CHK 2022: ‘plan B’ and livestream via ClipMyHorse

Unfortunately… We had hoped to see so many of you again this year at the Central Stallion Inspection, but the NWPCS board has had to decide to hold the 2022 event without an audience as well. The COVID-19 pandemic still has us all in its grip, and we can no longer postpone this decision in order to finalize the organization. The livestream will be provided by ClipMyHorse, ensuring the highest possible quality for everyone watching on a screen.

The decision that has been made means that ‘Plan B’ will be implemented. The goal is to organize the program so that, in the arena, three people per pony can watch the entire section in which the pony is participating. After a section is completed, these people will leave the arena, and the next section will be judged. This applies to three people, including the handler and the person guiding the pony.

Saturday, February 12

The stallions will be judged by section on Saturday. We’ll start with the second viewing of the stallions in each section, followed by the older stallions in each section, along with the corresponding championship. This way, we’ll complete an entire section on Saturday before moving on to the next one. On Saturday as well, we’ll try to arrange things so that three people per pony can follow the entire section in which the pony is competing. This includes three people, including the presenter and the handler (for the riding classes, three people including the rider). The riding classes will take place on Saturday, February 12; the specific time of day they will be judged as part of the program will be announced later.

Honors

As things stand now, the stallions that have received a breeding premium or a “sport” or “preferent” designation will be honored on Saturday, along with the Breeder of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. The daily championship will once again be canceled in 2022.

To gain access to the grounds of the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo, you must have a valid QR code from the CoronaCheck app or a valid negative test result issued by an official authority (no self-tests). Checks will be conducted at the entrance gates to the grounds as well as at the entrance doors to the arenas.

Regulations

For both days, the number of visitors who can be admitted will depend on the regulations in effect at that time. If visitor numbers need to be reduced, we will notify the registered owners of the listed stallions as soon as possible.

We naturally hope for the cooperation and good sportsmanship of all attendees and other stakeholders.

Please note: Due to the uncertain situation surrounding COVID-19, all of this is still subject to change.