The European Brabant and Ardennes were the foundation of many draft breeds that exist today, which still exhibit the phenotype and character traits of their ancestors. A few of these breeds continue to incorporate European Brabant and/or Ardennes into their breeding herds. To that end, in addition to the approved European Registries, the EBRA will recognize European Brabant heritage breeds and permit their offspring in the European Brabant Stock designation.  

These horses will still be subject to pedigree assessments for traceable, verifiable heritage to determine a percentage rating at the owner’s expense. Horses who are determined to have >47% European Brabant bloodlines will qualify for inclusion in the European Brabant Stock Studbook. To best ensure the most accurate rating of the horse being registered, owners are required to provide any progenitor documentation available to include registry information, supportive documents, breeder affidavits, bills of sale, pictures, videos and other evidence where possible. A DNA test will be required to prove parentage. If an imported horse of European Brabant heritage, or their offspring, is a breed not found on the list of approved breeds, the horse owner may submit a request for special review. The horse owner must provide the registry’s information, the horse’s supportive documentation and a copy of the supportive documents translated into English. The Executive Board will review the submission and decide whether to recognize and include the breed, and or registry, within the European Brabant Stock designation.  

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   NOTE: Research fees apply and may vary. Please contact the Registrar for an estimate.