spotlights on predicates
Elite
Lakeway's Charmayne
528017 07.00245, STB section B, born April 27, 2007, keur elite
V. Linde Hoeve's Elegant
M. Lakeway's Ayla, elite
MV. Skellorn Benedict BAB
Breeder/applicant: F.R. Venhuizen, Vries
Obtained the predicate elite based on the following offspring:
Offspring
Spring Star's Kimara
528017000800307, STB section B, born April 6, 2008, keur elite
V. Eyarth Tom Tom
M. Zuudwiek's Kimmy, keur
MV. Casperhof's Freddy, elite, prestatie
Breeder/applicant: J.E. van Lente, IJsselmuiden
Obtained the predicate elite based on the following offspring:
OffspringWild Song's Fairy Lustre
528017200900996, STB section B, April 14, 2009, keur elite
V. Thistledown Lawrence of Arabia
M. Valeur Dancing Fairy Lustre, keur, preferent
MV. Paddock Riverdance
Breeder: G.G. and D.A. Valk, Waterlandkerkje
Applicant: D.A. Valk, Waterlandkerkje
Obtained the predicate elite based on the following offspring:
OffspringLacy Ellen
M128507, STB section A, born May 1, 2002, star elite
V. Blackhill Picalo
M. Lacy Eira
MV. Saltersford Justin
Breeder: C.J. Tibbey, Bala
Applicant: Fam. Bosman, Elburg
Obtained the predicate elite based on the following offspring:
OffspringPreferent
Shamrocklake Sweet Pepper Cianha
826046020169199, STB section A, born January 28, 2013, star preferred
V. Shamrocklake Royal Heart-Beat, breeding premium
M. Shamrock Sweetlife Cordelia, keur, elite
MV. Revel Paul-Jones, BAB
Breeder/applicant: H. Leeuwenhaag, Rossum
Preeminence obtained on the basis of the following offspring:
OffspringEaster camp's Zonnemaire
528017201300171, STB section A, born March 9, 2013, crown preferred
V. Heniarth Dandare
M. Clayland's Pleasure, keur
MV. Vechtzicht's Hywel, elite
Breeder/applicant: B. de Jong, Ophemert
Preeminence obtained on the basis of the following offspring:
OffspringVrilkhoven's Leslie
03.00558, STB section A, born May 20, 2003, crown preferred
V. Biesdeel's Planed
M. Sumrin Tundra, star
MV. Vechtzicht's Harmony, elite
Breeder: Th. v.d. Sande, Liempde
Applicant: B. de Jong, Ophemert
Preeminence obtained on the basis of the following offspring:
OffspringRebecca
98,00466, STB sectionNWR, born May 8, 1998, sport preferent
V. Cupkeshof Winobert
M. Anjershof Romy, crown, preferent, prestatie
MV. Anjershof Rocky, elite, sport, prestatie
Breeder: L. Pel, Doezum
Applicant: M. Jonker, Leutingewolde
Preeminence obtained on the basis of the following offspring:
OffspringWe (J. Kroon) bought Rebecca as a just-broken 4-year-old from Ronald Vrolijken. Pregnant with, as it turned out later, twins, of which unfortunately only one survived. These were two of the 8 foals we eventually bred with her. The second last foal which we first kept, Roxy (Ster Sport Z2), an Orchard Boginov, became Reserve Day Champion as a 3 year old in Tolbert and at the CMK in Kootwijk reserve champion of the Netherlands. Besides breeding, Rebecca also ran very successfully in the dressage sport with our daughter Annemarie to many profit points and region titles in the Z2 (Z2+17), where the biggest success was a 5th place at the NK in the Z1 class. The last period she has been riding at a small riding school, where she was the favorite of all the children. Rebecca is now in a fine retirement place.
Eyarth Larissa
826046020160128, STB section B, born May 19, 2010, star preferred
V. Hilin Etifedd
M. Eyarth Ophelia
MV. Eyarth Celebration
Breeder: J.I. Parry, Corwen
Applicant: J.E. van Lente, IJsselmuiden
Preeminence obtained on the basis of the following offspring:
OffspringOrchard JR Anna Palowna
528017 07.00724, STB section NWR, born May 5, 2007, keur preferent
V. Orchard Red Prince, elite, sport
M. Orchard Perestroika, crown, elite, prestatie
MV. Vita Nova's Golden Boris, elite
Breeder/applicant: G. van de Zalm, Wellerlooi
Orchard Jr. Anna Palowna was born on 05-05 2007 in Wellerlooi out of her very famous dam Orchard Perestrojka (elite, crown, prestatie) and sire Orchard Red Prince (elite, sport).
She has a very friendly and yet powerful character and was rewarded as a three-year-old Ster mare at the Central Mare Show in Kootwijk by the jury corps led by Johan Hamminga with a 1st place out of 25 participants in the ‘Queen's Section’. Among other things, her strong step and good body use were praised.
The photo shows Anna Palowna at the CMK in Kootwijk at the age of three.
In 2011, Anna Palowna received the keur predicate with her first foal Orchard ET by her side. She now has 12 offspring, of which the following 7 are licensed. Of the primed offspring, Orchard ET, Orchard NL and Orchard Covergirl have competed at medium and high level in dressage; Orchard ET in Italy, Orchard NL in France (at FEI level) and Orchard Covergirl in the Netherlands.
