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Grading Entry Forms
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INTRODUCTION TO KNN GRADING RULES
Original source of publishing www.ukknabstruppergrading.org.uk
Rules concerning registration, assessment and grading are as set out by the Mother Stud Book, Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark (KNN). As there is no Daughter organisation or other affiliated associations in the UK recognised by the KNN these rules have not yet been implemented to particular UK circumstances. In case of any doubts such as approved outcrosses it is therefore advised that final confirmation on eligibility in these cases are sought from the KNN.
Registration of offspring born outside Denmark
Papers for animals accepted into the KNN stud book are issued by a central organisation in Denmark – Landsudvalget for Heste (LU) – which also manages this task for a number of other breed societies. Offspring sired by a Danish graded stallion born in the UK are – subject to the Society’s general rules – eligible for KNN papers. In the case of offspring sired by an EU stallion the following rules apply: Landscentret for Heste (LU) can only register foals and issue stud book papers for foals born abroad subject to the following criteria: “b) The foal must be eligible for registration papers with the Danish breed society (i.e. be of main stud book parents) or be foals out of mares entered into the appendix (Pre-register) of the stud book. The foal must be eligible for branding with the breed society’s logo.” (Source: Chapter 4 §, Regulation of foals born abroad, LU)
When the sire and dam are graded with the same breed society, the offspring is branded with the breed society’s logo and the logo is displayed on the front page of the passport. When it is a cross with an EU-stallion the offspring is branded without the logo, but with the year and ID numbers. Offspring born in Denmark resulting from a cross between an EU-stallion and a KNN registered mare would be issued with LU, not KNN papers. It therefore follows that foals born abroad from such a cross would not be issued with KNN papers. Papers must be sought from another issuing organisation wherein the foal is eligible for papers. If the foal’s pedigree conforms to general KNN rules, the animal is eligible to go forward for a full grading with the KNN, obtaining the same stud book status as other graded animals, when it is of the correct age (i.e. 2 year olds or older stallions and 3 year olds and older mares).
KNN GRADING RULES
§ 2 – Horses only
Pedigree requirements for the main stud book - Horses For an animal to be eligible for the Society's main stud book it must have 3 full lines of approved ancestry. 2: By approved ancestry, it is understood that the ancestors in the animal's pedigree are registered with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark, are graded with another EU approved Knabstrupper stud book that follows the rules of the mother stud book, or are graded with other stud books from which the Society accepts out crossing. Approved ancestry can also be a registered mare by a stallion graded with an EU approved Knabstrupper society or accepted out cross society where the mare was active in breeding up until and including 1995. For the Knabstrupper horse the accepted outcross list includes:
3: Outcrossing with animals from other spotted breeds is not permitted. 4: Outcrossing with animals from the accepted outcross list that are carriers of the grey gene is not permitted (decided in 1995, updated 2007). 5: When using a stallion from the accepted outcross list on a graded Knabstrupper mare the progeny will be eligible for registration and branding provided the mare owner has notified the Society's stallion list administrator before the 1st November of the year of the covering taking place. 6: Progeny which results from a cross between an approved Knabstrupper and a cold blood horse, pony or trotter is not eligible to be put forward with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark.
§ 2 – Ponies only
Pedigree requirements for the main stud book - Ponies For an animal to be eligible for the Society's main stud book it must have 3 full lines of approved ancestry. 2: By approved ancestry, it is understood that the ancestors in the animal's pedigree are registered with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark, are graded with another EU approved Knabstrupper stud book that follows the rules of the mother stud book, or are graded with other stud books from which the Society accepts out crossing. Approved ancestry can also be a registered mare by a stallion graded with an EU approved Knabstrupper society or accepted out cross society where the mare was active in breeding up until and including 1995. For the Knabstrupper pony the accepted outcross list includes:
3: It may be permissible to use spotted ponies from other breed societies not included in the outcross list. A decision is made on a case by case basis. Precedence may not be cited. The Society may constrain the requirements when grading horses or ponies out of parents graded in breed societies in other countries not adhering to the breeding requirements of the Society. 4: Ponies of Knabstrupper colouration of other breeds or of unknown ancestry may only be graded in the Society for crossing with animals registered with the Society. In force from 2006. 5: Outcrossing with animals from the accepted outcross list that are carriers of the grey gene is not permitted (decided in 1995, updated 2007). 6: When using a stallion from the accepted outcross list on a graded Knabstrupper mare the progeny will be eligible for registration and branding provided the mare owner has notified the Society's stallion list administrator before the 1st November of the year of the covering taking place. 7: Progeny which results from a cross between an approved Knabstrupper and a
cold blood horse, pony or trotter is not eligible to be put forward with
Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark. § 2 – Miniature Ponies only
Pedigree requirements for the main stud book – Miniature Ponies For an animal to be eligible for the Society’s main stud book it must have 3 full lines of approved ancestry.
