As winter rolls in and temperatures start doing acrobatics, horse owners everywhere face the same yearly debate: “Do I blanket my horse today, and if so… with what?” Blanketing isn’t guesswork or fashion—though matching sets never hurt. It’s a management tool rooted in understanding insulation, temperature, and the individual needs…
Lyme disease in horses is one of those topics that every owner has heard of, but few truly understand until they’re living it. It can creep in quietly, masquerade as half a dozen other issues, and leave your horse acting like a moody mystery novel—one where the villain is smaller…
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce our participation in the USDF All Breed Awards! DEADLINE: Make sure your horses are declared through BPANA by July 1, 2025, and through USDF by August 1, 2025, to avoid late fees! Click for more info.
You’re Invited! First Annual Virtual General Members Meeting Barock Pinto Association of North America. This important event will be held virtually to ensure all members across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico can attend. Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Location: Online –…
Next Saturday, the re-inspection of the stallion approval will take place at Sunrise Stables in Assen. The event will start at 10:00 AM, and further information will follow. 03/21/2025 This morning the post-inspection of the stallion inspection took place at the Sunrise Stables in Assen, see the results here. The…
This weekend, the Sunrise Stables in Assen were filled with beautiful, pinto stallions as the fifteenth Barock Pinto Studbook stallion inspection took place. With a large number of visitors from both from the Netherlands and aboard, the stands were well-filled, and there was a great atmosphere. A cozy market place…
Serving on a BPANA Committee is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Barock Pinto Association of North America. As a volunteer, you will play an important role in shaping the future of our organization by assisting with initiatives such as breed promotion, event planning,…
We kindly request our members to register the newly born foals with the studbook as soon as possible after birth. This is to prevent peak workload at our secretary after inspections and to expedite passport issuance. (if applicable)
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
New animal welfare regulations by 2023The Barock Pinto Studbook values animal welfare and unauthorized behavior towards thehorses will not be tolerated. At the moment animal welfare is very topical and a lot of people are concerned about the horse- sport and industry and everything is recordednowadays. We understand the concerns…