NRPS stands for 'Nederlands Rijpaarden en Ponystamboek' (Dutch Riding Horses and Pony Studbook). It holds an unique position among the Dutch studbooks as the only studbook to register both riding horses and ponies. The NRPS was founded in 1981 and within a short period of time, the NRPS has managed to gain a distinctive place among the Dutch studbooks and the equestrian sports in general.

Since the beginning of 1997. the offices of the studbook have been located at the equestrian center of the Royal Dutch Federation of Riding Clubs, the KNF. This offers a number of advantages for the NRPS:

• The offices are located at a well-known and frequently used equestrian location;
• The NRPS hosts al its national events at this location;
• This situation offers good possibilities for co-operation between the KNF the NBVR (the Dutch Association for Riding and Hunting Clubs) and the Association of KWPN Stallion Owners.

The NRPS was founded as an association. The Board of Members is the highest governing body. The association also has a General Committee and an Executive Committee. The Board of Members is elected by and from the different territorial departments. From each department 2 or 3 persons may be appointed as members of the Board. A department with more than 500 members may appoint 4 Board members. The General Committee consists of a maximum of 12 members (at present 7 members) including the chairperson. Members are elected by the Board of Members on the recommendation of the departments. The chairperson. secretary and treasurer are elected as such.

Officials and Committees

1. Director/breeding Advisor

In charge of the daily management of the NRPS organization. As advisor on breeding-technical issues; he is also responsible for the breeding policy.

2. Committee on Breeding Issues

Advises the breeding advisor and also the NRPS committee on a number of breeding issues.

3. General Advisor

Advises the NRPS management issues.

4. Financial Committee

Controls the financial records on an annual basis.

5. Appeal Committee

Rules in appeal cases.

6. Promotion Committee

Responsible for public relations for the NRPS; represents the studbook during equestrian events.

Breeding  ~  Registration