KWPN Database

NOW OR NEVER M, 1995

KWPN recognized
STALLION VOLTAIRE x NIMMERDOR

Performance report

Offspring report

Offspring 1999 (foals)
Now or Never M showed a very uniform collection of foals. The development varied from adequate to good. The foals should have a bit longer lines. They are of good riding type and show refinement and charm. The head is expressive and well formed. The sufficiently long poll is well formed. The neck also has sufficient length and is well formed and muscled in the topline. The wither is long and very well developed. The shoulder is long and sloping. The shape and muscling of the back-loin connection is good. The middle should be a tad longer. The croup slopes and has sufficient length. The hamstring is sufficiently long. In general the foreleg is correct but a little fragile and sometimes a bit toed out. The hindleg is a bit straight at times and sometimes the pastern is straight. The base should be more royally developed.
The walk has sufficient scope and regularity. Both the foreleg and the hindleg are used well at the trot. The foals trot lightly and rise well in the front. They should trot a bit more through the body. The foals should also show a bit more suppleness at the canter. The hindleg is used well, quick and with good push from behind. The foreleg remains a little flat.
The general quality of the mares was good.
Shown: 15 out of 46 breedings.

Performance test report

Now or Never M is very much of the riding horse type with strong connections, plenty of refinement and quality. This stallion has a good wither/shoulder connection, a correct foundation and good feet.
Performance Ermelo 1998
Now or Never M is an honest, reliable stallion. His attention is quickly diverted and he demands a great deal from his rider. He is more than willing to work and his work is sufficient. The walk is big and powerful. The trot lacks size, the hind leg remains a little straight and the trot could be carried more. The canter is powerful, goes underneath the body well and has good balance. As a dressage horse Now or Never M has sufficient talent. He gives his rider a good feeling.
While jumping, Now or Never M leaves the ground quickly, bascules well, has excellent fore leg technique, but he could rise better through the withers. He seems careful and shows ample ability. The stallion tenses quickly while jumping. He has more than enough to a great deal of talent as a jumper and gives his rider a more than sufficient feeling.
Stall and handling behavior is normal