The final of the Dutch Pony Championship for show jumping is coming up! After the successful dressage competition that is in full swing with enthusiastic participants, it is now time for the jumping part. On Saturday, October 4, the four-, five- and six-year-old ponies will take center stage in an instructive competition format at the beautiful accommodation in Lathum.

Any combinations with a 4-, 5- or 6-year-old pony (category C, D or E), registered with a studbook in the Netherlands, can apply directly for the DPC ability test for the young jumping ponies. In addition, you can participate in the additional jumping classes for C, D and E ponies, regardless of previous classification.

International show jumper Piet Raijmakers Jr. linked to Jumping DPC

The expert judging is in the hands of Piet Raijmakers Jr. who has now committed himself to DPC for a longer period to further expand this concept for young jumping ponies. Piet brings his extensive experience at international level and supports the philosophy of DPC: training without focusing on speed, with attention to technical quality, attitude and confidence of the pony.Are you curious who Piet Raijmakers Jr. will be judging with? Follow our social, we can already reveal that it will be a rider with a very big track record!

Fairness Award from Röwer & Rüb puts harmony center stage

New this year in all age categories of the talent test is the Fairness Award: a prize for the combination that stands out for respectful cooperation between rider and pony, sportsmanlike behavior and fair jumping. This initiative underscores the focus on training, welfare and a positive competition experience. The fairness award is sponsored by one of our main sponsors Röwer & Rüb.

Learning contest format

The ponies ride in groups of three during the aptitude test. This format creates calmness and attention to individual ponies. The judges assess canter, technique, power, attitude and suppleness. There is no jump-off or time pressure: it's all about riding correctly and developing the pony's confidence. Each combination receives targeted feedback to support further training.

A valuable experience for each participant

Each participant will receive a commemorative ribbon. In addition, a photographer will be present to capture the best memories on film and, upon request, even a personalized reel for social media. For the top 3 per age category there are great prizes to be won, such as champion ribbons, blankets sponsored by our main sponsor Hypostore and for the breeders of the winning ponies there is a breeder's premium of € 900 to be distributed. For the additional classes (ponies with starting pass, all ages) there is a total of € 1000 prize money available, in addition to the Fairness Award.

Registration is open as of now

Registration for Jumping DPC on Saturday, Oct. 4 is through Equi Competition. After creating an account, register yourself as a rider and add your pony.

Once your registration is complete, you can register for the appropriate class: the final for young jumping ponies and/or one of the additional classes. You select the competition by date (October 4) or by location (Lathum), choose the appropriate class and complete the payment via the platform. You will then automatically receive a confirmation. About a week before the Jumping DPC competition, the starting list can be found on Equi Competition.

For participation in Jumping DPC there is no KNHS starting pass required. However, the pony must be registered with a Dutch studbook for the Jumping DPC ability test and must have a valid passport with valid measurement and vaccinations.

Click here to register directly, we look forward to welcoming you all on October 4 in Lathum!