Foals | inspection & registration
T
o register a BWP foal, it must be sired by a BWP ap- year olds. Foals that score an 80 or above, out of a BWP approved proved stallion and out of a dam that has been entered mare, are given “Elite” predicate. Foals that score a 75-79, out into either the main or the auxiliary studbook of BWP.
of a BWP approved mare, are given “First Premium” predicate.
With the advent of the European Union, it has recently become Foals that score a 70-74, out of a BWP approved mare, are given possible to register foals that are by outside approved stallions, “Premium” predicate. and out of dams that have been entered into either the main or
The Belgian jury and BWP/NAD Studbook Committee
auxiliary studbook of BWP. These stallions must be approved for may request veterinary reports from owners prior to registration. breeding by the BWP and from a BWP recognized Studbook. The The Belgian jury and BWP/NAD have the right to with hold or stallion must be over 6 years old, and have already completed deny breed registration of foals deemed unfit or inadequate for their performance requirements at the time of breeding. These breeding until sufficient veterinary documentation is produced requirements, DNA typing, and the payment of an additional reg- from a reputable veterinary teaching hospital with a diagnosis for istration fee will allow the resulting foals to be registered into one
any condition that the foal may possess that states that the foal’s
of the foal books of the BWP.
condition is not the result of a hereditary genetic defect (i.e. condition caused by injury).
At three years of age (or older) fillies and
prospective young stallions can be presented for inspection as breeding stock. At that time, fillies are entered into the same studbook as their dams. Four generations are required to move from the auxiliary studbook to the main studbook. Colts must meet the requirements described in the stallion section of the guidelines, and must be from the main foal book.
USEF LIFETIME RECORDING OF FOALS
In 2007, the BWP/NAD began recording all accepted
foals with the United Stated Equestrian Federation. All foals will receive a USEF lifetime recording number, which makes the foals eligible for participation in any USEF recognized competition and U Scholar HM (Sinatra Song x Milwaukees Finest xx). Colt bred by Kimmy Risser/Hickory Manor.
Horse of the Year Programs. The fee for this registration is incorporated as part of the Foal
The owner of the foal must submit an application to the
Inspection fee. The USEF recording certificates will be mailed di-
BWP/NAD to present the foal at a Keuring. The owner must be a
rectly to the owner of record by USEF. Horses registered as year-
member in good standing with the BWP/NAD and the dam and
lings or two-year olds will not be eligible to receive this lifetime
sire must meet the above requirements. Foals must be presented
recording through the BWP/NAD registry.
to and inspected by the Keuring jury in order to be registered and branded (contact Registrar to inquire if your foal is eligible to be
BLOOD TYPING - DNA
registered without inspection). Foals should be presented in their
(Parentage Verification)
birth year in order to receive the Belgian brand, however, under
The Belgian registry require blood typing or DNA testing
special circumstances they may be presented as yearlings or two- on all foals, mares and stallions. This testing will be done through
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2021 BWP/NAD Stallion & Breeding Guide
