Board
Board 2024-2025 "NONIUS"
The Nonius horse, renowned for its strength and calm demeanor, originates from Hungary. They are known for their patient and cooperative temperament, prized for their endurance and ability to perform under challenging conditions. The breed is also known for the ram's head or Roman nose.
The breed originates in Hungary during a time where there was a great need for horses for the cavalry. The stallion Nonius was born in 1810 in France. He was captured during the Napoleonic wars and brought to Hungary. As a foal he was considered rather ugly. It was not until his offspring began to show that they were not as unfortunate as their sire, and additionally possessed uncommon endurance and power, that his popularity began to rise. In 1900 the Nonius horses won the breed the title of "Ideal Horse" at the Paris Exposition Universelle.
The Nonius horse is currently considered a rare breed, with efforts being made to preserve its unique characteristics and lineage. There are only several hundred Nonius horses in Hungary.
Just like the Nonius horses, our board members were hard to find. But during the coming year we will be working hard, hopefully with as much perseverance as our noble namesake!
Love, board 'Nonius'
Chairperson - Muriël Koeckhoven
Secretary - Dewi Steenbergen
Treasurer - Karlijn Strien
Events Commissioner - Muriël Koeckhoven
General Board member - Mikky van der Weijde