(2): By approved ancestry, it is understood that the ancestors in the animal’s pedigree are registered with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark, are graded with another EU approved Knabstrupper stud book that follows the rules of the mother stud book, or are graded with other stud books from which the Society accepts out crossing. Approved ancestry can also be a registered mare by a stallion graded with an EU approved Knabstrupper society or accepted out cross society where the mare was active in breeding up until and including 1995. For the Knabstrupper pony the accepted outcross list includes:
(3): It may be permissible to use spotted ponies from other breed societies not included in the outcross list. A decision is made on a case by case basis. Precedence may not be claimed. The society may constrain the requirements when grading horses or ponies out of parents graded in breed societies in other countries not adhering to the breeding requirements of the Society.
(4): Ponies of Knabstrupper colouration of other breeds or of unknown ancestry may only be graded in the Society for crossing with animals registered with the Society. In force from 2006.
(5): Outcrossing with stallions from the accepted outcross list that are carriers of the grey gene is not permitted (decided in 1995).
(6): When using a stallion from the accepted outcross list on a graded Knabstrupper mare the progeny will be eligible for registration and branding provided the mare owner has notified the Society’s stallion list administrator before the 1st November of the year of the covering taking place.
(7): Progeny which results from a cross between an approved Knabstrupper and a cold blood horse, pony or trotter is not eligible to be put forward with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark.
§ 3 Description and Assessment of Colouration
All horses and ponies put forward for assessment or grading by the Society are measured and described.
1: The grey gene (G) is undesired in Knabstrupper breeding. 2: Stallions carrying the grey gene are ineligible for a breeding licence or grading. 3:
4: On the animal's papers the following symbols are displayed: (gg) (Gg) (G?) (??) (?g)
MARES
§ 4 Appendix to the main stud book
Mares that do not have fully approved ancestry can be graded into an appendix to the main stud book. This is called the Pre-register and the number of approved generations determines whether the mare is accepted into F1, F2 or F3. Mares of Knabstrupper colouration of unknown or not approved breeding, but of an acceptable conformation and movement can be graded into F1. The daughter of an F1 mare and an approved Knabstrupper stallion is placed into F2 if graded. The daughter of an F2 mare and an approved stallion (either a Knabstrupper stallion or a stallion from the accepted outcross list) is placed into F3 if graded. Progeny of F3 mares and an approved stallion (either a Knabstrupper stallion or a stallion from the accepted outcross list) is placed into the main stud book at birth.
§ 5 Age eligibility for grading
Mares may be put forward for grading from the year in which they turn 3 years old. (2): Mares that have previously been graded are eligible to go forward for a regrading, although not within the same year. (3): Mares are eligible to go forward for a performance assessment (which is mandatory for stallions) from the year in which they turn 4 years old.
§ 6 The Grading
The grading is governed by the Society’s Board. (2): Mares are graded with a mark for overall impression of 10-9-8-7-6 or 5 whether for the main stud book or the Pre-register. As guidance for breeders, all horses (over 148cm) are for a period assessed both according to the Baroque as well as the Sports Horse standard. The length of this transition period is set for 3 years, but may be extended according to the breeding administration's judgement (in force from 2006).
(3): At the grading a description is recorded of the mare’s conformation and movement.
The mark for overall impression and the colour of rosette given corresponds as follows:
The mark for overall impression cannot in itself equal the highest or lowest mark given.
§ 7 Branding The Society’s branding logo – a ”K” surrounded by a shield – is copyright and can only be given to horses or ponies bred into the mother stud book – Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark – or within the capacity of a daughter organisation approved by the mother stud book. Branding has been mandatory within the Society since 1988 (apart from in 1993 when it was voluntary).
