 Breeding Philosophy |
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| The main goal of the
NRPS is the breeding of performance horses and ponies. Inherent qualities such as
soundness, character, endurance. willingness to work and external characteristics such as
nobility. expression and typical light-footed movements are important factors to the NRPS
breeding philosophy. As mentioned earlier all these basic principles are aimed at the breeding of sport horses and sport ponies that can meet the great demands of equestrian sports. The NRPS is a performance-oriented breeding association and therefore places great demands on its selection system. This system is aimed at the selection of high value genetic material based on a deep-rooted talent for performance and riding quality. |
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| The NRPS has 3 Breeding Registers
Ponies must have a minimum of 25% Arabian blood and a The breeding register of riding ponies was already successful in the early years of the NRPS. Many NRPS ponies were performing at top level in equestrian sports. Five European champions are among the most important successes These NRPS ponies have proven their usefulness and versatility in dressage, showiumping and eventing at the highest level in Europe.
Horses must have a minimum of 12,5% Arabian or Anglo-Arabian blood: This register can be divided into the category Riding
horses small The percentage of Anglo-Arabian blood is determined by the sum of the percentage of Arabian or English thoroughbred blood in a horse. From the beginning. the NRPS has pursued a clear policy focussing on quality. The NRPS stallion selection is therefore very capable to compete with fellow studbooks. both in the Netherlands and abroad. The results of this quality policy are easily perceptible: NRPS riding horses are performing at a high level in equestrian sports, both in dressage and in show jumping. A closed register; only open to English or Arabian thoroughbreds
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Description of a NRPS Horse A typical description of a NRPS product is as follows: the general The movements must be spacious, light footed and rhythmical, carrying the hind legs. Mares must possess the typical breeding characteristics and stallions must have a pronounced male presence. The Anglo-Arabian thoroughbreds are checked specifically for type and breed. since these horses are used for purebred breeding. |
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| Dutch Riding Horses and Ponystudbook ~ Registration | |||
maximum height of 1.48m:
size (1 .48rn - 1 .57m) and
Large size Riding horses (from 1.57m).
The breeding
program for riding horses is marked by an increase in quality and a growing interest from
breeders. This is probably the result of the fact that the NRPS breeding management
stimulates the use of stallions that were bred for performance or have proven to be
performance stallions, as well as the use of Anglo-Arabian stallions for the benefit of
the breeding program for riding horses. In practice, cross-breeds between Anglo-Arabian
thoroughbreds and riding horses show a great aptitude for performance. In a country like
France. focussed on breeding performance. the Anglo-Arabian horse is more popular than the
English thoroughbred when it comes to ennobling the breeding program for riding horses.
impression is one of a horse with a noble
presence, breed expression, an expressive head and a big and clear eye. The horse has a
well-developed, well-muscled neck with a good topline. It shows a long, sloping shoulder
with well-developed muscles and a deep chest. The back is short and well-muscled, with
strong loins and a slightly sloping croup. The horse has strong, rounded hips with a
well-muscled hind leg and shank. strong, well-developed joints and a chest size that is in
keeping with the lower leg. The position of the leg must be correct.