A dutch warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn,1 which governs the breeding of competitive dressage and show jumping horses, as well as the show harness horse and gelderlander, and a hunter studbook in north america. They dominate in the world of show jumping and are also becoming popular for dressage and eventing. He has an official royal dutch kwpn studbook paper, an international passport in 3 languages, microchip identification chip id number on all official documents and xrays. The dutch warmblood is a breed of middleweight horses developed for use as a recreational and competitive horse in major equestrian disciplines including show jumping, dressage, and driving. The kwpn, or koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands is the dutch breeding organization for jumping and dressage horses, harness horses and gelder horses.
Nowadays, the royal dutch sport horse represents a completely different set of values. If you want to enjoy your summer afternoons riding, then please explore our website for more information about our facility. The kwpn studbook originated in 1969 from a combination of various regional books and was granted the royal title k in 1988 by queen beatrix. He has three amazing gaits that are comfortable and collectable. Koninklijk warmbloed paard nederland, parfois designe par le nom. Find dutch warmblood stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Sadly for sale because i plan on keeping her cousin and i can only ride one for long. Sport horse refers to the intended use of the breed as a competitive and recreational horse for the major international equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, 3day event, and driving.
The average height for the dutch warmblood breed is 16. Breeders of the royal dutch warmbloods have been organized for many years. In 1970 these two organisations were combined to form the national studbook organization wpn warmblood pardons gelderland and in 1988 queen beatrice gave the stud book royal recognition and the stud book became the onionskin warmblood parent gelderland, kwpn, royal dutch warmblood studbook of the netherlands for the breeding of jumping. Kwpnna is fortunate to have some of the top competitors in our registry, such as the 2016 kwpnna horse of the year, verdades. For years, the kwpn has held a top position in the studbook rankings of the. Is there a difference between the kwpn, and the dutch wb. Dutch warmblood kwpnna horses are competing at some of the highest level equestrian competitions in the world. The dutch warmblood kwpnna breed profile equitrekking. Royal star equestrian center the premiere equestrian facility on tucsons southeast side main menu. Royal star is the premiere equestrian facility on tucsons southeast side, featuring the only indoor riding arena in the tucson area. It is often used as a recreational and competitive horse in the equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, driving, and more. Warmblood simply distinguishes this type of horse from the cold bloods draft horses and the hot bloods thoroughbreds and arabs.
It has been estimated that the strict breeding policy the royal dutch warmblood studbook kwpn has adhered to until recently precluded 30% of all potential male breeding stock from participating in the selection procedures for becoming an approved sire. International sporthorse registry oldenburg registry north america. Koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland kwpn, 1216. Nawpn is the abbreviation of north american department, royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands, nowadays known as the dutch warmblood studbook in north america. Dutch warmblood horse info, origin, history, pictures. Breeders of the royal dutch sporthorse have been organised for many years. Belgisch warmbloedpaard, is a belgian breed of warmblood sport horse. Norwegian hill farm is the place to find your next worldclass kwpn dutch warmblood sporthorse. Koninklijk warmbloed paarden stamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook. A dutch warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the. Royal star equestrian center the premiere equestrian. In 1983, the dutch warmblood studbook in north america was established as the north american department of the royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn in order to promote breeding and enjoyment of the kwpn horse in north america. A breeding registry of horses traditionally referred to as warmbloods dates back to 1887.
If you are looking to add elegance, refinement, rideability, and purity of movement to your breeding program, royal prince is the perfect choice. The royal warm blood studbook of the netherlands koninklijke vereniging warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland kwpn is the registry and studbook for dutch warmblood sport horses. Dutch warmblood kwpn mares start their actual breeding careers in the spring, when they are also presented at studbook selections throughout the netherlands. I have been scrupulous in not pulling on the reins and she has a very well developed upper neck muscle and is slowly coming truly on the bit.
