Starting in 2017, the following rules will apply to Register B horses and Non-Erkend Studbook horses wanting to participate in keurings:

Register B horses CAN:

• Participate in keurings
• Earn IBOP, Sport, PROK, D-OC, Preferent or Prestatie predicates
• Earn Ribbons of Participation at keuring
• Get evaluated with a linear scoresheet (3+ years old)
• Get oral evaluation (foal inspection-2 years)
• Mares with studbook quality (50 conformation/50 movement) foals can be Reg A as long as sired by KWPN approved or Erkend STB stallions

Register B horses CANNOT:

• Move into Foalbook or STB
• Receive Ster or Keur
• Be presented for stallion Licensing or Advice classes
• Be branded
• Receive Top Fives or Keuring Championship awards
• Receive premium ribbons

Horses from Non-Erkend Studbooks

• Must have 3 generations Dutch in pedigree (must send pedigree in for approval before keuring)
• Canadian Warmblood, American Warmblood, RPSI, ISR/Old, ADHHA, etc.
• Must be parentage verified via DNA
• Will have pedigree stamped with new KWPN status if approved
• Cannot be branded
• Can qualify for Top Fives, Keuring Championships, Ster, Keur, Elite, Sport, PROK, D-OC, Preferent, Prestatie
• Stallions can go for Advice or Licensing only after pre-approval with Stallion Committee
• Sire must be KWPN Approved/Erkend or approved with Erkend Studbook.
• Dam’s lineage will determine if foals from inspected horse will be Register A or Foalbook.

Questions regarding these rule changes can be directed at the office ([email protected]). Please check back on the website and Facebook page for any updates or changes as we get closer to keuring season.