McMary and Perfect Rhythm win finals Subli Competition

On Thursday, January 22, the all-decisive final of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses was held at Jumping Amsterdam. In the impressive arena the best 4- and 5-year-old dressage horses, together with their riders, competed against each other for the titles. In the four-year-olds, McMary, ridden by Phoebe Peters, took the win. The victory in the five-year-old horses was for Perfect Rhythm and Kim Noordijk.

McMary and Phoebe Peters win four-year-olds Subli Competition

“As a little girl, you only dream of riding at such an amazing competition. It's absolutely amazing and a great honor to be able to ride here myself,” said Phoebe Peters after her victory with McMary. The imposing arena of Jumping Amsterdam provided an impressive backdrop for the young combination, but thanks to the strong bond of trust between them, the test remained convincing. “McMary is a great horse and always gives 110%,” he said.” adds Peters. With a score of 87,2% she stayed ahead of the competition. Thalia Rockx finished in second place with Rituals de la Fazenda (86,2%). Third place was for Kim Alting and Daxx (85,2%).

Perfect Rhythm and Kim Noordijk win convincingly in the five-year-olds

In the five-year-old dressage horses, the victory was convincing for Kim Noordijk and Perfect Rhythm. The combination showed a strong test and was promised a top score of 89.4%. In second place was Dinja van Liere and Succession with 82.4%. And behind them followed Margriet Simonse and Hexagon's Popeye with 82,2%.

Final Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses 2025/2026

Results four-year-old dressage horses

1. Phoebe Peters, McMary (v. McLaren) - 87.2%
2. Thalia Rockx, Rituals de la Fazenda (by Magnum de la Fazenda) - 86.2%
3. Kim Alting, Daxx (by Dynamic Dream) - 85.4%
4. Lotje Schoots, Rufus van ’t Houtsche (v. Jameson RS2) - 80.2%
5. Kim Noordijk, Razzmatazz (by Everdale) - 79.0%

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1. Kim Noordijk, Perfect Rhythm (by Negro) - 89.4%
2. Dinja van Liere, Succession (v. Secret) - 82.4%
3. Margriet Simonse, Hexagon's Popeye (by Double Dutch) - 82.2%
4. Mascha van Es, Pino (by Blue Hors Farrell) - 78.6%
5. Bart Veeze, Roman Empire (by Romanov) - 78.0%

The season of the Subli Competition showed once again how much talent there is in young dressage. We congratulate all participants on their achievements and look forward with great enthusiasm to the next season. Stay up to date on everything surrounding the Subli Competition? Follow us on Instagram or Facebook and sign up for our newsletter.

Rituals De La Fazenda and Perfect Ritme win semi-final of Subli Competition

After six selection competitions in the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses, the semi-finals were held in Harmelen on Saturday. In the four-year-old category, Rituals De La Fazenda (by Magnum De La Fazenda) with Thalia Rockx took a convincing victory. The best five-year-old was Perfect Ritme (by Lord Europe), presented by Kim Noordijk.

Both age categories in the semi-finals, for which fifteen combinations per age category had qualified through the selections, were judged by Janine van Twist and Adriaan Hamoen. “We saw a lot of horses with great quality, with the leading groups standing out. We were able to let both quality and harmony prevail,” says Janine van Twist. “The great thing about the Subli Competition is that it's not just about the quality of the horse, but also about the technical aspects of the test; it's both. It also provides riders with information on whether they are on the right track with their horse in training. We saw a very nice group and I think it's a good delegation for Amsterdam.”

Rituals De La Fazenda convincingly wins

In the four-year-olds, Rituals De La Fazenda under Thalia Rockx achieved the highest score of 81.8. Rufus Van ‘T Houtsche (by Jameson RS2), presented by Lotje Schoots, followed in second place with 77.6, and two combinations scored 76.2. After applying the tiebreaker rule, Razzmatazz (by Vitalis) with Kim Noordijk came third and McMary (by McLaren) with Phoebe Peters came fourth.

“Thalia rode very well in the test. Her horse was relaxed and was ridden smoothly; this was truly a perfect test,” continued judge Van Twist. “Rufus van Lotje is already very advanced in terms of test technique, and Lotje has a lot of experience. Her horse is well trained, and you can see that he has a lot of talent. Razzmatazz van Kim and McMary van Phoebe are two very different horses. Razzmatazz is very strong and can already close a little more, which made the transitions more dignified. McMary is super elegant and performed a nice test, but in the end, it was a close call.” The fifth combination to go to Amsterdam is Daxx (by Dynamic Dream) with Kim Alting, who scored 75.6.

