Breeding Regulations

Selection Criteria ~ Article 10

The evaluation of breeding horses is generally effected before the entry into the studbook.
Evaluated are:

a. descent
b . outer appearance (exterior)
c. performance (own performance, performance of the descendants).

Referring to a) Descent

Evaluated are the proved descent (pedigree) and its usefulness for achieving the breeding target.

Referring to b) Outer Appearance (Exterior / Conformation)

In the evaluation of the outer appearance, at least the following features are evaluated:

• type and appeal, breed and sex
• quality of the conformation
• limbs including the hooves
• correctness of limbs and movements
• walk (tact, length of the strides, power)
• trot (tact, easiness, energy)

Additionally, the following can be included in the evaluation:

• results of performance tests
• health
• fertility

Referring to c) Performance Tests:

Only results of performance tests carried out in accordance with the Law on Animal Breeding and the regulation of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) will be acknowledged. Additionally, results will only be taken into consideration if they are acknowledged by the FN. The execution regulations of the Law on Animal Breeding apply.

Decisive for the evaluation of the properties to be demonstrated in performance tests are (depending on the breed):

a. character (sociability)
b. temperament
c. serviceability
d. controllability
e. willingness and behavior in draft
f. movements
g. general capacity / constitution (health, endurance etc.)
h. fertility
i. draft capacity, draft power

Individual Performance
The following is valid as a basis for the evaluation of the performance of stallions and mares:

• station tests
• field tests
• competitions

The association may demand the successful participation in performance tests as an entry prerequisite for the acceptance in certain sections of the studbook.

Performance of the descendants
The descendants of breeding animals, particularly stallions, may be evaluated at public events.

1. A first evaluation of the descent is carried out at the foal show respectively organized by the Canadian Oberlander Horse Association
   
2. The evaluation of the older descendants is effected at the descent show respectively organized by the Canadian Oberlander Horse Association when the oldest descendants are at least three years old
   An evaluation in a team may be required.
   
3. The further evaluation of the breeding animal is effected under consideration of the performance of all of its descendants.
   
4. The foal show and the descent show are respectively carried out at public events at which the complete living descent is to be presented and evaluated, as far as it is to be found within the breeding area (Canada and USA) of the Canadian Oberlander Horse Association.
   
   The participation is mandatory for each breeder subject to the statutes of the Canadian Oberlander Horse Association.
   
5. The descent shows serve to determine the breeding value of a sire.

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