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Updated PROK requirements
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April 17, 2024 in AGM, Breeding, Educational, News, Newsletter Archive, Stallions, Translated articles - general, Veterinary
Updated PROK requirements – part II
Veterinary Advisory Committee gives recommendations on PROK Following up on the decision to update the PROK requirements for stallions (see THIS article on that topic), the Veterinary Advisory Committee, consisting of renowned veterinarians and radiologists, has formulated several recommendations that…
March 6, 2024 in Breeding, News, Translated articles - general, Veterinary
Updated PROK requirements
The KWPN has established updated PROK requirements The main objective of the KWPN is to breed horses that can perform at the highest level in the sport. Ensuring the correct selection based on health characteristics is important to guarantee its…
February 26, 2024 in Articles, Breeding, News, Stallions, Translated articles - general
KWPN-NA bred stallion Koning DG fully approved
KWPN-NA stallion Koning DG (Bordeaux x Jazz) is now fully approved! Koning DG, bred owned by Willy Arts of DG Bar Ranch in California, is a son of Preferent Grand Prix dressage stallion Bordeaux (United x Gribaldi x Donnerhall). …
November 21, 2023 in Articles, Educational, KWPN Magazine articles, Translated articles - general
Inbreeding or line breeding?
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…
October 16, 2023 in KWPN Stallion Inspection, News, Translated articles - general
Changes in the KWPN Stallion Selection Process
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….
October 16, 2023 in KWPN Stallion Inspection, News, Stallions, Translated articles - general
Bart Henstra, Bart Bax and Wim Versteeg join stallion selection committees
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…
August 8, 2023 in Educational, KWPN Magazine articles, Translated articles - general
The importance of correct leg conformation
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…
June 21, 2023 in Articles, Articles from other sources, Breeding, Educational, Translated articles - general
The D-OC predicate explained with questions & answers
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…
May 15, 2023 in About, Articles, Dressage direction, International Events, News, Newsletter Archive, Translated articles - general
Ticket sale has started for the Young Horse Dressage World Championships
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…
Final exams of KWPN Spring Performance test brings 19 approved stallions
Yesterday, the final presentation of the KWPN Spring Performance test took place in Ermelo, The Netherlands, for the jumping stallions, the dressage stallions and the Gelders stallions. We’ve translated the KWPN news articles and will post the reports per breeding…
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