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Monday, September 6, 2010Claybrook Farms
5578 S. Wells RoadIthaca, MI 48847
Hosts: Waino Pihl & Susan Taylor989-875-7134
Wed - Thur., September 8 & 9, 2010Iron Spring Farm75 Old Stottsville Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320
Host: Mary Alice Malone610-383-4717
Tuesday, August 31, 2010Prima Equestrian
16979 9th Line, R.R. #3Mount Albert, ONCanada L0G 1M0
Hosts: Roy Maher & Michelle BartlettContact: Cheryl Mayberry
905-473-7433 or [email protected]
Wednesday, September 1, 2010Carousel Ridge Farm
51475 RR 231Sherwood Park, ABCanada T8B 1K9
Host: Shauna Cook780-554-6580
Thursday, September 2, 2010Donida Farm16600 SE 376th
Auburn, WA 98092Host: Gwen Blake
www.donidafarm.com
Fri - Sat, September 3 & 4, 2010DG Bar Ranch
3018 Grangeville Blvd.Hanford, CA 93230
Hosts: Tony & Betty De Groot and Willy Arts559-732-7738
Sunday, September 5, 2010Finishing Touches Farm
W1800 County Rd. B.Genoa City, WI 53128
Hosts: Tracy Geller & Sara Krause262-903-8540 or 262-374-2849
[email protected]@me.com
www.finishingtouchesfarm.com
Friday, September 10, 2010Windy Knoll Farms
474 State Route 58Sullivan, OH 44880
Host: Adelbert H. WebberContact: Ron Egan 419-656-9126 or
Debbie Egan [email protected]
Friday September 10 **Saturday September 11, 2010Pineland Farms Inc.
1545 Intervale RoadNew Gloucester, ME 04260
Host: Pineland FarmContact: Bobby Murray
www.pinelandfarms.org** KWPN-NA Education Seminar
Sunday, September 12, 2010Pennock Point Sport Horses
4580 NW Co. Rd. 329Reddick, FL 32686Host: Sandi Lieb
www.sunshinesporthorses.org/pen-nockpt
Monday September 13 **Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Blalock Lakes4075 New Corinth RoadNewnan, Georgia 30263
Host: Jos Sevriens770-683-7669
** KWPN-NA Education Seminar
**Seminars feature KWPNhistory, pedigree & specializa-
tion overviews, veterinaryconsiderations, and linear
scoring workshops.
Entry deadline: July 7, 2010
Late entries: will be accepted with a
50% penalty through July 21. Entrieswill not be accepted after that date!!!Stallion Advice Keuring: at any loca-
tion as long as the facility can safely
accommodate stallions.
Stallion Approvals: Iron Spring Farm,
DG Bar Ranch and Windy Knoll Farms
(Harness) are the only set locations for
stallion approvals. Other sites will be
considered if there is sufficient
demand.
Stallion veterinary work must be eval-uated by KWPN Stallion Committeeprior to keuring entry!The KWPN-NA reserves the right torefuse service to anyone!
2010 KEURING TOURKWPN OF NORTH AMERICA
Keuring Information - Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Keuring InformationClasses and Fees ................................................................................3
General Information ................................................................................4
Keuring Classes
Premium Grading Foals, Weanlings and Two-Yr-Olds......................8
Studbook Inspection Dressage and Gelders ..........................................10
Dressage IBOP and DG Bar Cup..................10-11
Studbook Inspection Jumper/Hunter and Gelders ................................12
Jumping IBOP and Iron Spring Cup ..................13
Studbook Inspection Harness and Gelders............................................14
Driving IBOP ................................................14-15
Stallion Approval General Information ............................................16
The Approval Process..........................................16
Keuring Checklist ..............................................................................20
Tables and DiagramsConversion Table ................................................................................7
Predicates ................................................................4, 8, 9, 15
Dress Codes ................................................................................6
Young Horse Premiums ................................................................................8
Studbook inspections ..............................................................................10
Dressage: Individual Test and Arena Diagram ............10, 11
Jumping: Free Jumping Arena and Jumping Course ..12, 13
Harness: Indivicual Test and Arena diagram ..............14, 15
Stallion Approvals Radiograph and Semen classifications ..............17
Competition Requirements..................................19
Entry Form and Liability Release ........................................Included.
.................Entries will not be accepted without the liability release.
KWPN-NA Education andJudging Seminars
Every year, people contact the KWPN-
NA office regarding the keuring/judging
process. Questions range from "What is
the jury looking for?", "What is linear
scoring?", "How does it work?", "How is
it different from other studbooks?"
This year two seminars will be held:
Pineland Farms (ME) and Blalock Lack-
es (GA).
The seminars will be conducted on the
first of the two days at the location and
will include both lectures and hands-on
experience. Participants will be intro-
duced to the history, purpose and use of
the linear scoring, sport and conformation
reviews and pedigree concerns.
Space is limited and attendees must sign
up ahead of time. No observers will be
permitted. No videotaping or recording!
Seminar Cost: $100
The KWPN-NA reserves the right to limit entries at any keuring, or cancel any keuring where entries are insufficient.Planes, trains and hurricanes can often create havoc during our keuring tour, therefore the KWPN-NA reserves the right to amendthe class schedule due to delays in travel or other unavoidable incidences.Please check with the KWPN-NA office or your keuring host for any changes
Stallion Approval time frame
1 March 1: Declaration of intent to present stallions for approval is due in KWPN-NA office.
• Declaration must be accompanied by pedigree and possible sport information (including that of close relations).
• The KWPN-NA office will forward the information to the KWPN Stallion Committee for evaluation.
2 April 1: Owner will be informed of the KWPN Stallion Committee decision regarding the pedigree. Owners must then decide to
proceed with the inspection.
3 May 1: If proceeding with presentation, all veterinary procedures must be completed and sent to the KWPN-NA office and will
then be forwarded to the KWPN Stallion Committee for evaluation.
4 June 1: Owner will be informed of the results the veterinary evaluations
5 August 1: Owners must formally sign up their stallion for the Stallion Approval class (regardless of keuring deadline dates!).
6 Physical keuring presentation must take place during that year's keuring tour.
Keuring Information - Page 3
Riding/Gelders Horses
Inspection Classes for Young Horses(KWPN Foalbook and Register A horses)
Foal Inspection10. Foals and Weanlings $ 75
Yearling Inspection20. Yearlings $ 75
Two-Year Old Filly and Gelding Inspection31. Fillies and Geldings $ 75
Mares
Studbook, Star and Keur inspection for Mares:(For Foalbook, Register A and Erkend mares)
200. Mares 3-7 for Studbook and Star $ 200
210. Mares 8 and older for Studbook and Star $ 200
220. Studbook Mares 4 to 7 for Star $ 100
230. Studbook Mares 8 and older for Star $ 100
401 Star Mares for Keur Conformation $ 50
Geldings
Studbook and Star inspection for Geldings(For Foalbook and Register A geldings)
100. Geldings for Studbook and Star $ 100
110. Studbook Geldings re-evaluation for Star $ 75
Performance
Riding Classes:410. IBOP for the Keur predicate $ 100
700. Optional IBOP for Riding horses $ 100
701. DG Bar Cup for Young Dressage Horses $ 50
711. Iron Spring Farm Cup for Young Jumpers $ 50
Stallions(For Foalbook, Register A and Erkend Studbook stallions)
32. Advice Keuring for two-year-old stallions $ 100
900. Advice Keuring for stallions three and older $ 100
920. Approval for KWPN stallions three and older $ 400
910. Approval for Non-KWPN stallions $ 500
Harness/Gelders Horses
Inspection Classes for Young Horses(KWPN Foalbook and Register A horses)
Foal Inspection15. Foals and Weanlings $ 75
Yearling Inspection25. Yearlings $ 75
Two-Year Old Filly and Gelding Inspection35. Fillies and Geldings $ 75
Mares
Studbook, Star and Keur inspection for Mares:(For Foalbook, Register A and Erkend mares)
250. Mares 3 to 7 for Studbook and Star $ 200
260. Studbook Mares re-evaluation for Star $ 100
261. Mares 8 and older for Studbook $ 200
262. Studbook Mares 8 and older for Star $ 100
(Star rating automatically qualifies the mare for Keur)
Geldings
Studbook and Star inspection for Geldings(For Foalbook and Register A geldings)
150. Foalbook Geldings $ 100
151. Studbook quality Geldings for Star $ 75
Performance
Driving Classes:460. IBOP for the Keur predicate $ 100
710. Optional IBOP class for KHH horses $ 100
750. Open Fine Harness horses three and older $ 100
Stallions(For Foalbook, Register A and Erkend Studbook stallions)
36. Pre-Approval for two-year-old stallions $ 100
950. Pre-Approval for stallions three and older $ 100
970. Approval for KWPN stallions three and older $ 400
971 Approval for Non-KWPN stallions $ 500
CLASSES AND FEES
Classes 910, 920, 970 and 971: Stallion pedigrees must be evaluated by the KWPN prior to keuring entryStallion veterinary evaluations must be evaluated by KWPN prior to keuring entry; Stallion sport record must be evaluated by KWPN prior to keuring entry for stallions aged five and older;
Non-KWPN stallions may be inspected for approval if registered with an Erkend (KWPN recognized) studbookCost of class includes IBOP.
