www.dutchhorsesunlimited.com view for more info. At the \\\'Horse of the Year Show\\\', 2008, Hastings, Appleton DHU became overall Champion Young Performance Bred Horse Of the Year. As a winner of the \\\'3 Year Old Performance Bred Horses\\\' and the \\\'Colt as Sire of Performance Bred Horses\\\', he stole the heart of many in the audience. Appleton, with his excellent exterior, showing a lot elasticity in his movement, was the stallion of choice of the European jury. Comment from the jury: I was really surprised by your stallion Appleton DHU because he was amazing : without discussion, he was the best horse of the show, congratulations.