Excellent tests and high scores among five-year-olds

Among the five-year-olds, three combinations scored above 80, with Perfect Ritme, ridden by Kim Noordijk, winning with 82.6. Bart Veeze rode Roman Empire (by Romanov) to second place with a score of 80.6, followed by Pino (by Blue Hors Farrell) and Mascha van Es with 80.2.

“Perfect Ritme has already competed more and gained experience, and this horse has always had qualities, but it has to happen at the right moment. As a combination, they have really grown since last summer, and Kim was able to continue riding him well. Roman Empire is also a nice horse, and Bart is very experienced. They also performed well,” says Van Twist, who is also full of praise for the number three. “Pino is also a nice horse and forms a beautiful and elegant combination with Mascha. She also rode nicely and harmoniously.” The other two combinations that will be going to Amsterdam are Hexagons Popeye (by Double Dutch) with Margriet Simonse (fourth with 76.4) and Succesion (by Secret) with Dinja van Liere (fifth with 76.2).

On to the finals!

The top five in both age categories have earned a coveted starting place in the final. It will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Jumping Amsterdam.

Results of the Subli Competition semi-final, Harmelen, December 13, 2025

Four-year-olds

1. Thalia Rockx, Rituals De La Fazenda (by Magnum De La Fazenda) 81.8
2. Lotje Schoots, Rufus Van ‘T Houtsche (by Jameson RS2) 77.6
3. Kim Noordijk, Razzmatazz (by Vitalis) 76.2
4. Phoebe Peters, McMary (by McLaren) 76.2
5. Kim Alting, Daxx (by Dynamic Dream) 75.6

Five-year-olds

1. Kim Noordijk, Perfect Ritme (by Lord Europe) 82.6
2. Bart Veeze, Roman Empire (by Romanov) 80.6
3. Mascha van Es, Pino (by Blue Hors Farrell) 80.2
4. Margriet Simonse, Hexagons Popeye (by Double Dutch) 76.4
5. Dinja van Liere, Succesion (by Secret) 76.2

Start lists semi-final Subli Competition known

During 6 different Subli Competition competitions Participants could collect points for a ticket to the semi-finals on December 13, 2025. This Saturday, the time has finally come! This year's semi-finals will take place at Hippisch Centrum Harmelen. Fifteen horses will compete in the four-year-old category and fourteen horses will compete in the five-year-old category for one of the coveted spots in the finals on January 22, 2026, during Jumping Amsterdam. In this article, you can see the final start lists and we have once again listed the most important details about the semifinals for you. So read on quickly.

Location semi-final Subli Competition

Equestrian Center Harmelen
Groenendaal 1c
3481 CT Harmelen

Timetable

• 09:30 to 09:50 a.m.: track reconnaissance
• 10 a.m. to 11:12 a.m.: semifinal four-year-olds
• 11:12 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: break – opportunity to explore the track
• 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: continuation of the semi-finals for four-year-olds
• 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.: award ceremony for four-year-olds on horseback 
• 12:45 to 12:55 p.m.: track dragging
• 12:55 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.: exploring the track
• 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: semi-finals for five-year-olds
• 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: break – opportunity to explore the track
• 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.: continuation of the five-year-old semi-finals
• 3:45 p.m.: award ceremony for five-year-olds on horseback

Starting list for the Subli Competition semi-final – four-year-olds

Ring 1
Trial 50A
Jury at C: J. Twist and A. Hamoen

Starting list for the semi-finals of the Subli Competition – five-year-olds

Ring 1
Trial 51A
Jury at C: J. Twist and A. Hamoen

Good to know

• Entry fee is €15.00. Please pay with pin at the secretariat.
• Riding with bridle number is mandatory and must be visible on both sides. The bridle number is listed on the start list.
• The number of combinations to be sent to the final during Jumping Amsterdam: 5 for the four-year-olds and 5 for the five-year-olds.
• There are no stalls available at Hippisch Centrum Harmelen.
• There is no opportunity to lunge horses prior to unleashing.
• Unleashing can only be done in the small indoor hall.
• Passenger cars can park by the pool.

We wish all participants the best of luck during the semifinals of the Subli Competition next Saturday. If you have any questions about the semifinals, please contact us at sublicompetitie@gmail.com.

Daxx and Pino lead strong leading groups in Subli Competition Berkel Enschot

At the last selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses Saturday in Berkel-Enschot, and thus the last chance to earn points for a starting spot the semi-finals, in both age categories the top three scored 80% and above. In the four-year-olds, victory went to Daxx (by Kim Alting, by Dynamic Dream), presented by Kim Alting. Best five-year-old was Pino (by Blue Hors Farrell) with Mascha van Es.