An additional fee of $300 is due to the KWPN-NA upon a successful stallion approval presentation.
An additional fee of €2,085 for KWPN stallions or €2,620 for non-KWPN stallions due to KWPN upon Studbook Acceptance.
A ‘keuring’ is an evaluation of breeding
horses and resulting offspring. The jury
addresses conformation, movement and
pedigree as related to the breeding goal
and the evaluation for soundness and abil-
ity for performance at the highest level of
FEI sports.
Young horse classes include KWPN foals,
weanlings and two-year olds. Studbook
inspections include horses three and older
as well as mares and stallions from Erkend
studbooks. Under-saddle classes are also
offered, and in some cases required. Class-
es to showcase dressage and jumping tal-
ent are offered via the DG Bar Cup and
Iron Spring Farm Cup, respectively.
Only breeding horses (mares and stallions)
may actually advance to the studbook.
However, premiums and predicates are
awarded to ALL horses.
The following may be evaluated:
• Young horses for premiums
• Mares studbook and star
• Geldings for studbook and star
• Mares and geldings already in the
studbook for the star predicate
• Star mares for keur conformation
• Stallions for Advice or Approval
• Performance
Horses are no longer be inspected for Aux-iliary Studbook.
Foals, yearlings and two-year olds must
be KWPN registered as follows:
• KWPN Foalbook
• KWPN Register A
Foals must be a minimum of four
weeks old at the time of the keuring
Keuring Information - Page 4
GENERAL INFORMATIONTwo-year-old colts and horses three and
older must be registered as follows:
• KWPN Foalbook or Studbook
• KWPN Register A
• KWPN Auxiliary Foalbook or Stud-
book, IF they are eligible for Studbook
(under the same qualifications as a Reg-
ister A horse)
• Mares registered with an EU Erkend
studbook with a like breeding goal
• Stallions registered with an EU Erkend
studbook with a like breeding goal (for
stallion approval only)
The following defects may prevent the
horse from being accepted into the stud-
book:
• Eye defects present at birth, small,
missing or underdeveloped eye
• Over- or underbite: cases in which the
cutting edges of the teeth don’t touch
• Deviations in stifle or hock, in combi-
nation with deviating build/stance of
the hindleg
• Deviations in hoof shape (unequal)
• Deviation in the manner of moving
Linear scoring
To be linear scored a horse must be:
• a minimum of three years of age
• a minimum of 158cm (15.2h)
• registered as described above
A linear scoresheet will be filled out for
each horse being evaluated for studbook
acceptance. This consists of an upper and
a lower beam. The lower beam contains
conformation and movement characteris-
tics that vary by type.
By filling in the circles the jury indicates
whether a trait is average, more or less
than average, or clearly present or absent.
The upper beam gives a subjective evalu-
ation for conformation and movement on
a scale of 40 to 100 points. Scoring is in
increments of five.
Predicates:As of January 1, 2007, inspection and
acquisition of the star, keur and IBOP
predicates are only available within a
horse’s breeding direction. Star mares
previously accepted into the studbook
as a Riding horse will receive their keur
predicate in the breeding direction of
their performance test or sport record.
Star
A predicate awarded at studbook inspec-
tion to mares, geldings and stallions with
a first premium. Conformation and
movement are evaluated for dressage
and harness types, along with free
jumping for jumper or hunter types.
Minimum jump height is 160 cm.
Approximately 30% of horses inspect-
ed earn their star predicate.
Keur
A predicate for mares only. Mares must
1) meet conformation standards higher
than that for star (keur eligible); and
must 2) meet performance requirements
either by passing an IBOP or by submit-
ting sufficient scores in sport in their
chosen breeding direction.
The keur predicate overrides both the
star predicate and the IBOP predicate.
The elite predicate overrides the keur
predicate.
IBOPThis predicate may be awarded to
KWPN registered horses that success-
fully complete the riding test. Com-
bined with keur eligibility, this predicate
would count toward keur
The keur or elite predicates override the
IBOP predicate.
See further pages for requirements perbreeding direction.
Keuring Information - Page 5
Keuring Participation
At the keuring horses in each class will be
separated by breeding direction.
Keuring participation for Riding Type
horses designated as RP on their
papers:
All riding horses must be inspected as
Dressage, Jumper or Hunter type. Owners
of RP (Riding Type) registered horses
must designate whether they want their
horse evaluated as a Dressage, Jumper or
Hunter type. Owners will designate a
breeding direction for young and mature
horses when signing up for the keuring.
Keuring participation for Riding Type
horses designated as DP, SP or HP on
their papers
Horses are evaluated within their designat-
ed breeding direction. However, at their
studbook inspection, horses can switch
breeding directions as long as they remain
within the type guidelines. Horses can also
switch breeding directions after passing an
IBOP in the desired breeding direction.
Keuring participation for Riding Type
horses already accepted into the studbook
Owners of RP horses must decide whether
their horse will be evaluated as Dressage,
Jumper or Hunter. For horses that have
already gone through the studbook inspec-
tion but did not get star, this means the
horse can be re-presented in one of the
other RP breeding directions and potential-
ly gain a star in the new breeding direction.
If a RP star mare is presented for keur eli-
gibility, the owner must designate whether
she will be evaluated as Dressage, Jumper
or Hunter. Her breeding direction will not
officially change until she finishes the
predicate in the chosen breeding direction.
Her IBOP or sport requirements must be in
that same breeding direction.
Transfer to another BreedingDirections
During the studbook inspection it is possi-
ble that a horse—upon request of the
owner and in consultation with or at the
advice of the jury—can make a one-time-
only transfer to another breeding direction
(dressage, jumper or hunter) without going
under saddle. The horse must meet all pedi-
gree requirements for the new type.
To (another) RP breeding direction
After being accepted into studbook in the
Dressage, Jumper or Hunter breeding
direction it will still be possible to present
a horse in another breeding direction
AFTER the horse has proven itself under
saddle either by passing an IBOP or EPTM
(NL); OR by earning a sport predicate in
the desired breeding direction.
Transfer to GP breeding direction
It is possible that a horse registered as a
Riding or Harness horse fits in the Gelders
breeding direction with regard to confor-
mation and movement. If this is apparent
during the studbook inspection and if thehorse meets the pedigree percentagerequirements for inclusion in the Geldersbook, the owner and the head of the jury
can discuss a transfer to the Gelders breed-
ing direction.
Transfer to TP breeding direction
It is also possible that a horse that is regis-
tered as a Gelders horse fits into the Har-
ness breeding direction with regards to
conformation and movement. If one of theparents of the Gelders horse in question isregistered in the Harness breeding direc-tion, the owner can - after consultation
with the jury - decide to transfer the horse
to the Harness direction.
General requirements
Entering The keuring information book-
let, entry and liability release are available
on-line and are mailed to all current mem-
bers. The entry and liability forms must be
completely filled out and mailed to the
KWPN-NA office. Foals may only enter a
keuring after registration has been applied
for. Parentage must be proven prior tokeuring date..Liability Release All owners, handlers
and riders must sign the KWPN-NA Lia-
bility Release.
Membership Only current KWPN-NA
full members in good standing may enter
horses in a keuring.
Ownership Owners of horses presented
at a keuring must be : a) the ‘owner of
record’ with the KWPN-NA, OR b) have
a transfer in progress, OR c) have a lease
agreement on file with the KWPN-NA.
Costs These usually consist of two parts:
1) The class fee paid to the KWPN-NA,
and 2) a fee paid to the keuring host for
stabling, grounds fees, etc. All financialobligations must be met prior to the keuring.
Refunds In case of a recent injury or ill-
ness of a horse only the owner may apply
for a refund of the class fee. Refunds (less
a $50 handling fee) will be given if a vet-
erinary certificate is submitted within 30
days of the keuring. No refunds are given
for pregnancy, inability to load, shoeing
problems or other non-veterinary causes.
Late fees are non-refundable.
Bridle numbers Each horse will get
two numbers, to be attached to both sides
of the halter or bridle so that they are clear-
ly visible. If the numbers can’t be attached
to a foal’s halter they may be worn by the
mare on both sides of her bridle. The jury
must be able to see the number at all times.
The numbers are not to be attached to the
handler or in their pockets.
Handlers/RidersHandlers Horses are presented by a han-
dler and no more than one assistant. Dur-
ing free movement or free jumping only
the handler is allowed in the ‘cage’ or
arena.
Foals and mares should each have their
own handler. Owners with more than one
horse in a class must have sufficient peo-
ple present to accompany all horses into
the ring for the walk-around and ribbon
presentation.
Handler Attire Anyone entering the
ring must wear long white pants and shirt
with white running shoes. Amish handlers
may wear blue pants and shirts with run-
ning shoes.The jury may excuse a horse if
the handler/assistant are not correctly
turned out.
Rider attire Riders must wear light
breeches, a dark riding coat, a white shirt
and tie, boots and helmet. In case of exces-
sive heat, a polo shirt may be substituted
for shirt and coat with permission of the
jury.
