Nonprofit Partnership of Friesian Breeders, Russia

Members of the KFPS can have their horses and foals inspected according to the conditions stated below at local judging events, additional inspections organized by the breeding association, studbook inspections and foal inspections. The inspection of stallions for inclusion in the studbook register must be carried out according to the conditions stated in the Stallion Selection Regulations.

KFPS INSPECTION REGULATIONS

Table of Contents
Article 1. General conditions
Article 2. Names in which the registration certificate is registered
Article 3. Inspection categories
Article 4. Inspection classes
Article 5. Inspecting and microchipping of foals
Article 6. Inspection conditions
Article 7. Linear scoring
Article 8. Markings
Article 9. Star title based on performance testing
Article 10. Veterinary treatment
Article 11. Unauthorized substances
Article 12. Presenting
Article 13. Grooming
Article 14. Appeals
Article 15. Liability
Article 16. Exclusion

Article 1. General conditions
These regulations have been set down in accordance with the stipulations in the charter, the standing orders, the KFPS breeding objectives, and the registration regulations of the Koninklijke Vereniging "Het Friesch Paarden Stamboek".
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Article 2. KFPS members and the name in which the registration certificate is registered
Only KFPS members can register horses for an inspection. In doing so, the ownership information stated on the application form must agree with that of the owner who is registered with the KFPS. Should the information on the application form not agree with that of the registered owner as shown on the registration certificate, the ownership of the horse must be transferred to the current owner previous to the inspection. Not until the registration certificate has been transferred can an application for an inspection be submitted.
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Article 3. Inspection categories
The KFPS authorizes the following inspections:

1. Studbook inspections
   Studbook inspections are organized by the KFPS and are open to:
   1. Foals
   2. Foalbook mares and foalbook geldings three years old or older: for inclusion in the studbook and the possibility of being granted the star title
   3. Foalbook mares and foalbook geldings four years old or older: for the possibility of being granted the star title.
2. Local judging events
   Local judging events are organized by the breeding associations and can include all classes except for stallions and the awarding of the provisional or definite model designation. Only those horses entered for a certain class will be inspected in that class.
3. Foal inspections
   Foal inspections can be organized by members of the KFPS. Foal inspections are limited to the inspection of foals. These inspections take place starting on 1 September and require the application of at least 30 foals. The inspection takes place at the risk and expense of the member who requested the inspection. This person is also responsible for the entire organization of the inspection. The assistance of the KFPS is limited to making available the jury members, passport consultants, application forms and any catalogues. A request to hold a foal inspection must be received by the KFPS before May 1. The KFPS retains its right to refuse such a request. If a request is honored, an inspection date will first be discussed and then confirmed.
4. Foalbook star stallion inspections
   Foalbook star stallion inspections are organized by the KFPS and are open to foalbook stallions three years old or older. In exceptional cases, this inspection category can be included in a class at a studbook inspection.
5. Central Inspection
   Any horse that has received a first premium during the current calendar year, except for foals and foalbook stallions, can be entered in the Central Inspection. Model mares need not have received a first premium. The Central Inspection is the only occasion at which a star or crown mare can be declared provisional model.

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Article 4. Inspection classes

