~ Annual Keur Inspections ~

The North American Annual Keur Inspections take place annually in late summer, usually in September.  It is a time of year we all look forward to, to gather in the presence of some of the finest animals, and admire the grace and beauty of all the horses that participate, while we continue to learn more about what makes our Friesian Horse so special.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Keur, it is the presentation of our FPS registered horses to a FPS approved judge from the Netherlands and is accompanied by two to four other inspectors of varying qualifications and residencies.  Upon inspection, the Friesian Horses are rated and their results are recorded on their lifetime pedigree paper.  The rating is designed to convey the quality of your horse, as seen by the inspectors, on the day of inspections.  While there is much to be said about the inspections, please click on the following link for Frequently Asked Questions - courtesy of FHANA.  An event you'll want to be a part of, we hope to see you at the next annual inspection coming late this summer, as participant or admirer.

The 2009 North East Regional Keur Inspections took place September 8-9, 2009.  These inspections were held at the Topsfield Fair Grounds in Topsfield Massachusetts.  Please see the results below:

2009 Annual Keur Results - Courtesy of FHANA

2009 Keur Candid Photos

Frequently Asked Questions - Courtesy of FHANA