(2): Progeny that obtain a registration certificate from the Society must be branded. Progeny out of mares registered with the studbook and by an approved stallion must be branded. Animals born before or in 1988 or in 1993 can be branded. Animals graded into the studbook must be branded with logo and registration numbers unless already carrying the brand of another studbook. F1 mares and geldings of unknown pedigree cannot be branded.
(3): Branding on the neck Mares graded with a minimum overall impression of 8 and which have successfully completed the performance assessment are entitled to be branded with the logo on the left side of the neck. Before such a brand can be given, the animal must have the standard branding on its thigh.
(4): Branding of outcrosses When using an approved stallion from the Society’s approved outcross list on a graded Knabstrupper mare it is possible (for a fee) to have the progeny branded as long as the mare owner has notified the stallion list administrator before the 1st November of the year of the covering.
§ 8 Progeny showing
At gradings organised by Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmarks progeny groups by mares graded by the Society can be assessed. All animals exhibited must be graded or registered with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark. The result of the progeny group will be entered into the foundation mare’s stud book papers. The progeny groups can be awarded medals according to the following overall impression:
(2): Rules for presentation of mare families and progeny groups.
Mare Family I. Foundation mare with at least two mares/fillies of direct descent whereof the youngest must be at least 2 years old (e.g. mother and two daughters or mother, daughter and grand daughter).
Progeny Group I Progeny group out of a foundation mare that is not herself presented. At least 3 female progeny of direct descent, of which the youngest must be at least 2 years old (e.g. 3 daughters).
Progeny Group II Foundation mare with at least 4 progeny of which the youngest must be at least 2 years old. The group can consist of stallions, mares and geldings.
Progeny Group III Progeny group out of a foundation mare that is not herself presented. At least 4 progeny of which the youngest must be at least 2 years old. The group can consist of stallions, mares and geldings.
§ 9 Entry into stud book, fees etc.
The Society’s Board sets fees and mandates procedures for entries, grading certificates, entry into the stud book etc. The mare owner must be a member of Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark to be eligible to present an animal for grading.
§ 10 Grading outside the Society’s events
(1): The Board can, subject to the general procedures for assessment, arrange grading of mares as well as entry of mares into the Pre-register, at other breeding events. (2): Under special circumstances mares can for a fee set by the Society be graded without being presented. Where it is not possible to present a mare for grading, e.g. posthumously, it is possible to apply for a grading without presenting the mare subject to:
There is a special application form which may be requested and completed for this purpose.
§ 11 Gelding Assessment
Geldings may be presented for assessment at 3 years old or older. The gelding must be of approved ancestry (the rules applying to geldings are the same as for the mares). Knabstrupper coloured geldings of unknown ancestry may also be put forward for an assessment. Geldings which have been assessed are approved with overall marks of 10-9-8-7-6 or 5 points and are entered into a gelding register. The gelding is then eligible for branding. (Geldings of unknown ancestry are not eligible for branding, see §7 (2)).
Foals and youngstock of approved ancestry are eligible to be put forward for assessment at events organised by Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark. (2): At the assessment a description of conformation and movement is recorded. In addition 5 individual marks are given for: 1 Type 2 Body 3 Limbs 4 Movement 5 Overall Impression
The mark for overall impression cannot in itself equal the highest or lowest mark given. (3): In accordance with general (Danish) rules on animal welfare and transportation, foals cannot be presented at public shows until they are at least 14 days old (UK restrictions will also apply). (4): If the foal is not being presented at an event organised by the Society in the year it is born, members are required to send a photo of the foal and information on the sire and dam to the Society as soon as possible.
STALLIONS
§ 13 Pedigree requirements
Stallions to be put forward must be registered in the Society’s main stud book, i.e. parents, grand parents and great grand parents must all be of approved ancestry. (2): Stallions born in 1996 or later must be out of a graded mare to be eligible for grading. (3): Transition rules. A stallion not having full three generations ancestry may be graded according to the following rules. Stallions born up until and including 1999 out of F2 mares are eligible for grading. Stallions born after and including 2004 out of at least F3 mares are eligible for grading. (4): Incomplete pedigree. The Society may, under special circumstances, accept an incomplete pedigree on the stallion’s dam side. A graded stallion cannot reduce the stud book status (i.e. main stud book versus Pre-registry) of its progeny for breeding more than the progeny’s dam status. Therefore, in any such case the ancestry of a graded stallion is considered to be fully approved.
