Visit the Central Stallion Show of the NWPCS

February 6 & 7, 2026

On February 6 & 7, the delta manege in IJsselmuiden will be transformed into the highlight of Welsh pony breeding. For two days everything revolves around the best Welsh ponies and cobs, with a varied program in which breeding, sport and sociability come together.

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Participant information

Access

Of course, you don't want to miss the biggest Welsh event! Once again this year it is possible to order your tickets online in the pre-sale, it is also possible to buy a voucher for the catalog.

Admission up to age 12 is FREE

The ticket price online is €12.50

Passe-partout online (Friday and Saturday) €25.00

Tickets at the box office are €15.00

Passe-partout at the box office (Friday and Saturday) € 30.00

Catalog €12.50

If you did not receive the tickets you ordered follow this link: https://mijnetickets.nl/customer/login

Order your tickets here!

VIP seats

Would you like to experience the Central Stallion Show in extra comfort? Then VIP tables are also available. These are initially offered exclusively per table (6 people).

A VIP table offers:

A permanent, comfortable seat in the VIP grandstand
Reception coffee and cake
Snacks and drinks throughout the day
A catalog on the table for every guest
A pleasant setting to network and enjoy judging
Available VIP tables:

Weekend table - € 1,000

6× admission Friday
6× admission Saturday
6× catalog

Friday table - € 400

6× admission Friday
6× catalog

Saturday table - € 650

6× admission Saturday
6× catalog

If available, individual VIP chairs per 2 people will be offered at a later date. These will be placed together at a table.

VIP tables can be reserved through the ticketshop. (At the moment, due to the uncertainty of the location, we have turned off the possibility of reserving a VIP table, as soon as there is more information we will post further)

Order your VIP Table here

Livestream & catalog

The Central Stallion Selection on February 6 and 7, 2026, can be followed live via ClipMyHorse.tv. In addition, the livestream will also be visible on NWPCS.nl.

Via small screen, the live stream can be viewed (without subscription) free of charge. For large-screen viewing, a subscription to ClipMyHorse.tv is required. A free 30-day trial is available once per email address. This allows you to follow other events broadcast by ClipMyHorse in addition to the stallion approval.

Want to watch on big screen? Then be sure to arrange your registration early so that all you have to do on Feb. 6 and 7 is get up and enjoy.

More information on subscriptions and rates can be found via the button below.

Clipmyhorse membership

Catalog online ordering

Would you like to quietly follow everything at home with the official catalog at hand? Then it is possible to pre-order the catalog online. The catalog will be sent to you by mail.

Ordering possible until Sunday, January 25
Catalog price: €12.50
Shipping cost: €8.25

Ordering is easy through the webshop.

Order your catalog here

Program 2026

For two days you can enjoy a varied program in which all sections are represented. On Friday, Feb. 6, the newly to be licensed stallions will prepare for the first round viewing. If they are referred to the Saturday, the veterinary inspection will follow.

On Saturday, February 7, first the already approved stallions will make their appearance and a large number of stallions will show themselves under saddle and in front of the carriage. This will be followed by the second viewing and registration of the newly licensed stallions. We close the day traditionally with the election of the Champion of the Day.

There is also a beautiful straw village set up where you can network and take a look at the various booths. On Saturday there will also be a big raffle, numerous great prizes such as coverings, overnight stays and utility items you can win.

Day program CHK 2026

Stand space

Would you also like to take advantage of a spot in our straw village? We still have room to offer new exhibitors a place. Would you like additional info please email us using the button below then we can discuss together and see you back in our cozy straw village.

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The Stallion Selection

Studbook stallion

All offspring (with at least 12.5 % Welsh blood) of a licensed or studbook stallion can be registered in the studbook. During the CHK, stallions can be approved and registered as studbook stallions.

First viewing

The first viewing is open to three-year-old and older stallions. It will take place on the Friday. The judges have studied the pedigrees of the offered stallions prior to the inspection. They are assisted in this by the breeding technical committee (FTC).

The inspection starts outside with an inspection of the walk and trot on the hard by the judge and the farrier. This method of observation offers the opportunity to properly assess the stallions' movements and legwork.

During the first viewing, stallions are shown by hand in the main ring. Judging is done by three judges. They enter as a group and while walking around they are judged on conformation and walk. Then the stallions are shown individually and judged again on conformation and walk, but now also on the trot.

After that, the stallions come back in as a group for the final evaluation and the results of which stallions may proceed to the second viewing on Saturday. The designated stallions may continue to walk around. The others leave the ring while the judges explain why they are not allowed to continue.

The stallions designated for the second viewing will then be evaluated by the veterinarian and their height measured. The designated NWR and WPBR stallions must then also undergo a lunge test on Friday. This test gives the judges additional information about them.

Second viewing

The second viewing will take place on the Saturday. The procedure is the same as during the first viewing: enter as a group, then individual presentation, then enter again as a group. Then another decision moment: stay in the ring or leave the ring.

Section A, B, C, D, and WPBR

At the end of the second viewing, the remaining stallions may be immediately registered as studbook stallions, but sometimes an additional selection round (by section and age) takes place. The jury then looks again at the group as a whole during the walk around. It is possible that 1 or 2 stallions will have to leave the ring and will not be entered. Those still in the ring are then registered as studbook stallions, after which they are placed in order of quality.

Section NWR (Dutch Welsh Riding Pony).

In addition to the five regular sections of the parent studbook, the Welsh Pony & Cob Society in Wales, the NWPCS has a 6th section: the Dutch Welsh Riding Pony (NWR). This is actually a Welsh Partbred, but with a minimum of 25 % registered Welsh blood and crossed with Arabian, Anglo-Arabian and/or English Thoroughbred. The desired height of the NWR is between 1.46 m and 1.48 m.

To become a studbook stallion, an NWR, like other stallions, must pass the CHK, be veterinarian approved, have correct DNA proof and also have successfully completed a performance test.

NWPCS studbook stallions

All NWPCS studbook stallions are required to appear at the CHK in the year following their registration. This is to maintain their status as studbook stallions.

After that, all studbook stallions can participate in the CHK on a voluntary basis. They are divided by age class on the Saturday morning. The first and second placed stallions of one of these classes and of the second viewings are invited for the section championship. The section champions and reserve champions are invited for the day championship.