IBOP: Sign up now!

On November 29, the annual IBOP (Individueel Bruikbaarheid Onderzoek Pony) will take place in Lunteren. The closing date for registration is November 12, 2025.

IBOP: Saturday, November 29

Apply through MijnWelsh, closing date Nov. 12, 2025
Cost of participation IBOP: € 65.00 euro per combination.
Location: Manege de Nieuwe Heuvel, Oude Arnhemseweg 101, 6741 EG Lunteren
Commencement: will follow in due course (depending on participation)

WHY REGISTER YOUR PONY FOR THE IBOP?

• Your mare has been promoted to ‘KEUR’ mare during the Central Inspection. Then we would like to point out
  point out that by passing a talent test like the IBOP your mare will be promoted to
  ‘CROWN’ mare.
• Mares not previously presented at a judging (foal book mares as young as 3
  years old) may compete in the IBOP. They cannot promote yet but if they are
  are later brought to the inspection and may eventually receive the ‘KEUR’ predicate
  take these mares automatically become ‘CROON.
• Geldings and stallions are also welcome at the IBOP. They cannot promote but the IBOP
  is a test to better understand a pony's natural aptitude for the sport.
  By participating in this test, a breeder or owner gains more information about
  qualities of the entered pony.

PREPARING FOR THE IBOP

Many times, the pony is leashed for an occasion such as an IBOP and/or just prepared by then. Then it is certainly no mean feat to take a test in a strange environment. It is therefore advisable to start training in good time and get the pony used to riding in an indoor arena. In addition, if the pony is going to take the riding test, it is necessary to have jumped a practice course a few times, preferably in an indoor arena.