§ 14 Breeding licence and grading
(1): Breeding licence A stallion’s breeding licence is valid at the earliest in the year the
animal turns 3. Approval must have been obtained at the most recent points
assessment. 2.5 year old and older stallions being presented for the first time may be awarded a one year breeding licence. 3.5 year old stallions with a one year breeding licence must go forward for a renewed breeding licence approval at a place directed by the Society. Older stallions with a one year breeding licence must go forward for a renewed breeding licence approval at a place directed by the Society or be presented for a performance assessment. A stallion may be given a breeding licence for a maximum of two years after which it must be presented for a performance assessment and either be fully graded or rejected based on the outcome of the performance assessment.
(2): Access to the performance assessment 4 year old or older stallions with a breeding licence for the year in question are obliged to be presented for a performance assessment, which normally takes place in the autumn after the covering season has ended. 4 year old or older stallions must be approved at an ordinary points assessment before being presented at the performance assessment.
(3): Grading 4 year old or older stallions which have been approved and have passed a performance assessment approved by Landsudvalget for Heste and Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark may be graded. Stallions may be put forward for regrading, but not within the same year.
(4): Requirements for approval Stallions are approved with an overall impression mark of 10-9-8-7. No individual mark below 5 for conformation and movement is permitted. There are no minimum mark requirements for stallions put forward under the pure bred licence programme. As guidance for breeders, all horses (over 148 cm) are for a period assessed both according to the Baroque as well as the Sports horse standard. The length of this transition period is set for 3 years, but may be extended according to the breeding administration’s judgement (in force from 2006)..
(5): Loose jumping Stallions presented for the points assessment must be loose jumped.
(6): Veterinary control At the points assessment for stallions, Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark require the stallions be vetted. The Board directs what veterinary assessment the stallion must undergo, the results of this assessment are considered by the Board in conjunction with the grading commission.
(7): DNA control All approved stallions must be DNA tested before being introduced into the breeding programme. All stallions born after 1st January 1994 must have their ancestry verified through DNA testing to obtain full approval. All costs in connection with the DNA testing are borne by the stallion owner.
(8): For Horses only, solid coloured stallions with full pedigree and at least 75% pure bred in the 3rd generation may be graded subject to achieving an overall impression mark of at least 7.
§ 15 Assessment
As for mares, stallions are given marks for conformation and movement according to the scale below:
(2): In addition, 4 individual marks are given for loose jumping: 1 Bascule (use of back) 2 Technique 3 Elasticity and Agility 4 Scope and Capacity 6 is the average score. Therefore all marks above 6 have a positive effect
and all marks below 6 have a negative effect on the overall mark given to the
horse. Jumping and dressage ability have equal weight on the assessment and
award of covering licences. It therefore must be taken into account that a
stallion may have a particular talent for jumping, dressage or both. This should
be mentioned in the overall description of the young stallion.
§ 16 Progeny showing
At gradings organised by Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmarks progeny groups by stallions graded by the Society can be assessed. All animals exhibited must be graded or registered with Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark. The result of the progeny group will be entered into the foundation stallion’s stud book papers. The progeny groups can be awarded medals according to the following overall impression:
(2): Rules for presentation of progeny by stallions.
Small Progeny Group A progeny group consisting of at least 5 progeny of which the youngest must be at least 2 years old. The group can consist of stallions, mares and geldings.
Large Progeny Group Stallions with registered progeny that are 5 years or older can present a
Large Progeny Group. This consists of at least 15 progeny which are at least 2
years old, of which at least 5 must be 5 years old or older. The group can
consist of stallions, mares and geldings.
§ 17 The Pure Bred Programme (Horses Only)
Limited breeding licence for stallions capable of producing pure bred offspring (1): Purpose:
(2): Pure bred criteria Standard: The same as current Sports Horse or Baroque standard. Height: At least 148.1 cm at the withers. Pedigree: At least 15/16 (93.75%) blood purity in the 4th generation of ancestry.
