~ 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.

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2010 Friesian Keuring Inspections October 11, 2010 coming to...

Orintha and Phil Silva have graciously opened their Ten Broeck Farm facility to NEFHC to host the 2010 Annual Keur.  Their facility offers a wonderful standard size indoor (260x85), ajoining a standard size outdoor arena and a high quality, multi channeled sound system for grounds and event announcements and is centrally located to our membership.

  They have worked tirelessly over the past 5 years to make their facility comfortable for horse and human alike and welcome  'quiet and well behaved leashed' dogs.  While the barns are reserved for their resident horses, temporary stabling will be brought on site for this event, rented from ShowTime Stable Rentals, of the St. Cyr family.  There are no camper hookups, however self contained campers are welcome.  Overnight accommodations near the northern neighboring town of Hollis, NH and the city of Nashua, NH area, can be found within a 15-20 minute drive and you'll find the October fall drive through the country side during this time of year an added treat.  They have hosted many overnight dressage clinics/seminars featuring world renown dressage trainer Frenk Jespers of Holland, US Olympic Dressage rider/trainer Pam Goodrich, NEDA events accommodating over 80+ horses and breed shows throughout the years, they fully understand the needs of the equestrian.  They invite you to attend any event they have listed on their website www.tenbroeckfarm.net. 

Understanding that our Keur date was designated to NEFHC during the "full on" fall show, fair season and Columbus Day holiday, we are very fortunate to have this facility at our disposal.  The planning of this event is underway and many volunteers for this event will be needed.  Please join us in helping a fun group of volunteers put this great event together.  Interests can be e:mailed to Cathy Zine at zinezoo@aol.com and Sandra Ierardi at sierardi@yahoo.com.  We are looking forward to a great day with the best horses around.

 Thank you. 

Keuring registration information will be coming soon and posted as it becomes available.

Please check back often.

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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