Submitted by Cathi Jensen: Wilderness Farm's Captain Nemo! 💞🐴🐟🐟🐟 5 yr old 16.2h+ KWPN gelding by Hermanus x Desire bred by Dutch central stables
The dapper Dutch Harness Horse! We are celebrating them as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We recently asked our social media followers to post a photo of their favorite American Dutch Harness Horse or cross to be featured in a gallery on YourDressage! We will be sharing stories from folks who love this breed all through the month of May.
Did you know that dressage riders who choose American Dutch Harness Horses as their mounts are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the American Dutch Harness Horse Association and KWPN of North America are both participating organizations?
Hotchner! Full DHH by Saffraan shown through 2nd level ❤️ Photo by Lili Rostig – Hayley B.This is my 14 year old, Rocky. – Ryan P.This is Keline GT – she is a full DHH by Famous V x Ateah. She is 8 y/o and I have had her since she was 3.5. She is being shown 3rd level and schooling 4th. Her work ethic is unquestionable. She steps up to the plate and gets the job done! Her personality is loving and kind. She has incredible feet (she’s barefoot) and bone structure and is such an easy keeper! So thankful to have her! – Shady Lane FarmMy coming 5yo DHH mare last summer….Patijn grandbaby. Could not love her more! 🥰 Brains and beauty!! Not sure exactly where our path will take us yet, but having fun with liberty work and light trail riding for now. – Rosie H.Holland 8 year old KWPN by Vaandrager – Ashley S.my stallion Fisher’s Gambler (Alex x Sandokan) – Clara M.On Bended Ni 💗 – Mary H.BKK Velony 6yr old ADHHA gelding (Ulandro from dam’s side and Sandokan sire’s side) ❤️ – Claire H.Unfortunately I don’t have many photos of us doing our dressage because we ride alone a lot. Vaudeville is my first Dutch harness horse and he is 100% my heart horse. He is 9 this year and I have had him since he was 4 and he is the best boy! We have competed level 1 dressage and up to training level eventing at the provincial level in ontario – Jocelyn M.Chasing Dragons 💜 he used to pull an Amish buggy, now he’s my best friend! He does it all from foxhunting, driving, jumping, and dressage! He tries so incredibly hard with everything he does. He is one of the greatest horses I’ve ever had! – Lindsey E.2 year old Dutch harness cross filly, Graace Kelly by Graaf Kelly. Future dressage queen in the making! – Ashley R.My 5 year old Gamblers Choice Tauriel – Janet H.My now 7-year old DHH won the Region 2 Dressage Championships in 2022 for second level, was reserve champion in 2021 for first level, and we are now showing 3rd level and schooling 4th. I have also taught him to lay down and once hula hooped standing on his back. This horse AMAZES ME! – Sharon L.Stacie Fruth and her 7yo DHHx perch, Duck Duck Grey Goose – Lisa R.Vernon, my 7 year old DHH gelding ❤️ – Stephanie K.My heart horse Kamone ❤️Harness bred Globetrotter x uromast Only undersaddle a little over a year – Shelby G.Stay Gold TE – Meagan M.Legend KWPN gelding Vaandrager – Angela S.My 4yr full DHH TLM Velaris currently schooling 1st level and going on adventures and lots of trail rides. – Dedra W. USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.11 year old DHH, 18 hands and aptly named Tarzan ❤️ Owned by Jenna Gilliland – Stephanie B. USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.My 4 year old by Fishers Gambler. And grandsire, keur predicate Eebert. – Kelly S.My ADHHA registered 1/2 DHH (1/4 Clydesdale 1/4 Standardbred), grand sire Majesteit. 🤍 – Liz H.My DHH / KWPN mare, I’ve had her since she was 3 1/2 and she will be 8 this Summer. She has a ton of heart and a super work ethic. – Tracy H.I brought Victorious (Patijn-Koriene/Farao) up to Grand Prix, including trips to the Festival of Champions, before an injury should have ended his career… but didn’t, because he came back to take his next rider up through her Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals. He took a third rider down centerline at Grand Prix before he retired for good two years ago. Read our story Back From The Brink: Broadbent And Victorious Get A Second Chance Together – Lauren S. USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted. My 2016 gelding Sambuca – Megan T.My coming 5 y/o Naal – Randi W.JD’s Image is a 2017 Dutch Harness gelding. He is a blast to train and show and will be debuting at 3rd Level this season. – Jennifer M.“Remington” 2018 Hermanus/Wenda I love this breeds work ethic and character!💕 – Jill W.This is our Dhh, LNZ’s Fancy Truss by Wouter out of a Manno mare. Indy has had two foals and survived a colic surgery. She is coming out at 4th level this summer. We are so blessed to have this beauty in our lives ❤️ – Kelly B.Deacon, 10 yo, 2021 2nd Level Region 8 Champion – Beth B.Miss Meryl Streep! One of my 3 adhh and one of the best young horses I’ve gotten to work with! – Holly N.Here is my 5 year old, Baby Cass in competition last year. He is a perfect mixture of a young horse; a spicy temperament, a keen mind, and a heart of gold. I’m forever grateful to Kelly Thrasher Bauer for breeding this special horse and granting me the privilege to love and care for him ♥️ – Leah M.Damascus, 6 yr old Dutch. 1st Level test 3. The most amazing horse I have ever owned. Bodi loves life to the fullest. He scores in the 70’s. Thank you Arron Yoder for breeding an amazing horse. – Paige M.
Photos above courtesy of Allison Zarembowicz
Diddy! – Freddie G.Full DHH Ocala, Florida – Jenifer R.My big hunk Adonis 320 – Becky B.This is Special Effect (Curly) Patijn x Wouter gelding. We successfully competed in many CDI’s and Open GP’s, now semi-retired living the good life 🧡 – Alysha S.4yr old stallion Churchill (Winston x Hireda) – Danielle K.My DHH by Manno x Renovo – Mandy K.
