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The Belgian Warmblood Association North American District BWP/NAD


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he BWP/NAD is a fully recognized district of the BWP and serves as the sole administrating office for promotion and breeding practices in North


America. Established in 1987 as a non-profit organization, it was formed by a group of breeders and owners dedicated to the recognition, promotion, breeding and preservation of the Belgian Warmblood in North America. BWP/NAD fosters a close relationship with our Euro-


pean counterpart in several ways. All passports and papers are still generated in Belgium. Te registry follows the rules and guidelines of the BWP for breeding, judging criteria and registration. Te BWP’s former head stallion judge comes to the United States each year during the keurings to inspect the stallion candidates. Tey must pass the same veterinary requirements and performance requirements as in Belgium. As a result, all of the NAD stallions approved in North America are fully approved and recognized in Eu- rope. Tis reciprocity sets the BWP/NAD apart from other breed registries. In 1988, the North American District hosted the first of-


ficial keuring tour for the inspection of breeding stock in the United States by Belgian judges. Since then, the annual event has grown to encompass keuring inspection sites throughout the continental U.S. and Canada each year. Tese keurings serve to guarantee the continued quality and success of BWP horses bred in North America. Trough dedication, hard work and strong breeding practices, BWP/NAD has grown to be one of the strongest and most respected breed registries in North America. Only top quality horses are admitted to the registry


through the visual inspection and evaluation of stallions, mares and foals. Using the same stringent judging criteria from inspections in Belgium, the Belgian jury looks for mod- ern horses that have correct conformation for soundness, ath- letic potential for the Olympic disciplines, proven bloodlines for performance, good temperament for rideability, and above all, the potential to pass these traits on to their offspring. As a result, this selectivity ensures that buyers, riders, and breeders of Belgian Warmbloods are getting the highest quality horse possible. Te registry began with eight approved stallions and has


since grown to over 70 national and international performance stallions. Tere are now an impressive 23 “Elite” stallions and 26 “Elite” mares owned by BWP/NAD breeders. BWP/NAD Elite stallions are winning at the highest


level, including VDL Bubalu (Baloubet x Nimmerdor), who won Olympic team silver in 2012 and team gold at the 2014 WEG. HH Rebozo (Dollar de la Pierre x Ramiro), owned by breeder Double H Farm, was awarded Ambassador sta-


40 November/December 2014 Special BWP Section


The famous stallion Darco became the leading jumping sire for WBFSH for five consecutive years, a record no other stallion has achieved since the ranking first developed in 1995. Today there are close to 2,500 of his offspring registered with BWP and other studbooks.


tus (the BWP’s highest recognition for approved stallions) and represented Brazil in the 2012 Olympics and at the 2010 WEG, taking individual bronze at the latter. Chill R Z (Chellano Z x A Lucky Boy OneBoy), owned by breeder Pony Lane Farm, was alternate to the U.S. Olympic team in 2012 and also represented the U.S. at this year’s WEG. Also Imothep (Indoctro x Calvados) owned by our breeder Hy- perion Stud competed for the Irish Nations Cup team and WEG in 2014. Belgian-breds are also very successful in eventing with


our breeders including Ronald Zababla and his Che Mr. Wiseguy (Jolie x A Lucky One) who represented Ecuador at the 2010 WEG and 2011 Pan Am Games. Tey’re also seen winning hunter derbies such as Margot Snowden’s C-Quito (Parco x Latano) ridden by Jessie Lang. And in dressage, Audrey Narducci’s Ali Baba B (Simsalabim x Mischievous xx) won the USDF Second Level Horse of the Year Award. Te modern Belgian Warmblood is a multi-talented equine athlete that is bred to perform. v


Courtesy BWP/NAD


Belgian Warmblood Association


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