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A judging (keuring in Dutch) is an evaluation of horses here in North America, by officials from the Netherlands. Once a year, teams of officials qualified by the Friesch Paarden Stamboek are sent to North America to inspect or "judge" horses. This is a thorough evaluation process that helps us to upgrade our breeding programs. The horses are judged in-hand: 60% of the evaluation is based on the quality of movement, and 40% is based on conformation.
Most Friesians are
judged twice in their life: once when they are foals-for entry in the Foal
Book-and again when they are three years or older and eligible to enter the
adult studbooks. Foals must be shown at their mother's side within their first
year of life. When a foal or horse is judged, it may be awarded a premie, or
"premium". This is an award used to designate the horses with the most
desirable characteristics. A first premium is best (orange ribbon), second is
very good (red ribbon), third is most common (white ribbon). Some horses will
not receive a premium and, consequently, receive no ribbon. The premiums
awarded to each horse appear on his or her registration certificate.
The very best quality adult mares
and geldings may be granted additional status. The following additional honors
can be granted:
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