Cell Phones/Smoking The use of cell
phones or smoking in the arena or cage is
prohibited.
HorsesImmunizations Horses should be cur-
rent on local vaccination requirements.
Check with keuring hosts for specifics.
Shoes
• Riding and Gelders horses: Foals,
yearlings and two-year-old fillies and
geldings may not wear shoes. Two-
year-old colts being presented for stal-
lion pre-approval and horses three years
and older may wear shoes. Shoes may
be a maximum thickness of 8mm. Spe-
cialty shoes (e. g. studded for jumping)
are not allowed. Corrective shoes or
pads are not allowed.
Keuring Information - Page 6
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Harness horses: two-year-olds and
older may wear shoes. Shoes may be a
maximum thickness of 12mm with a
maximum width of 25mm. Again, cor-
rective shoes or pads are not allowed.
Groups Classes will be divided into
groups according to breeding direction.
Groups and the order within them will be
strictly maintained.
Horse attire
In-hand: Foals and yearlings are present-
ed in show halters: brown or black for Rid-
ing type horses, white for Harness type
horses and either color for Gelders type
horses (depending on whether they are
presented as a Riding or Harness type). A
rope or leather lead should be used; the use
of chains is discouraged.
Horses two years and older are presented
in a snaffle bridle: brown or black for Rid-
ing type horses and white for Harness type
horses. Gelders horses may wear either,
depending on whether they are presented
as a Riding or Harness type. Riding reins
may be used with a bridle.
Tendon protectors are not allowed during
the in-hand phase. Foreleg tendon protec-
tion is allowed during free movement or
free jumping phase. Wraps, bell boots andleg protection on hindlegs are notallowed during any phase. The jury
reserves the right to remove any type of
leg or foot protection.
Under-Saddle: English saddle and a snaf-
fle bridle – simple, smooth-mouthed snaf-
fle, with not more than two joints; metal or
rubber. Flash, figure eight or dropped
nosebands are allowed. Martingales, aux-
iliary reins or other gadgets are not
allowed. Boots on forelegs are allowed.
Wraps, bell boots and leg protection onhindlegs are not allowed. The jury
reserves the right to remove any type of
leg or foot protection.
Identification/Registrationpapers Registration papers for horses
entering studbook inspection classes must
be mailed to the office with the entry form.
Owners of all other horses must present
their registration papers at the keuring
upon checking in. Each horse’s markings
will be checked against those on the regis-
tration paper during measuring. The only
exceptions are foals whose papers have
not yet been issued or horses with a trans-
fer in progress.
Branding/Rebranding After a suc-
cessful studbook inspection, mares and
geldings may be branded on the left
haunch with the KWPN lion. Stallions
may be branded if they are of star quality
or better. Please be sure to be at the brand-
ing area on time, once the iron has cooled
it will not be reheated.
Horses in Holland have not been branded
since September 2000. Imported KWPN
horses that have already been accepted
into the studbook may be branded at a
North American keuring by pre-arrange-
ment if they are eligible. Registration
papers and a $25 fee must be mailed to the
office prior to keuring. New papers
reflecting the brand will be issued.
Horses with ‘faded’ brands may be
rebranded. Arrangements must be made
with the office prior to the keuring. Reg-
istration papers must be presented to the
jury at the keuring. There is no charge for
rebranding.
Handlers
In-hand: one handler and one assistant
are allowed.
Free movement/jumping: One han-
dler only is allowed.
Whites (or blues): Handlers and any-one else entering the ring must wearproper attire.
Keuring Information - Page 7
Artificial means No artificial means
used to enhance conformation or move-
ment are allowed at a keuring.
Drugs No drugs of any type are allowed.
Horses are subject to drug testing at the
discretion of the jury. Blood of all stallions
presented for approval will be drawn.
Clipping Foals In general, clipping of
foals is not necessary.
Safety The jury has the right to remove
or eliminate any horse that they feel may
be dangerous or may contribute to an
unsafe situation.
Impairment/Veterinary DisclosureA mare whose movement is irregular
because of an injury may be presented and
entered into the studbook if a veterinary
excuse is provided declaring that this is the
result of an injury and not a hereditary
condition. The mare must be able to walk
and trot and cannot participate in subse-
quent parts of the keuring.
All corrective or cosmetic surgery should
be disclosed in writing.
Whip A plain whip (nothing tied to the
end) and the use of a small box rattler are
the only aids allowed.If the jury is of the
opinion that the horse is negatively affect-
ed, the handler may be requested to go
around again without the aids.
IBOP Performance Test
The more insight into the functional value
of a mare, the better breeding decisions
can be made. This should include an eval-
uation of aptitude for performance. This is
best tested in competition. However, not
every mare enters competition, nor is it as
easy for a mare to perform and breed at the
same time as it is for a stallion.
The IBOP was designed: as an indicator of
aptitude for sport. In Holland the function-
al value of horses has been tested since
1957; first for agriculture and after 1963,
for riding. Later tests were also added to
test the functional value of the Harness and
Gelders horse.
The IBOP is open to KWPN horses aged
three and older, registered in the KWPN
Foalbook, Studbook, Register A, Auxiliary
Foalbook and Auxiliary Studbook as well
as mares from an EU Erkend studbook
going for studbook acceptance. Horses are
eligible to perform one IBOP per year.
Once horses are entered for an IBOP in a
certain breeding direction, they are com-
mitted to that breeding direction for that
year. They can do an IBOP in another
breeding direction in another year.
When entering the IBOP, please name the
rider for scheduling purposes.
Scoring
Scoring is on a scale of 0 to 10.
0 Not executed
1 Very bad
2 Bad
3 Fairly bad
4 Clearly insufficient
5 Insufficient
6 Sufficient
7 More than sufficient
8 Good
9 Very good
10 Excellent
Register A and Horsesfrom Erkend StudbooksMares with registration papers from an
Erkend Studbook born 1994 or earlier may
be presented at a studbook inspection
without any further conditions. The origi-
nal papers must be mailed with the entry
to the KWPN-NA office.
Horses with Register A papers and mares
with papers from an Erkend studbook born
1995 or later can participate in studbook
inspections but must first complete addi-
tional requirements (PROK, endoscopy
and/or performance). Mares are encour-
age to complete these requirements prior
to the keuring inspection. If they have not,
they can still participate in the keuring but
cannot be accepted into the studbook until
those requirements are completed
Horses are not eligible for predicates or
the Top Fives until they can actually be
accepted into the studbook (meaning all
requirements are met).
Horses with KWPN Register B papers, a
Certificate of Pedigree, Auxiliary Foal-
book papers are excluded from any keur-
ing participation unless the horse is eligi-
ble for studbook due to a change in regis-
tration of a parent. Horses registered with
a non-Erkend studbook are generally
excluded from keuring participation.
Conversion TablesHeight
Hands inches cm15.0 60 152.4015.1 61 154.9415.2 62 157.4815.3 63 160.0216.0 64 162.5616.1 65 165.1016.2 66 167.6416.3 67 170.1817.0 68 172.7217.1 69 175.2617.2 70 177.8017.3 71 180.34
1 inch = 2.54 cm
Approximate Distances
70 cm 2'3"75 cm 2'6"85 cm 2'9"90 cm 3'0"100 cm 3'3"110 cm 3'6"115 cm 3'9"120 cm 3"11"130 cm 4'3"
135 cm 4'5"140 cm 4'7"150 cm 4'11"6.0 m 19'3"6.4 m 21'0"6.9 m 22'6"10.2 m 33'6"20. 0 m 65'6"40.0 m 131'
Premium Grading
For foals, yearlings and two-year olds.
Premium grading classes are generally for
foals, yearlings and two-year-olds. All
young horses are evaluated individually
within their breeding direction. First they
are individually stood up in front of the
jury. Second, they will first walk and then
trot in a clockwise direction around the
arena. Third, they will again be stood up in
front of the jury, facing the other direction.
After all horses in a class are evaluated
individually, they all come back as a group
in their order of go for a final walk-
around. The jury will then place horses,
present premiums and give comments.
Scores aren’t generally announced because
young horses change from day to day.
Foals
Foals should not be weaned prior to the
keuring. The jury likes to see them loose
at the side of the mare. Foals will be divid-
ed by age; foals born before June 1st and
foals born June 1st and later.
The unweaned foal and mare will enter the
arena together, each with their own han-
dler. First, mare and foal will stand up next
to each other in front of the jury, with the
foal closest to the jury. Second, the foal
will be turned loose to follow the mare and
her handler around the ring. Third, the foal
will be caught and stood up in front of the
jury, this time facing the other direction.
Again, the foal’s bridle number must be
visible to the jury at all times, regardless
of direction of movement.
If the foal is the result of an embryo trans-
fer and the mare is a recipient mare, please
don’t forget to mark the entry form. Oth-
erwise the combination might look strange
and would likely puzzle the jury.
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CLASSES - PREMIUM GRADING
A completed birth declaration must be on
file with the KWPN-NA office prior to
entering the foal in the keuring.
Parentage verification must be completed
prior to the start of keuring.
Yearlings
Yearlings will be shown in-hand as the
weaned foals described earlier. Fillies,
colts and geldings will be in the same class
and will be separated by type.
