Studbook Mare Evaluation
Registered SWB mares and non-SWB registered mares of approved breeds that are 3 years old or older and standing 154 (15.1 hands) or higher may be presented for inclusion in the Swedish Warmblood Studbook. Only mares whose inspection scores are acceptable and whose registered SWB foals have earned satisfactory inspection scores will be entered into the Studbook. Mares and foals do not have to be inspected together, but mares will not be entered into the Studbook until their foal’s inspection scores have been recorded. A three- to four-year-old mare can be presented for both the 3-4 Year Test and evaluation for the Studbook at the same time.

Five characteristics are scored on a scale of 1 – 10:

1. Type
2. Head, neck, and body
3. Legs
4. Walk
5. Trot

Studbook Mare Classifications:

Class I	38-50 points with no single score below 5
Class II	35-37 points with no single score below 5
Class III	34 points with no single score below 5
Class IV	< 34 points (Refused entrance into studbook)

Registered SWB mares and non-SWB registered mares of approved breeds that are three-years-old or older and that have had at least one inspected, registered SWB foal will receive either a Premium B or AB rating. Diploma mares or mares with good performance records as sporthorses will be awarded a Premium AB rating.

Mares can be upgraded to Premium A or Premium Elite status.  Read more about the Studbook Mare Classifications.