1. A. Inspections for inclusion in the Studbook
   Eligible for these inspections are mares three years old or older that are registered in the foalbook. The minimum height at the withers is 1.54 meters. If judged to be of sufficient quality in exterior and movement, mares with a minimum height at the withers of 1.56 meters can also receive the star title.
2. Inspections for inclusion in the Gelding book
   To be eligible for inclusion in the Gelding book, geldings must be three years old or older and registered in the foalbook. For registration in the Gelding book, a gelding must have a minimum height at the withers of 1.56 meters. If judged to be of sufficient quality in exterior and movement, geldings with a minimum height at the withers of 1.58 meters can also receive the star title.
3. Inspection for the Star title (an increase in grade)
   To be eligible for this title, mares and geldings must already be registered in the Studbook and have a height at the withers of at least 1.56 meters for mares and 1.58 meters for geldings.
4. Premium inspection for yearling mares¹
5. Premium inspection for two-year-old mares¹
6. Premium inspection for star mares four years old or older¹
7. Premium inspection for star geldings¹
8. Premium inspection for Crown mares¹
9. Premium inspection for Model mares¹
10. Inspection of foals (both colts and fillies)
11. Inspection of stallions three years old or older for the Star title
    To be eligible for this title, stallions must have a height at the withers of at least 1.58 meters. Stallions can be presented for the "foalbook stallion inspections".
12. Inspection of mares for the Crown title
    In the Netherlands, a star mare can be promoted to Provisional Crown only at the Central Inspection (in other countries, the Provisional Crown and Crown titles can also be awarded during local judging events). To be eligible for the Provisional Crown title, a star mare must be three years or older and have a height at the withers of at least 1.58 meters. For the definite Crown title, a mare must have completed an IBOP test or an ABFP test before the end of the calendar year following the year in which the Provisional Crown title was awarded. At least 77 points have to be scored for the IBOP or the ABFP test. An average score of 7 with a minimum score of 6 has to be earned for the walk and trot. Another way to earn the definite Crown title is to earn the Sport title within the stated length of time.
13. Inspection of mares for the Model title
    In the Netherlands, a star or crown mare can be promoted to Provisional Model only at the Central Inspection (in other countries, the Provisional Model and Model titles can also be awarded during local judging events). To be eligible for the Provisional Model title, a star or crown mare must be seven years old or older and have a height at the withers of at least 1.60 meters. To be eligible for the Provisional Model or Model title, the mare must have suckled a foal at least once. For the definite Model title, a mare must have completed an IBOP test or an ABFP test before the end of the calendar year following the year in which the Provisional Model title was awarded. At least 77 points have to be scored for the IBOP or the ABFP test. An average score of 7 with a minimum score of 6 has to be earned for the walk and trot. Another way to earn the definite Model title is to earn the Sport title within the stated length of time.

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Article 5. Inspecting and microchipping foals

1. It is assumed that all foals will be inspected during a local judging event or a studbook inspection before September 30 of any one calendar year. This does not apply, however, to foals born after August 16 of that calendar year; these foals can be presented at the studbook inspection in October.
   A foal should be inspected so sooner than the age of six weeks. If a foal younger than six weeks is presented for inspection, this is done entirely at the owner's own risk.
   The premium received by a foal is recorded on the proof of registration. If the foal did not receive a premium or was not inspected, neither of these facts is recorded on the proof of registration.
2. Microchipping of foals
   To avoid the need for a DNA test previous to microchipping, foals born in any one year can be microchipped only during that calendar year and must still be accompanying their dam. If these conditions are not met, the only way a foal can be registered is by running a DNA test for its pedigree, the costs for this testing being incurred by the owner. Should the foal's dam die during the suckling period, however, the foal should be microchipped by the veterinarian within one week. Although having a foal inspected is not required, having a foal microchipped is! When a foal is presented at an inspection, it should be microchipped at the same inspection. Foals already microchipped by a veterinarian can be presented at an inspection.
   It is possible to have a foal microchipped at a local judging event or a studbook inspection even though it is not being inspected at these events. To do so, you need not apply in writing. Report between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to the microchipping team that attends every inspection and submit the original document (for foals, this is the blue birth confirmation; for horses, these are the studbook papers).
   An authorization for the transfer of costs will have to be signed on site.
3. Passport
   A foal should be legally microchipped at an age between 6 weeks and 6 months. When a foal younger than 6 weeks is presented for microchipping, this is done entirely at the owner's risk and will not be covered by insurance. Since 2004, every horse has had to have a microchip implanted in agreement with EU regulations. Each horse that is microchipped then receives a passport. Since 2004, the transport of horses and foals older than six months and their presentation for inspection have not been permitted without a passport. A passport is an identification document that should always accompany a horse.
4. Insurance
   By now, thousands of foals and adult horses have been microchipped. This is a fairly simple procedure involving no problems. Should anything possibly go wrong as the result of implanting a transponder, any harm resulting from implanting a transponder should be reported to the Studbook Office in Drachten.