Two-Year-Olds
Fillies and geldings are shown in-hand as
the weaned foals above.
The colt class is an Advice Keuring, com-
parable to the first round of the stallion
approvals in Holland. Colts are evaluated
as stallion prospects. The pedigree will be
evaluated and they will be linear scored.
Free movement or jumping is required.
The goal of this class is to advise breeders
on whether the colt meets the criteria for
approval and whether or not to present the
colt for approval. Owners will receive a
written evaluation with jury recommenda-
tions or conditions that should be met prior
to further presentation. The owner is free
to present the horse even if the jury gives
negative advice at that particular time.
Predicates (continued)(Predicates not earned at a keuring and
not specific to a particular breeding
direction.)
PROK:
Acceptable radiograph scores
are:
Arthritis of the Pastern Class 0-1-2-3
Navicular Bone Class 0-1-2
Bone Spavin Class 0-1-2
Sesamoids Class 0-1-2-3-4
Osteochrondosis in the hock and/or the
stifle joint is not permitted.
Radiographs may be taken any time
after September 1 of the two-year-old
year and must be reviewed by the
KWPN within three months of being
taken.
Elite:
A predicate that is awarded to keur mares
that have also completed and passed the
PROK requirements (above).
Preferent:
A predicate that is awarded to KWPN
Foalbook or Studbook, Register A or B,
Auxiliary Foalbook or Auxiliary Stud-
book mares on the basis of the studbook
inspection of three offspring. The mare’s
offspring must have earned a star predi-
cate as a Riding, Dressage, Jumper,
Hunter, Gelders or Harness type. This
predicate may also be awarded posthu-
mously. Offspring must be one of the fol-
lowing:
• Mare - star, keur or elite
• Gelding - star quality
• Stallion – star, 2nd or 3rd round,
Aangewezen, or Approved by the
KWPN or an erkend studbook.
Young Horse Premiums
1st Premium: Exceeds breed standard.
Indicator of highest quality. (Is equal to
star status in the studbook inspection.)
2nd Premium: Meets breed standard.
Some faults or lack of quality in type,
conformation, and/or movement. (Is
equal to studbook status in the stud-
book inspection.)
Elimination: Horses may be eliminat-
ed if their conformation or movement
precludes them from a first or second
premium.
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Any stallion with a successful two-year-
old presentation must undergo the required
pedigree evaluation and veterinary exami-
nation according to the timeline outlined in
the Stallion Approval section.
Please see the stallion approval section for
more information.
Studbook InspectionHorses in a studbook class are divided into
groups of up to eight horses. Groups will
stay together throughout the procedure.
First horses are shown in-hand on a hard
surface; standing as well as at the walk and
the trot. Next, they will do free movement
or free jumping according to their breed-
ing direction in a small arena or cage. Last
the group will come back as a whole for a
final walk around and premiums with
comments on the horses by the jury.
Keur conformation
The keur conformation class for Star
mares is automatically included in the
Studbook inspection. If a mare is not
deemed keur eligible she may be repre-
sented for keur conformation. A studbook
mare that is eligible for Star after passing
an IBOP, must pass the IBOP before she
can be presented in the keur conformation
class. This may be done at the same or a
later keuring as long as the conformation
class follows the IBOP.
After the studbook inspection all star
mares return to the ring for keur conforma-
tion and are shown in-hand. First they will
walk around the ring as a group and next
they will return one at a time to be shown
in-hand at the walk and trot. To finish the
mares will return for results and informa-
tion.
The jury will evaluate what they see at that
moment. This class is not directly related
to the scores in the studbook inspection.
STUDBOOK INSPECTION - CLASSES
Predicates (continued)(Predicates not earned at a keuring and not specific to any one breeding direction:)
Prestatie:
A predicate awarded to KWPN registered mares that have three offspring earning a
combined minimum of five points as described below. The predicate may also be award-
ed posthumously.
Performance in two disciplines by a single offspring both count toward the prestatie
predicate according to the point system. In the case of multiple performances in the same
discipline, only the higher one will count
Sport Performance Points
•Completed stallion performance test¹ 1
•Completed stallion performance test and is approved¹ 2
•IBOP earning the minimum points for prestatie² 1
•Dressage* competition at Z1+1 (one point at L3T1 or higher)³ 1
•Dressage* competition at Z2+1 (one point at L3T2 or higher) ³ 2
•Dressage* competition at Grand Prix 3
•Jumping competition M+5 (5 points at Level 5 or higher) ³ 1
•Jumping competition Z+1 (1 point at Level 5 or higher) ³ 2
•Jumping competition at Grand Prix 3
•Combined training M+5 (5 points at Training Level or higher) ³ 1
•Combined training Z+1 (1 point at Preliminary Level or higher) ³ 2
•Combined Driving at International level, participating in all components 1
¹ Performance test – A son that has totally completed the 1996 or later KWPN Per-
formance Test in Holland or in North America.
² IBOP requirements for Prestatie predicate – Each offspring that meets one of the
following criteria can earn 1 point.
• thru 1994 90 points, gaits average of 9
90 points, jumping 9, min. gaits average of 6
•1995–2005: 45 points for jumping
45 points for dressage, basic gaits minimum of 7
85 points overall, basic gaits minimum of 6
•2006 and later: 80 points
³ Sport
•Z1 dressage = L3T1; Z2 dressage = L3T2
•M jumping (1.20m) = (3’11”) Jumper: Level 5 or Hunter: Second year Green
•Z jumping ((1.30m) = (4’3”) Jumper Level 6 or Hunter: Regular Working Hunter
•M cross country (1.20m) = Training level (3’11”)
•Z cross country (1.30m) = Preliminary level (4’3”)
* Dressage tests 2003 and later only.
riage’ in the upper beam). If the horse
has passed an older IBOP the score
given for ‘talent for dressage’ will be
the score used in the upper beam.
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CLASSES - DRESSAGE/GELDERS
Keur eligible
After the studbook inspection all star
mares return to the ring and be shown in-
hand. Mares will 1) walk around the ring
as a group, 2) return one at a time to be
shown in-hand at the walk and trot, and
3) return as a group for results and infor-
mation.
The jury will evaluate what they see at
that moment. This class is not directly
related to the scores in the studbook
inspection, but the score of the canter will
be taken into account. Being declared
‘keur eligible’ is a step toward earning the
keur predicate.
Keur predicate
• Mare must be keur eligible in the dres-
sage breeding direction or be re-pre-
sented for conformation.
• Current IBOP: a minimum of 75 points
total OR
• Performance: a minimum of 1 point at
Z1 (L3T1) dressage or 5 points at M
(Training) eventing with not more than
10 penalty points.
Dressage IBOP
Arena size:
Important: The dressage IBOP is per-
formed in a small arena, 20 x 40 meters.
Part 1 – The individual test
Someone may call the test. This portion
will take about ten minutes.
Part 2 – As a group
After the individual test, horses will come
back in groups of up to three horses, age
contemporaries together. The jury will be
inside or next to one of the long sides of
the ring. The jury or a ringmaster will call
give directions to the rider and evaluate
the horses anew. This portion is like and
will count for the DG Bar Cup. Part 2 will
take about five minutes per horse (ten
minutes for two horses, fifteen for three).
Dressage/Gelders HorseThe upper beam score for movement con-
sists of separate scores for walk, trot, can-
ter and self-carriage (on a scale from 40 to
100, in increments of five points). These
scores will be marked on the score sheet.
The score for movement in the upper
beam will be an average of the scores for
walk trot, canter and self-carriage.
The lower beam score consists of 28 con-
formation and movement characteristics.
Studbook and star
Horses will be shown in-hand on a hard
surface and free in a small arena or cage.
A) Hard Surface Each horse is individ-
ually presented in-hand on the hard sur-
face as follows:
1) stood up with left side facing the jury,
2) walked away and back in a straight
line,
3) trotted away and back in a straight
line,
4) stood up with right side facing the jury.
B) Free Movement Next the group,
staying in order, are shown one at a time
in free movement; including trot and can-
ter.
C) Walk Around The group will come
back as a whole for a walk around in the
ring, presentation of premiums and com-
ments on the horses from the jury.
Exemption from free movement
A horse may be excused from free move-
ment if:
• The horse has a sport predicate in
dressage. The upper beam score for
movement will not be filled in
• The horse passed an IBOP or EPTM
(NL only). The upper beam score for
movement will consist of the individ-
ual scores for gaits from the dressage
IBOP or EPTM (self-carriage and bal-
ance from the test will be used for ‘car-
Individual Dressage Test
1 A Enter working trot.
Between D & X Walk.
Between X & G Halt, Salute.
Proceed working trot.
2 C Track right.
3 A-C Serpentine three equal
loops width of arena.
4 Between B & K Change rein working trot.
5 Between M & C Medium walk left lead.
HXF Free walk.
6 Between C & M Working trot.
7 E Circle right 20m.
E Working canter right lead.
8 A Circle right 20m.
9 Between K & H Medium canter.
10 Between C & M Working trot.
11 Between K & H Medium trot.
12 MXK Change rein working trot.
13 B Circle left 20m, allowing
horse to stretch the neck.
