the Belgian Warmblood North American District |BWP/NAD
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he Belgian Warmblood Association North American in that all passports and papers are still generated by Belgium. The registry District, was established in 1987 as a non-profit follows the rules and guidelines of Belgium for breeding, judging criteria organization. It was formed by a group of breeders and
and registration. All of the NAD Stallions that are approved in North
owners dedicated to the recognition, promotion, breeding America are fully approved and recognized in Europe. This reciprocity
and preservation of the Belgian Warmblood in North America. BWP/ sets the BWP/NAD apart from other breed registries. NAD is a fully recognized district of Belgium, BWP/BE and serves as the sole administrating office for promotion and breeding practices in North The Registry began with 8 approved stallions and has since grown to over America. BWP/NAD is a member of the WBFSH under BWP.
60 National & International performance stallions. There are now and impressive 34 “Elite” Stallions, 58 “Elite” Mares, and 7 “Ambassadors”
In 1988, the North American District hosted the first official Keuring owned by BWP/NAD Breeders. In 2014, the BWP/NAD was awarded Tour for the inspection of breeding stock in the United States by Belgian our first “Ambassador” with “Rebozo La Silla aka HH Rebozo” (Dollar Judges. Since then, the annual event has grown to encompass more de la Pierre x Ramiro) owned by BWP/NAD breeder Double H Farm. than two dozen Keuring inspection sites throughout the continental In 2015 our second “Ambassador” was awarded to “Imothep” (Indoctro US and Canada each
x Calvados) owned by
year.
BWP/NAD breeder Vicky
These
Keurings
serve to guarantee the
Castegren of
continued
quality
Hyperion
and
Stud, LLC and in 2018
success of BWP horses
we were pleased to have
bred in North America.
the Olympic Gold Medal
Through dedication, hard
winner “Big Star” (Quick
work, and strong breeding
Star x Nimmerdor) owned
practices, BWP/NAD has
by Gary and Beverley
grown to be one of the
Widdowson, awarded as
strongest & most respected
our third “Ambassador”.
breed registries in North America.
In 2019 we had a record number of Ambassadors
Only top quality horses
presented including “ASB
are
admitted
the
Conquistador aka Bush
through
the
vd Heffinck” (Clinton x
inspection
and
registry visual
evaluation
of
to
stallions,
mares and foals. Using
Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, Berlin x Darco, BWP/NAD Ambassador, owned by BullRun Jumpers 5. Photo: Sportfot
the same stringent judging criteria from inspections in Belgium, the Belgian Jury looks for modern
Heartbreaker) owned by Sign Ostby & Pomponio Ranch,
“Bull
Run’s
Faustino” (Berlin Darco) owned by Bull Run Jumpers Six LLC, “Flexible” (Cruising x Safari) owned
horses that have correct conformation for soundness, athletic potential by Rich Fellers Stables, and “Ultimo vt Moude” (Capitol I x Major de la for the Olympic disciplines, proven bloodlines for performance, good Cour) owned by Stal Hendrix. We had our first BWP/NAD Stallions temperament for ride ability, and above all, the potential to pass these debut into the top 100 WBFSH Sires list for 2018; #39 Ambassador Dulf traits on to their offspring. As a result, this selectivity ensures that buyers, vd Bisschop (Heartbreaker x Libero H) and #94 Ambassador Ultimo riders, and breeders of Belgian Warmbloods are getting the highest vt Moude (Capitol I x Major de la Cour). Ultimo’s offspring, Rouge de quality horse possible.
Ravel, reached #22 in the 2019 WBFSH standings. Bull Run’s Faustino de Tilli continues his over $1million in career winning prize money and
BWP/NAD fosters a unique relationship with our European counterpart over 50 FEI Grand Prix wins with his rider Kristen Vanderveen.
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2022 BWP/NAD Stallion & Breeding Guide
