2014 KWPN-NA Horse of the Year
Imothep (Indoctro pref x Serena H by Calvados keur x Dominard), Photo: SportFot

The following are required to transfer the ownership of a horse:

• Original registration papers (and pass­port if applicable);
• A completed ownership transfer form;
• A Bill of Sale, signed transfer form or other documentation establishing ownership from the last owner recorded with the KWPN. Signature of the previous owner on the transfer form may be used as a Bill of Sale.
• Imported horses being transferred for the first time require three photo­graphs clearly showing all markings for identification purposes.
• A transfer fee of $25 for current full members, $110 if you would like to become a member at the time of the transfer (valid through Dec 31 of that year) OR a one-time non-member transfer fee of $50.

In the case of a newly imported horse and if it is absolutely not possible to obtain a release from the last owner in Holland, please contact the KWPN-NA office about a release from the KWPN. If the KWPN-NA is able to obtain a release for a transfer from the KWPN, it may still be possible to complete the transfer.

(Note: If the previous owner of record signed a Bill of Sale, he/she does not need to sign the transfer form.)

Multiple Owners

If ownership of a horse is listed on the papers as ‘person one’ and ‘person two’ (married or not), both own­ers will have to sign the bill of sale or the transfer of ownership form. If ownership is listed as ‘person one’ and/or ‘person two,’ either person can sign off on the horse.

Horses Sold by Third Parties

Horses sold through an agent – If a horse is sold through an agent we still need the signature of the owner of record. We need to either have a signed agree­ment on file giving an agent permission to sell horse(s) for a particular owner or we need a bill of sale signed by the owner of record.

Horses sold through an auction – If a horse is sold through an auction we still need the signature of the owner of record. We need either a signed agree­ment on file between the auction and the owner of record, or we need a bill of sale signed by the owner of record.

In normal cases it should take about 2–3 weeks for the transfer to be complete and for the papers to be back in your hands. If you have not received your papers after three weeks, please call the KWPN-NA office to inquire. If a year passes without notifying the KWPN-NA office, duplicate papers must be applied for.

Duplicate Papers

If registration papers have been lost or destroyed, an application for duplicate papers may be submitted. The application must include:

• The registered names of the horse, sire and dam with their registration numbers;
• A copy of original registration papers, if possible;
• A minimum of three photographs for identification, clearly showing all markings;
• A hair sample for a DNA test (see parentage verification);
• Explanation of loss must be signed by the owner of record or by the current owner if accompanied by a properly documented paper trail from that last KWPN owner of record;
• The fee for a duplicate paper for a horse that is on file with the KWPN-NA is $300 (includes DNA typing);
• The additional fee for a duplicate KWPN passport is $50.

New papers will be issued if horse iden­tification and ownership is clearly estab­lished. Request may be denied if horse identification or ownership is not clearly established. No refunds will be made.

If the original registration paper is found, the duplicate should be returned to the KWPN-NA office and a $25 rebate will be issued.

Death of a Horse, an Insured Horse

The registration paper of a deceased horse must be returned to the KWPN-NA office in order to close the horse’s file. The paper will be returned to the owner upon written request.

If a horse is taken over by an insurance company, the original paper must be returned to the registry. The condemnation of the horse will be recorded.

Foal

Stallion Activation

KWPN stallions in North America must be activated for breeding each year (this includes Foalbook stallions). There is an annual fee for the activation of a stallion. Approved stallions that are activated will have their own page in the Stallion Directory and Handbook, as well as a page on the website. Foalbook stallions that are activated will be listed in the Handbook.

Foals by KWPN stallions standing in North America that are not activated will not be eligible for KWPN registration.

Proof of EVA testing or vaccination is man­datory the first time a stallion is activated.

Reporting Breedings

Stallion owners/ agents are responsible for reporting all breeding information to the KWPN-NA office by December 1 of the breeding year. Breedings may be reported on the forms sent by the office or by e-mail in an Excel spreadsheet. Mare owners should send a copy of the mare’s registration paper to the stallion owner to ensure correct infor­mation. Reporting breeding information for mares bred with imported or outside semen is the responsibility of the breeder.