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Article 6. Inspection conditions

1. Inspection limited to once in any calendar year
   Horses and foals may be inspected only once in any calendar year. Should an animal be presented for inspection more often than this, only the first results shall apply. The costs for inspection, however, will be charged. Exceptions to this rule are the Central Inspection and the Stallion Inspection.
2. Presenting a lame horse for inspection is done at the owner's risk
   If a horse appears lame before the inspection takes place, the owner can withdraw the horse and present it at the next inspection. If the horse is presented for inspection anyway, doing so is at the owner's risk and the assessment for the horse will be considered valid.
3. Shoeing
   The horses must be shod all round with standard shoes when presented in every round of judging. Standard shoes are to be no thicker than 8 mm and no wider than 25 mm and may not be equipped with any wedges, soles or other provisions. Improper shoeing can be cause for the jury to bar the horse from participation in the inspection or to declare the results of an inspection as invalid. Yearlings are inspected without shoes whether presented during a local judging event or at the Central Inspection.
4. Application for studbook inspections, foalbook stallion inspections, foal inspections and the Central Inspection
   The application for a studbook inspection, foalbook stallion inspection, foal inspection and the Central Inspection is done by using the application intended for this purpose. The form must be completed in full. It is also possible to apply for a horse's/foal's participation in a studbook inspection at the KFPS website (www.kfps.nl). Along with the application, the single direct debit mandate that is included as a standard part of the application form has to be completed and signed. It is the responsibility of the sender to check and make sure that the application has been processed. In the event that an application has not been processed, this must be reported to the KFPS by telephone within two workdays. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed! Adding horses after the deadline will not be done.
   A maximum number of foals and mares can be inspected at each inspection. The date on which application forms are received is the determining factor in case this limit is reached. Once the limit has been reached, the remaining foals and horses are automatically put on the list for the next inspection.
5. Division into classes
   The horses/foals to be inspected are divided up into groups of 15 animals. The foals will be divided into groups of fillies and colts and then into groups according to age. The inspection ring will be made available to each group for a certain length of time. The schedule listing the times for these classes will be included in the catalogue. Should a horse/foal fail to appear on time at the ring, the ring will be closed so that any animal appearing late will not be inspected. The order in which the horses will be inspected will be determined by the ringmaster.
6. Vaccinations
   Vaccinations must be recorded in the passport. A vaccination certificate shall be considered valid only when it can be confirmed that it applies to the horse participating in the inspection and when it shows that that horse has received the following influenza vaccinations: A. A primary vaccination consisting of 2 vaccinations in which the second was given at least 3 and no more than 13 weeks after the first. B. This to have been followed by an annual vaccination that was administered no later than 12 months after the previous vaccination. C. The most recent vaccination must have been administered at least 1 week previous to the inspection. Confirmation of vaccinations must be supplied in the form of a certificate signed/initialed and stamped by the veterinarian who administered the vaccination. Having foals vaccinated when they reach the age of 4 months is recommended (but not earlier in conjunction with the immunity provided by the dam's colostrum). The proof of vaccination (passport) must be presented to the KFPS secretariat previous to the inspection for verification. Horses that have not had the required vaccinations will not be admitted to the inspection site and not inspected.
7. Head numbers
   Horses should be provided with head numbers that were issued by the organizer of the inspection. After the inspection, these head number should be returned to the KFPS secretariat. Horses and foals with head numbers not issued by the KFPS will not be inspected.
8. Submission of registration certificate
   The registration certificate for a mare or gelding being presented for inspection must be submitted to the ringmaster before the inspection of that horse begins. If this document is not submitted to the ringmaster in advance, the horse cannot be inspected at the inspection for which it was entered.
9. Canceling an appearance
   When a horse/foal does not appear at a studbook inspection, a statement from a veterinarian will have to be submitted to the KFPS secretariat. If this statement cannot be submitted (no later than one day after the inspection), you will be charged for the costs of the inspection by means of the single direct debit mandate you signed when you applied.

