Dove Creek
Adventures
Hosted
by Barbara Tuohino Funk
KWPN Stallion Show Tours in Holland (February)
KWPN Mare Show Tours in Holland (August)
1st Round Stallion Selection in Holland (November)
Specialized
"Buying Trips" are also available by special arrangement
Hengstenkeuring-Stallion Show in Den Bosch (Early
February) If there is only one time you can go to Holland, this is it. This tour gives a
fantastic overview of the Dutch horse. This show is packed with
activities. You will see 3 days of final selection of the Riding, Gelders
and Tuigpaard types for the stallion tests, finals of the jumping and dressage
Stallion Competitions, the VHO-Trophy for jumping and the Oregon Trophy for
driving, and incredible demonstrations in dressage, jumping and driving.
You will experience the enthusiasm and crowd cheering that depicts Holland's love for their
horses. You will not be able to resist the great prices and selection at
the trade show. The finale and highlight of the Show is the Annual Select
Sale of 3-year old stallions. You could go home the new owner of a
stallion! For more information.
Barb
checking for straightness at Stal Wiebedink.
Hey Leah,
bet you don't do it this way in Kansas!
KWPN Paardendagen-“Horse
Days” (August) Beginning with Tuigpaardendag, (Dutch Harness
Horse day) on Saturday, the following week is a KWPN Paardendagen
extravaganza! Watch the selection of the 3-year old mare free jumping
champion, the 3-year old ster champion and the keur mare champion. Pick
your favorite during the selection of the top foals of Holland. Watch the Pavo Cup Finals
(Dressage series for 4 & 5 year olds) and the Ian Trophy Finals (jumping series
for 4 - 7 year olds). Participate with the Dutch in honoring their
Breeders of the Year. For more information.
Watching
a fitting and showing presentation by Alexandra Wiebedink and eating orange
royal wedding M&Ms.
Hengstenkeuring-1st Round Stallion Selection (November)
For the serious horse person only. Experience the final exam day of the
Fall 70 day stallion test and the viewing of over 700 2-year old stallion
hopefuls being presented for the first round of selection. Stallions are
first shown in hand and trotted “on
the street”. Stallions that pass the in-hand presentation are then
free-jumped and selected for the famous Den Bosch Stallion Show in
February. An incredible opportunity to learn the type of horse and the
characteristics each stallion in Holland
is producing. Also a great time to go horse shopping! For more information.
We
have a good time in Holland
with lots of fun. Hotel rooms are pre-approved by Barb and most ground
transportation is included. You will receive help in learning the Dutch
culture. And best of all, you will meet and be with fellow horse
lovers. We often reserve a few days before or after each trip for group
visits to farms and other spots of interest. With our many contacts, we
can help you find and import the Dutch horse of your dreams- just let us know
what you want. We do not represent just a few breeders, we represent all
breeders in Holland and America.
Jacques
Verkerk shows off two of his yearlings by Lux.
Your
guide:
Barbara
Tuohino Funk lives in Battle Ground, WA. She is a licensed U.S.
Equestrian Dressage Sporthorse Breeding judge and a Dressage Technical
Delegate. In 1996, at the request of the late Gert van der Veen, the Head
Inspector of the KWPN, Barb began training in Holland with the KWPN. Her warmblood breeding
program has produced Regional Champions, USDF Horse of the Year award winners,
AHSA Zone award winners, and NA/WPN Top Ten. During a lifetime of
involvement in the horse industry, she has served on the NA/WPN Advisory
Committee, has served as a board member, Treasurer and President of the Oregon
Dressage Society, is the current USDF Treasurer and a Washington State
University Extension Livestock Advisor. Barb’s judging experience and training brings a wealth of breeding
knowledge and background to help the participants learn about sporthorses, the
Netherlands and the Dutch horse industry.
Contact us for more information including the dates of upcoming
tours:
Barb
Funk
Dove Creek Farm
(360)
687-5477, fax (360) 666-9097
Want some tips
about traveling to Holland or to Western Europe? Tips
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