NZ Warmblood Mare Studbook Awards

NZ Warmblood Mare Studbook Upgrading

Studbook Mares can be awarded Principal or Elite status due to performance in Sport, or via the performance of their progeny.

These mares must have produced at least ONE NZWA registered foal in order to be considered. Performances must have been achieved at official ESNZ competitions. Overseas achievements of the same level / standard may also be accepted. Mare owners will need to provide proof to the NZWA Committee that the mare has met the criteria for each level of the award.

Principal Mare Status

Principal Status will be awarded to those studbook mares who can prove:

Dressage - 3 scores of 65% or above at level 4 dressage or above (excluding Musical Freestyles) These must have been obtained at ESNZ Regional Championships, National Championships of the Horse of the Year Show OR

Showjumping - 3 double clears in show jumping competitions at 1.25m and above OR

Eventing - 3 placings 1st-6th in eventing competitions at 1 Star level and above – must have finished on less than 60 penalties

OR have produced two or more registered progeny who have met these requirements.

Elite Mare Status

Elite Status will be awarded to those studbook mares who can prove:

Dressage - 3 scores of 65% in dressage competitions at Prix St Georges level or above (excluding Musical Freestyles). These must have been obtained at ESNZ Regional Championships, National Championships or the Horse of the Year Show OR

Showjumping - 3 double clears or 1st-4th placings in showjumping competitions 1.40m or above – these must be obtained at the NZ National Championships, Horse of the Year Show or World Cup Qualifying shows OR

Eventing - 3 placings 1st-6th in eventing competitions at 3 star level or above – must have finished on less than 60 penalties

0R have produced two or more registered progeny who have met these requirements.