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June 16, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Predicate series part 6: the Prestatie predicate
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…
June 16, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Predicate series part 5: the Ster, Keur and Elite predicate
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…
June 16, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Predicate series part 4: the Crown predicate
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…
June 16, 2024 in Breeding, Educational, Keurings, News, Veterinary
Predicate series part 3: the PROK predicate
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…
June 16, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Predicate series part 2: the Sport predicate
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…
June 16, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Predicate series part 1: the Preferent Predicate
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…
June 16, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Participate in the IBOP during the Keuring tour
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…
June 16, 2024 in KWPN-NA and KWPN, News, Translated articles - general
Roelof Bos new KWPN General Director
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…
June 14, 2024 in Administration, Breeding, News
Foal registrations 2024
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…
May 29, 2024 in Harness direction, Harness horse committee, News
Harness Horse Newsletter May 2024
Time for the May Newsletter! Read all about Harness horses in the latest edition of the Harness horse newsletter! In this edition you’ll read a report on the first ever KWPN-NA Fine Harness Trophy at Live Oak International, as well…
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