SWANA is thrilled to announce exciting changes to its inspection lineup, including the addition of the Quality Test, plus new rules for studbook mare evaluations and Arabian mares.

SWANA’s Autumn 2010 Inspection Tour will run from September 10th through September 21st. Specific sites have not yet been determined, but the tentative plans are to have sites in: North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania/New Jersey, California, Texas, Minnesota, Washington state, British Columbia, and Ontario. If you are interested in hosting a site, please contact SWANA.

The Quality Test, which has long been an important part of the inspection process in Sweden, will be available for the first time in North America beginning with the Autumn 2010 Inspection Tour. While similar to SWANA’s long-standing Three and Four-Year Test, this new class is open to horses aged 4 through 10. It is a great opportunity to show your horses and receive professional evaluations in dressage and jumping from established judges from Sweden. Also, it provides SWANA with more feedback regarding bloodlines, which will ultimately help breeders make more informed decisions.

Mares being evaluated for entry into the studbook now require a riding test. Also, there are now two studbook divisions that mares have the opportunity of entering: Division I or Division II. The rules for upgrading studbook mares from Premium B or Premium AB to Premium A or Elite have been updated.

SWANA also has new rules affecting breeders with Arabian mares. When an Arabian mare is inspected with a Swedish-bred foal at side, the foal may be eligible for Book I (highest book) papers.

About SWANA: SWANA is the official Swedish Warmblood registry of North America and operates with the full support and authority of ASVH, the Swedish Warmblood Association in Sweden.