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2025 Virtual AGM Presentations & Interviews
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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…
April 17, 2024 in AGM, Breeding, Educational, KWPN-NA and KWPN, 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…
AGM 2024: looking back on a successful event!
Two weeks ago, the Annual General Meeting 2024 took place in Ocala. We look back on a very successful event! Wim Cazemier opens the meeting On Thursday afternoon, our Chair Wim Cazemier opened the meeting, followed by updates from the…
March 7, 2024 in AGM, Events in North America, News, Uncategorized
The Annual General Meeting 2024
It’s almost time for the 2024 Annual General Meeting in Ocala, Florida! This week, the 14 & 15th of March, many Dutch Warmblood enthusiasts will come together again for the Annual General Meeting of the KWPN-NA. Breeders, members, owners and…
February 26, 2024 in Events in North America, News, North American Breeders, Promotion & Advertising, Stallion Service Auction, Stallions
Top sellers of the 2024 Stallion Service auction
The 2024 KWPN-NA Stallion Service Auction was a great success again! The proceeds of this fundraiser help fund our Keuring tour, the foal & yearling Futurity, our educational opportunities and the Annual meeting. A total of 129 bidders were…
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