In the four-year-olds, Daxx under Kim Alting ran to the highest score of 83. Close behind was Rodin St-J (by Dynamic Dream) with Mara Visser with 82.2. Rituals De La Fazenda (by Magnum De La Fazenda), ridden by Thalia Rockx, came third with 80.0.

Spotlight

This age group was judged by Mathie Boomaars and Karin Retera. “Daxx is a very appealing and complete horse with three correct basic gaits, really an eye-catcher. A horse that already has a lot of self-carriage for his age and went through the test with great ease and a constant touch,” Mathie Boomaars said. “Rodin is a very diligent horse with a very good walk, both in the extension and in the working walk he stayed incredibly well in tact and loose through the body. For the walk we gave a nine and the trot and canter were also very appealing. For this level he also already showed a good ability to switch gears. It was a fresh and fine image to watch.” The judge was also enthusiastic about the third-placed Rituals De La Fazenda: “A very appealing image and Rituals was ridden very correctly to the hand. What stood out was the perfect calf yield, if this had been an L class we might have given a ten for that. In the test, Thalia did not make a single mistake and she sits like a picture. For posture and seat we gave a nine. It was a pleasure to watch how this horse was presented.”

Five-year-olds

In the five-year-olds, the numbers one and two were barely inferior to each other. With 84.8%, victory went to Pino, ridden by Mascha van Es, and with 84.0, Hexagon's Perfect Jr. (by Glock's Toto Jr) with Tessa Kole followed in second place. Third was Hexagon's Popeye (by Double Dutch), who ran 80.0 with Margriet Simonse.

Actually identical

This age category was also judged by Mathie Boomaars, this time together with Jan Wolfs. “Mascha with Pino and Tessa with Perfect were very matched and were actually identical to each other for us,“ said Mathie Boomaars. ”Pino was presented very correctly and was also very well confirmed in the trial-oriented parts. It was a test with a lot of ease both in the exercises, bridle and gaits. For the walk we gave a nine,“ said Boomaars, who was also able to give nines to Kole and Perfect. ”Tessa rode a very consistent test with a lot of harmony. This is the way we like to see a five-year-old walk and he also showed the ability to switch gears. Both for the posture and seat as for the harmony we gave a nine. Margriet showed a very consistent test with Popeye with a very sympathetic and friendly image. We gave an eight for all parts."

Quality horses

“In both groups we saw quality horses, with a few having some comments about the manner of presentation. But clearly most of the horses were presented as we would like to see,” Boomaars concluded.

Results Subli Competition, Berkel Enschot November 8, 2025

Four-year-olds:

1. Kim Alting, Daxx (by Dynamic Dream) 83.0
2. Mara Visser, Rodin St-J (by Dynamic Dream) 82.2
3. Thalia Rockx, Rituals De La Fazenda (by Magnum De La Fazenda) 80.0

Five-year-olds

1. Mascha van Es, Pino (by Blue Hors Farrell) 84.8
2. Tessa Kole, Hexagon's Perfect Jr. (by Glock's Toto Jr) 84.0
3. Margriet Simonse, Hexagon's Popeye (by Double Dutch) 80.0

Semifinals

Berkel Enschot was the last of the six selection races this season and now the semifinals are approaching. For that, the two highest results from the selections will count. The best fifteen horses per age group will soon receive an invitation to the semi-final, which will be held on Saturday, December 13 in Harmelen. In this semifinal the participants will compete for one of the five coveted starting spots for the finals at Jumping Amsterdam 2026.

McMary and Port-au-Prince win Subli Competition Varsseveld

At the fifth qualifier of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses Friday in Varsseveld, nine horses scored above 80%. The four-year-old McMary (by McLaren), presented by Phoebe Peters, was the clear winner. The exciting battle in the five-year-olds was decided in favor of Port-au-Prince (by Desperado) with Emmelie Scholtens.

In the four-year-olds, McMary under Phoebe Peters ran to the top score of 88.12. Mara Visser rode Rodin St-J (by Dynamic Dream) to second place with 81.80. Roebel (by Romanov), presented by Kim Noordijk, came third with 80.80.

Up hard

The class of as many as 33 four-year-olds was judged by Marlon van Wissen and Ineke Jansen. "We really enjoyed the horses and how they were presented by the riders," says Marlon van Wissen. "McMary is a very complete horse that scored very well in all gaits. She was also presented very nicely by Phoebe and then the scores go up fast. Rodin is also a very nice and complete horse, but he scored just a little lower for the trial-oriented parts."

