The North American Department was established in 1983 to promote the breeding and enjoyment of the Dutch Warmblood Horse in North America. The NA/WPN has been charged with two major responsibilities. First, to preserve, promote, and develop the Dutch Warmblood horse to the highest possible standard in North America. Second, to serve its subscribers and breeders through a continuing program of services. In 1997, the name of the NA/WPN was 'Americanized' to The Dutch Warmblood Studbook in North America in order to be more easily recognized as the North American Department of the KWPN