The EDS team, consisting of Tim Coomans, Nico Witte, Joep Schellekens and Joop van Uytert, not only has an eye for talented horses. They also have an eye and admiration for equestrian professionals. They are grateful to people who provide the sector with an important service through their work. Through the presentation of the annual EDS Award during Excellent Dressage Sales, the EDS team demands attention and appreciation for these people. This year, now that the EDS auction has been adjusted to an online auction on April 18 due to the corona crisis, the team looks back on last year’s Award winner.
Sjef van Rijswijk
In 2019 Sjef van Rijswijk received the prestigious EDS Award from Joop van Uytert and Nico Witte. The EDS team believes that Van Rijswijk has left his mark in different ways and has therefore meant a lot for the equestrian sport. Because of his incredible track record as an inspector of the KWPN, of which chairman of the Stallion Show Committee for 9 years. He was the man who approved the famous stallion Jazz and many other top stallions. Van Rijswijk co-founded the EPTM test. He is still active as a foal selector for foal auction Maren Kessel and until recently at Sell Brabant.
In addition, he has embellished equestrian sports from his field as an architect. Among other things, he designed the accommodation of the KWPN center in Ermelo, Academy Bartels, Stal Witte and also the very nice accommodation of RS2 stables. Sufficient reasons for the EDS team to express their appreciation for Sjef van Rijswijk.
In the past, the EDS Award was also awarded to Coby van Baalen, Siem Korver, Tineke Bartels and Nicole Werner.
EDS- Online edition
Due to the Corona crisis and the continued interest in the horse collection, the EDS team has decided to switch to an online auction. There is a possibility, strictly in accordance with the conditions of the government, to view the horses at a number of locations. The complete collection can be seen on the website. The collection will be offered online and the bids will open on Tuesday 14 April. The auction closes on Saturday evening April 18.Do you have interest in one of more horses? Register now for the online auction for free. If you would like to receive more information about a horse or if you would like te view a horse, please contact us via +31(0)135091666 or info@excellentdressagesales.com.