A total of 260 animals were delivered to the Rodermarkt. That's considerably fewer than last year, when the total was 319. Nevertheless, according to market master Albertus Lieffering, the figures—138 ponies, 118 horses, and four donkeys—are not disappointing.

The market master had expected even fewer animals. "We managed to limit the damage and still had a good horse market," said Lieffering. The market got off to a very quiet start early this morning. According to traders, the first few hours were much quieter than in previous years.

The horses and ponies also attract young traders, such as 11-year-old Nick, who tried to buy a pair of Shetland ponies from Gerrit Spijkerman for a good price.

The night before the market was peaceful, according to the police. The Red Cross also reported no incidents. According to a Red Cross spokesperson, the ban on glassware contributed to this.

Police report that two men from Roden have been arrested for counterfeiting Ronermarken, the coins used for payment during the festival.

This year, there will also be cows at the Rodermarkt. Officially, these are not allowed to be brought in and are therefore not at the market itself, but on private property. It is unclear how many cows there will be.

It is striking that the municipality of Noordenveld did not invite the mayor and aldermen of neighboring Tynaarlo to visit the market this year. It is unclear why this did not happen. The municipalities invite each other to the Rodermarkt and Zuidlaardermarkt every year.