14 C Walk.
15 E Working trot.
16 Between K & A Working canter left lead.
17 E Circle left 20m.
18 Between F & M Medium canter.
19 Between H & E Working trot.
20 FXH Change rein and extend a
few strides.
21 B Working walk.
22 A Down center line.
Between D & X Halt, Salute.
Exit arena in a free walk.
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Horses will be asked for the following:
Walk working walk and free walk on a
long rein.
Trot: working trot, stretch the neck at the
trot on a 20m circle.
Canter: working canter, medium canter.
Movements: tempo changes (three-year
olds) + leg yields (four-year olds) + shoul-
der in (five-year olds).
The jury may deviate from the above apro-
pos the ability and training of the horse.
Scoring: Walk (2x), trot (2x), canter (2x),
suppleness, self carriage and balance, ride-
ability/workability and talent for dressage.
Maximum score is 100 points, passing
score is 75 points.
DG Bar CupFor Three, Four and Five Year Olds
The DG Bar Cup is sponsored by DG Bar
Ranch and is patterned after the PAVO
Cup classes for young horses in Holland.
Gaits, rideability, balance, rhythm and
suppleness are some of the factors that will
be considered as the horses perform
required movements.
Performance in the DG Bar Cup is inter-
changeable with Part 2 of the dressage
IBOP if the horse is signed up for both.
Entrants may sign up for either the IBOP
or the DG Bar Cup or for both.
Horses will be shown two at a time and a
ringmaster will call the test. The jury will
evaluate the performance of horses and
riders for 10 minutes and will ask them to
show movements as outlined. All horses
will be shown at the walk, trot and canter
and be asked to stand for conformation
evaluation. The gaits (20% each) will
account for 60% of the total score with an
additional 20% for balance and supple-
ness. Ten percent of the total score will be
assigned to overall impression and the
final 10% to conformation.
Each keuring location will award ribbons
through sixth place in each age group.
New in 2010 will be that after both keur-
ing tours are over, up to five horses scor-
ing over 60% in each age group will be
mailed a DG Bar Cup blanket. Cash
awards ($500 to the Champion, $250 to
the Reserve Champion) will be divided
between the breeder and owner of the win-
ning horses and will also be mailed. The
overall Champion and Reserve Champion
of the series will be honored during awards
night at the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting
where the Champions will also receive the
DG Bar Cup trophy.
Eligibility
Open to three-, four- and five-year-old
horses registered in the KWPN Foalbook,
Studbook, Register A or registered in the
Auxiliary Foalbook or Auxiliary Studbook
if the sire is KWPN approved.
Horses will be shown two at a time and
separated by age and sex (if entry numbers
are sufficient).
The test
Three-year-olds: will be shown at trot,
canter and walk in that order.
• Canter on a 20 meter circle.
• Conformation evaluation – do not dis-
mount.
Four-year-olds: will be asked to lengthen
the trot and canter, to leg yield both direc-
tions and to show stretching of the neck at
the trot and walk. They will be shown at
trot, canter and walk in that order.
• Trot: 20m circle in both directions. Leg
yield both directions.
• Canter: 20m circle. Medium canter on
the long side.
• Walk: lengthening of the walk, stretch-
ing of the neck.
• Conformation Evaluation – do not dis-
mount.
Five-year-olds: Five-year olds will add
shoulder-in and a 12-15 meter circle to the
above. They will be shown at trot, canter
and walk in that order.
• Shoulder in, two times in each direction
for at least 20 meters (2x each way).
• 12-15 meter circle with stretching of
the neck.
• Special emphasis will be given to tran-
sitions and a little more collection will
be expected.
Scoring:
There will be a minimum of two judges.
• 20 points each for the walk, trot and
canter.
• 20 points each for balance, suppleness,
rideability and talent for dressage.
Height Conformation Movement
Walk • Trot • Canter • Self-carriage
Studbook 158 Minimum 50 Minimum average of 50
Star 160 Minimum 70 Minimum average of 75
Exemption from free jumping
A horse may be exempt from free jumping
• If it has a sport predicate in jumping,
eventing (jumping) or hunters, and meets
the other requirements for star. The upper
beam score will not be filled in.
• If the horse passed an IBOP or EPTM
(NL only). The upper beam score for
jumping will consist of the individual
scores for canter, reflexes, technique and
scope from the jumping portion of the
IBOP. If the horse has passed an older
IBOP the score given for ‘talent for
jumping’ will be the score used for the
jumping upper beam.
Free jumping
Free jumping will take place in a fenced
arena (max. 20 x 40 meters) or in a cage
within an arena (min. 15 x 30 meters).
Mirrors and reflective surfaces must be
covered. A line of jumps is built along a
long side. The last jump must be moveable
in order to be adjustable for distance. Poles
must be a minimum of three meters in
length. The jumps need to be safe and
adjustable for all heights.
Only the jury has the right to move or
change the heights and distances of the
jumps. Jumps 1 and 2 are as described
below. Jump 3 will start as a vertical and
be raised incrementally to an oxer. The
maximum height of the oxer for three year
olds is 1.20m with a maximum width of
1.00m.
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CLASSES - JUMPER/GELDERS
• 1st jump – cross bar; H 70-80cm
• 2nd jump – vertical; H 80-100cm
• 3rd jump – oxer; H 80-90, 95-100cm
Horses will be asked to jump the arrange-
ment several times. Heights are raised at the
discretion of the jury.
Keur eligibility
After the studbook inspection all star mares
return to the ring and be shown in-hand.
Mares will 1) walk around the ring as a
group, 2) return one at a time to be shown
in-hand at the walk and trot, and 3) return
as a group for results and information.
The jury will evaluate what they see at that
moment. This class is not directly related
to the scores in the studbook inspection,
but the score of the canter will be taken into
account. Being declared ‘keur eligible’ is a
step toward earning the keur predicate.
Keur
• Mare must be keur eligible in the
Jumper or Hunter breeding direction or
be re-presented for conformation.
• IBOP: minimum of 75 points total; OR
• Performance: a minimum of 5 points at
M level jumping (Level 5, 1.20m or 4'),
5 points at Second Year Green Hunter or
5 points at M Level eventing (Training).
Jumper/Hunter IBOP
Jumpers and Hunters horses jump the same
course but are judged differently.
Arena sizes: 20 x 40 meters for warm-up
and free jumping. 20 x 60 meters for
jumping under saddle and showing of
gaits.
All jumps are flanked by rails so hors-
es can’t jump out.
One to three horses of the same age
will be in the ring at one time. Horses
will take turns jumping one line at a
time as designated by the jury.
Jumper/Gelders/ Hunter
The upper beam score for jumping consists
of scores for the canter, reflexes, technique
and scope (on a scale from 40 to 100 points,
in increments of five). These scores will be
marked on the scoresheet. The score for
jumping in the upper beam is an average of
the scores for canter, reflexes, technique
and scope (in increments of five).
The lower beam score will consist of 36
conformation, movement and jumping
characteristics.
Studbook and star
Horses will be shown in-hand on a hard
surface and free in an arena or cage.
A) Hard Surface Each horse is individu-
ally presented in-hand on the hard surface
as follows:
1) stood up with left side facing the jury,
2) walked away and back in a straight line,
3) trotted away and back in a straight line,
4) stood up with right side facing the jury.
B) Free Jumping Next the group, staying
in order, will be shown one at a time in free
movement and free jumping.
C) Walk Around The group will come
back as a whole for a walk around in the
ring, presentation of premiums and com-
ments on the horses from the jury.
Free Jumping Required
Free jumping is required for all horses
shown in the jumper/ hunter breeding direc-
tions. Nursing mares are allowed to par-
ticipate in free jumping as long as the foal
is not in the arena (safely). Horses not
free jumping may be accepted into the
studbook on the basis of conformation
and movement, but cannot receive a pred-
icate. If the score is sufficient for star and
the horse later passes a jumping IBOP or
has sufficient jumping sport results, it can
then receive the star predicate.
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On the flat:
Horses will enter at the trot and show the
trot over ground poles in both directions,
including a change of direction, and a few
steps of extended trot. Next horses will
show the canter in both directions with
changes in tempo. The walk will be shown
after jumping under saddle (working walk
and free walk).
Jumping – At the trot:
• Trotting pole and X (vertical) 2x.
• Line of trot pole, X (vertical), oxer with
one canter stride, oxer with three canter
strides.
Jumping – At the canter:
• single X (vertical), height depends on age.
• single oxer (rising).
Free Jumping – after jumping under
saddle (three and four year olds only):
• Line of three jumps as described in
‘Free Jumping’.
Horses do not need to free jump if they
have already done so during a studbook
inspection the same day.
Scoring
(walk) (trot) canter, reflexes, technique,
scope and talent for jumping. The follow-
ing traits are counted in the evaluation:
canter (2x), reflexes (2x), scope, attitude,
rideability/ workability and talent for
jumping.
Iron Spring Farm CupFor Three, Four and Five Year Olds
The ISF Cup is sponsored by Iron Spring
Farm and is in part patterned after the class-
es for young jumpers in Holland. Horses
will be evaluated on gaits, reflexes, tech-
nique, scope, attitude, rideability and will-
ingness. The class is open to both jumper
and hunter horses. They will jump the same
course but will be judged differently.
