Belgian Warmblood (BWP)
willing to perform, attentive, brave
Origin
Belgium
Withers height
160–172 cm
Show jumpingDressageEventing
Traits & strengths
- ✦years at the top of world show jumping breeding (WBFSH)
- ✦exceptional scope and carefulness over a fence
- ✦quick reactions and awareness on course
- ✦consistently selected for jumping performance
Breed-typical predispositions
OCD (osteochondrosis)
Disease →hereditary component; X-ray screening at licensing and auction
WFFS (Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome)
Disease →recessive (PLOD1) — carrier test before mating
Tendon and suspensory ligament load
Disease →more frequent in jumping through workload — footing quality and load management are the levers
Latest findings
Leading position in jumper breeding
ongoingBWP regularly ranks at the very top of the WBFSH jumping studbook rankings — the result of tight selection focused consistently on jumping performance.
Source · WBFSH Studbook Rankings