Mares |inspection & registration

The Elite mare program was adopted by the NAD and implemented in 1999. To qualify for the Elite program and to obtain Elite status for a mare, the mare must receive a conformation and exterior “E” Label at her inspection, a veterinary “G” Label and a performance “P” Label. Mares must also have produced at least one offspring.

For the “E” Label, the mare must be presented to the Belgian jury at a keuring inspection and must be recommended for the E-Label by receiving a score of 75 or higher. If the mare is older the 10 years of age at the time of her BWP mare inspection for breeding and receives a score of 75 or higher, she may use her inspection score towards her E-Label for her Elite mare Status once she has accomplished her performance, submitted sufficient radiographs and veterinary requirements and had at least one foal.

For the veterinary “G” Label, the mare must submit to a thorough veterinary exam that includes a physical exam, breeding soundness exam and radiographs. The radiographs needed are the fore feet, hocks and stifles. The exam findings must be sent to the BWP/NAD Studbook Committee for evaluation. If the physical exam, breeding exam and radiographs are normal the G-Label is awarded.

For the performance “P” Label, a mare must complete five (5) clear rounds at 1.40m. There must be proof of the performance either as reported by the USEF, USDF or signed reports from the individual show secretaries.

To achieve a P-Label in disciplines other then jumping, all performance results must be submitted to the Studbook Committee for consideration.

If all three labels are attained, the Elite status will be granted after the mare produces a BWP registered foal.