Why do purebred friesians usually have 3 numbers after thier name?

Question

like for example, Remmelt 323

Answer 1

Very interesting..had no idea. Learned something new!!  Thanks for the detailed info.

Too bad those restrictions aren't imposed on  other breeds.  But then again if not gelded, we still end up with our heinz 57 varities..and over population.

was that really a howrse question????? he he

Answer 2

Friesian stallions go through a highly selective selection process to be registered as approved stallions. They are given a new name and the number if they have been approved and entered into the FPS. (Studbook) The number indicates the stallions place in the list of stallions approved since the FPS's founding. (ex. Anton 343 is the three hundredth and forty third stallion to be entered into the studbook.) If a stallion is disqualified, it still keeps it's name and number, I suppose so that things don't get confusing!

Stallions not approved are referred to as "Foal Book Stallions".

Answer 3

All friesians have to be approved for breeding. The ones you see with numbers after their names are the ones that passed the tests and are officially approved. Basicly it is their Stud Book number.

They must pass 3 levels of inspections and judgeing before being approved. In the first level, on a regional level  he's judged on confirmation, movement ect. He'll either pass or be denied. If denied owners will be told why and he can reapply the next year. If he passes a video is sent to the Netherlands for review. Again he'll have to pass this level before going to the third. The third round is the Central Stallion Proving. Stallions in this round will be tested and rated upon the walk, trot, canter, performance under saddle, performance as a driving horse (to demonstrate obedience), performance pulling a sledge, performance as a carriage show horse(to demonstrate action), character and temperament, stable manners and training manners.

If he passes all three levels he'll be named and issued a number as well as temperary breeding approval until his offspring have been tested. A stallion's get are tested when they reach three years of age, then again at five years of age.

If, after the first offspring judging, the stallion has not shown to positively impact the breed, his breeding privileges will be removed. Breeding privileges may be re-granted if the offspring, as adults prove exceptional in equestrian sports.

The stallions with a pulled breeding license will remain in the Stallion Studbook, but will not be a recognized sire to any foals born after the date the license was removed.

So in effect a stallion can still keep his "number" but not be approved for breeding. Usually these horses are either gelded or used to sire other cross-breed type horses since their foals have no chance of being recognized by the Friesian Studbook.