Performance in the ISF Cup will be inter-
changeable with the Jumping IBOP if the
horse is signed up for both. Entrants may
sign up for either the IBOP or ISF Cup or
both.
Each keuring location will award ribbons
through sixth place in each age group. New
in 2010 is that after both keuring tours are
over, up to five horses scoring over 60% in
each age group will be mailed a Iron Spring
Farm Cup blanket. Cash awards ($500 to
the Champion, $250 to the Reserve Cham-
pion) will be divided between the breeder
and owner of the winning horses and will
also be mailed. The overall Champion and
Reserve Champion of the series will be
honored during awards night at the
KWPN-NA Annual Meeting where the
Champions will also receive the Iron Farm
Cup trophy.
Eligibility
Open to three-, four- and five-year-old
horses registered in the KWPN Foalbook,
Studbook, Register A or registered in the
Auxiliary Foalbook or Auxiliary Studbook
if the sire is KWPN approved.
The test
One to four horses of
the same age will be
in the ring. Horses
will take turns jump-
ing a line of jumps as
designated by the
ringmaster or jury.
Arena size: 20 x 40
for warm- up and
free jumping. 20 x
60 for jumping under
saddle and showing
of gaits.
Jumping – At the trot:
• Trotting pole and X (vertical) 2x.
• Line of trot pole, X (vertical), oxer with
one canter stride, oxer with three canter
strides.
Jumping – At the canter:
• Single X (vertical), height depends on age.
• Single oxer (rising).
Jumping – Free jumping afterjumping under saddle (threeand four year olds only):
• Line of three jumps with distances of
6m, 6.60m and 7.10m.
Jumps will be 80-90cm for three-yr-olds,
90-100cm for four-yr-olds and 100-110cm
for five-yr-olds. Jumps must be flanked by
rails so horses can’t jump out.
Scoring:
There will be a minimum of two judges.
• 20 points each for the canter, reflexes
and technique.
• 10 points each for scope, attitude, ride-
ability and talent for jumping.
The walk, canter and self-carriage/balance
will be graded but are not included in the
final score.
HeightConformation Jumping Gaits Jumping
Canter • Reflexes • Technique • Scope
Studbook 158 Minimum 50 Minimum average 50 Minimum average of 50
Star 160 Minimum 70 Minimum average 60 Minimum average of 75
Equipment requirements
Equipment requirements for the IBOP
and the Iron Spring Farm Cup are the
same. Flash, figure eight or dropped
nosebands are allowed. Wraps, bell bootsand leg protection on hindlegs are notallowed.
IBOP
The specifics for the Driving IBOP are:
Driving arena:
Minimum 20 x 40 meters
Equipment:
• Collar or harness.
• Normal size crupper.
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CLASSES - HARNESS/GELDERS
• Shoes may be a maximum of 12mm in
thickness, 25mm in width, and must be
normally balanced.
• Four-wheel carriage (preferably a show
cart).
• The use of aids, like double shoes, tail
elevator, check reins and ginger is for-
bidden.
Harness/Gelders Horse
The upper beam score for Harness horses
consists of scores for conformation, move-
ment and general impression (on a scale
from 40 to 100 points). These scores will
be marked on the score sheet.
The lower beam score will consist of 24
conformation and movement characteris-
tics.
Studbook and star
Horses will be shown in-hand on a hard
surface and in an arena. Horses are divid-
ed into groups of up to eight horses.
A) Hard Surface Horses are presented
individually in-hand on the hard surface;
horses are
1) stood up with left side facing the jury,
2) walked away and back in a straight line,
3) trotted away and back in a straight line,
4) stood up with right side facing the jury.
B) Movement Horses are presented indi-
vidually in-hand on the oval with grass or
sand footing.
C) Walk Around All horses will come
back as a group for a walk around in the
ring, presentation of premiums and com-
ments on the horses from the jury.
Keur eligibility
• Harness mares are considered to be eli-
gible for keur with a star predicate.
There is no separate inspection.
Keur predicate
• Mares must be star.
• IBOP: minimum of 75 points total, OR
• Performance: minimum of 25 points
at singles competition in one season, or
50 points over three seasons.
1 Between A & K Enter working trot on right lead.
2 A Go down center line.
X Halt, Salute.
3 X-C Proceed working walk.
4 C Track right and trot.
Go one time around. After one time around,
5 Between M & F More action.
Between K & H More action
6 Between M & B Transition to working walk.
7 Between B & F Working trot.
8 A Go down center line.
X Halt
Proceed working walk.
9 G Half circle to the left.
10 X Halt.
Proceed at walk.
11 A Track left and trot.
Go one time around. After one time around,
12 A Large figure eight using entire arena.
13 Between F & M More action.
Between H & K More action.
14 C Working walk.
A Go down center line.
X Halt, Salute.
Proceed working walk.
15 C Track right.
16 M Change direction.
Between A & F Leave arena.
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First, horses will individually complete the
dressage test and second, one or two hors-
es together will do the show test.
1. Dressage test
Dressage evaluationThe individual driving test will be evaluat-
ed on the following:
a. Walk: scope and suppleness.
b. Trot: square, scope, suppleness and
self-carriage.
c. Maneuverability: correct posture dur-
ing turns.
d. Obedience: positive reaction to the aids
and being able to stand still.
Results of the dressage test serve as a qual-
ifier for the Show test and must have a
minimum average of six points.
2. Show test
This is a freestyle with one or two horses
in the ring at one time. Horses will enter
the arena and halt on the center line
between A and C, horses will be inspected
by the jury, proceed on the right track and
go two times around, change rein, go
around two times on the left track and line
up on the center line.
Standshow
Go around the arena one time and only be
evaluated on the long sides; ask for collec-
tion on both long sides and stand up again
on the center line. Both horses will pro-
ceed on the right track and leave the arena.
Judging the show test
a. Self-Carriage (x 2)
Use of the head and neck, climbing in
the forehand and sitting in the
hindquarter, coming back in the front,
relaxation in the topline, posture.
b. Suspension (x 2)
(The moment that all four feet are off
the ground.)
An extended foreleg, engagement of
the hindleg, moving with balance with-
out having to develop speed.
c. Use of the foreleg (x 2)
Action and scope.
d. Use of the hindleg (x 2)
powerful engagement of the hindleg
and flexion of the hock.
e. Enthusiasm
Showing happiness, eagerness and
being forward. Moving of the ears and
tail.
f. Overall picture of a harness horse
The above parts a through f will be award-
ed with a score from 0 to 10 points; parts
a through d will be multiplied by two.
Height Conformation Movement
Studbook 158 Minimum 50 Minimum of 50 for movement
Star 160 Minimum 68 Minimum 140 points overall
Predicates (continued)
Sport
A predicate awarded to KWPN registered
mares on the basis of their own perform-
ance in sport at USEF, USDF or USEA
recognized shows. Owners can request
this predicate by mailing in the horse’s
registration paper along with official
proof of sport results required for the
predicate. After confirmation of results,
new papers and a certificate will be
mailed to the owner.
•1 point at min. Z2 dressage* (L3T2)
•5 points at min. Z level jumping
(Level 6; jumps to 1.30m or 4'3"),
•5 points at Regular Working Hunter
(jumps 4' to 4'6"),
•5 points at min. Z level eventing
(Preliminary) with no more than 20
penalty points.
Crown
A KWPN-NA performance predicate
awarded to stallions, mares and geldings
competing at FEI levels. To be consid-
ered, horses must be within the 200 top-
ranked dressage horses or 400 top-ranked
jumping horses in the year’s final
WBFSH/FEI rankings.
* Dressage tests 2003 and later only.
The Approval Process
There are several parts to the approval
process:
1) Pedigree evaluation Stallions
must have a pedigree that, according to the
KWPN stallion committee, is of sufficient
interest to the breeding program. Each year
a stallion two or older is presented, a three
generation pedigree must be submitted for
assessment by the KWPN stallion commit-
tee with the most current data on the pedi-
gree, expectation value and family data
available at that moment. The family data
includes information on the ancestors in the
female line in regards to sport perform-
ance, conformation and relevant health cri-
teria. The stallion committee will give a
written opinion about the pedigree.
The pedigree evaluation is time sensitive
and progressive, in other words whenever
new information about the family becomes
available, the result of the pedigree evalu-
ation can change due to updated weighting.
The evaluation is good only for the year in
which it was done and must be redone each
year the stallion is entered for a keuring
presentation.
2) Performance evaluation Stal-
lions four or older must have shown dis-
tinctive performance appropriate for their
age that positively sets them apart from
their contemporaries according to the stal-
lion committee. For stallions eight or older,
either they or their offspring must have
positively distinguished themselves from
their contemporaries in sport.
3) Linear scoring with walk and trot
on hard surface and values for conforma-
tion and free movement or jumping accord-
ing to the breeding direction of the stallion.
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CLASSES - STALLION APPROVAL
4) The I.B.O.P. Riding test
• Riding horses – Dressage IBOP for
Dressage type, Jumping IBOP for
Jumper and Hunter types (includes free
jumping for three- and four-year olds).