(3): The pure bred programme The pure bred programme can include stallions presented for assessment which do not yet fulfil the criterion for blood purity of 15/16 in the 4th generation of ancestry, but who adhere to the pedigree criteria set out below. Stallions which have already been graded and fulfil the pedigree criteria are automatically entered into the pure bred programme.
Solid coloured stallions may also be entered into the pure bred programme.
Pedigree requirements
Transitional targets for the pure bred criteria
(4): In practice
During the transitional period outlined above, stallions may be awarded a limited breeding licence. The stallion must be presented at a place directed by the Society for assessment where it will follow the ordinary points assessment. The judges appointed by the Society will record a description on the horse’s conformation, but marks will not be made public. The judges cannot reject the stallion. Stallions approved according to the pure bred programme are given a licence to sire 10 registered foals over their life span. The mares to which the stallions are put must be of such pedigree that foals born fulfil the under (3) transitional targets for the pure bred criteria. The limited licence gives automatic access to the performance assessment taking place in the autumn of the stallion’s second covering season. If the stallion passes its performance assessment the stallion is to be put forward for the Society’s ordinary grading at equal terms with all other stallions going forward. The stallion is now either fully approved or rejected by the graders. The judges will award the stallion marks which will only be made public with the owner’s consent should the stallion achieve grades high enough to pass its grading on an equal footing with the other stallions of the same age or age group put forward. Marks for stallions approved according to the pure bred programme are now, as for all other stallions, made public. (Agreed at the AGM 2006) The stallion will be awarded an unlimited licence for 1-year only and may be put forward for approval under the pure bred programme again the following year. If, in the following year, the same overall marks are not achieved; the stallion may be awarded a limited licence for 10 registered foals. The transition period runs until 2024, after which pure bred stallions will be assessed to normal standards. Excepting the above, the ordinary rules of the Society will apply.
§ 18 General Grading Rules
(1): Purpose: The purpose of the grading rules is to set out and to define the breeding programme in the breeding society so that the selection results in advancement of the breed.
(2): Organisation of events: The breed society’s board is responsible for ensuring that each year events are held for the approval of stallions, mares, geldings, progeny groups and foals and youngstock. The events are to be held in August and September. The events are organised each year both on Sealand and in Jutland. The stallions are alternately presented on Sealand and in Jutland, since the first event on Sealand in 2002. Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark has the right to cancel events if at the time of the deadline there are insufficient entries.
(3): Entry: Only full members who are the registered owners may present animals at the Society’s events. Change of ownership can however be notified at the time of the grading. A fee is payable to the Society for entries, grading and certificates. Horses and ponies which adhere to the pedigree rules set out by the Society may be put forward. The Knabstrupper blood proportion is noted as a fraction in the catalogues published for the Society’s events and in the grading register. At events horses, ponies and miniature ponies are assessed in separate classes. On the entry form it is entered which category the animal belongs to. It is at the owner’s discretion which category foals are entered into that are crosses between miniature pony/pony or pony/horse (as miniature pony, pony or horse). However, the breeding committee can direct the foal to be moved to another class if it is obvious that the foal will exceed the maximum height for the category.
(4): The grading commission Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark’s board appoints a team of judges who will run the assessment. At the assessments there must be a clear division between the Sports and Baroque types which will be judged by two separate teams of judges. At stallion gradings and approvals the judging team must include a capable riding assessor. In pony classes a person with specific pony knowledge will as far as possible be used in the judging team. 18.4.1 The Society must produce its own judges for the assessment of each
standard.
(5): Qualification rules of judges A judge is disqualified when he/she is the breeder, owner or former owner of the animal being assessed. The judge is also disqualified if he/she is the breeder, owner or previous owner of the sire or has any other financial interest in the animal being assessed. The judge is disqualified to judge any animals which are in competition with said animal and can therefore not judge animals in the same class or Best in Show where said animal is participating.
(6): Sport and Classical Standards The standard to which the horse is assessed is at the owner’s discretion.
It should be possible to have the horse assessed to both the Sports and
Classical (7): DNA Samples Hair samples are taken for DNA verification at grading of mares.
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