What is FPS and FHANA?
FPS (Friesch Paarden Stamboek) of the Netherlands is the parent studbook and registry for all Friesians. The registry was founded in 1879 and has strict requirements and rigorous evaluations to maintain the quality of the breeding stock. Other organizations exist which register Friesian horses. Horses in these registries may or may not have met the high registration standards of FPS. If they have not, these horses will be ineligible for entry into the official studbook of the FPS. FPS holds two major events in The Netherlands each year. The important and heavily-attended Stallion Inspection is in January. The Central Mare Inspection is held each October. For more information on this organization, visit their website at www.fps-studbook.com FHANA (The Friesian Horse Association of North America) is the sole North American representative of FPS. It works closely with FPS to maintain the high standards set by the Dutch registry. A horse who is not in the FPS studbook will not be recognize