• Harness horses – Driving IBOP
• Gelders horses – Any of the above. Stal-
lions with a documented Grand Prix
record are excused from the I.B.O.P. rid-
ing test portion of the keuring presenta-
tion.
5) Offspring requirements Stal-
lions eight and older must have a success-
ful competition record, be a proven sire of
performance horses in his own breeding
area or country or have a minimum of six
offspring that can be found in the WBFSH
rankings.
6) Veterinary requirements Stal-
lions must meet the veterinary require-
ments and the clinical exam of the eyes,
mouth, heart and reproductive system as
described in the Veterinary Regulations of
the KWPN. There is a $150 per item fee
for reading the endoscopy and radiograph
examinations. These items are time sensi-
tive.
Veterinary requirements consist of:
• General physical and soundness eval-
uation.
• Endoscopic evaluation (Protocol avail-
able online) Stallions must have normal
and well functioning breathing apparatus.
The examination must be recorded on a
DVD per KWPN instructions, which must
be mailed to the KWPN-NA office and will
be forwarded to Holland for evaluation.
• Radiograph evaluation (Protocol avail-
able online) All stallions are required to
undergo a radiographic examination con-
sisting of 22 views specified by the
KWPN. Radiographs may be taken any
time after September 1st of a stallion’s two-
year-old year. Actual films or CD must be
New stallion procedures for 2010!
General Information
KWPN Foalbook or Register A stallions
and those registered with an Erkend stud-
book are eligible to be presented for stud-
book approval within their breeding direc-
tion. Other stallions that fit within a partic-
ular breeding direction are also eligible
(e.g., Thoroughbred and Hackney).
Change in Breeding DirectionA breeding direction may be changed in
consultation with the stallion committee or
upon presentation of a sport record.
Pre-Keuring Veterinary ReportsIf a stallion is presented for an Advice
Keuring at age two or older, the Pre-Advice
Keuring Veterinary Examination must be
completed by a veterinarian mailed in with
the keuring entry. If a stallion is presented
for approval, the General Physical and
Soundness Evaluation should be complet-
ed prior to and be mailed in with the keur-
ing entry.
Proof of Identification Owners must
be in possession and present the original
registration papers showing name, birth
date, color and markings, chip number (if
applicable), and a four generation pedigree.
DNA Parentage must be proven and
DNA must be on file with the KWPN-NA
prior to the keuring presentation.
Height Stallions must be a minimum
height of 160cm (approximately 15.3h).
The jury will measure stallions at the keur-
ing. Their determination is binding.
Drug Testing Blood will be drawn from
all stallion approval candidates for drug
testing. No drugs are allowed.
Competition Requirements Stal-
lions aged five or older must be actively
participating in recognized competition as
a prerequisite for approval presentation.
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mailed to the KWPN-NA office and will be
forwarded to Holland for evaluation. Any
surgeries must be disclosed.
• Semen evaluation All stallions are
required to undergo a semen and breeding
soundness evaluation per KWPN specifi-
cations. Semen needs to be of good, suffi-
cient or moderate quality. The semen qual-
ity will be published in the stallion’s report.
Semen evaluations should be submitted on
the Society for Theriogenology form and
must be mailed to the KWPN-NA office
and will be forwarded to Holland for eval-
uation. The KWPN may request annual
semen evaluations on a stallion when
deemed necessary.
7) Performance Test To be
approved, stallions will have to complete a
21-Day Test. Stallions competing at Grand
Prix level will have to complete a 5-day
character evaluation.
Note: No test other than the KWPN Testwill be accepted for stallion approval. TheKWPN does not accept results from any100-Day or 30-Day Test held by any otherregistries in North America.
Competition requirements afterApproval
By age 7 or 8 stallions should be compet-
ing at the following levels: Dressage -
Fourth Level, Jumpers -Level 7 or 8
respectively, Hunters - Regular Working
Hunter. Competition is desirable but not
necessary after completion of the 21-Day
Test.
Licensed vs. Approved Licensed stallions
are those that have successfully completed
a keuring presentation, the veterinary
requirements and an I.B.O.P.; OR that have
successfully completed a keuring presenta-
tion, the veterinary requirements and have
a Grand Prix sport record. Licensed stal-
lions must still complete either the 5-Day-
Test or the 21-Day-Test.
Names Each Approved or Erkend KWPN
stallion must have a unique name. This
may mean that the stallion might need to be
renamed if a particular name is already in
use by an Approved or Erkend stallion.
Stallions from other registries will retain
their original name and registration num-
ber.
Outside (or foreign) Stallions – are stal-
lions from an Erkend studbook, (European
Warmblood, Thoroughbred or Hackney)
and are considered to be ‘improvement
sires’. As such they must offer something
to the breeding program that is not readily
available. This may include certain desired
bloodlines in a particular breeding direction
or an impressive sport record. A copy of
registration papers, a three-generation pedi-
gree and sport/racing records must be sent
to the KWPN-NA office prior to keuring
entry. The information will be sent to the
KWPN stallion committee in Holland for a
preliminary examination. To become
KWPN approved, outside stallions must
undergo the same Studbook inspection and
requirements as KWPN stallions.
Advice Keuring forStallions Two and Older
Stallions two-and-older can participate in
an advice keuring starting the year they
turn two years of age.
After signing up for the keuring with the
KWPN-NA and prior to the physical keur-
ing:
• A general evaluation of the stallion’s
pedigree and expectation values avail-
able at that moment based on family
data.
• An evaluation of performance results for
stallions that are four or older.
The physical keuring presentation includ-
ing:
• An evaluation of the horse in-hand and
standing still, walking and trotting on a
flat, hard surface (pavement, asphalt);
• An evaluation of free movement or free
jumping.
Advice from the Stallion Com-mittee The stallion evaluation commit-
tee will give a score according to the keur-
ing standards, on a scale from 40 to 100 in
five point increments for conformation
and movement/jumping characteristics.
This keuring is to give stallion owners
advice on a possible future of the stallion
within the KWPN breeding program only;
there are no rights or implied promises
connected to the outcome of the advice
keuring. The stallion committee will give
a written opinion about the pedigree; the
owner is responsible for what is done with
the advice.
Acceptable Radiograph Scores:
• Navicular Bone Class 0-1-2
• Sesamoids Class 0-1-2-3-4
• Pastern Arthritis Class 0-1-2-3
• Bone Spavin Class 0-1-2
• Osteochondrosis in the knee/ hock is
not allowed.
The standard is not met if a score is higher
than above, or if osteochondrosis is present.
Semen Classifications
Fertility Motility % Live % Normal
Class Cells
Good >2500 >70 >70
Sufficient 2000-5000 50-70 50-70
Moderate 1000-1999 30-49 30-49
Insufficient <1000 <29 <29
formation and a minimum of 75 points for
free movement or free jumping he may
continue on to the Second Round at that
same keuring.
Second Round forStallions Three and Older
The Under-Saddle Presentation
• Stallions between the ages of three
through seven that have passed the
above First Round will be invited to per-
form the IBOP according to their breed-
ing direction. Stallions will be scored
according to the keuring standards, on a
scale from 40 to 100 in five point incre-
ments for IBOP characteristics. The
keuring jury will forward all informa-
tion to the KWPN stallion committee,
which will decide which stallions will
be invited to partake in the 21-Day Per-
formance Test.
• Stallions eight or older that have passed
the above First Round and have a Grand
Prix sport record will be shown
‘freestyle’ under saddle. At the discre-
tion of the stallion committee, a stallion
with a Grand Prix sport record, or a stal-
lion that has a number of offspring that
are successful in sport do not have to be
shown under saddle. The keuring jury
will forward all information to the
KWPN stallion committee, which will
decide which stallions will be invited to
partake in the 5-Day Performance Test.
Stallions will be presented under saddle
with simple, smooth-mouthed snaffle, with
a flash, figure eight or dropped nosebands
with no more than two joints (metal or rub-
ber) and a saddle with fitted saddle pad.
Martingales, auxiliary reins or other gadg-
ets are not allowed. Tendon protection
(splint boot) is allowed on forelegs. The
evaluation committee has the power to
make changes to tack. The rider must wear
competition attire.
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CLASSES - STALLION APPROVAL (CONT.)
Evaluation of Offspringfrom Stallions alreadyused in Breeding
For stallions that are presented for approval
at a keuring and that have already sired ten
registered offspring in North America or
elsewhere, the stallion committee may ask
to evaluate a minimum of ten offspring and
incorporate the result in making decisions
during the keuring project.
Evaluation of the Mother
Before selection to the performance test a
conformation report of the mother must be
available. This includes complete linear
score and values for conformation and
movement. If the mother has previously
undergone a conformation evaluation,
those results will be used. If the mother has
not previously been evaluated, her confor-
mation will be evaluated during a regular
keuring. If the mother is in North America,
the regular North American jury will do the
evaluation. If the mother is elsewhere, the
evaluation will be handled accordingly. If
the mother is deceased, as much family
data as is possible will be used.
Licensed Status
After being appointed to go to a perform-
ance test, the stallion will be considered
‘Licensed’, or equal to a stallion selected
for the performance test in Holland.
