Registration of the Dutch Harness Horses is administered by the KWPN, where they maintain an open studbook. Any horse may be used to breed, as long as it meets the high standards of the Dutch. Before being allowed into the gene pool, each must pass the consummate scrutiny of the on-going approval process. Continuing after their registration, each horse is re-accepted, advanced, and possibly withdrawn according to their individual traits and that of their own offspring. This ensures only the most excellent will go on to propagate the breed.

NA/WPN, the North American Department of the KWPN, was established in 1983 to assist in promoting the breeding and enjoyment of the Dutch Warmblood Horse in North America.

The special predicates for mares include ster, or star, for mares of particularly good quality, keur for ster mares who have produced a foal and that have also demonstrated their  own ability in performance tests with jumping and dressage. Preferent is awarded for mares who have produced at least three foals considered superior in both conformation and gaits. A mare is awarded the highest honor of prestatie if three of her offspring are also top performers.

THE FUTURE

When crossed with the Arabian, the Dutch Harness Horse has afforded us the great prospect of producing a foal eligible for registration in the Half-Arabian Registry, thus opening the door for even more opportunities, more shows, and a unique exciting breed of horse. With the strength and movement of the Dutch Harness and the beauty and elegance of the Arabian, this cross is sure to be a leading force in the English Performance show ring.

The development of a new horse registry, called the Renai, will employ the same basic breeding program as the esteemed KWPN, one of the most selective and rigorous in the world.