Spoorzicht Stable named Breeder of the Year 2025

At the Central Stallion Show, the title Breeder of the Year was awarded to the Sloof brothers of Stal Spoorzicht in Rijssen. A recognition for decades of dedication, consistent quality and a clear vision of the future of the Welsh pony.

The title Breeder of the Year is for breeders who look beyond one successful animal or one good year. It is about vision, continuity and responsibility for breeding as a whole. This year, both the FTC Breed Breeding and the FTC NWR/WPBR independently arrived at the same nomination: Stal Spoorzicht.

The first Welsh pony was registered by name in 1981, followed by the first foal under the stable name of Spoorzicht in 1988. About 160 breeding products have since been registered, including 9 studbook stallions and 32 Section A and NWR/WPBR predicate ponies.

For years Stal Spoorzicht has shown that investment in bloodlines, confidence in own breeding products and looking ahead are the basis of lasting quality. The successes are visible at inspections, during the performance test and in the sport, with championships and predicates in multiple sections.

What makes this breeding special is that it is not a fluke, but the result of years of professionalism, family involvement and sharing knowledge and opportunities with other breeders. A breeding farm that stands like a house and sets an example for the future of Welsh breeding.

We warmly congratulate the Sloof Family on this special title and thank them for their continued contribution to breeding. Read the full report in the next Welsh magazine.