Natural talent

Van Wissen is pleased with the group of four-year-olds she received in the ring in Varsseveld. "Overall we were very satisfied and we saw a lot of up-and-coming talent. You see a lot of potential in them, even in horses that may not have scored very high now. They are only four years old and at the beginning of their training. It is important to start the young horses neatly and carefully and not to ask too much of such a young horse. And this involves not only the physical but also the mental aspect of the young horses. It is nice to see that there is a lot of talent and that the riders are going for friendly propositions so that the natural talent of the horse comes to the surface," continued Van Wissen, who also values harmony and does not want to see horses being pushed into expressive movements with excessive help. "Not only the legs but also the topline must function well. The toppers scored high on all parts but the other riders also succeeded nicely."

Five-year-olds

In the five-year-olds, Emmelie Scholtens rode Desperado son Port-au-Prince, who won the final for four-year-olds at Jumping Amsterdam earlier this year, to the top score of 89.68. Close behind was Bart Veeze and Roman Empire (by Romanov) with 88.92. The top three was completed by Tessa Kole and Hexagon's Perfect Jr. (by Toto Jr.) with 86.84.

At Emmelie on edge of seat

This age group was judged by Cindy Heijligers and Annelies Terra. As with the four-year-olds, this judging duo also saw a quality group. "We enjoyed ourselves and saw a lot of quality. With Emmelie we sat on the edge of our seats," Cindy Heijligers enthused. "A lot of harmony and future perspective, and Port-au-Prince is a very complete horse with a lot of power and balance." The judges are also enthusiastic about number two. "Bart rode an incredibly strong test and with Roman Empire something really comes in. He was also presented very correctly by Bart."

Lots of quality

"Overall we saw a lot of quality and for us the number one and two were the most complete. But also Tessa showed a light and harmonious image with Perfect Jr. Overall there was very fine riding."

Results Subli Competition, Varsseveld October 3, 2025

Results four-year-old dressage horses

1 Phoebe Peters, McMary (v. McLaren) 88.12
2 Mara Visser, Rodin St-J (by Dynamic Dream) 81.80
3 Kim Noordijk, Roebel (by Romanov) 80.80

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1 Emmelie Scholtens, Port-au-Prince (by Desperado) 89.68
2 Bart Veeze, Roman Empire (by Romanov) 88.92
3 Tessa Kole, Hexagon's Perfect Jr. (by Toto Jr.) 86.84

The next and also last selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses will take place on Saturday, November 8 in Berkel Enschot. So this is the last chance to raise your points to be selected for the semi-finals. Look for the complete agenda and the intermediate rankings of the Subli Competition on the Subli Competition page.

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Poleposition Texel and Dante's Empire class apart at Subli Competition Tolbert

At the fourth selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses Friday in Tolbert, the judges were able to give a lot of high points. Eleven combinations were awarded a score above 80% with Poleposition Texel (by Glock's Toto Jr) with Moisés Jover Azuar and Dante's Empire (by Dante Weltino) with Bart Veeze as the absolute top scorers.

In the five-year-olds, Poleposition Texel under Moisés Jover Azuar ran to the top score of 88%. Bart Veeze and Roman Empire (by Romanov), who were also successful at the World Young Dressage Horse Championships in Germany earlier this month, came second with 83.8%. Franka Loos sent Le Gentil (by Le Formidable) to 82.2% and third place.

Absolute outlier

"For us Poleposition was the absolute standout," said Karin Retera who judged the five-year-olds' class with Willemien Blanken-Van der Scheer. "Poleposition is a very complete horse and has the ability to carry and absorb his own body without the need for tricks. He was also presented very correctly by Moisés, which also plays a role. This horse showed what I want to see in a very good dressage horse and he did that in walk, trot and canter."

Ultimate ten

For his canter, Poleposition was awarded the ultimate ten. "Nothing changed in his body and he played with the tempo changes and turns. That natural ability is what we as judges have to look at."

Roman Empire and Le Gentil

Retera is also pleased with the numbers two and three. "These are also very fine and good horses. Roman Empire is a very striking horse with a lot of charisma and was presented very well by Bart. Le Gentil showed especially a striking trot section and was nicely presented by Franka. It was a good class with actually not a bad bottom end. And on a beautiful accommodation with international appearance, good to let the horses gain experience."

Four-year-olds

Due to the large number of participants, the class for four-year-olds was judged by other judges. Here Dirk de Haas and Veronique Roerink gave the points. Also in this age category Bart Veeze made himself heard. He rode Dante's Empire (by Dante Weltino) to the winning score of 86.8. Both McMary (by McLaren) and Rock-Session (by Fürst Dior) were rewarded with 83,2 where McMary, presented by Phoebe Peters, came second and Rock-Session under Astrid Langeberg came third.

