Stallion ApprovalNew stallion procedures for 2010!
GENERAL INFORMATION KWPN Foalbook or Register A stallions and those registered with an Erkend studbook are eligible to be presented for studbook approval within their breeding direction. Other stallions that fit within a particular breeding direction are also eligible (e.g., Thoroughbred and Hackney). Change in Breeding Direction A breeding direction may be changed in consultation with the jury or upon presentation of a sport record. Pre-Keuring Veterinary Reports If a stallion is presented for 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 completed prior to and be mailed in with the keuring 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 keuring. Their determination is binding. Drug Testing Blood will be drawn from all stallion approval candidates for drug testing. No drugs are allowed. Competition Requirements Stallions aged five or older must be actively participating in recognized competition as a prerequisite for approval presentation.
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 committee with the most current data on the pedigree, 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 performance, conformation and relevant health criteria. 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 evaluation 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: Stallions four or older must have shown distinctive performance appropriate for their age that positively sets them apart from their contemporaries according to the stallion committee. Keuring For stallions eight or older, 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 conformation and free movement or jumping according to the breeding direction of the stallion. 4) The I.B.O.P. Riding test:
• Harness horses – Driving IBOP. • Gelders horses – Any of the above. Stallions with a documented Grand Prix record are excused from the I.B.O.P. riding test portion of the keuring presentation. 5) Offspring requirements: Stallions eight and older must have a successful 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: Stallions must meet the veterinary requirements 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/item fee for reading the endoscopy and radiograph examinations. These items are time sensitive. Veterinary requirements consist of: • General physical and soundness examination. • Endoscopic examination (Protocol available 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.
• Radiographs (Protocol available online) All stallions are required to undergo a radiographic examination consisting 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 mailed to the KWPN-NA office and will be forwarded to Holland for evaluation. Any surgeries should be disclosed.
• Semen evaluation: All stallions are required to undergo a semen and breeding soundness evaluation per KWPN specifications. Semen needs to be of good, sufficient or moderate quality. The semen quality 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 evaluation. The KWPN may request annual semen evaluations on a stallion when deemed necessary.
7) PerformanceTest 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 Test will be accepted for stallion approval. The KWPN does not accept results from any 100-Day or 30-Day Test held by any other registries in North America. Competition Requirements after Approval 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 presentation, the veterinary requirements and have a Grand Prix sport record. Licensed stallions must still complete either the 5-Day-Test or the 21-Day-Test. Names Each Approved or Erkend KWPN stallion must receive 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 number. Outside Stallions – or foreign stallions – are stallions 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 pedigree 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 for Stallions 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 keuring:
• An evaluation of performance results for stallions that are four or older. The physical keuring presentation including:
• An evaluation of free movement or free jumping. Advice from the Stallion Committee 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 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. First Round for Stallions Three and Older Open to stallions that:
• 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 positively distinguishing themselves from their age contemporaries. AND After signing up for the keuring with the KWPN-NA and prior to the physical keuring:
• 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 including:
• 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 movement/jumping characteristics. If the stallion receives a minimum of 70 points for conformation 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 for Stallions 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 perform the IBOP according to their breeding direction. Stallions will be scored according to the keuring standards, on a scale from 40 to 100 in five point increments for IBOP characteristics. The keuring jury will forward all information to the KWPN stallion committee, which will decide which stallions will be invited to partake in the 21-Day Performance 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 discretion of the stallion committee, a stallion with a Grand Prix sport record, or a stallion 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 rubber) and a saddle with fitted saddle pad. Martingales, auxiliary reins or other gadgets 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. Evaluation of Offspring From Stallions Already Used for 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 conformation will be evaluated during a regular keuring. If the mother is in North America, the evaluation will be done by the regular North American jury. 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 performance test, the stallion will be considered ‘Licensed’, or equal to a stallion selected for the performance test in Holland. Licensed stallions are required to participate in the performance test they are appointed to unless a special dispensation is applied for and granted by the KWPN stallion committee. 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 performance test they are appointed to unless a special 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. Testing 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 stallions will be evaluated during the first day of the test and at the end of the test by the N.A. Keuring Jury and a delegation from the KWPN stallion committee. On the final day the stallion will be tested by professional riders who will advise the stallion committee. 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 stallions are cared for by officials appointed by the KWPN-NA. 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 After Being Approved To retain their Approved status, a stallion’s offspring must meet certain requirements at three times during his breeding career. If, at those times, a stallion’s offspring 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 minimum 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. 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 committee sees potential in the stallion and the owner has an acceptable reason (e.g. veterinary) as to why the stallion did not meet his requirements. After successfully completing all the previously stated requirements, a stallion will have met all the approval criteria and may be permanently approved. * Due to the limited number of breedings in North America, the number of offspring from Harness stallions required at the designated intervals is five rather than ten. |
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