With the KWPN stallion competition in full swing, the stallion selections starting this week and the Stallion Show in February, we thought it would be interesting to share an interview with an accomplished Dutch breeder: Willeke Bos of Stal (stable)…
Inbreeding or line breeding? In smaller populations, the danger of inbreeding always lurks. An important point of attention for breeders. Sometimes breeders want to use line breeding to anchor the good qualities of their mare line. But is that a…
CHANGES IN THE STALLION SELECTION PROCESS PROK/ D-OC requirements In August, the KWPN already communicated that for the upcoming stallion selection process in 2023/2024, the PROK requirement before the 2nd viewing will be reintroduced, as described in the veterinary regulations….
Bart Henstra, Bart Bax and Wim Versteeg join stallion selection committees In the Members’ Council meeting on Wednesday, October 11th, the members agreed with the appointed professionals that will fill the vacancies in the stallion inspection committees. Bart Henstra, Wim…
The importance of correct leg conformation The better the horse’s body is attuned to the breeding goal- the sport – the easier the requested job can be done. And just as important: with less chance of injuries. That is why…
Long time KWPN-NA member, breeder & sponsor Willy Arts of DG Bar Ranch interviewed by The Plaid Horse magazine. Great read! Find the article HERE. Koning DG (Bordeaux x Jazz) KWPN-NA licensed stalllion. Bred and owned by Willy Arts…
D-OC: What does it mean? In 2016, the KWPN introduced the ‘genome breeding value for osteochondrosis’, which reflects the horse’s genetic predisposition compared to the current KWPN population. In combination with this, a predicate has been developed for horses that…
The ticket sales has opened for the Young Horse Dressage World Championships From the 3rd to the 6th of August 2023, the best young horses will compete for the medals during the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses. Want to…
KWPN interviews American breeders at the KWPN Stallion Show People from all over the world were at the KWPN Stallion Show in Den Bosch in January to see beautiful KWPN horses. During the show, the KWPN interviewed a group of…
The founding of the KWPN-NA: how it all started in 1983 Are you curious to read how the founders of the KWPN-NA, Jeff Moore and the late Liz Searle, started this organization 40 years ago? Read it in THIS interview…