Charites
Charites is not just a mare—she is a cornerstone in KWPN breeding and classical dressage. Born in 1984, her sport career was cut short due to injury, but her legacy transcends generations.
Charites is a foundational mare in both KWPN breeding and the history of dressage. Though an injury ended her competitive career early, her genetic legacy is unmatched. With a breeding index of 208, the highest among KWPN mares with competition offspring, she made history. She is the dam of Exquis Nadine, European medalist with Hans Peter Minderhoud, as well as several approved stallions and elite “preferent” mares. Charites is more than an exceptional broodmare—she is a symbol of genetic excellence in global equestrian breeding.
● Highest KWPN breeding index (208) among mares with offspring in competition
● Dam of Exquis Nadine, top KWPN dressage horse of her time
● Exquis Nadine: 1st place – 2007 European Championships (Team)
● Exquis Nadine: 2nd place – CDIO Aachen Nations Cup (2007)
● Dam of Picasso SV, Grand Prix dressage horse with Karin Soek
● Dam of Kroonjuweel, approved KWPN stallion, competitor at ZZ-Z level
● From the Lies dam line, known for producing multiple Grand Prix dressage horses
| CHARITES Mare 1984 1.66m KWPN Liver chestnut | ROEMER WESTF 1975 Chestnut 1.71m 1.40m Jump Grand Prix | PILATUS WESTF 1965 Brown 1.68m | PERSEUS WESTF 1959 |
| DUELA HANN 1961 | |||
| CRONELLA WESTF 1971 Chestnut 1.70m | CYRANO WESTF 1961 | ||
| FLOCKE WESTF 1963 | |||
| LIES KWPN 1970 Chestnut 1.61m | EROS SGLDT 1963 Chestnut 1.61m | AMOR HOLST 1959 | |
| AREINA SGLDT 1959 | |||
| FRESIA SGLDT 1964 Chestnut 1.63m | WACHTMEESTER SGLDT 1957 | ||
| ZINNI VAN WITTENSTEIN SGLDT 1958 |
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