Dante's Empire

"Bart's Dante's Empire is a very fine horse that always complements with the hind leg. And what Bart is very good at is presenting super neatly, there was not a mispass to discover. It was sit back and watch," Dirk de Haas and Veronique Roerink told us.

McMary and Rock-Session

McMary also showed a good performance but she received a deduction. "A very harmonious image and it all looked very easy. This horse offers so much but unfortunately we had to deduct two percent because the test with Phoebe was too long. Number three, Rock-Session, was flawless in trot and canter and could switch very easily especially in trot. His test with Astrid also looked very harmonious. It was a very nice group, there were a few horses that were still a bit green, that's a matter of getting mileage."

Results Subli Competition, Tolbert 29 August 2025

Results four-year-old dressage horses

1 Bart Veeze, Dante's Empire (by Dante Weltino) 86.8
2 Phoebe Peters, McMary (v. McLaren) 83.2
3 Astrid Langeberg, Rock-Session (by Fürst Dior) 83.2

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1 Moisés Jover Azuar, Poleposition Texel (by Glock's Toto Jr) 88.00
2 Bart Veeze, Roman Empire (by Romanov) 83.80
3 Franka Loos, Le Gentil (by Le Formidable) 82.20

The next selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses will take place on Friday, October 3 in Varrseveld. Look for the complete agenda and the intermediate rankings of the Subli Competition on the Subli Competition page.

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Razzmatazz and Perfect Rhythm win Subli Competition Aerdenhout

At the third selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses Sunday in Aerdenhout, four horses scored above 80%. Top scorer in the four-year-olds was Razzmatazz (by Vitalis) with 81.2 and the best in the five-year-olds was Perfect Rhythm (by Lord Europe) with 84.4. Both horses were expertly presented by Kim Noordijk.

High scores in the five-year-olds

Among the five-year-olds, three horses were awarded scores above 80%. Perfect Rhythm, presented by Kim Noordijk, was the outlier with 84.4. Pitch Perfect and Vai Bruntink, who won the selection competition in Delft last month, were now second with 82.2. Hexagons Popeye, ridden by Margriet Simonse, followed in third place with 80.8.

Top rankings for Kim Noordijk in the four-year-olds

Also in the four-year-olds Kim Noordijk had the first place by riding Perfect Ritme to 84.4. Just like in the five-year-olds, Vai Bruntink had the number two in the four-year-olds under the saddle: Rayabel S, who won last month in Delft. In Aerdenhout the test was rewarded with 77.8. The same score of 77.8 was also for Roebel, who came third. Roebel was also presented by Kim Noordijk who rode all three of her horses to a top classification.

Promising horses in the lead group

Both classes on the grounds of the NHRV in Aerdenhout were judged by Paula Osterholt and Els Schotman. "In the leading group in the five-year-olds, there was really good riding with very good horses that we can expect a lot from in the future," Paula Osterholt said. "Kim really stood out in terms of riding. Vai and Margriet were very close, both Perfect Pitch and Hexagons Popeye are very good horses and in terms of gaits there was no difference. Also in the four year olds Kim presented her horses so incredibly fine. Some horses were just too round set. They are four year olds and all is still allowed. But we prefer to see the nose out and nicely on length," continued Osterholt.

Results Subli Competition, Aerdenhout July 6, 2025

Results four-year-old dressage horses

1 Kim Noordijk, Razzmatazz (by Vitalis) 81.2
2 Vai Bruntink, Rayabel S (by Taminiau) 77.8
3 Kim Noordijk, Roebel (by Romanov) 77.8

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1 Kim Noordijk, Perfect Rhythm (by Lord Europe) 84.4
2 Vai Bruntink, Pitch Perfect (by Le Formidable) 82.2
3 Margriet Simonse, Hexagons Popeye (by Double Dutch) 80.8

 

The next selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses will take place on Friday, August 29 in Tolbert. Look for the complete agenda and the intermediate rankings of the Subli Competition on the Subli Competition page.

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Rayabel S and Pitch Perfect at the top of Subli Competition Delft

Vai Bruntink delivered a special performance in Delft on Wednesday, June 11, where the second selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses was held. The rider had both the four-year-old and five-year-old winners under her saddle. In the four-year-olds she rode Rayabel S (by Taminiau) to 87.36 and the five-year-old Pitch Perfect (by Le Formidable) was awarded 87.08.