Now, November 2024, at 17 years old, mother Anna Palowna is still fit, leading the herd and raising all surrounding mares and foals well in it. We hope to receive several more foals from her before she goes into well-deserved retirement.
Performance
Leuns Field's Oriënta
99.00594, STB NWR, born May 4, 1999, crown sport elite prestatie
V. Verona's Bo-Gi, preferent
M. Leuns Veld's Heidi, elite, crown
MV. Kooihuster Folkert, sport
Breeder: A. Peeters, Leunen
Applicant: A.P. de Graaf-Spruijt, Strijen
Leuns Veld's Oriënta I bought almost 20 years ago from the late Toon Peeters. I already owned her full sister Leuns Veld's Phoenix, but when I saw Oriënta I fell in love instantly. Her type, her fine character, her beautiful head with big dark eyes and especially her movements made me decide to buy another NWR mare. And I haven't regretted it for a moment.
From Oriënta, 13 foals were born to me. Seven of them were sold abroad at or before their 3rd year. Fortunately, I was able to follow the other offspring in the sport and they are all doing great.That is why Oriënta now carries the predicates crown, elite, sport and prestatie behind her name.
Offspring in the sport I would like to mention herewith:
- High Flown's Orlando (by Bodo) : Z2 dressage with 4 wins with Carlijn Vaessen, then sold to Japan
- Keizerskroon Avalon (by Heidehofs Don Diego): Z2 with 40 wins FEI with Aimee Leisink, still successful in the Netherlands
- Keizerskroon Finn (by Pippin's Pride) : Z2 dressage with 40 profit points FEI with Mick vd Kort, then sold to Sweden
- Imperial Crown Highlight (by Pippin's Pride) : M2 dressage with 1 profit point with Jayda vd Boogert, still in my possession
- Keizerskroon Kiki (by Castenrayseweg Charmeur) : M1 dressage with 9 profit points at her now only 5 years old with Chayenne Breeder, still in the Netherlands
- In addition, the following offspring are very successful abroad:
- Imperial Crown Bravour, aka Good Better Bram (by Good Looking): successful in Germany at Z2 level (German M)
- Imperial Crown Edison (by Desprado): successful in France at Z2 level.
I am very proud of Oriënta that besides having very beautiful offspring, she has clearly left her sport genes. Let's hope she can enjoy her retirement here at Keizerskroon stable for a long time to come.
Photo taken by Lysanne Eijlander.
A proud owner
Anita de Graaf-Spruijt
Stal Keizerskroon
Sports
Bluewood Pandora
826046020176006, STB section B, born Jan. 3, 2005, sport
V. Talponciau Beswick
M. Polaris Lonicera
MV. Polaris Facus
Breeder: S.E. Prosser-Reade, Guestling
Applicant: N.M. Schütte-Stel, Bellingwolde
Bluewood Pandora has met the requirements for the predicate sport through her performance in M1 (+12) dressage.
We purchased Bluewood Pandora as a 5 year old green. A beautiful black section B mare. Our oldest daughter, then just 8, then rode her in. Within six weeks she was going with us to the riding school. Pandora is a work willing pony, learns quickly and a heart of gold.
Three years ago we had her covered by the WPBR stallion Reintland's Bon Coeur B. Out of this came a beautiful filly, Schutte's Pearl. Because we thought it was such a beautiful foal, we did it again. Out of this came a colt with more white called Schutte's Modjo. Pandora passes on the character to her foals, both of which are still in our possession. After the foals, Anna picked her up again and because she was doing so well, she made the selection for the Groningen Indoor Championships 2024.On to the NK where they got a nice 5th place.
Pandora also became Welsh Cup champion in the L1 in 2021 at the last Welsh Cup.
Anna has continued to ride her with now the end result being the sport predicate. Her sister Vera now takes the reins and may continue to enjoy Bluewood Pandora.

Emperor's Crown Highlight
528017201600189, STB section NWR, born May 3, 2016, crown sport
V. Pippin's Pride A.T., sport
M. Leuns Veld's Oriënta, crown, sport, elite
MV. Verona's Bo-Gi, preferent
Breeder/Applicant: A.P. de Graaf-Spruijt, Strijen
Keizerskroon Highlight has met the requirements for the predicate sport through her performance in the M1 (+11) dressage.
Prinsenweier's Leo
528017201600441, VB section WPBR, born June 11, 2016, sport
V. Unknown
M. Meladelle's Chakira
MV. Bolster Goldleaf, BAB
Breeder: E. Heijblom-Coolen, Nuenen
Applicant: J.P.G.M. Coolen, Nuenen
Prinsenweier's Leo has met the requirements for the predicate sport through his performance in Z1 (+3) dressage.
Prinsenweier's Leo, our handsome chestnut that we bred ourselves eight years ago, is a real asset. At the age of three we started saddling and training him.
Josefien Evers has been his rider from the very beginning and then they continued to grow together. What a fun time! In his first competition season in 2020 he was immediately allowed to participate in the Hippiade in class C-B dressage, since then he has developed at lightning speed.
Leo has gained a lot of experience in recent years and has taken home many prizes. He now competes in Z1 dressage and jumps 100 cm. His heart lies mainly with dressage, but he also enjoys variety and a nice ride outside. With his playful character and cooperative attitude, he always puts his best foot forward. At the moment we are enthusiastically continuing our training for Z2 level. We are proud of what he has already achieved and look forward to what the future holds for him!





