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Rain-Soaked Zuidlaardermarkt Draws 962 Animals, Concludes Without Arrests

Veterinary inspections kept close watch on welfare as one horse was refused for a mouth wound.

Overview

  • Mayor Marcel Thijsen described the 2025 edition as successful and orderly despite persistent rain.
  • The count of 962 animals was lower than last year’s total, organizers reported.
  • Traders began work well before the 06:00 opening, with some arriving overnight to ease unloading.
  • Traditional handjeklap bargaining and long-running family participation shaped the market’s character.
  • The municipality said twelve youths were referred to a HALT desk during Zuidlaardernacht, with no arrests recorded.