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Membership Benefits & Fees

What are the benefits of KWPN-NA membership?

2019 Tony de Groot Member of the Year Sandy Harper
Photo by Terri Miller

  • Access to the KWPN-NA Portal, through which you can access information about yourself and your horses as well as register foals.
  • By way of the KWPN-NA Portal, current members are also able to place free advertisements of their KWPN-NA horses.
  • Enrollment in the Awards Program: The USDF All Breeds program first through fifth place in all divisions and categories, USEF year-end awards, ribbons and prizes at shows that request them.
  • Registration, transfer of ownership and inspection of horses at KWPN-NA Keurings.
  • Young Rider Grants, Keuring Awards and Breeder Awards.
  • Attendance of the Annual Meeting at a member rate.
  • Receive publications such as the Stallion Directory and Handbook, the all e-News.
  • Paid advertising in Stallion Directory and Newsletter.
  • Participation in the KWPN-NA Auctions.
  • The member year runs from January through December. Membership forms are available on the KWPN-NA website and renewals are mailed at the end of each year.

Lifetime Membership

$850

Dido at the KWPN of North America 2018 Keuring Tour
At On Course Riding Academy in Lafayette, NJ USA on August 27, 2018.
©2018 Karin Naimark, Naimark Photography. All rights reserved.

  • Access to the KWPN-NA Portal see above for specifics.
  • Never have to renew again
  • Receive printed Annual Stallion Directory/Handbook and all eNewsletters
  • Register and transfer horses
  • Participate in a Keuring
  • Eligible for year-end awards
  • Take part in the KWPN-NA Auctions
  • Attend the Annual Meeting and other activities at member price
  • Advertise horses free on the KWPN-NA website
  • Access to Member Portal section on the website

Full Membership

$85

Just a Star (Sydney x Vegas)
Bred and owned by Debbie Stephens of Centennial Farm Inc.
Photos by Harry Furey

  • Access to the KWPN-NA Portal see above for specifics.
  • Receive printed Annual Stallion Directory/Handbook and all eNewsletters
  • Register and transfer horses
  • Participate in a Keuring
  • Eligible for year-end awards
  • Take part in the KWPN-NA Auctions
  • Attend the Annual Meeting and other activities at member price
  • Advertise horses free on the KWPN-NA website
  • Access to Member Portal section on the website

Youth Membership

$35

Tillie Jones (NE), recipient of the 2018 Willy Arts Grant for Juniors & Young Riders (sponsored by Little Creek Farm)

  • Access to the KWPN-NA Portal see above for specifics.
  • Qualify for the Willy Arts Young Rider Grant
  • Receive printed Annual Stallion Directory/Handbook and all eNewsletters
  • Eligible for year-end awards
  • Take part in the KWPN-NA Auctions
  • Attend the Annual Meeting and other activities
  • Advertise horses free on the KWPN-NA website
  • Access to Member Portal section on the website

Membership Fees

Membership

Annual memberships run from January 1 through December 31.

Full Membership$ 85
Youth Membership$ 35
Lifetime Membership$850
Memberships outside North America$ 20 additional/year

Registration Related Fees

Registration fees (VB, Reg A or Reg B) Includes foal DNA testing.

0 months to 60 days after birth$200
Three months to December 31 of birth year$250
Yearling (Calendar year following birth year)$300
Thereafter$350
Unactivated Sire Fee (per foal)$100
Microchip for currently registered horses$ 25
Refunds: In the event of death, a partial refund will be given prior to DNA typing. No refunds will be given after DNA has been typed.
DNA Typing (parentage verification)
DNA typing of horse being registeredIncluded in registration
DNA typing for sire or dam if necessary
markers
$ 60
Lab data entry for non-KWPN-NA markers$ 10
Duplicate Registration Papers (includes horse DNA testing)
Horse on file with KWPN-NA using DNA$200
Using Microchip$140
For expedited duplicate papers, please add to the above$100
Registration upgrade
Upgrade due to change of parental status or predicate change$ 20
Special Shipping of Registration Papers
Certified with Return Receipt within USA$ 10
FedEx to Canada$ 30
FedEx to USA$ 15
Any other shipping methods at actual cost.

Keuring Related Fees

Keuring Fees (Class fees are published in the keuring entry booklet.)
Late Fees for entries receive after deadline (per class; non-refundable)$ 50
Cancellation fee (per horse)$ 50
Refunds: Refunds will only be given in the case of a recent injury or illness of a horse only, with a veterinary excuse submitted within 30 days of keuring date or earlier).
KWPN Stallion Premium (due upon acceptance into the studbook)
Due to KWPN-NA upon Licensing$500
Due to KWPN upon Full Approval
KWPN Harness or Gelders Type Stallion€ 645.50
KWPN or Erkend Riding Type Stallion€ 3,610.75
Branding
Branding with Studbook InspectionFree
Branding Qualified Imported KWPN Horses not branded in NL $ 25
Rebranding a Faded BrandFree
Mare Research$ 30
Name Change
With studbook acceptanceFree
Other$ 50
Predicates
Elite, Sport, Preferent, Prestatie, CrownFree
Veterinary Evaluations for Stallions, Mares and Geldings
Radiographs (PROK or Navicular/DJD)$150
DNA Testing for D-OC$250
DJD/Navicular Radiographs$150
Endoscopy (Stallions and TP Mares)$150
A second fee may be due for additional views or re-evaluations.

Stallion Activation (includes membership)

Approved and Licensed prior to October 31
Will have a page in KWPN-NA Stallion Directory and website
$300
Approved and Licensed after October 31
Will have a page on the KWPN-NA website
$400
Foalbook stallion
Will have name listed in KWPN-NA Stallion Directory
$250
Affiliate Stallion
Will have a page on the KWPN-NA website
$300

Transfer of Ownership

Member Rate$ 25
Non-Member Rate (double)$ 50
For expedited transfer of ownership, please add to above$100
(Non-member fee is double)

Miscellaneous Fees

Enrollment in Award ProgramsFree with membership
Interest on unpaid charges1.5% per month
Re-open a closed file$ 50
Returned Check Fee$ 40

Rates for all KWPN-NA services are doubled for non-members.