The Hippiade is in full swing once again, and this year, too, the Welsh ponies are making their presence felt at the Dutch Championships! It’s wonderful to see so many Welsh ponies back on the podium.

We do our very best to include all Welsh ponies that have won a medal in this list. If you notice a combination that’s missing, please let us know!

DRESSURE

Class B, Cat. A/B
🥇 1st: Hope Quail (by Rookery Stardust), ridden by Rosemarie Werkman

Class B, Cat. C
🥈2nd: Star’s George (by Hilin Prince Rondo), ridden by Ruth Agema

Class B, Cat. D/E
🥈 2nd: Eolo (by Coelenhage’s Purioso), ridden by Vajèn Slagter

Class L1, Cat. A/B
🥇 1st: Vechtzicht Classic Lilly (by Friars Divine Spirit), ridden by Charlotte van Daele
🥈 2nd: Spoorzicht’s Taggerty (by Oldenzijlster Axel), ridden by Marie-Antoinette Claessens
🥉 3rd: Paralels Sanne (by Woldberg’s Vivaldi), ridden by Lette Duijts

Class L1, Cat. C
🥉 3rd: Elmohoeve’s Valegro (by Anjershof Shadok), ridden by Elin van Campen

Class L1, Cat. D/E
🥈 2nd: Bekelaar’s Victory (by Spoorzicht’s Jupiler), ridden by Marlies Werkman
🥉 3rd: Southwind’s Thor (by Spoorzicht’s Red Flyer), ridden by Vajèn le Jeune

Class L2, Cat. A/B
🥇 1st: Pronk Stable’s Golden Spirit (by Nieuwmoed’s Mr. Darcy), ridden by Suus van den Broek
🥉 3rd: Ziva, ridden by Sarah Timmermans

Class L2, Cat. C
🥇 1st: Daley Daydream van het Gildeland (by Stougjeshoeve Escudo), ridden by Rhodé van Kalkeren
🥈 2nd: Heidepeel’s Stitch (by Waxwing Penny Guy), ridden by Sterre Luijten
🥉 3rd: Moorstreet’s Lennon (by Willow Tree’s Amigo), ridden by Laureline Goeman

Class L2, Cat. D/E
🥇 1st: Libenti’s Milagro, ridden by Jaylee Mom
🥈 2nd: Spoorzicht’s Jupiler (by Speycksbosch Dickens), ridden by Maartje Sloof
🥉 3rd: DJ’s Rubie van Meidoornhoeve (by Reduster Adios), ridden by Jaley van der Wetering

Class M1, Cat. A/B/C
🥇 1st: Zwanehoef’s Dexter (by Vechtzicht’s Hy-Binder), ridden by Saar Flier
🥈 2nd: Macciato (by Stella Calvin), ridden by Amy Vos
🥉 3rd: Blanche Optimist Rover (by Spring Star’s Spirit), ridden by Olivia Schimmel

Class M2, Cat. A/B/C
🥇 1st: Woldberg’s Tobias (by Den Deel’s Jarno), ridden by Febe van der Velden
🥈 2nd: Keulse Hoeve’s Twinkel (by Lowland Danny Boy), ridden by Imena Paal
🥉 3rd: Samorens Katelynn’s Rambo (by Eyarth Rambo), ridden by Olivia Schimmel

Class M2, Cat. D/E
🥉 3rd: Castenrayseweg Champagnero WNE, ridden by Maud Giethoorn

Class Z1, Cat. D/E
🥇 1st: Cream de Luxe DV (by Cassanova du Bois), ridden by Tess van den Hurk
🥈 2nd: Amalia’s Shadow (by Anjershof Shadok), ridden by Pip Fredrikze

Class Z1/Z2, Cat. C
🥉 3rd: Goldfly (by Cassanova du Bois), ridden by Sandy Brammer Langeberg

Men's

Dressage

Class B Single Pony
🥇 1st: Guydo (single horse), ridden by Marleen van Vendeloo

Class L, single pony
🥈 2nd: Wrentnall Red Fox, ridden by Marianne Wijdenes
🥉 3rd: Cadlanvalley Voyager, ridden by Mascha Reijs

Class M, single pony
🥉 3rd: Kyano, ridden by Carine Vos van der Drift

Class Z, single-horse pony team
🥇 1st: Amy Lacy Queen Bee, ridden by Ingrid Elgersma

Class ZZ, single pony
🥇 1st: Rozalie, ridden by Dick Bolt
🥈 2nd: Wrentnall Red Fox, ridden by Ellen Wijdenes
🥉 3rd: Kastanjehof Jip, ridden by Hindrietta Lamein

Class B/L Pony Pair
🥇 1st: Sam/Carlos, ridden by Irma Teunissen
🥉 3rd: Labri’s King/Incredibles Job, ridden by Nienke van der Burgh

Class M/Z/ZZ Pony Pair
🥇 1st: Frederik/Don, ridden by Raymond Leliveld
🥈 2nd: Rhys/Tommy, driven by Sanne Janssen
🥉 3rd: Rianwyn Armani/Engelschman Suprise, ridden by Mary Bakker

Skill

Class L, single pony
🥉 3rd: Lady Silver Star, ridden by Precilla ten Hoeve 

Class M, single pony
🥇 1st: Kastanjehof Crystal, ridden by Melanie Dekker
🥉 3rd: Wild Woud’s Elroy, ridden by Rian van Arkel

Class ZZ, single pony
🥈 2nd: Fleur, ridden by Klazien Kleermaker

Class Z/ZZ Single-Horse Teams
🥉 3rd: Elsenburgh’s Jasper, ridden by Clemens Verspeek

Class L, Pony Pair
🥇 1st: Highlight/Kastanjehof Jip, ridden by Hindrietta Lamein
🥈 2nd: Sijtsema’s Hidde PS/Thunder’s Renz, ridden by Marlou Postma

Class M/Z/ZZ Pony Pair
🥇 1st: Optimist/Kastanjehof Jip, ridden by Hindrietta Lamein
🥈 2nd: Rhys/Tommy, driven by Sanne Janssen

Congratulations to all the medalists! 🥇🥈🥉

Over the past few weeks, many riders and drivers have achieved wonderful successes with their Welsh ponies at the Hippiade! What outstanding performances—and what a great way to promote our breed.

We would like to put all medal winners in the limelight during the National Sports Day of the NWPCS. Therefore, we invite you to participate in a festive tribute.

👉 Terms:

• It applies only to registered Welsh ponies.
• When registering, please include your name, age, studbook name pony(s), and prize earned.
• You can bring your pony to National Sports Day on Saturday, September 26.

📩 To sign up, send an email to bestuur@nwpcs.nl by September 16!

We look forward to seeing you at National Sports Day to celebrate together the sporting successes of our Welsh ponies!

These results have been compiled and published with great care. If you spot an error or notice that we’ve missed a Welsh pony that was on the podium, please let us know so we can update the list.