The impressive Imagine has been paired with Kim Emmen only since October 2023, but the duo has already achieved many clear rounds. The gray gelding managed to leave his competitors far behind in the race for ‘Jumping Horse of the Year 2024,’ earning him this prestigious title.
In recent weeks, Dutch breeders and sport enthusiasts had the chance to vote for their favorites. The votes have now been counted, and the showjumping horse to be highlighted at the KWPN Stallion Show has been announced. The Cassini Gold son, Imagine, secured the most votes and thus receives the title of ‘Jumping Horse of the Year 2024.’
Flawless Performances
With Kim Emmen, Imagine (Cassini Gold out of Nigel ster prest sport-spr by Lord Z, bred by C. Viscaal from Albergen) delivered a top-class performance at the Paris Olympic Games. This happened after the rider took over the reins from Irish rider Conor Drain in October 2023. In Paris, the duo achieved three days of flawless rounds. Kim speaks highly of the Cassini Gold son: “He doesn’t get easily impressed and gives a very safe feeling. That makes him easy to ride.” In Valencia, the rider and the gelding were also faultless twice during the Big Tour, and at the Grand Prix of Maastricht this year, the duo delivered clear rounds in both rounds, securing fourth place.
Ceremony
The ceremony for the Jumping Horse of the Year will take place during the Thursday of the KWPN Stallion Show. Traditionally, Thursday focuses on showjumping sport and breeding. Alongside the finals of the Blom Stallion Competition Jumping, the program includes the honoring of new predicate stallions and the VHO Trophy.
In recent weeks, Dutch breeders and sport enthusiasts had the chance to vote for their favorites. The votes have now been counted, and the showjumping horse to be highlighted at the KWPN Stallion Show has been announced. The Cassini Gold son, Imagine, secured the most votes and thus receives the title of ‘Jumping Horse of the Year 2024.’
Flawless Performances
With Kim Emmen, Imagine (Cassini Gold out of Nigel ster prest sport-spr by Lord Z, bred by C. Viscaal from Albergen) delivered a top-class performance at the Paris Olympic Games. This happened after the rider took over the reins from Irish rider Conor Drain in October 2023. In Paris, the duo achieved three days of flawless rounds. Kim speaks highly of the Cassini Gold son: “He doesn’t get easily impressed and gives a very safe feeling. That makes him easy to ride.” In Valencia, the rider and the gelding were also faultless twice during the Big Tour, and at the Grand Prix of Maastricht this year, the duo delivered clear rounds in both rounds, securing fourth place.
Ceremony
The ceremony for the Jumping Horse of the Year will take place during the Thursday of the KWPN Stallion Show. Traditionally, Thursday focuses on showjumping sport and breeding. Alongside the finals of the Blom Stallion Competition Jumping, the program includes the honoring of new predicate stallions and the VHO Trophy.