In order for a foal to be registered, it must be sired by a BWP approved stallion and out of a dam that has been entered into either the main or the auxiliary studbook of BWP. With the advent of the European Union it has recently become possible to register foals that are by outside approved stallions and out of dams that have been entered into either the main or auxiliary studbook of BWP. These stallions must be approved for breeding by the European studbooks of the Hanoverian, Oldenburg, Dutch, Selle Francais, or certain other recognized studbooks. The stallion must be over 6 years old, and have already completed his performance requirements at the time of breedings. These requirements, and blood typing or DNA typing, and the payment of an extra fee will allow the resulting foals to be registered into one of the foal books of the BWP.

It is advisable if you plan to use an outside stallion to contact the BWP/NAD Executive Director,Chris Sallee, and double check to be certain that the stallion you have selected will be acceptable to the BWP/NAD.