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| Eligibility |
Registered
European Warmblood stallions are eligible for inspection by
the BWP. They must be three years old or older, by approved
stallions(not just registered or licensed) from a recognized
European Warmblood Association and out of main studbook dams.
The stallions sire and dam do not have to be of the same "breed",
but must be of proven competition bloodlines. |
| Quality |
Judges
first inspect the stallion's pedigree. If the judges feel that
the stallion is of sufficient pedigree then the stallions are
shown in hand on the triangle at a walk and trot If the quality
of the gaits and conformation are sufficient the stallion will
be asked to free jump. The stallion is evaluated on jumping
style. If the jumping style is adequate the stallion may be
asked to be shown under saddle if trained to do so. Provisional
approval is given to stallions meeting the stringent requirements
of the Belgian Verband. The stallions that acquire provisional
approval must then undergo a veterinary examination. |
| Exam |
The
examination is to include a semen analysis and radiographs
of the fore feet (regular and navicular), fore fetlocks, knees,
rear fetlocks, hocks and stifles. This examination must show
the stallion to be free of inheritable disease. Report of findings,
semen analysis and radiographs must be submitted to the BWP/NAD
secretary before the stallion is given a breeding book for
the season for which he has been approved. Provisional approval
is maintained until the stallion completes performance requirements
set by the BWP/NAD and approved by the BWP. Contact the secretary
for the performance requirements. |
| Approval |
Provisionally
approved stallions have three years from the time of approval
to complete these performance requirements to maintain approval.
Provisionally approved stallions will be indicated by an (*)
asterisk by their names in the stallion directory and all promotional
materials. Stallions failing to meet these requirements will
have their licenses revoked. In order to maintain approval
status, a stallion must be presented to the BWP keuring committee
a minimum of once every 3 years and must present offspring
that exhibit consistent quality with the standards set forth
by the Belgian Verband. If a stallion is not presented, or
the foal crop is consistently determined to be inferior, his
license may be rescinded by the European office. Stallion owners
must always be members in good standing of the BWP/NAD. |
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