BERMUDEZ BDA TAKES THE U18/21 CLASS

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This horse never ceases to amaze me 🧑 πŸ₯‡in the U18/21 class at Arena UK, taking the lead by 6 seconds in this 130 class πŸ’ͺSo proud of how this little horse is coping with the bigger horse tracks πŸ₯°As well as this, he came an impressive πŸ₯ˆ in the Foxhunter class πŸ†

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SPEED CLASS TOP 10

A great few days away with both horses. Koning Albert was a superstar in the speed class at Arena UK Second Rounds show, gaining 8th place overall πŸ’ͺ✈️Now for a few days rest in his field, keeping cool and enjoying just being a horse πŸ˜‡

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NEWCOMERS MASTERS

Delighted with Billy today in the Newcomers 2nd rounds, producing three fantastic rounds, being one of the fastest 4 faulters after a small mistake, to QUALIFY for the Newcomers Masters at the National Championships. Beyond proud of this little horse as neither of us have jumped a 145 track before πŸ™ˆπŸ˜³ He stepped up like a seasoned pro and ...

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BOLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL CSI 1*

A long and very very hot week spent at our first Bolesworth and we certainly had a mixed week. The courses were nicely built, very up to height and the surface was beautiful. Both Bermudez BDA and Koning Albert jumped really nicely all week, but sadly the results don't always show how well they performed. Most days there was well over 100 in each c...

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BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS STALLION PARADE

We were so proud to have been invited by British Breeding to take Koning Albert to the Stallion Parade held at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Only 12 stallions in the Country are invited to attend, so we jumped at the opportunity to take Albert. Each stallion is allotted about 10 minutes in front of packed crowds to display their talents and...

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KONING ALBERT TAKES A WIN AT WILLOW BANKS

Koning Albert and Bermudez BDA competed today in the 1m10 Open at Willow Banks in their friendly competition. Bermudez BDA posted a lovely stylish round but sadly had a pole. Koning Albert came in last to go and after a fast accurate round, took the class.

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A PRODUCTIVE TRIP TO THE "DARK SIDE"

Koning Albert has been going so well in his training with dressage rider Ellie Roberts, that we decided to enter him into his first ever British Dressage competition which was held at Sheepgate Equestrian, South Lincs. He behaved impeccably as usual, and delighted us all with great first scores of 68% and 65% both being long arena tests, taking 2nd...

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GOOD RESULTS AT WILLOW BANKS EC

Both Bermudez BDA and Koning Albert had a little trip down the road for a show- jumping outing. Superbly piloted by Daniella Johnston, who also had her own horse in the classes to make for quick turnarounds. Koning Albert got a lovely steady double clear in both the Newcomers and the Foxhunter classes and Bermudez BDA, followed suit with another 2 ...

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A VERY SOGGY SHOW AT WILLOW BANKS EC

With the weather forecast so awful we were in two minds as to whether we went out. It was thundering as we left and couldn't see across the garden. It didn't improve much either for the Foxhunter class with both Daniella Johnston and Koning Albert absolutely drenched. Koning Albert did a beautiful round but sadly tapped a pole off behind on one of ...

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PLEASING RESULTS FOR KONING JESKO & CULANA Z

Well, we didn't expect this Both Culana Z and her Koning Albert sired son, Koning Jesko, both graded a High Silver Premium at their first ever British Breeding Futurity Grading πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ This is Culana Z's first foal and our first entry into the vast world of breeding so we are really pleased πŸ˜€ We know it's not Gold or the top grade, but it means the worl...

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CATCHING THE DRESSAGE JUDGES EYE TODAY

Koning Albert and Ellie Roberts produced two beautiful rounds at Elms Farm EC today and impressed the judge with his lovely fluent tests. All Ellie's hard work is paying off as in both tests Albert was willing and obedient and with Ellie's accurate riding, they took 1st place overall in the first test and 2nd place in his second test. A really fabu...

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ARENA UK - WINTER CLASSIC SHOW

We took the boys for 4 days of competing at the Winter Classic Show rescheduled from Keysoe to Arena UK. After an error on Jill's part entering Bermudez BDA for his first indoor show back, over a very testing & strong Lister 1.25 Winter Championship course, we stepped back to regain confidence the following day πŸ™„. Bermudez BDA was on fire after...

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BERMUDEZ BDA QUALIFIES FOR BLUE CHIP B & C

Bermudez BDA ridden by Dani Johnston was in flying form at Willowbanks EC on Sunday. This athletic and lovable horse took on the 1m25 course with gusto, clearing the jumps by miles to take 3rd place and qualifying for Blue Chip Championship, 2023.

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KONING ALBERT AWARDED "APPROVED" STATUS

Koning Sport Horses are delighted to announce that our gorgeous stallion, Koning Albert was awarded "Approved" status by the Anglo European Studbook at their stallion grading day held at British Showjumping's training facility in Hothorpe, Leicestershire. He was the only stallion awarded with the prestigious "Approved" award on the day and we can't...

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KONING ALBERT HAS A GREAT END TO 2022

Koning Albert was enjoying his winter holidays when we had one last chance to qualify him for the British Dressage Winter Regionals. Dragged out the field, 2 schooling rounds and he and Ellie Roberts didn't disappoint. This was only his 3rd ever dressage competition and they smashed it with 1st place in both gold classes and both at 71.85% with sev...

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See us at the British Breeding Stallion Show

We are very proud to be showcasing Koning Albert at the British Breeding Stallion Event on 4th February, 2023. This fabulous event will be held at Addington Equestrian Centre, Addington, Buckingham MK18 2JR https://british-breeding.com/stallion-eventWe would love to see you at the event, as we have quite a few people asking about using him this yea...

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British Breeding Stallion Event Feb 2023

Team Koning Sport Horses made the lengthy journey to Addington EC, Bucks to the annual British Breeding Stallion Event on 4th Feb 2023. Koning Albert was 4th to go in the Eventing section, and from what many lovely people said afterwards, he stood out from the crowd and became a strong choice for the many people watching. Beautifully ridden by Dani...

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Back on flying form

Koning Albert and Dani Johnston had a great start to the season at Willowbanks EC on Sunday 12th Feb. In our first show back, Albert was feeling great and along with Dani's other rides produced some great rounds. In the Blue Chip RLF Power Qualifier, Albert produced a tidy Double clear to come in 3rd place, qualifying for the Championships. Later, ...

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Lovely comments from the dressage judges

A super day out competing to kick off summer qualifications today with Koning Albert. With Ellie Roberts, piloting a rather exuberant Albert today πŸš€, they managed 2 great tests, with plenty of marks still to come πŸ” Taking 2nd place in both tests with 68%, he completed half of his summer regional qualifications in one day πŸ™Œ The judges wrote such lov...

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2 Nice tests at Sheepgate Equestrian Centre

An early morning start and drive to Sheepgate Equestrian with the plan to gain more points for the Summer Regionals. Ellie Roberts and Koning Albert didn't disappoint yet again. With over 70% in his tests he took a 1st and a 3rd in amongst some respectable company. It's so lovely watching them progress and do so well and now they only need one more...

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