This weekend, the Sunrise Stables in Assen were filled with beautiful, pinto stallions as the fifteenth Barock Pinto Studbook stallion inspection took place. With a large number of visitors from both from the Netherlands and aboard, the stands were well-filled, and there was a great atmosphere. A cozy market place with lovely exhibitors was also set up.
For the first time this year, a street was built in the riding hall. This proved to be a great success, as it allowed the public to get a better view of the horses. The street was perfectly laid out and completely free of charge by Impreza Bestratingen from Drachten.
The organization is very grateful to them, as well as to the other sponsors; Florian Horsefood, De SteenArend paving materials, Ingrid Silhouettes hanging signs, Wind Daktechniek, CLSystems, Equishop SR, and Horse & Transport! Thanks to their support, participants were able to receive beautiful prizes, and the event was wonderfully set up.
The group of young stallions was large and diverse. Three stallions were registered in the XX type, one of which received a breeding lincense: Make My Day SL (Haike BP54 x Painted Black) owned by S. Leenderts.
In the FB type, three stallions were also presented, and Onne van het Hermalen (Nane 492 x Fabe 348) and Jan K (Alwin 469 x Monte 378) owned by A. Okkema stood out. Both stallions had an exceptionally good way of trotting and cantering, and Onne was also very strong in terms of breed type. Both horses were approved with scores of 45.5 and 44.5 points, respectively.
Mees van de Voorsprong (Ivano BP65 x Bontfire XX06) owned by R. Sanchez was the star of the BP type. This majestic stallion, standing at 1.73 meters, achieved an impressive score of 50 points! He has a beautiful silhouette and approaches perfection with a 9.5 for breed type and a 9.0 for his trot, which he displayed with great tact, balance, and expression. Additionally, he steps and canters very strongly. Later, this stallion was deservedly crowned champion of the young stallions.
The bar was set very high with Mees as the first of the BP group, but the chic and youthful Mister Macho SDB (Heino x Adel 357) owned by M. Vanderlocht also received approval with 44.5 points. This elegant pinto stallion received an excellent scorecard and is expected to “grow into” his potential.
There was also a breeding license granted to Zik Zak Skovbjerggaard (Eros fan Stald Barok x Amigo Skovbjerggaard) from Stal De Voorsprong, originally from Denmark. This beautiful stallion, with a lot of mane, received a respectable score of 43 points and was approved as Star stallion with a breeding permit.
Xanto H. (Gregor van Emden x Bontfire XX06) e C. Martinus – Feld also received a breeding license. This solid stallion, with good movement and a lot of presence, scored 42 points.
Lancelot, who already was Star BP87 behind his name, was approved with 45 points. The stallion was well-developed and received a neat, stable score list with only marks between 7 and 8, earning him the title of reserve champion among the young stallions!
Finally, L Bibian owned Stal Vrije Paarden (Hidde Ster 72 x Fetse 349) from M.H. Bleyenberg appeared in the ring. This solid stallion, like Lancelot, aimed for a grade increase and was declared Ster with a breeding license with 42 points.
The stallion Pyter FB35 gave a nice free presentation under saddle, and then it was time for the older stallion category. These seven BP type stallions, who still had to present themselves, were all in good to very good condition and did not disappoint. It is clear that a lot of attention is given to these animals. Imperium BP97 and Jidde BP74 competed for the championship, and Jidde turned out to be the most complete stallion in terms of build, breed type, and movement. This stallion has a fantastic frame, a very breed-typical appearance with a beautiful head, a well-developed front, a strong back, and dry legs with good hooves.
The last part of the inspection was the day’s championship. Mees van de Voorsprong and Jidde BP74 remained in the ring to compete for this title. Two stallions of exceptional class, so the choice was difficult for the jury. In the final round, Mees had to give up some points in terms of movement, and the jury chose Jidde, who gave a more consistent presentation. Additionally, the jury was very impressed with the progress the stallion had made over the years.
Congratulations to the owners and trainers on your success(-es), and we wish you a beautiful future with your horse(s)!
As you may notice in the 2025 inspection results, a few catalog numbers are missing. Unfortunately, two stallions did not meet the desired height requirement, and a few were irregular. These stallions can be assessed at another time. In one of the stallions, the DNA result unfortunately did not meet the requirements.
