Axel Verlooy and Harrie Smolders. Photo (c) World of Showjumping.
The 5-year-old stallion Nixon van't Meulenhof, out of the same dam as Emerald and by Denzel van't Meulenhof, will in the future be seen under Harrie Smolders.
Produced by Belgian rider Jeroen De Winter, Nixon van't Meulenhof now moves on to the Verlooy-family's Euro Horse and world no. one Harrie Smolders.
On his Facebook page, De Winter writes:
"Today we have to say goodbye to Nixon van't Meulenhof. It was great to have this star at our stable. Thank you Jimmy Vermeulen and Axel Verlooy to trust us this unique stallion!!
I'm happy Nixon can now have the full focus on his sportcareer with Harrie Smolders. We wish Harrie and team Verlooy all the luck in the future with this extremely talented horse! Nixon, I'm sure you will make us proud. #paris2024?"
As a 3-year-old, Nixon van't Meulenhof was named vice-champion at the BWP stallion inspection. He is one of the most popular stallions in Belgium.
Source: horseman.be
Photo © World of Showjumping
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