[2] After this restriction was lifted in 1954, a breed society, the Fokvereninging van het Landbourijpaard, was formed; a stud-book was opened in 1955.

[2] The stud-book grew rapidly; in 2004 approximately 3500 mares were covered by approved Belgian Warmblood stallions.

[5] In 2010, the BWP was ranked fourth in the FEI/WBFSH International Show Jumping standings, behind the KWPN-Dutch Warmblood, the Holsteiner and the Selle Français stud-books.

[4]: 444 As with other European warmbloods, stallion registration is subject to rigorous studbook selection.

[5] To retain status in the stud book, stallions must compete in the Klassieke Cyclus (classic cycle) of show-jumping contests.