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July 12, 2024 in Keurings, News, North American Breeders
Hire a handler at the Keuring
Hire a professional handler at the keuring, it’s worth it. They will know exactly how to present your horse at its best which can make a difference for the end result. We have several professional handlers coming in from the…
June 24, 2024 in Educational, Keurings, News
Watch how a studbook keuring (inspection) works
Never been to a KWPN inspection before? Watch this video! If you’ve never been to a Dutch Warmblood Keuring (keuring is Dutch for inspection) before, watch this video from the studbook inspection for Gelders horses in the Netherlands. We put…
June 24, 2024 in Awards, News, North American Breeders
Breeder Achievement Awards
The KWPN-NA Breeder Achievement Award recognizes our member breeders who have accomplished significant results throughout the years with their breeding programs. Lisa Dickman of Kaneques Farm received the Bronze Level award at the 2024 AGM. This award benefits KWPN-NA members…
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…
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