Appreciation for talent and learning process in challenging entourage

Both classes at the beautiful entourage of Concours Delft were judged by Pauline van Nispen-Knols and Piet Groen. "For young horses this accommodation is not simple, there is a lot to see but that is a good learning moment. We have seen many talented horses, really eye catchers," says Pauline van Nispen-Knols. "But it's not just about a talented horse, it's also about riding the test and that was sometimes lacking. In the four-year-olds, we saw horses that were ridden over the pace, which was unfortunate." Furthermore, the judge praises the format of the Subli Competition. "This is a very valuable competition. It's not just about the good going horse but the rest also counts."

Strong scores among the four-year-olds

In addition to Vai Bruntink and Taminiau daughter Rayabel S, Lotje Schoots also scored above 85% in the four-year-olds. Her test with Rufus van 't Houtsche, who was also among the best horses at the first selection competition in Schijndel, was rewarded with 86.16 and second place. Thalia Rockx rode Rituals De La Fazenda (by Magnum De La Fazenda) to third place with 84,60.

"Both of Vai's horses are very good horses and were ridden very harmoniously. Lotje stood out in terms of riding the test and Rufus is a fine horse. Thalia's Rituals De La Fazenda was still a bit puppyish but Thalia let the horse have her value, we were pleased with that. It is a very appealing mare with a hind leg that always kept coming through."

Pitch Perfect stands out among five-year-olds

In the five-year-olds, Vai Bruntink and Pitch Perfect were the absolute best with 87.08. Devenda Dijkstra rode Picasso Veluw to second place with 80.96, and Alvaro Rodriquez Siscar and Patheon LE followed in third with 80.64. "Devenda's horse ran a very solid test and is a very nice horse. Her other horse Pablo, who came fifth, was even nicer and very nicely ridden. Only with Pablo was Devenda forgetting the halter and backward, which was very costly. Alvaro left it a bit on the ride of the test and the picture needs to be calmer, Patheon is a very talented horse though."

Results Subli Competition, Delft June 11, 2025

 Results four-year-old dressage horses

1. Vai Bruntink, Rayabel S (by Taminiau) 87.36
2. Lotje Schoots, Rufus van 't Houtsche (by Jameson RS2) 86.16
3. Thalia Rockx, Rituals De La Fazenda (by Magnum De La Fazenda) 84.60

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1. Vai Bruntink, Pitch Perfect (by Le Formidable) 87.08
2. Devenda Dijkstra, Picasso Veluw (by Ferguson) 80.96
3. Alvaro Rodriquez Siscar, Patheon LE (by Hermès) 80.64

The next selection competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses will take place on Sunday, July 6 in Aerdenhout. Look for the complete agenda and the intermediate rankings of the Subli Competition on the Subli Competition page.

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Dante's Empire and Pharrell win Subli Competition Schijndel

On Friday, May 30, the first qualifier of the new season of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses was held in Schijndel. In the strong leading group of four-year-olds, Dante's Empire (by Dante Weltino), ridden by Bart Veeze, ran to the highest score. In the five-year-olds the victory went to Pharrell (by Kyton) with Femke de Laat.

Dante's Empire and Pharrell win Subli Competition Schijndel

In the four-year-olds, three combinations scored above 80%. Bart Veeze and Dante's Empire were awarded 84.84, Lotje Schoots and Rufus van 't Houtsche were second with 82.32 and Robert-Jan de Visser's test with Vin Diesel was good for 80.68. Both classes were judged by Cindy Heijligers and Piet Groen. "We saw really good horses with a lot of quality. Some had some tension which made them too short in the neck, which was unfortunate for the overall picture. We also noticed that several times the riding was messy and thoughtless and that more attention could be paid to the friendly presentation," said judge Piet Groen.

Happy athletes

"Bart, Lotje and Robert-Jan were riding very friendly. Here you really saw 'happy athletes' coming up," Groen lauded the numbers one, two and three in the four-year-olds. "In terms of balance, friendly riding and correct completion of the parts, Bart stood out. Lotje rode very neatly and thoughtfully, she had her horse nicely in length and presented him very kindly. Robert-Jan's horse has a very appealing trot, we could give fine points to that and the horse has naturally a lot of balance and power. A few four-year-olds were very big, definitely horses with potential but they don't have the power yet because of their size."

Five-year-olds

In the five-year-olds there was one score above 80%: Femke de Laat and Pharrell were rewarded with 81,08. For the test of Mascha van Es with Pino, the jury duo gave 76.64 and thus second place, followed by Marieke Cobben and Paulo with 76.16. "Femke's Pharrell is a very workable horse with a nice quiet touch and a nice silhouette. He has three good basic gaits with print and balance," Groen said of Kyton son Pharell. "Some of the five-year-olds were less confirmed than the four-year-olds and there needs to be a neater ride, which is something we would like to give the riders."