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Article 7. Linear scoring
All horses being presented for inclusion in the studbook and all foalbook stallions being presented for inspection will be assessed by means of a linear scoring procedure. The linear scoring form consists of 25 linear characteristics (in the upper bar-graph column) and 5 evaluative characteristics (in the lower bar-graph column). After the inspection, each owner of a horse that has been scored will receive the score form. A linear scoring form provides information about the characteristics of the horse and can thus be used as a tool in stallion selection. Linear scores are also used for estimating the breeding value of that horse's sire.
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Article 8. Markings

1. 1. The only horses eligible for registration in the Studbook for stallions and mares and the Gelding book are those that are completely black. Certain white markings will not eliminate a foal from being eligible for a premium and for inclusion in the Studbook:
   • markings on the head (a star) if it is above the level of the eyes and has a diameter not exceeding 3.2 cm. A few white hairs above the level of the eyes are also permitted;
   • white spots in the soles.
   Markings not permitted are:
   • markings on the head below the level of the eyes;
   • markings on the head with a diameter exceeding 3.2 cm;
   • markings on the body (white hairs growing from the base of the tail);
   • markings on the legs including the hoof wall.
2. Horses and foals with markings that are not permitted will not be included in the Studbook and/or will not be eligible for receiving a premium.
3. Stricter rules regarding permitted markings are applied during stallion selection. These are given in the regulations for stallion inspections.
4. Markings cannot be hidden/camouflaged during the judging of foals for premiums and during the inspection of horses for inclusion in the Studbook.
5. Markings will be recorded in the studbook certificate.
6. In cases in which markings that are not permitted are identified, the KFPS can declare any previous inspection results (receiving a premium, inclusion in the Studbook) invalid.
7. In the event that markings that are not permitted are the result of external factors and this can be supported by means of a veterinarian's statement, these markings will form no obstacle for being eligible for a premium or inclusion in the Studbook The KFPS inspection team makes decisions in these matters.

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Article 9. Star title based on performance testing

1. The jury can refer stallions, geldings and mares that are at least four years old and not worthy of the star title to performance testing (ABFP or IBOP). If the horse earns at least a 6.7 for the basic gaits, it will then receive the star title without any additional assessment by that jury. The score for one of the basic gates must be at least 5.
2. Horses eligible for this are ones that meet the star title criteria for their exterior but not for their movement when presented in hand.
3. The performance testing has to be completed before the end of calendar year following the year in which the inspection took place.

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Article 10. Veterinary treatment

1. Horses that have received medications included in the KFPS equestrian doping regulations may not participate in the inspection. These horses will be referred to another inspection at which time they should be free of any substances on the FEI list.
2. Surgical procedures
   If for any reason a horse has undergone a surgical procedure such as a neurectomy, tenotomy or other operation, its owner must accompany the application for inspection with a notice in writing to this effect. Each such treatment that a horse undergoes between application and inspection must be reported in advance to the veterinarian on duty as the jury's veterinary consultant. If such notification is not made, the horse will be considered rejected (i.e. not referred to the Central Examination). Not reporting these surgical procedures will result in the expulsion of the owner as a member of the KFPS. Not only will the horse in question be deleted from the applicable studbook register but all other horses registered in the name of the owner in question.

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Article 11. Unauthorized substances
Horses participating in the inspections and other KFPS events must be free of substances on the FEI list of forbidden substances which are thus considered to be unauthorized. The KFPS Regulations Concerning Unauthorized Substances will be in effect at all inspections and other KFPS events.
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Article 12. Presenting

1. Presenters
   Horses are to be presented in hand by a presenter and an assistant. No other persons are allowed in the inspection ring.
2. Attire
   The person presenting the horse should be dressed in white and wearing white running shoes. The assistant should be attired in this way as well.
3. Presenting
   The horses must be presented in the most natural way possible. The jury will terminate their assessment in the event of excessive use of the whip.

