Stallions | licensing and approval

tallions registered in BWP recognized European Warmblood foalbooks are eligible for inspection by the BWP. They must be three years old or older, by approved Stallions from a BWP recognized European Warmblood association, and out of main studbook dams. The stallion’s sire and dam do not have to be of the same “breed”, but must be of proven competition bloodlines. Prior to being presented, the pedigree must be sent to the BWP/NAD Studbook Committee and Belgium for approval of bloodlines. The pedigree must contain four full generations.

Stallions must also undergo a veterinary examination. The veterinary examination is to include a semen analysis, EVA test, Endoscopic Laryngeal exam and radiographs of the fore feet (regular and navicular series), fore fetlocks, carpal joints, rear fetlocks, hocks and stifles. This examination must show the stallion to be free of heritable diseases (example OCD, navicular, etc.). Report of findings and radiographs must be submitted to the BWP/ NAD Studbook Committee before the stallion is permitted to be presented for approval. At the inspection, the stallion is shown in hand on the triangle at a walk and trot.

The ideal size for a stallion is 165 to 175 cm (see height conversion chart). If the quality of the gaits and conformation are sufficient, the stallions will be asked to free jump and/or be ridden undersaddle depending on the age of the stallion. Stallions 3 yrs, will be asked to free jump only. Stallions 4 yrs will be asked to free jump and be ridden undersaddle. Stallions 5 yrs and older will be asked to be ridden and jumped under saddle.

Free jumping for stallions that have been selected for further evaluation consists of three fences, the first of which is a cavaletti. The distance between the first and second fence is approximately 6.4 - 6.5 meters and between the second and third fence is 7.0 - 7.2 meters. The stallion starts with three trial jumps whereby the last fence is raised to 70 cm, 90 cm and a 90 cm oxer consecutively. Afterwards the oxer is elevated to 1.10 meters and is jumped four times or at the discretion of the Belgian jury. The stallion is evaluated on jumping technique, willingness and ability.

Provisional approval is given to stallions meeting the stringent requirements of the BWP that have yet to complete performance requirements. Provisional approval is maintained for a period of four years or until the stallion completes performance requirements set by the BWP/NAD and approved by the BWP. The four year time period begins January 1st post provisional approval. The age level that the stallion is expected to compete in coincides with the actual birth date of the stallion.

Height Conversion Table

15.0 hands 60 inches 152.40 cm

15.1 hands 61 inches 154.94 cm

15.2 hands 62 inches 157.48 cm

15.3 hands 63 inches 160.02 cm

16.0 hands 64 inches 162.56 cm

16.1 hands 65 inches 165.10 cm

16.2 hands 66 inches 167.64 cm

16.3 hands 67 inches 170.18 cm

17.0 hands 68 inches 172.72 cm

17.1 hands 69 inches 175.26 cm

17.2 hands 70 inches 177.80 cm

17.3 hands 71 inches 180.34 cm

NOTICE: Stallion owners have the right to adjust their fees at any time. BWP/NAD is not responsible for changes in fees and conditions. The fees and conditions reflected in this Guide are sourced from stallion owners. Mare owners are responsible for confirming fees and conditions with stallion owners. 2023

2023 Stallion Roster

REGISTERED NAME: Adonis van het Eikelbos

SHOW NAME: Adonis

BWP NUMBER: BEL-W-190326-BWP

HEIGHT: 16.1 hh

DATE OF BIRTH: 4/24/2000

COUNTRY OF BIRTH: Belgium

BREEDER: L.J. Van Den Hanenberg

YEAR LICENSED: 2019

STUD FEE: $1,500.00

BOOKING FEE: $250.00

SHIPPED SEMEN: Fresh

EVA STATUS: Negative

STANDING AT: Heavenly Oaks Farm

CONTACT: Stacie Zakskorn

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 916.952.9746

EMAIL: heavenlyoaksfarm@gmail.com

WEBSITE: http://www.heavenlyoaksfarm.com

OWNER OF RECORD: Stacie Zakskorn

BIO AND PERFORMANCE RECORD: Adonis is a rare direct son of Darco standing here in the U.S. for fresh semen for breeders. Originally approved for breeding in Belgium as a 3yo, he was exported to the States and competed successfully up to Grand Prix level. His strong damline has produced several top horses including BWP/NAD Elite GP mare, E’Special P.S. (Berlin).

Adonis’ sire, Darco, was the leading sire on the World Breeding Federation for Showjumping for unprecedented 5 consecutive years. Partnered with Ludo Philippaerts since the age of 5, highlights of the duo’s success included 7th place at the Barcelona Olympics, 2nd at Spruce Meadows/Calgary, 6th in the World Equestrian Games and Stockholm, and countless wins and placings at World Cup and international Grand Prixs. As a competitor, Darco displayed a lot of power and stamina and was described by his rider as an extremely honest, intelligent and careful partner with a solid character. As a sire, Darco reliably passes on these characteristics to his progeny. Ranked at the top of the World Breeding Federation’s Jumping Sire list in 2007, 2008 and again in 2009, many of Darco’s offspring have become household names by virtue of their success in the ring: Parco, Sapphire, King Darco, Otterongo, Nonstop, and recent BWP Ambassador Winningmood

His dam sire, Voltaire, is the result of crossing two outstanding bloodlines: Furioso II and Gotthard. Furioso II produced 200 state premium mares and at least 70 approved stallions of which several are standing at stud in other continents. One can easily say that Furioso II has influenced the breeding industry worldwide. As an 8 year old Voltaire jumped 1.50 m. courses with a great deal of success. He showed his strength in international jumping in 1988 in Calgary, Stockholm, Lanaken, Helsinki, Wiesbaden and Wembley and in 1989 he brought his showjumping career to a successful ending by winning the Grand Prix of Berlin with Jos Lansink and 2nd in the Grand Prix of Leeuwarden.

Voltaire was the sire with the most offspring at the Olympic Games of Atlanta in 1996. Voltaire has over 50 approved sons.