Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the BWP? (Check out In the Beginning...)
I bought a BWP horse and would like to re-register the horse in my name. Registration/transfer of ownership information.
I want to register a foal, what do I need to do?
Foals must be presented and inspected in their birth year or their yearling year by the Keuring jury in order to be registered and branded. Foals receive one of three designations; First Premium, Premium, or Accepted. Foals/Yearlings can be registered in the main or the auxiliary foal book only if both parents are approved and entered into one of the Belgium Studbooks. A Certificate of Pedigree may be issued by the BWP/NAD to foals providing one parent is approved for breeding by the BWP. Certificate of Pedigree horses are not eligible to participate in the breeding program, with the exception of fillies, that may be presented as three year olds for possible inclusion into the auxiliary studbook.
My foal is by a Non-BWP approved stallion, is the foal eligible for inclusion into the studbook?
Yes as long as the dam is in one of the Belgium studbooks and the sire is approved by a registry that is a full member of the WFSHB. Please contact a board member if you have a question on a foal’s eligibility. See: Use of Non BWP Stallions
Are there any classes available for yearlings and two year olds at a keuring?
Yes there are yearling and two year old futurity classes offered at every keuring for branded offspring. Yearlings being entered into the studbook for the first time are also eligible to compete in the yearling futurity.
I want to present a Mare for inclusion into the one of the Belgian Studbooks, what is the criterion?
There are two studbooks for mares approved for breeding by the BWP. The main studbook is for selected registered mares of a recognized sport horse breed, including most other European Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Arabs, and some other non-gaited breeds acknowledged by the Belgian Verband. The auxiliary stud book is for other select mares of unrecognized breeds or of unverifiable pedigree. All mares must be three years or older, at least 15.1 hands. to be eligible for inspections for inclusion into either book. All studbook papers are issued by Belgium.
Are registration paper/pedigree of a registry of sire and dam enough documentation for a mare being presented for the Main Mare Book?
Yes, if papers are issued by an approved registry and show at least 4 generations of pedigree.
Are there rules regarding the naming of foals?
Foals each year are named with the same letter of the alphabet. 2010 foals will be named with an K; 2011 - L and 2012 foal names will begin with a M.
Is there a minimum height for stallions?
16.0 is the minimum acceptable height for stallions.
If foals are being presented without dam by side, will these foals also get scored and rated premium?
Yes, as long as the dam is approved in either the Main or Auxiliary studbooks.
Are foals out of Auxiliary Mare book mares eligible for 1st Premium or Premium status?
Yes, foals out of mares recorded in either mare book are eligible for Premium or 1st Premium status.
Will mares be branded at the inspection?
No, only foals and yearlings are eligible for branding.
Will foals be branded at the inspection?
Yes if the owner would like, branding is optional.
Which breeds of horses do you accept?
The main studbook is for selected registered mares of a recognized sport horse breed, including most other European Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Arabs, and some other non-gaited breeds acknowledged by the Belgian Verband. The auxiliary stud book is for other select mares of unrecognized breeds or of unverifiable pedigree.
I have a mare who is papered by another registry. Do I need to have her inspected again by your registry?
Yes, all possible breeding candidates must be presented to the Belgian jury for approval.
What paperwork/documents do I need to bring to the inspection with my horse?
- Warmbloods: Original registration papers with one copy.
- Thoroughbreds: Jockey Club original papers plus a 4-generation pedigree (with one photocopy of each).
- Foals at Mare's side: A signed breeding certificate from the stallion owner/agent. Original and a copy of Mare's papers.
- Weanlings and Yearlings (being presented for registration): The same as applies to foals.
- BWP registered Yearlings need only their BWP passports.
What papers will I get from the BWP?
a). Foals will receive Official passport-style registration papers from the Belgian Warmblood Paard issued in Belgium.
b). Mares and Stallions original papers will be returned to the owner the day of inspection. They will receive a BWP passport issued from Belgium.
c). Yearlings will receive foal papers as described above.
d). All inspected horses will receive an official notarized temporary registration at their inspection. This can be used until the official passport arrives for all breed shows, Insurance forms, USDF and USEF paperwork, etc.
When will I get my papers?
The papers are issued from Belgium, and we aim to have them sent out in the spring of the year following the inspection.
How do I change ownership?
Send registration papers along with a bill of sale (price may be omitted) to Cheryll Frank, PO Box 1445, Georgetown, KY 40324. Your papers will be returned by certified mail.
- Record transfer - member...$45
- Record transfer with new one year Associate membership...$95
- Duplicate papers...$500 (must include explanation of how lost or damaged)
When is the keuring schedule released?
Generally in May, and the tour kicks off in late July. Fees and paperwork are due no later than two weeks before the start of the tour.