BWP HORSES

The bloodlines found in Belgian Warmbloods represent Europe and America's finest. These include Abglanz, Alcanar, Alme, Black Sky, Bold Forbesxx, Bolero, Carneval, Conquistador, Cieloxx, Cor de la Bryree, Cottage Sonxx, Duft II, Domspatz, Don Carlos, Drost, Duellant, Einblick, Firnis, Feiner Kerl, Flugel van la Roche, Furioso, Ferdinandioso, Ferdinand, Grande, Gotthard, Goldfalk, Goldspring, Hyperiorxx, Ibrahim Norm, Never Bendxx, Nimmerdor, Landgraf, Ladykillerxx, Lugano, Pik Bauer, Pik Koenig, Ramiro Z, Sudan and Wendekreis.

Horses such as Big Ben, Ally Oop, Henzo, Darco (1992 Olympics), Egano (his three clear rounds in the 1992 Olympics clinched the team gold for the Netherlands), Britt (eighth place in Three-Day Eventing, 1992 Olympics), Egano (1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, Team Jumping) Jus De Pomme (1996 Olympic Gold Medalist individual and team jumping), Joly (1996 Olympic gold medalist, Team Show Jumping, City Banking, King Darco and countless others have represented countries around the world in Olympic and World Cup competitions.

BWP candidates for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens include:
SAPPHIRE 1995 mare by DARCO ridden by McClain Ward USA
QUINTO 1993 gelding by LATANO ridden by Ibrahim Bisharat JOR
FALL KAHEER 1995 gelding by PAVAROTTI VD HELLE ridden by Ramzy Al Duhami KSA
CLINTON 1993 Stallion by CORRADO ridden by Diek Demeersman BEL
O DE POMME 1991 gelding by JUS DE POMME ridden by Stanny van Paesschen BEL
PARCO 1992 stallion by DARCO ridden by Ludo Philippaerts BEL

The Belgian Warmbloods' primary recognition and strength has been in show jumping and eventing, and they are becoming regulars in the dressage arena as well. Renzo, by Wendekreis, competed in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics in Dressage. Each year increasing numbers of BWP horses are competing in USDF and AHSA sanctioned dressage competitions and winning. The Belgian Warmblood is no longer Europe's best kept secret. They are being sought out and shown by riders all over the world!

HISTORY

The Belgian Warmblood first entered the North American show scene in the 1970's. The North American District of the Belgian Warmblood Association was established in 1987. The first inspection by the Belgian verband of breeding horses was held in 1988. Since then, the BWP-NAD has grown, hosting annual KEURINGS from coast to coast, from north to south.

Lifetime achievement awards are based on a horse's performance in dressage, hunters, jumpers or combined training. The BWP-NAD is developing a database to track Belgian Warmbloods' performances in North America, to record offspring foaled in North America, and to track horses that are for sale. The Association is a charter member of the Federation of North American Sport Horse Organizations, participates in the all-breeds category of the United States Dressage Federation, and is currently talking with the Performance Horse Registry to further expand the data.

Many world class American riders have discovered the talents of the Belgian Warmblood. Riders such as Joe Fargis, Darlene Sandlin-McMullen, Hap Hansen, Robert Dover and the Leone brothers have been buying or competing Belgian Warmbloods for quite a number of years!

OBJECTIVES

The Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association, North American District, was established by a group of breeders, owners and friends dedicated to the to the recognition, promotion, importation and preservation of the Belgian Warmblood in North America. It is a fully recognized district of Belgium and serves as the sole administrating office for breeding practices on the North American Continent. We are a not for profit organization.

By monitoring breeding through Keurings, or approvals, the BWP-NAD ensures the selective breeding of the ideal sporthorse. Only quality horses are admitted to the registry through the visual inspection and evaluation of the stallions, mares and foals. The Belgian jury looks for horses that have correct, modern conformation, athletic potential in the Olympic disciplines, proven bloodlines, good character, reliable temperament, and above all, the potential to pass these features on to their offspring.

The BWP-NAD continues Belgium's fine breeding tradition by affording owners in North America the opportunity to breed mares and stallions approved by the verband. The goal - to encourage the excellence of Belgian Warmbloods in all disciplines, to ensure their position in the international marketplace and to bring joy to their owners.