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Niels Kersten is a dedicated Dutch show jumping rider who has built a strong and steady international career through consistent performances and a passion for developing competitive combinations. Competing for the Netherlands, Kersten has accumulated over 2,400 FEI starts and more than 50 international wins, showcasing both his experience and consistency across a wide range of international shows.
Kersten’s journey in the sport has seen him achieve notable placings in international classes, regularly performing well in CSI2* and CSI3* Grand Prix‑level events. He has recorded strong results with several talented horses, demonstrating his ability to contest top‑level competition and remain competitive against large fields.
His competitive résumé includes podium finishes such as second place in the CSI3* Grand Prix Jumping Peel en Maas International in Kessel and standout performances in CSI2* and CSI3* classes across Europe. Kersten has also posted victories and high placings in 1.45 m and 1.50 m classes, underlining his skill across multiple levels of difficulty.
In his earlier career he represented the Netherlands at youth continental championships and steadily progressed through the ranks, gaining valuable experience on both national and international circuits.
| Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.30/1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 2000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.50 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 56800 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 28200 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.25 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 5000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 1600 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition not against the clock (0.60 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 28300 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 2000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 10000 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (1.00 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.40 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 7000 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition not against the clock (0.80 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (0.60 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.20 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 1500 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 5000 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (1.10 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 1500 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition not against the clock (1.00 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (0.80 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.40 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 1500 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 2500 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 3000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 3000 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition not against the clock (1.10 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (1.00 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.10 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 1000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.25 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 2500 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.45 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 28200 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (0.60 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 1200 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (1.10 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 5000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 10000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 4000 EUR |
| 1 | Nat. jumping competition in two phases special (0.80 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 0 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.50 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 28200 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.55 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 105500 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 7000 EUR |
| 1 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.15 m) | Barny Blue 3 | 3500 EUR |
| Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.20m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35/1.40m) | Freixenet 77 | 3894 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.10m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30m) | Freixenet 77 | 2500 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.10/1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 2619 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Freixenet 77 | 2500 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.10m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35m) | Freixenet 77 | 15000 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.10/1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 2619 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with 2 identical rounds and jump-off (1.10m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition over 2 rounds without jump-off (1.10m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40m) | Freixenet 77 | 4000 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.20m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45m) | Freixenet 77 | 24700 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.25/1.30m) | Freixenet 77 | 3563 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.10/1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 10000 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with 2 identical rounds and jump-off (1.20m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45m) | Freixenet 77 | 4060 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.20m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.10m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with 2 different rounds, without jump-off (1.20/1.25m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.40m) | Freixenet 77 | 4080 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35/1.40m) | Freixenet 77 | 3750 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 0 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45m) | Freixenet 77 | 24700 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35/1.40 m) | Freixenet 77 | 3894 EUR |
| 61 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.10/1.15m) | Freixenet 77 | 2500 EUR |
