DPC Stallions Night 2026 canceled due to EHV-1

With pain in its heart, the board of the Dutch Pony Championship has had to decide to cancel the planned 2026 DPC Stallions Night. The reason for this decision is the discovery of the EHV-1 abortion variant at the location where the event was to take place.

The welfare of horses is paramount to our foundation at all times. Given the nature of the virus and the potential risks to participating stallions, owners, riders and visitors, we consider it irresponsible to allow the event to continue at this location. Despite intensive efforts to find an alternative location in the short term that meets our strict requirements in terms of permits, facilities and appearance, this was unfortunately not successful.

As a board, this has been a particularly difficult decision. Our passion to organize this event is great and we were looking forward to organize a great spectacle together with all those involved. Precisely from that same passion and responsibility towards the sport and breeding we had to make this decision.

Both participants, and visitors who have purchased a grandstand ticket and/or parking pass, will be personally contacted about this soon.

Masterclass Dinja van Liere moved to Ermelo

The planned master class led by Dinja van Liere will take place. It will be moved to the KNHS center in Ermelo. Visitors who have already purchased tickets for the master class will be informed personally by Hoefslag.

We are gearing up for another DPC season

Of course, we hope to welcome back both stallions and other young ponies at the DPC selection competitions soon. In the near future we will publish the calendar for the upcoming season.

We thank all stallion owners, partners, sponsors, participants and visitors for their understanding in this exceptional situation. The welfare of the horses ponies and the health of the industry should always guide our choices. We hope to organize an extra special edition next year.

For further questions, please contact via email the info@dutchponychampionship.nl

On behalf of the board of the Dutch Pony Championship