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 at studbook inspection to stallions, mares and geldings that have earned minimum of 70 points for conformation and minimum 75 points for movement or jumping. Minimum required height is 160cm.

If a horse earns 70 points for conformation, but less than 75 points for movement or jumping, it can earn the ster predicate by passing the IBOP test in the same breeding direction.

KEUR

A predicate for ster mares that are keur eligible, having conformation higher than for ster, and that have completed IBOP performance test or equivalent sport requirements.

ELITE

A predicate awarded to keur mares that have also completed the PROK or the D-OC predicate (for riding type mares) or PROK (for harness mares only or horses who do not qualify for D-OC testing).

Get more insight on specific requirements for predicates per breeding direction HERE.