The remarkable black stallion Impress-K van ’t Kattenheye forms, together with rider Thibeau Spits, one of the most exciting combinations of their generation. At a young age, the duo has already proven themselves against the world’s best, firmly establishing their name on the international stage.
In 2024, they made history with their victory in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck, a result that immediately highlighted their enormous potential. Their success story continued in 2025, when they captured the European Team Championship title with the Belgian team. Impress-K also demonstrated his exceptional quality during the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Geneva, where he claimed an impressive 3rd place among the world’s elite. With these achievements at such a young age, great anticipation surrounds what the future may hold for this promising combination.
Impress-K van ’t Kattenheye was bred by Tony and Mieke Raman, the driving forces behind the renowned Belgian breeding farm ’t Kattenheye, long known for producing sport horses of the highest level. His pedigree is strongly rooted in performance. He is closely related to several successful international jumpers, including Kapucijn van de Donkhoeve (1.50m), Utopia van de Donkhoeve (1.60m) and the Olympic stallion Don Juan van de Donkhoeve (1.65m).
What truly sets Impress-K apart is his combination of scope, power and an exceptional willingness to work. With his impressive sport career and strong genetic background, Impress-K van ’t Kattenheye represents a highly interesting asset for breeders aiming for performance, quality and mentality in the next generation of showjumpers.
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