After a successful trial run in 2014, the FHANA and the KFPS will be conducting ABFP testing again in 2015. This year there the testing will occur at DG Bar Ranch, located in Hanford, CA and a possible second location in Lowell, MI. Details on the second location are still being finalized. We will continue to test the offspring of Sipke 450. Each location will have room for 6 horses.
The objective of the ABFP test is to provide an objective way to establish aptitude as a dressage and/or driving and/or show driving horse. Willingness to work and stable behavior will be assessed as well. The ABFP test is primarily intended to test three, four and five-year-old mares, geldings and stallions so that the best possible estimate of their aptitude for dressage and/or harness competition can be made at a young age. If the horse passes this test, the owner shall be issued a certificate. The results of the test are published in Phryso and at the FHANA/KFPS website. The total score is not recorded in the studbook papers. Participating in an ABFP test can be included as a prerequisite for obtaining the Star, Crown or Model predicate (see theFHANA/ KFPS registration regulations).
The FHANA and KFPS will consider members who volunteer their horses to participate in the testing. Horses must be fit and in good physical condition ie. Neither malnourished or overweight (Can’t see ribs, not too heavy etc…) Horses must have a minimum of 3 weeks of basic ground work including lunging, regular handling, and be used to stabling. A maximum of 6 horses will be allowed to participate. The cost to attend the testing is $300.00 per horse and transportation to and from the location is at the owners expense.
To register your horse or for additional information please contact the FHANA by email at jtice@fhana.com. Testing will begin Jan. 5, 2015. We will continue to accept names of individuals who are interested until Nov. 15. If we have more than the required number, then we will randomly draw names for each site. You will be contacted by the FHANA office if you are selected.
Details on the second location are still being finalized. We will continue to test the offspring of Sipke 450. Each location will have room for 6 horses.
The objective of the ABFP test is to provide an objective way to establish aptitude as a dressage and/or driving and/or show driving horse. Willingness to work and stable behavior will be assessed as well. The ABFP test is primarily intended to test three, four and five-year-old mares, geldings and stallions so that the best possible estimate of their aptitude for dressage and/or harness competition can be made at a young age. If the horse passes this test, the owner shall be issued a certificate. The results of the test are published in Phryso and at the FHANA/KFPS website. The total score is not recorded in the studbook papers. Participating in an ABFP test can be included as a prerequisite for obtaining the Star, Crown or Model predicate (see theFHANA/ KFPS registration regulations).
The FHANA and KFPS will consider members who volunteer their horses to participate in the testing. Horses must be fit and in good physical condition ie. Neither malnourished or overweight (Can’t see ribs, not too heavy etc…) Horses must have a minimum of 3 weeks of basic ground work including lunging, regular handling, and be used to stabling. A maximum of 6 horses will be allowed to participate. The cost to attend the testing is $300.00 per horse and transportation to and from the location is at the owners expense.
To register your horse or for additional information please contact the FHANA by email at jtice@fhana.com. Testing will begin Jan. 14, 2015.
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