to say that this is the best selection we have ever had. A fantastic group of foals with a few real outliers. It strikes me that a number of young stallions breed above average, so we were able to select several foals from them.” Van Vliet knows another reason why the average quality is high: “My colleague selector Cas van der Oord is so fanatical, has so many contacts via social media, so knows exactly what is being born and so we are often the first on site to foal to view. That works great!”

Willem van Hoof is responsible for the jumping foals together with Fred van Straaten. Willem: “We once again have a strong collection across the board. Sport in the dam's line is a very important criterion for jumping foals. We have foals with dams and/or grandmothers who have performed highly in the sport and from strains that are full of achievements. Of course it remains important that the model, foundation and movements are correct. In that regard, we have very complete foals.” Van Hoof indicates that he has made a nice mix of proven and young stallions: “Obviously you cannot avoid the Chacco Blues and Cornet Obolenskys, we were able to select very good foals from them. At least as interesting are the young stallions such as Mumbai, O'Neil van het Eigenloo and Uricas van de Kattevennen. We have also seen great foals from those stallions.”

We are eager to present this phenomenal selection to you and hope for just as wonderful a day as the 2020 edition.

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Jumping and dressage embryos in high demand at Embryoveiling Prinsjesdag

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Jumping and dressage embryos in high demand at Embryoveiling Prinsjesdag

The first embryo auction of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2021 will go down in the books as a success; both the jumping and dressage embryos were sold quickly for attractive prices. Of the sixteen embryos offered, 75 percent were sold to a total of seven different countries. The Chacco Blue embryo from the Van 't Roosakker line in the Netherlands remains for 18,000 euros, just like the Gribaldi embryo from O.Bertje for 17,000 euros.

Once again international interest in the interesting collection of embryos from Foal Auction Prinsjesdag. The auction year has been successfully kicked off with this first edition of 2021. “A good start with a lot of enthusiasm from various bidders, both at home and abroad. We are also very satisfied with the sale of the various dressage embryos. It appears once again that interesting dam lines combined with good stallions are popular in both the jumping and dressage markets,” said chairman Arjan van der Waaij. “That is why we are once again pleased with the confidence of the entrants, who have helped to make this strong collection possible.

Not only the jumping embryos, but also the six dressage embryos were sold well in this online edition. The exclusive Gribaldi embryo out of the top mare O.Bertje stays in the Netherlands for 17,000 euros; O.Bertje is the dam of Grand Prix stallion Tango, Grand Prix horse Bonzanjo and the NMK champions Zhara-Obertje and D.Obertje.

The Lord Europe embryo from O.Bertje was also well received and is going to Great Britain for 12,000 euros. The embryo of multi-champion Valverde out of the NMK champion Heliana VOD – the half-sister of Kjento and Mowgli VOD – goes to the same investor from Great Britain.

The Chacco Blue embryo from the Bentley van 't Heffinck daughter Grand Cru van 't Hagenhof remains in the Netherlands for 18,000 euros and is therefore the topper of this first embryo auction of 2021. Grand Cru van 't Hagenhof is a daughter of Babbe van ' t Roosakker – the famous Grand Prix jumping mare bred directly out of Usha van 't Roosakker. The Chacco Blue embryo out of the Numero Uno daughter Lollypop van 't Heike – from the line of Valentina & Fairlight van 't Heike – was also in demand and is going to Belgium for 14,000 euros. Two embryos were also sold to Hungary and further to Poland, the United States and Spain.

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CH Deurne Auction

Date: April 26, 2026
Bidding: Live and Online
Location: CH Deurne
Offer: Foals Jumping

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