KWPN-NA 2023 Stallion Service Auction

The Annual Stallion Service Auction (SSA) helps the KWPN of North America underwrite the many programs offered to its members and breeders; including educational opportunities and member awards as a result of the annual Keuring tour and performance in sport. The Futurity is also funded with SSA Proceeds.

Benefits of supporting our SSA include:

- Discount on stud fees to world class stallions, and supporting this breed association at the same time.
- The highest bidder of the entire 2023 Stallion Service Auction shall receive a free foal registration.
- The highest placed foal at our Keuring from an Auction stallion receives an award.
- Foals produced from Auction breedings presented in 2024 at the annual Keuring tour receive free entry to our Foal Futurity.

The KWPN-NA is very grateful to the many stallion owners and frozen semen agents who have donated their services!

Promotion for stallion service auction donors:

- Donated before 1/1, then the stallion(s) will be on flyer on social media and website so constant promotion for a month
- Individual promo post about the donated stallion(s) on all our social media channels about SSA at least twice (once before and once during)
- Extensive post on the auction site with all relevant information (provided by donor), 4 pictures and links to videos
- 50% discount on activation costs per stallion for 2024
- A free membership per donated stallion for 2024
- Breeders get free entry to the Stallion Offspring Futurity the following year (with extra promotion for the stallion)

Stallion owners if you are interested in donating to the auction, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/wDeJzhEdTqVzA3xH8

Auction Terms & Conditions:

Bidder Specifics:
-The auction is open to KWPN Approved/Erkend/Licensed stallions, KWPN Foalbook stallions that are approved with an Erkend Studbook and outside stallions that are approved with an Erkend Studbook ONLY.
-It is the responsibility of the bidder to contact the KWPN-NA regarding the stallion’s status with the KWPN-NA.
-It is the responsibility of the bidder to contact the stallion owners regarding the stallion’s availability, contract details to include booking fees, shipment / collection payments and all other details, which may be the responsibility of the winning bidder.
Bidders are strongly encouraged to contact the Stallion Owner prior to bidding to request their Breeding contract or agreement.
-A winning bid is considered a contract.
-Bidders must be at least 18 years of age.
-One breeding per stallion will be sold to the high bidder.
-Minimum bid increment of $25 required to advance.
-Payment is due within three (3) business days after close of auction.
-Breeding is to be initiated in 2023 unless otherwise allowed by stallion owner.
-All responsibility for this breeding and delivery of semen lies between the buyer and the stallion manager/owner.
-Important Note:
Buyer is responsible for verifying KWPN-NA registration eligibility of foals. Mare’s registration status AND registry are an important factor in determining eligibility of foal.

**The KWPN of North America makes no warranties either expressed or implied in connection with this agreement.**

**Bidder agrees to hold the KWPN of North America, their employees, officers and agents, harmless from any errors, omissions or actions that might arise as a result of the stallion service auction. **

**ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS **
Please do not bid if you do not intend to complete the sale.
Non Paying Bidders will not be allowed to participate in any future auctions.

**Payment may be made in the form of PayPal, MasterCard or Visa credit cards, cash, bank wire transfer, personal or business check with proper identification, cashier’s or official bank check. **

Welcome to the Royal Dutch Warmblood Association of North America, commonly known as the KWPN-NA. Since 1983, the KWPN-NA has served generations of horsemen and women as the official North American branch of the KWPN, the worldwide leading registry for sport horses. With over 1300 members and more than 420 foals registered annually, the KWPN-NA has become one of the largest Warmblood registries of North America.

With the perfect combination of talent and temperament, the KWPN sport horse is beloved by equestrians around the world. From Pony Club rallies to the Olympic arena, these exceptional equine athletes can be found succeeding in a wide variety of disciplines from dressage to driving and jumping to vaulting, with riders and drivers of all ages and abilities. The KWPN sport horses are always in the highest rankings of sport horse standings every year. This proves that the KWPN is the choice of champions!