Nickname: Impy Owner: The Possante Group Groom: Emma Yanek Gender: Gelding Breed: KWPN Disciplines: Eventing Sire: Namelus R Dam: Wendelien Foal Date: 4/11/2013

Possante is a 2013 KWPN gelding (Namelus R x Ontangelo R) owned by The Possante Group. Bred in the Netherlands, Possante began his international career in Great Britain before joining Phillip Dutton's program in 2023. Since partnering with Dutton, Possante, known as “Impy” at home, has quickly established himself as one of the country’s top event horses.  

In 2024, the pair represented the Defender U.S. Eventing Team at Boekelo CCIO4*-L, contributing to the team's silver medal finish. They added a second team silver medal in 2025 at CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S, continuing their strong international campaign.  

During the 2025 season, Possante earned podium finishes in several major CCI4*-S competitions, including second at the Lexington CCI4*-S at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and third at The Event at TerraNova CCI4*-L. The pair also claimed victory in the Plantation Field International CCI4*-S, leading the competition from start to finish after posting the fastest cross-country round in the division.  

Possante continued his upward trajectory in 2026 with another competitive spring campaign, highlighted by a top finish at the Carolina International CCI4*-S and a strong performance at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI4*-S, finishing eighth overall. Possante has developed into one of Dutton's leading upper-level mounts as the pair continue to target international championship competition.