Predicates Explained

The horses are differentiated in quality within the registers by means of predicates. The predicates are based on the horse’s own merit or based on the quality of offspring. In addition predicates can be based on exterior, sport aptitude, sport performances or a combination thereof.

Star/Ster Predicate

The Ster predicate is awarded during inspections of horses from the year they are three years of age. To be considered for the Ster predicate the horse needs to meet minimum requirements for exterior, movement (in hand), and height at the withers minimum height 1.56m (mares), 1.58m (stallions & geldings).. The Ster predicate may be awarded to mares in the Studbook register, geldings in the Gelding Book, and Foal-Book stallions. The awarding of the Ster predicate for mares and geldings can take place at the same time as Studbook entry. Foal-Book stallions with the Ster predicate that are gelded keep their Ster status. Foal-Book stallions can become Ster at the first viewing of the stallion inspection in the year they are two and half years of age.

Crown/Kroon Predicate

The Crown predicate is a predicate to which exterior and sport-aptitude requirements apply. Selection for the (preliminary) Crown predicate takes place during the Central Mare Show/Centrale Keuring, from the mares that during the breeding days and studbook inspections in that same year were awarded a first premium. Selection for the Crown predicate can in foreign countries outside The Netherlands also take place at the respective inspections abroad (outside The Netherlands). The requirements for consideration for the (preliminary) Crown predicate are:

  • minimum age is three years old.
  • for permanent Crown status the mare must complete an IBOP or ABFP test with a minimum score of 77.0 points and an average of 7 for walk and trot. If the Sport predicate is earned that will also convert the preliminary-Crown status into permanent Crown status.
  • Minimum height at the withers 1.58m/15.2 hands.

Model Predicate

The Model predicate is a predicate to which exterior and sport-aptitude requirements apply. The best mares of the population are considered for the Model predicate. Awarding of the (preliminary) Model status takes place at the Central Mare Show/Centrale Keuring, as selected from Ster and Crown mares that during the breeding days in that same year were awarded a first premium. Selection for the Model predicate can also take place at the respective inspections abroad (outside The Netherlands). The requirements for the (preliminary) Model status are:

  • minimum age is 7 years old
  • the mare must have produced a foal or have a foal on her
  • for permanent Model status the mare must complete an IBOP or ABFP test before the end of the calendar year following the year in which she made preliminary Model ,with a minimum score of 77.0 points and an average of 7 for walk and trot. If the Sport predicate is earned within that time frame that will also convert the preliminary-Model status into permanent Model status.
  • minimum height at the withers 1.60m/15.3 hands

Sport Predicate

The Sport Predicate can be awarded to mares, gelding, and stallions that achieve good results in competitive sport. The Sport predicate can only be obtained based on results achieved at shows registered with the ” United States Equestrian Federation [USEF], United States Dressage Federation [USDF], Equestrian Canada, [EC] American Driving Society [ADS], Spotlight Horse Shows [SHS],” or “Koninklijke Nederlands Hippische Sportfederatie”/Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS). The scores registered with USEF, USDF, ADS, SHS, or KNHS determine qualification for the Sport predicate.

a. Dressage Z1+5 Dressage (USDF) Five scores must be 60% or higher at Third Level or above from three (add a space here)different Registered (R) or higher Dressage Judges.  (Move this sentence:) Multiple scores on the same day are allowed.; or Z1 Level test 23, 24, 25 or test 26 with 5 scores of 60% or higher. (Insert that moved sentence here) Effective January 1, 2022, two (2) of the qualifying scores may be from videoed tests scored by Spotlight Horse Shows. You should submit your score sheets to the FHANA office upon completion of each event.
b. Driving (Dressage) Z + 10 Obtain Ten points from any 40 x 80m or 40 x100m Advanced FEI Test that includes a canter movement from at least 3 different FEI or ‘R’ rated judges. The point system is as follows: 60%-65% = 1 Point, 66%-70% = 2 Points, 71% or higher = 3 Points. Effective January 1, 2022, two (2) of the qualifying scores may be from videoed tests scored by Spotlight Horse Shows. You should submit your score sheets to the FHANA upon completion of each event. FHANA will keep track of your points. Once your horse has obtained the appropriate points (10 Points) you will be contacted that your horse has achieved the Sports Predicate.

FHANA and the KFPS have worked together to have the same requirements that are available to the members in the Netherlands. If you have any questions please contact the FHANA office.

Sport Elite Predicate

The minimum requirements for being awarded the Sport “Elite” is 5 scores of at least 60% in Prix St. George or higher level of dressage or Combined Driving.  You can also obtain this predicate by obtaining the Sport Predicate in 3 disciplines: Dressage, Driving & Show Driving.

Preferent for Mares

Mares registered in the Foal Book and the Studbook may become Preferent on offspring. The Preferent predicate needs to be requested with KFPS. Preferent status may be requested both by the owner of a mare or by the owner of (one of) the offspring. Preferent status may also be requested posthumously. Preferent status for mares is granted when the mare in question has produced at least four quality horses. Quality horses are considered:

  1. Ster or Model mares.
  2. Ster geldings.
  3. Foal Book Ster stallions.
  4. Studbook stallions.
  5. Stallions that made the second viewing of the stallion inspection.

Preferent for Stallions

The Preferent predicate can be awarded to stallions that have a lasting, special influence on the breed. For consideration for Preferent the quality of the offspring will be tested for the breeding-goal characteristics. The lasting value of a stallion is evaluated based on the offspring produced that have determining roles in the breeding of Friesian horses such as Preferent mares, stallion dams and (based on offspring) approved sons.

Performance-dam/Prestatiemoeder Predicate

The predicate Performance dam/Prestatiemoeder is awarded to mares that have produced three direct offspring that were awarded the Sport predicate.

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