Breed evaluations are used to evaluate potential breeding stallions and mares. The official breeding goal is to produce a healthy, fertile and durable horse. Horses are given a score for conformation, gaits, rideability and temperament. The scale is from 1-10; ten being highest. Horses earning a cumulative score of over 8 are considered "first prize." For more info on the ideal breeding goals, click here.
BREED EVALUATION: September 12-13
Breeding Judges are Heimir Gunnarsson and Elsa Albertsdottir.
SPORT SHOW: September 14-15
Sport Show Judge is Will Covert.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
We will have educational seminars during the afternoon on both Thursday and Friday.
Thursday Afternoon
Lecture on the Icelandic breeding goal followed by a mock evaluation. The mock evaluation will not be scored, but the judges will give comments.
Thursday Evening at 7:00 PM
Young Horse Linear Evaluation in the indoor (to sign up, complete the breeding evaluation entry form).
Friday Afternoon
Lecture on BLUP (algorithm for breeders) and how to use Worldfengur (the Icelandic stud book).
Cost to Attend / Participate in Education Sessions
$25 for Thursday Afternoon or Friday After Seminar or $40 for both
$50 to present a horse at the mock evaluation
$100 for Young Horse Linear
We hope to see you there! Registration and stalling forms are here:
Toppur Sport Show - Entry Form
Sport Show & Breeding Evaluation - Stalling & Paddock Reservation
Breeding Evaluation - Entry Form
Lodging
Drury Inn and Suites
5505 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-457-9500
Homewood Suites
6620 Stagecoach Dr.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515–218–7500
Sleep Inn Suites
885 S. 51st St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515–978-4012
Hampton Inn Suites
6160 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515–2 18–1110
Lakeside Hotel
777 Casino Dr.
Osceola, IA 50213
641–342–9511
Miss Spencer's of the Long ViewFarms bed and Breakfast
3220 Wyoming St.
New Virginia, IA 50210
641–342–1547
Ruby House Bed and Breakfast
316 S. John Wayne Drive
Winterset, IA 50273
641-221-0359
JASS bed and Breakfast
715 N. 1st St.
Winterset, IA 50273
515-201-7715
Need more information? Contact us.