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AROUND THE WATER TROUGH
Our 1st Quarter 2025 Members Meeting will be held on January 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. EST over Zoom.
2024 REGISTRY SUMMARY
by Registrar Rebecca Courtney
The European Brabant Registry of America continues to make progress in documenting European Brabant horses in North America. 43 horses were registered in 2024, including 22 Appendix Record horses, 6 Brabant Stock horses, and 15 purebred European Brabant horses. Notably, 29 of the horses registered were born in 2024. This is exciting as it demonstrates the growth of the breed population and we expect the annual foal registrations to continue to rise moving forward as young horses develop and enter the breeding herd.
Beyond registrations, we see growing momentum in other ways as well. 28 animals were sold and transferred in 2024. We're excited to network with new Brabant owners so be sure to complete those transfer forms if you sell a horse! 4 mares underwent a Breed Standard Evaluation and were approved as Qualified Mares through the breed-up program.
The EBRA had 49 members in 2024 and hopes to continue growing membership numbers moving forward. If you've not yet renewed be sure to visit www.europeanbrabant.com/become-a-member to make sure you don't miss out on any of the excitement for 2025.
We're grateful for the support of all of our members and followers. We are excited for everything that 2025 holds in store and look forward to continuing to spread the word about the amazing European Brabant draft horse with you!
2024 EBRA AMBASSADOR RESULTS
by Registrar Rebecca Courtney
The EBRA Ambassadors had a strong showing in 2024. Congratulations to Olga Pushkareva who claimed the overall High Point award for the third year running! Olga focuses on attending regional inspections and clinics targeted towards warmblood breeders. Her two stallions, AKH Aspen and AKH Starry Night Indigo, consistently score very well and gain many admirers.
Dehan Courtney took the High Point title in the non-horse division, sharing his herd and knowledge about draft power with attendees from around the world at the New Wilmington Mission's Conference.
Stacy Pearsall tallied the most individual events including hosting several local groups for farm tours, a talk on equine reproduction, and even a photography clinic.
Youth Ambassadors Brayson Dantzler and Hayden Rodriguez both demonstrated their handling skills as part of the Virtual Horse Show and did an excellent job.
Are you planning to take your European Brabant to events in 2025? Or will you be doing some breed education at events that would count toward our non-horse division? Be sure to sign up for the Ambassador program and submit your points for our year-end awards!
The Ambassador Committee Needs You! The role of the Ambassador Committee is to incentivize Members to take part in community outreach, breed booth hosting, horse exhibitions and shows through accumulated points annually, and design Ambassador swag. The join the team, email registrar@europeanbrabant.com
HERE ARE THE 2024 EBRA VIRTUAL HORSE SHOW RESULTS
by Show Committee Volunteer Stacy Pearsall
Champion Stallion: Viktor van de Kloosterhoeve (EB0010)
Champion Mare: AKH Meliae (EB0050)
HALTER CLASS RESULTS
2023/2024 European Brabant Fillies/Colts
Exhibitors in order of score placement:
AKH Meliae EB0050 (Filly)
AKH Juniper EB0069 (Filly)
AKH Deo Volente EB0068 (Colt)
AKH Orion’s Stardust AR0046 (Colt)
1st Place 2023/2024 European Brabant Fillies/Colts: AKH Meliae (EB0050)
>2022 European Brabant Mares
Exhibitors in order of score placement:
AKH Agnes EB0029
Jenka van de Boterhoeve EB0007
JCF Pearl EB0042
Finke van’t Goed ter Kaeksmete EB0008
Helena de Guignies EB0043
AKH Acadia van‘t Zuidenveld EB0017
1st Place >2022 European Brabant Mares: AKH Agnes (EB0029)
>2022 European Brabant Stock & Appendix Mares & Geldings
Exhibitors in order of score placement:
LowCountry Acres Opal BS0017
Rusty Ridge Hannah BS0002
AKH Uhtred BS0020
Acorn Ridge Leah BS0005
AKH Adagio van’t Zuidenveld BS0010
AKH Romantiek Spark AR0002
1st Place >2022 European Brabant Stock & Appendix Mares: LowCountry Acres Opal (BS0017)
>2022 European Brabant Stallions
Exhibitors in order of score placement:
Viktor van de Kloosterhoeve EB0010
AKH Aspen EB0018
Kyro van de Fossa Eugenia EB0011
AKH Starry Night Indigo EB0033
1st Place >2022 European Brabant Stallions: Viktor van de Kloosterhoeve (EB0010)
Watch the full Halter Class results below....
SHOWMANSHIP & RAFFIA BRAIDING CLASS RESULTS
1st Place Youth Showmanship Class: Brayson Danztler and Acorn Ridge Leah
1st Place Adult Showmanship Class: Melissa Mol-Pelton and AKH Adagio van 't Zuidenveld
1st Place Raffia Braiding: AKH Agnes (EB0029)
Watch the full Showmanship & Raffia Braiding Class results below....
TRAIL CLASS RESULTS
1st Place Youth Trail Class: Brayson Danztler and Acorn Ridge Leah
1st Place Junior Trail Class: Hayden Rodriguez and Acorn Ridge Leah
1st Place Adult Trail Class: Terry Dantzler and AKH Agnes
Watch the full trail class results below....
The Virtual Horse Show Committee Needs You! We provide an online platform for Members to showcase their horses, to promote the European Brabant and engage non-Members to join the Registry. The join the crew, email registrar@europeanbrabant.com
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