• Breeding to a KWPN Activated Stallion – The stallion owner or agent will report the breeding to the KWPN-NA office by December 1 of the breeding year. Breeders should report any changes of address that occur after the breeding took place so the birth declaration may be sent to the correct address.
• Breeding with Imported Frozen KWPN Semen – The breeder is responsible for reporting the breeding to the KWPN-NA office using the frozen semen insemi­nation form that is available from the KWPN-NA website.
• Breeding with Outside Semen – The breeder is responsible for reporting the breeding to the KWPN-NA office using the appropriate fresh or frozen semen insemination from available from the Forms page of the website. When breeding to a new outside stallion it is advisable to talk to the KWPN-NA office first so that the breeder is aware of the registration possibilities for the resulting foal. DNA from the stallion must be available. Breeders should report any changes of address that occur after the breeding took place so the birth declaration may be sent to the correct address.

Multiple Breedings

If a mare was covered by more than one stallion, all dates and information should be reported. The birth date and DNA parentage verification will determine the correct sire of the foal.

Embryo Transplant

In order to register a foal from an embryo transplant there are several forms that must be completed by the attending veterinarian. The Insemina­tion form, Embryo Transfer Verification Certificate and the Donor and Recipient Mare Identification forms are all available on the website and from the KWPN-NA office. These forms should be sent to the office after the recipient mare is checked in foal.

The foal’s parentage will be verified against its reported biological parents. A hair sample from the recipient mare should also be pulled and submitted to the KWPN-NA. It will not be tested, but kept on file, unless it is for some reason deemed necessary to test the sample.

Parentage verification will include the foal, the donor and the recipient mares, as well as the stallion. In the case of multiple foals from one mare, the DNA will be tested for individuality.

Parentage Verification

Parentage of all foals and horses with applications for duplicate papers must be verified through DNA done at the Genetics Lab at U.C. Davis. Due to problems with timeliness, parentage verification can no longer be done in Canada. There will be no excep­tions. Both parents must have DNA on file. There are cases where it might be required that a recipient mare must be tested. Therefore pull mane hair from the recipient mare before she leaves your farm!!! As a safeguard for breeders with mares that do not yet have DNA on file, please pull hair from the mare prior to her giving birth. A DNA test for each foal is included in the cost of registration. In the case of a deceased stallion, a straw of frozen semen may be submitted for DNA testing. Addi­tional DNA kits may be ordered separately for $60 each. Replacement DNA kits are $15.

To expedite registration, please include hair sample with birth declarations and application for duplicate papers. Pull 20–30 hairs with intact roots and put in an envelope. If you are submitting for a very young horse, please pull tail hairs.

Please put the hair in a Ziploc bag or paper envelope. Do not use Saran Wrap, the unwrapping damages the hair sample.

Stallion Service Certificates

The KWPN-NA Stallion Owners Committee has requested to do away with Stallion Service Certificates. Therefore, starting with foals born in 2014, the white copy of the Stallion Service Certificate will no longer be required to be sent in with the birth declaration when registering a foal.

Registration Possibilities

Because of its open studbook policy, foals by outside stallions or from outside mares can also be registered with the KWPN. Owners of KWPN mares that want to breed to outside stallions should check with the KWPN-NA office to see what the registra­tion possibilities will be of the resulting foal. Owners of outside mares that want to breed to KWPN stallions should check with the KWPN-NA office to see what the registration possibilities will be of the resulting foal. A general outline of the status of foreign registries in North America is on page 14.

Breeder of a Horse on Registration Papers

In the history of the KWPN-NA (and the KWPN) the “Breeder of a Horse” was the owner of the mare at the time of birth. Starting 2014, the “Breeder of a Horse” will be the owner or lessor of the mare at the time the breeding takes place (the person making the breeding decision). This will include the breeder of foals imported in utero from Holland.