IBOP: A-score for Keizerskroon Highlight and Vechtzicht Classic Design

All fifteen participants in the IBOP on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo passed. The NWR mare Keizerskroon Highlight earned the highest score and an A certificate with 80.5 points in the riding test.

There was also an A for the section A star and foundation stallion Vechtzicht Classic Design who scored 80.3 points for the driving test. The remaining participants were classified in Class B.

Emperor's Crown Highlight

The palomino Emperor's Crown Highlight (Pippin's Pride A.T. x Verona's Bo-Gi) is by breeder A. de Graaf-Spruijt of Strijen. The star mare was covered by Nieuwmoed's Mister Right. “A talented pony. Nicely presented,” was the judge's comment.

Highlight is a very versatile mare, as she received an 8.5 for both her aptitude as a dressage pony and her aptitude as a sprng pony. She also received an 8.5 for aptitude, character and willingness to work. Moreover, last year she was the section champion and reserve day champion in Hellendoorn.

Vechtzicht Classic Design

Arjen Holties mated the by D.R. Dobber of Breukelen bred Vechtzicht Classic Design (Vechtzicht's Hywel x Friars Divine Spirit) of B.U. Franke of Echteld to the 80.3 points. “Pony shows a consistent performance with a neat self-carriage,” the judges' comments said.

The gray stallion received 8.5s for ability as a harnessed pony, balance & agility and posture & suppleness & impetus. For suitability & character & willingness to work he received 8.5s and 9s.