The KWPN recognizes the stallions Comthago VDL and Impian D. The KWPN jumping stallion inspection committee is positive about these two jumping stallions and the General Board has now formalized the recognitions. Recognizing stallions means they get ‘Erkend status’. KWPN Erkend…
The Prestatie predicate is one of the most prestigious predicates that a KWPN mare can obtain. It is proof that she produced offspring that performed at the top of sports. Divine SCF Prestatie (Krack C Prestatie X Silvio I) Carlos…
The Ster, Keur and Elite predicate are the first three predicates that a horse can earn at an inspection (Keuring). STER A horse with a ster predicate has above average conformation and movement and/or jumping. The ster predicate is awarded…
The Crown predicate is a very special predicate, that can only obtained in North America, through performance in sports by the horse itself. Idocus Crown (Equador out of Eretha Keur Preferent Prestatie by Zonneglans, bred and owned by Kathy McCarthy…
The breeding purpose of the KWPN states, among other things, that it wants to breed healthy horses that can perform at the highest level in sports. Ensuring the correct selection based on health characteristics is important to guarantee its distinctive…
The SPORT predicate is awarded to KWPN Registered mares (and Geldings and Stallions in NA only), for their own performance at recognized shows. The SPORT predicate can be seen as proof for the sports quality of a horse. Iron Spring…
The Preferent Predicate The preferent (preferred) predicate is a predicate that’s earned by offspring for their dam. If at least three of her offspring have obtained the ster, keur or elite predicate at an inspection or have at least been…
During our upcoming North American Keuring tour (inspection tour), your horse can participate in the ‘IBOP’. IBOP stands for ‘Individual Suitability Test for Horses’. It is an aptitude test, not a regular show test. The goal is to gain insight…
As of July 1, Roelof Bos will be appointed as General Director by the KWPN board. Since the departure of Bastiaan Meerburg, Roelof has already assumed the management tasks in collaboration with the management team. All parties have appreciated working…
Foal registration- have you registered this year’s foals yet? A reminder that you’ll get a discount of $50 when you register your foal within 60 days of birth! This year all names have to start with the letter U. Not…