Results Subli Competition, Schijndel May 30, 2025

Results four-year-old dressage horses

1. Bart Veeze, Dante's Empire (by Dante Weltino) - 84.84 %
2. Lotje Schoots, Rufus van 't Houtsche (by Jameson RS2) - 82.32 %
3. Robert-Jan de Visser, Vin Diesel (v. Hofrat) - 80.68 %

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1. Femke de Laat, Pharrell (v. Kyton) - 81.08 %
2. Mascha van Es, Pino (by Blue Hors Farrell) - 76.64%
3. Marieke Cobben, Paulo (by Kjento) - 76.16 %

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On May 30, the Subli Competition will start again

The Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses is starting again! On Friday, May 30, the first selection competition is scheduled at Manege de Molenheide in Schijndel. In this leading competition four- and five-year-old dressage horses get the chance to compete with peers and show their talent.

Six selection matches

The Subli Competition has six selection competitions this season - both indoor and outdoor - followed by a semi-final and, as the highlight, the grand final during Jumping Amsterdam. All competitions are held at top locations with high-quality sandy surfaces. The Subli Competition is open to horses of all studbooks.

The route to the semifinals and finals

A horse must compete in a minimum of two selection competitions and may participate in a maximum of three. For placement in the semifinals, the two highest scores count. The best fifteen combinations per age category are invited to the semi-final in December. The top five of these will qualify for the exciting final that is traditionally held during Jumping Amsterdam.

Springboard for successful careers

The Subli Competition has produced an impressive number of successful dressage horses over the years. For many of them - including such well-known names as Arlando, Capri Sonne Jr., Johnny Depp and Sir Fashion - the competition has meant a springboard to a glittering career. "The Subli Competition is a great opportunity for young horses to show their talent," said Remco Zuidam, product and sales manager at Subli. "We are proud of the role we play in the development of young talent and look forward to a new season full of passion, performance and, above all, beautiful equestrian sports."

Signing up for the Subli Competition

The overview of the selection competitions and the regulations can be found at the Subli Competition page. Here you will also find how registration for the various selection competitions works.

Emmelie Scholtens and Charlotte Fry win final of Subli Competition

The final of the Subli Competition on Thursday, Jan. 23, was a wonderful conclusion to an exciting season. In an impressive ambiance at Jumping Amsterdam, the talented young horses and their riders competed for the coveted titles. The audience enjoyed high-quality dressage talent and a sporting battle, in which in the end Emmelie Scholtens and Charlotte Fry claimed the victories.

Emmelie Scholtens impresses with Port-Au-Prince

In the four-year-olds, it was Emmelie Scholtens who took the victory with the talented Port-Au-Prince. Port-Au-Prince is a son of Emmelie's own topper Desperado. "It felt like I was riding a younger version of him. He can do anything, has a mega good character and a very nice appearance. He is a positive and happy horse. This is a great start to the new year. It is a beautiful ambiance and they are still young horses. I enjoyed him again." said a satisfied Emmelie Scholtens.

Charlotte Fry shines with Secret Lover

In the class for five-year-olds, it was Charlotte Fry with Secret Lover who grabbed the victory. They were a fraction (0.6%) better than Lara van Nek with Obsession Taonga. Both horses excelled on all fronts and achieved an extremely high level. The winner of last year's Subli Cup had to settle for third place this time. Oromance (For Romance I x Rousseau) scored with Femke de Laat especially in trot (9) and finished at 80.2%.

"Secret Lover was great. It's obviously an impressive atmosphere for a five-year-old, but he was very focused and had fun. I'm very proud of him. He has great gaits and a great character. He's good at everything!" spoke Charlotte Fry enthusiastically.

Final Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses 2024/2025

Results four-year-old dressage horses

1. Emmelie Scholtens, Port-au-Prince - 87,320 %
2. Bart Veeze, Roman Empire - 84,200 %
3. Dinja van Liere, Succession - 84.080 %
4. Anke van Moer, Hexagons Power Dutch - 83.120 %
5. Robert-Jan de Visser, Puma Tc - 81,720 %

Results of five-year-old dressage horses

1. Charlotte Fry, Secret Lover - 87.600 %
2. Lara van Nek, Obsession Taonga - 87,000 %
3. Femke de Laat, Oromance - 80,200 %
4. Tessa Kole, Hexagon's Oprahmanda - 78,200 %
5. Vai Bruntink, Oletaire - 71.800 %

It was another great season of the Subli Competition. We congratulate all participants with their achievements and are already looking forward to next season! Would you like to stay up to date with all the developments surrounding the Subli Competition? Follow us on Instagram or Facebook and sign up for our newsletter.