Licensed stallions are required to partici-
pate in the performance test they are
appointed to unless a special dispensation
is applied for and granted by the KWPN
stallion committee.
Offspring by a Licensed stallion shall
receive Register A papers in North Ameri-
ca and Register B papers in Holland. Foals
on both continents may be upgraded upon
approval of the stallion.
First Round for StallionsThree and Older
Open to stallions that:
• Turn three during the keuring year; OR
• Are four or older and have shown and
distinctive performance appropriate for
their age that positively sets them apart
from those in their age contemporaries;
OR
• Are eight or older, and have a positively
distinguished themselves from their age
contemporaries at higher levels of sport
or that have offspring that are positive-
ly distinguishing themselves from their
age contemporaries. AND
After signing up for the keuring with the
KWPN-NA and prior to the physical keur-
ing:
• Stallions must have a pedigree that the
stallion committee feels is of sufficient
interest to be accepted into the selection
process. The pedigree evaluation will be
based on family and expectation values
available at that moment.
• Stallions that are four or older must pass
an evaluation of own and/or offspring
performance results.
• Stallions must meet the radiograph and
endoscopy requirements according to
the standards in the KWPN veterinary
regulations.
The physical keuring presentation includ-
ing:
• An evaluation of the horse in-hand and
standing still, walking and trotting on a
flat, hard surface (pavement, asphalt);
• An evaluation of free movement or free
jumping;
The stallion evaluation committee will give
a score according to the keuring standards,
on a scale from 40 to 100 in five point
increments for conformation and move-
ment/jumping characteristics. If the stallion
receives a minimum of 70 points for con-
Competition Requirements for Stallions Five and OlderThe following is intended as a guideline only. (Level equivalencies are close but not exact.)
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Performance Testing
Either the year after becoming ‘Licensed’,
or at age five, a stallion must be presented
at an independent stallion-testing facility
for their performance test. The start and
ending of the test will coincide with the
start and ending of the KWPN keuring tour.
Stallions must be a minimum of five and a
maximum of eight years of age. Stallions
are required to participate in the perform-
ance test they are appointed to unless a spe-
cial dispensation is applied for and granted
by the KWPN stallion committee.
21-Day Performance Test The goal of the
21-Day test is the study and determination
of the natural talent of tested stallions. Test-
ing will occur at a completely independent
facility where stallions are completely
cared for and trained by officials appointed
by the KWPN-NA. The stallion will be
trained and ridden by riders/staff of the
facility for 21 days.
The N.A. Keuring Jury and a delegation
from the KWPN stallion committee will
evaluate the stallions during the first day of
the test and at the end of the test. On the
final day, professional riders who will
advise the stallion committee will test the
stallion. During the test, the stall behavior
of all stallions will also be evaluated.
Potentially observed vices will be recorded
and reported.
After completing the 21-Day-Test, the
KWPN stallion committee will decide
whether or not to approve the stallion.
5-Day Performance Test The goal of the
5-Day test is to study stall behavior and any
potential vices of the stallions. Testing will
occur at a completely independent facility
where officials appointed by the KWPN-
NA. care for stallions The stallions will be
evaluated at the end of the test by the N.A.
Keuring Jury and a delegation from the
KWPN stallion committee. Stallions may
be accompanied by their own grooms.
After completing the 5-Day Test, the
KWPN stallion committee will decide
whether or not to approve the stallion.
Requirements afterApproval
To retain their Approved status, a stal-
lion’s offspring must meet certain require-
ments at three times during his breeding
career. If, at those times, a stallion’s off-
spring do not meet the standards set by the
KWPN, the stallion may be disapproved
at the following intervals:
• A stallion is required to present a mini-
mum of ten* offspring at the dam’s side
for foal inspection within two years of
the date of approval. The foals will
preferably be shown at a single keuring,
but multiple locations are allowed.
• A stallion is required to present ten* off-
spring (aged three to five years old) at
studbook inspections by the time the
oldest offspring are five years old.
• Sport results of ten* offspring (five to
eleven years old) must be submitted by
the time the oldest offspring are eleven
years old.
If a stallion does not meet the above
requirements, the owner can apply for a
one-year extension. An extension will be
granted only if the KWPN stallion commit-
tee sees potential in the stallion and the
owner has an acceptable reason (e.g. vet-
erinary) as to why the stallion did not meet
his requirements.
After successfully completing all the previ-
ously stated requirements, a stallion will
have met all the approval criteria and may
be permanently approved.
* Due to the limited number of breedingsin North America, the number of offspringfrom Harness stallions required at the des-ignated intervals is five rather than ten.
Dressage Levels
Age Dutch USA
4 year olds L L1
5 year olds M L2
6 year olds Z L3
6/7 year olds ZZ light L4
7/8 year olds ZZ heavy Prix St. Georges
9 and older Grand Prix Grand Prix
Jumper and Hunter Levels
Age Dutch USA Jumpers USA Hunters
4 year olds B/L Level 2/3; jumps to 1.10 m (3'6") Pre Green/First Year Green
5 year olds M Level 5; jumps to 1.20 m (4'0") Second Year Green
6 year olds Z Level 6; jumps to 1.30 m (4'3") Regular Working Hunter
7 year olds ZZ + Level 7; jumps 1.35/1.40 m (4'6") Regular Working Hunter
8 and older Grand Prix Grand Prix
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CHECK LISTStallion Approval
• Declaration to present and pedigree information (includingsport for stallions 5 and older) must be mailed to the KWPN-NA office by March 1.
• The KWPN Stallion Committee will evaluate the pedigree andgive a recommendation as to present the stallion or not.
• Veterinary procedures (general physical evaluation, radi-ographs, endoscopy and semen analysis) must be completedand sent to KWPN-NA office by May 1.
• Veterinary procedures will be evaluated by KWPN representa-tives at the University of Utrecht and results will be returned tothe owner via the KWPN-NA office.
• Officially enter the stallion in the keuring by August 1.• Get the stallion in tip top condition for his in-hand and under-
saddle presentations.
Owner/Handler/Rider
• Sign and mail in liability releases for anyone (owner, handler,rider, groom, etc) connected with the horse at the keuring.
• Ring crew, volunteers, braiders, etc. must all sign a liabilityrelease.
• If you have more than one horse entered, do you have enoughpeople to handle the horses for the final line-up?
• Anyone going in the ring must wear white. People not wearingwhite will not be allowed in the ring. This includes anyone thatmight have to enter the ring! Bring your whites!
• Riders must wear helmets and the appropriate attire. Top hatsare not allowed!
Contact your Keuring Host
• Contact your keuring host about any veterinary requirements(i.e. vaccination records) needed at your location.
• Contact your keuring host about stabling and fees.
• Find out whether your keuring host is charging a ‘grounds fee'or any other additional fees for the keuring.
• Contact your keuring host about a handler if you need one. Findout what the fee is and who it is payable to.
• Contact your keuring host about the keuring schedule and anypossible changes in start time due to travel delays of the jury.
• Contact your keuring host about directions and hotel informa-tion.
No open-toed shoes allowed for owners, handlers and spectators!
KWPN-NA Office• You must be a current Full member in good standing.
• You must be the current owner of record of the horse with theKWPN-NA office. If you are not, the transfer of ownershipmust mailed in with the entry.
• Mail or fax entry and liability release prior to the entry deadline.
• Entrants, handlers, riders & location staff must sign the release!
• Pay the entry fee.
• Check that the office actually received your entry.
• Send in the registration papers for any horse being inspected forstudbook.
• The birth declaration for any current year foals must be com-pleted and on be file in the KWPN-NA office prior to entry.
• Parentage of foals must be verified (DNA) prior to keuring.
• Check with the office about the requirements that your RegisterA horse might need to complete prior to acceptance into thestudbook.
Horse• Measure your horse prior to entering and make sure the mini-
mum height requirement is met.
• Do you have correct shoes on your horse? Read the informationon page 6 carefully!!!
• Prepare jumper or hunter horses for free jumping by puttingthem through a jumping chute prior to the keuring.
• If you have a jumper or hunter mare and she is nursing a foal,is there someone that can safely handle the foal outside the ringwhile she free-jumps? The mare will need to free-jump in orderto earn her star predicate and the foal cannot be in the ring withthe mare during the free jumping.
• If you are thinking of changing the name of your horse after itsstudbook inspection, please write the new name on the entry.
• Remember that if you are showing a foal that has already beenweaned, the foal will be shown in-hand only.
• Are you going to want your horse to be branded? If so, remem-ber to clip the pertinent area on the left haunch so that the brandwill ‘stick’.
• Parts or all of the Dressage or Jumping IBOPs also count for theDG Bar or Iron Spring Farm Cups. However, you have to signup for both.
• If your horse’s movement or conformation is affected by aninjury, old or new, don’t forget to include a veterinarian’s expla-nation of the injury with the entry.
• To earn the keur predicate, an RP/GP star mare that was notrated “keur eligible” must have her conformation re-evaluated.
• The scores a mare earned in the past in an IBOP or in sport willstill count for her ‘keur’ if they meet the current requirements.