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Article 13. Grooming
The black color and the long hair on fetlocks, mane and tail are characteristics of the breed. Dyeing or the use of other methods to make the coat, fetlock hair, mane or tail look blacker is not permitted. For this reason, adding hair or other materials to the tail or mane (extensions) and trimming parts of the mane (except up to a width of 2 cm. at the location of the bridle's headband) or trimming hair at the base of the tail is not permitted. The use of glitter material, etc. is objectionable.
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Article 14. Appeals
An appeal can be lodged against the decision of the jury. This appeal can take the form of a request for reinspection or remeasuring.

1. Reinspection
   The KFPS offers the possibility of a reinspection that will be conducted by a different jury. The reinspection of a horse is always conducted at the next scheduled reinspection. A request for reinspection must be made in writing and should have been received by the KFPS secretariat within 7 days following the inspection. If a horse is reinspected, the results of the first inspection are nullified and the results of the reinspection will be final. If a horse received linear scores during the first inspection, a new linear scoring form will be used for the reinspection.
2. Remeasuring
   An objection to the results of a measurement can be submitted to the secretariat within fifteen minutes after the measurement was made. The remeasurement will be made by another person but using the same measuring device. The result of the remeasurement will be final; no objection can be lodged against it.

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Article 15. Liability
The KFPS assumes no liability for injury, damages and accidents to persons, horses and material. Participants and visitors attend these events at their own risk. The owners are subject to these regulations and the disciplinary rules. By entering, the applicants submit themselves unconditionally to the decision of the board both in regard to the assessment of the horses and to the interpretation of the regulations.
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Article 16. Exclusion
As a result of failure to comply with the conditions of these regulations, the KFPS can exclude a horse from participation. The KFPS can also declare the inspection results invalid should it appear that the conditions of these regulations were not met.
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INSPECTION GUIDELINES
Many things have to get done before, during and after an inspection:

1. Have the horse/foal vaccinated for influenza. If a horse has not been properly inoculated, it will not be admitted to the inspection site and thus cannot be inspected.
2. If the horse is not yet registered in the name of its current owner, the horse cannot be inspected, so make this transfer before applying for the inspection.
3. Apply to the KFPS for the inspection of a horse/foal before the deadline for that inspection. On the deadline, you can verify that your application has been processed by going to www.kfps.nl (click on 'inspections and tests' and then 'coming inspections'). If your horse/foal is not listed, you should report this to the studbook office within two workdays after the deadline. You can also apply for a studbook or foal inspection for your horse at the website (www.kfps.nl) after which you will receive a confirmation by e-mail.
4. At a local judging event or studbook inspection, you should show the vaccination certificate to the secretariat before the inspection activities begin. You will then receive the head number for the horse/foal.
5. To have a foal microchipped at a local judging event or studbook inspection, submit the birth confirmation (blue document) to the microchipping team. A label will be attached to the chip card, which is to be kept with your own records.
6. At a local judging event or studbook inspection, you should submit a registration certificate for each of the horses, except for the ones entered in the foal classes, to the secretariat before the inspection activities begin.
7. When a mare/gelding is being inspected for inclusion, the jury will conduct a linear scoring procedure. After ranking the horses, the jury will fill in the measuring card and give it to the owner.
8. Immediately after having the mare/gelding inspected, submit the measuring care to the microchipping team.
9. The secretariat processes the inspection and financial data at the KFPS offices. Authorized amounts are debited from the bank and giro accounts and a written confirmation of this is sent.
10. 10. Your horse's or foals registration certificate (updated if necessary) will be sent to you as soon as possible.

Note: If the horse is only being microchipped, you can report to the microchipping team in the morning. The KFPS insures the microchipping of foals but not horses. Microchipping of horses is done at the owner's risk.

Note: The only way to pay for inspection fees is to sign the authorization for payment on the application form and to send it in along with the application form. An application for inspection must be accompanied by a completely filled in authorization for payment.