The Dutch KWPN selection and breeding stock approval process,unrivaled among horse breeders, guarantees that only the finest individuals will become progenitors of succeeding generations.
Improvement is an unwavering goal.
Breeding is not accomplished as a right of gender, but by strict analysis of apparent and inheritable qualities. The KWPN also maintains the records of the world renowned Dutch Warmbloods. Each breed, having its own individual criteria for characteristics, selection, approval and exhibition, is separately maintained. In the Netherlands, the Dutch Harness Horses are bred to perform mainly in Fine Harness classes and Driving Competitions. Following the same traditions of all light horse breed development, the Dutch Harness Horse was developed to fulfill a need for a fancy, high trotting, upright show horse.