Standard registration papers for royal dutch warmbloods say kwpn koninklijke vereniging warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland. A dutch warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn, which governs the breeding of competitive dressage and show jumping horses, as well as the show harness horse and gelderlander, and a hunter studbook in north america. To be registered they must display excellence in conformation, character, and temperament. The groningen horse is a dutch horse breed developed for light draft and agricultural work. A dutch warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn. Now known as the dutch warmblood, this breed dates back as early as the 1900s. For five consecutive years, royal prince was named the usef dressage breeding sire of the year and he has sired licensed stallions and many premiumelite mares. The breeding of dutch warmbloods is strictly regulated by the royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands. Very handsome 16h bay gelding, quiet temperment, forward thinking with 3 correct and comfortable gaits. The royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn for koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek in nederland is the registry and studbook for dutch warmblood sporthorses, and it has a history dating back to early in the last century. It is bred for dressage, for showjumping and for threeday eventing 164 it is one of three belgian warmblood breeds or stud books, the others being the zangersheide and the belgian sport horse to which it is closely similar. The breed was nearly lost in the mid20th century because a significant number of mares were used for crossbreeding to create the dutch warmblood, leaving few purebreds.
He was broke to drive and then started his under saddle training. In north america, the dutch warmblood is a favorite choice for the hunter ring. Warmblood glossary of terms peter berkers sporthorses. History of dutch warmbloods breeding goal the breeding goal has been continually revised over the decades based on practical need. Koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn. As a sire, royal prince has had a profound impact on north american breeding. Gender name reg nr register color name sire x name dam sire. Royal is a very stunning horse with his four socks and crown like blaze. History of dutch warmbloods peter berkers sporthorses. Despite the fact that the royal dutch warmblood studbook has only been open since the 1960s, dutch warmbloods have arguably become the most popular competition horse since the end of world war ii. Dutch warmbloods are extremely versatile in their athletic abilities and have been bred for charisma and willingness to perform. Kpwn stands for koninkijk warmbloed paardenstamboek van nederland, meaning royal warmblood horse studbook of the netherlands in dutch norwegian hill farm provides the very best quality dutch warmblood sporthorses to clients all over the world. A dutch warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the koninklijk warmblood paardenstamboek nederland royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands kwpn, which governs the breeding of competitive dressage and show jumping horses, as well as the show harness horse and gelderlander, and a hunter studbook in north america.
Dutch warmblood horse breed profile the spruce pets. The kwpn has over 28,000 members in the netherlands. Breeds of livestock dutch warmblood horse breeds of. The breed is registered with the royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands. To learn more about kwpnna membership, stallions and breeding, visit. No registry has produced more successful international show jumping horses than the kwpn. Welkom op het portaal van kwpn, koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland. Breeding tactics have made the dutch warmblood a horse with an excellent temperament, athleticism, and reliability. The north american department, royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands was established in 1983 to promote the breeding and enjoyment of the dutch warmblood horse in north america.
The kwpn royal dutch warmblood horses studbook of the netherlands currently has more than 28,000 members. What i am not certain of is the question of whether there is an independent stud book in the usa that is unaffiliated with the kwpn or not, but from a quick glance at the. Glossary of terms for predicates of warmblood horses. Dutch warmblood horse breed history, characteristics and uses. The spruce pets explains that the dutch warmblood is registered with the koninklijk warmbloed paardenstamboek nederland kwpnthe royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands, which governs the breeding of competitive dressage and show jumping horses, the show harness horse and gelderlander, and a hunter studbook in north america. The kwpn studbook of the royal dutch sport horse is a netherlandsbased organization specializing in the breeding of jumpers, dressage horses, harness. Dutch warmblood, horse care and horse facts about the. Pedigree for oldenburg, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database.
Expert sportsmen and women assist the kwpn jury in assessing dressage and jumping talents of the warmblood horses on the basis of free action and free. Registered warmblood breeding began more than a century ago. Dutch kwpn predicates for horses peter berkers sporthorses. Thanks to a rigid testing and breeding program and exportation to all corners of the globe, dutch warmbloods can be found on equestrian teams and it. Dutch warmbloods are registered with the kwpn royal warmblood studbook of the netherlands, which governs the breeding programme for competitive horses. Kwpn, royal dutch warmblood studbook of the netherlands for the breeding of jumping horses. Dutch warmblood the dutch warmblood is a warmblood sport horse breed.
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