Win for Anke van Moer and Charlotte Fry in semifinal Subli Competition

On Saturday, December 14, the semi-final of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses was on the program in Harmelen. Only the best combinations from the previous eight selection competitions started in this semi-final. They rode well with high scores at the top of the standings. In the four-year-olds the victory went convincingly to Anke van Moer with her impressive grey Hexagon's Power Dutch. In the class for five-year-olds, Charlotte Fry was the best with the black stallion Secret Lover.

In the four-year-olds, 10 horses competed in the semifinals and in the five-year-olds, 14 combinations competed. At stake was a ticket to the coveted final on January 23, 2025 during Jumping Amsterdam. Only five combinations per age group may compete in the impressive arena of RAI Amsterdam for the title in the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses 2024.

Strong semifinals

The combinations were judged in Harmelen by judges Patricia Wolters and Pauline van Nispen who look back on a successful semi-final with a good feeling. Pauline says: "We were very satisfied with this beautiful combative semi-final. It was a worthy competition and we saw many good horses that were trained very correctly for their young age. We were particularly pleased with the top five in both age categories. In addition to the qualities of the horse, in this competition the trial technique also plays an important aspect in the judging and that is where some combinations really made the difference."

Hexagon's Power Dutch steals the show in semifinals among four-year-olds

Pauline: continued: "In the class for four-year-olds, Anke van Moer and her beautiful grey Hexagon's Power Dutch definitely stood out. She entered the ring as the first combination. When she rode over the A-C line she already had her first 10 to go. We saw a nice friendly image and Power Dutch was nicely ridden from hand. We were very impressed with the level of training and the three good basic gaits. Really a deserved winner." Emmelie Scholtens with Port-au-Prince and Bart Veeze with Roman Empire finished second and third, respectively, in this semifinal.

Charlotte Fry convinces again with five-year-old Secret Lover

Also in the class for five-year-old dressage horses there was good competition. Charlotte Fry already managed to convince with Secret Lover this season with high scores during the competition competitions in Delft and Berkel Enschot and also in Harmelen she left a strong impression on the judges. Pauline: "Secret Lover is of course a dream of a horse. He has three very good basic gaits and scored a 9 for both walk, trot and canter. But the number two, Obsession Taonga under the saddle of Lara van Nek, is also a fantastic horse. This combination showed a very strong test. We thought Secret Lover's image was just a little more complete." Third place in the five-year-olds was Vai Vruntink with Oletaire. Thanks to a fourth-place finish by Charlotte Fry with her other horse O'Frederic, the rider is her own reserve for the final in Amsterdam. She is only allowed to start one horse in the final, so Charlotte has to choose who she takes to Amsterdam. That means number 6 Tessa Kole with Hexagon's Oprahmanda will also be delegated to the final.

Results semi-final Subli Competition Harmelen - December 14, 2024

Four-year-olds

1. Anke van Moer, Hexagon's Power Dutch (by Toto jr) - 86
2. Emmelie Scholtens, Port-au-Prince (by Desperado) - 82.6
3. Bart Veeze, Roman Empire (by Romanov) - 80.8

Download the full list of all four-year-old horses in the semifinals here.

Five-year-olds

1. Charlotte Fry, Secret Lover - 86
2. Lara van Nek, Obsession Taonga (by Vitalis (Capriole)) - 83
3. Vai Bruntink, Oletaire (by Ebony) - 79.6

Download the full list of all five-year-old horses in the semifinals here.

Finalists

Only five combinations per age division may compete for the win during the exciting final at Jumping Amsterdam. The following combinations will enter the dressage ring at the Amsterdam RAI on January 23, 2025 for the title fight:

Four-year-olds

1. Anke van Moer with Hexagon's Power Dutch
2. Emmelie Scholtens with Port-au-Prince
3. Bart Veeze with Roman Empire
4. Robert-Jan Visser with Puma tc
5. Dinja van Liere with Succession

Five-year-olds

1. Charlotte Fry with Secret Lover (O'Frederic reserve)
2. Lara van Nek with Obsession Taonga
3. Vai Bruntink with Oletaire
4. Femke de Laat with Oromance
5. Tessa Kole with Hexagon's Oprahmanda

For more information on the Subli Competition, visit the Subli Competition page. All those invited to the final during Jumping Amsterdam: congratulations!