Ruja's Anna to highest IBOP score
Ruja's Anna Rujas Dieke Slingerland IBOP topper 2023
Saturday, December 2, the IBOP was organized, in addition to the Mating Test.
With 18 participants, there was a great turnout. Four ponies presented in front of the carriage and 14 appeared under saddle
B score or higher for all riding ponies
Judges Mascha Reijs and Arjen Holties judged the driving ponies. All mounted ponies earned a class B score or higher. Ruja's Anna (by Ysselvliedt's Irresistible) obtained the highest score of the day, she went home with 80,5 points, class A and also obtained her Crown predicate.
Anna was bred by R.H. de Ram - Meijerhof, and was ridden by her owner Dieke Slingerland. Judge Mascha Reijs called Anna a very striking mare with a very good attitude and willingness to work. ‘A textbook example where a Welsh A is a promise for both sport and breeding!’
Also Jady (by Friars Red Dragon), bred by Ms. G. Habraken - Vloet, ridden by owner Marielle Feenstra, earned her Crown predicate with 76.5 points, Class B.
Tip Top's Truus A.T.
The highest score under saddle was for NWR mare Tip Top's Truus A.T. (by Castenrayseweg Charmeur) of breeder and owner A.G.M. Teunissen. She received 75.5 points, class B, from judges Mascha Reijs and Marjolein van den Bosch. ‘A very appealing, complete mare, who let herself ride very well. In addition, she has suppleness and an active use of her hind legs. Truus was presented by rider Jonna Wendel. Truus may also go through life as a Crown mare.
Section B mare Rondo's Cerise (by Priestwood Sonnet), breeder: J. Flier and owned by A.M.U. de Vries also successfully completed her IBOP operation. She achieved 70.5 points, class B. She was ridden by Fenne Krouwel.
Keur mare Hulst Curiosa (by Coelenhage's Purioso), bred by Fam. H. Hulst and owned by Daniëlle van Woudenberg and Arjan van Woudenberg, may now also call herself Kroonmerrie. Under the saddle of Femke Badenbroek she managed to score 70 points, class B.
In addition, the judges were able to lose another Crown ribbon, also Stampingground Splash (by Gwynfaes Culhwch), bred by M. van der Steege and owned by M.H.S. Zwiers received 71 points for her presentation, Class B. Belinda Gritter presented her during the IBOP.
Please refer to the upcoming Welsh Magazine for the grade sheets.