Contents
Coat Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The American Paint Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The History of APHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coat Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Paint Horse Traits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Solid Paint-Bred Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Bloodline Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Color Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Registering Your Paint Horse . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Registration Application . . . . . . . . . . .5
Registration Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Stallion Owner Responsibilities . . . . . . . . .9
Rules for Embryo Transfer Foals . . . . . . .10
Rules for Foals from AI,
Transported Semen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Claiming a Racehorse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Buyer Beware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Transfer Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Parentage Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Re-registration Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Replacing Lost Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Changes to the Registration Certificate . .12
Registry Change: Solid Paint-Bred
to Regular Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Leasing a Paint Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
On-line Stallion Breeding Reports . . . . . .13
On-line Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
For more information on the
American Paint Horse Association
and what it can offer you,
call (817) 834-2742, extension 788.
Visit APHA’s official
Web site at apha.com.
When registering a horse, you need to
determine the horse’s coat pattern. Although
there are many words (piebald, skewbald,
Medicine Hat and others) used to describe
the contrasting patterns of American Paint
Horses, APHA uses only one of three terms:
tobiano (pronounced: tow be yah’ no), overo
(pronounced: oh vair’ oh), or tovero (pro-
nounced: tow vair’ oh). These patterns are
distinguished by the location of white on the
horse, not by the color of the coat.
There are many exceptions and variations
to these patterns, but as a rule the guidelines
listed below define American Paint Horse
color patterns.
Tobiano
• The dark color usually covers one or both
of the horse’s flanks, and white crosses its
back between its withers and tail.
• Generally, all four legs are white, at least
below the hocks and knees.
• Generally, the spots are regular and dis-
tinct as ovals or round patterns that
extend down over the neck and chest, giv-
ing the appearance of a shield.
• Head markings are like those of a solid-
colored horse—solid or with a blaze,
strip, star or snip.
• A tobiano may be either predominantly
dark or white.
• The tail is often two colors.
Overo
• The white usually does not cross the
horse’s back between its withers and
its tail.
• Generally, at least one leg, and often all
four legs, are dark.
• Generally, the white is irregular and
rather scattered or splashy.
• Head markings are distinctive, often
bald-faced, apron-faced or bonnet-
faced.
• An overo horse may be either
predominantly dark or white.
• The tail is usually one color.
Tovero
• These horses combine the characteristics
of both tobianos and overos.
• Usually a tovero has more white than col-
ored area. Some are nearly all white.
• Generally, all the contrasting markings are
regular and distinct, appearing as ovals or
round patterns that extend down over the
neck and chest, giving the appearance of
a shield.
• Usually, these horses have dark pigmenta-
tion around the ears, which may expand
to cover the forehead and/or eyes.
• Toveros generally have contrasting color
covering one or both flanks.
• They may have spots of varying size at the
base of the tail.
The History of APHA
The American Paint Horse Association has come a long
way since its formation in 1962. From only a few hundred
horses listed at the end of that year, the registry has grown to
include nearly a million American Paint Horses today. These
registrations are now being recorded at the rate of about
30,000 each year, making APHA one of the fastest-growing
breed registries in the world.
Because it was founded by horsemen and -women who
loved the ability and speed of the Western stock-type horse,
but who also appreciated the extra eye-appeal of a colorful
coat pattern, APHA’s heart lies in its members. That is why the
association strives to develop and sponsor programs that
reflect their interests and their love of the American Paint Horse.
The American Paint Horse
Typical Overo Patterns
Typical Tobiano Patterns
Typical Tovero Patterns
To be eligible for registry with APHA, horses must meet both
bloodline and color requirements. First, both a Paint’s sire and
dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse
Association, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
or the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds). Then, depending on the
amount of solid white hair present on the horse, it is placed in
either the Regular Registry or the Solid Paint-bred Registry.
To be eligible for the Regular Registry, the horse must exhib-
it a minimum amount of white hair over unpigmented skin with-
in a prescribed zone and have at least one registered Paint
parent. Horses with at least one Paint parent but lacking the
required amount of white on their coat are placed in the Solid
Paint-bred Registry.
This chart showing
American Paint Horse patterns is available free
of charge by calling (817) 834-2742, ext. 271.
Coat Patterns
APHA Registration Guide • 1
For new registrations, owners are asked
to determine the color of their horse. APHA
recognizes 16 coat colors. Use the descrip-
tions in this handbook as a guide, keeping
in mind that American Paint Horse colors
and patterns come in all combinations.
• Amber Champagne—affect of cham-
pagne gene on otherwise bay horse. Body
color lightened from red to light tan or
yellow with point of mediums to light
chocolate brown. See ‘champagne gene’
for skin and eye characteristics.
• Bay Roan—The overall intermingling of
white hairs with bay body color; head,
lower legs, mane and tail are usually solid
or darker in color; does not get progres-
sively whiter with age.
• Bay—Body color reddish brown, with vari-
ations ranging from dark blood bay to light
bay and usually distinguished by black
mane and tail, ear tips and lower legs.
• Black—Entire coat, including muzzle,
flanks and legs are black; color may fade
when exposed to sun; could have rusty
tinge during certain times of the year;
foals may be an overall mousy gray, then
shed to black.
• Blue Roan—The overall intermingling of
white hairs with a black body color; head,
lower legs, mane and tail are usually solid
or darker in color; does not get progres-
sively whiter with age.
• Brown—Body color brown or black, with
light areas at muzzle, eyes, flank and
inside upper legs; mane and tail usually
black.
• Buckskin—Body color yellowish or gold;
mane and tail black; black on lower legs;
lacks primitive markings.
• Chestnut—Body color dark red or
brownish red; variations range from very
light to liver chestnut; liver chestnut can
be distinguished from black or brown
only by the bronze or copper highlights
on the legs; mane and tail usually dark red
or brownish red, but may be flaxen.
• Classic Champagne—affect of cham-
pagne gene on otherwise black horse.
Body and leg color lightened from black
to chocolate. See ‘champagne gene’ for
skin and eye characteristics.
• Cremello—Double-dilute of chestnut/
sorrel, resulting in body color; mane and
tail of cream or off-white, with pale, pink-
ish skin; the coat has enough yellow hue
to allow white markings to be visible; eyes
are blue or amber.
• Dun—Diluted body color of yellowish or
gold; mane and tail are black or brown;
has dorsal stripe and usually zebra stripes
on legs and transverse stripes over withers
(hereafter called primitive markings).
• Gold Champagne—affect of champagne
gene on otherwise chestnut/sorrel horse.
Body and leg color lightened from red to
gold. Mane and tail color may be flaxen or
gold. See ‘champagne genes’ for skin and
eye characteristics.
• Gray—Dominant over all other color
genes; born any color, with white hair
progressively turning the coat whiter as
the horse ages; dark skin; normally
grays first around the eyes and behind
ears.
• Grullo—A form of dun with body
color smoky or mouse-colored (not a
mixture of black and white hairs, but
each hair mouse-colored); mane
and tail black; has black primitive
markings.
• Palomino—Diluted body color, varying
from rich gold to pale yellow; mane and tail
generally pale or off-white but may be same
color as body (with nonblack points).
• Perlino—Double-dilute of bay/brown,
resulting in body color of cream or off-
white; lower legs, mane and tail a light
rust or chocolate shade; skin is pinkish or
gray; eyes are blue or amber; the coat has
enough yellow hue to allow white mark-
ings to be visible.
• Red dun—A form of dun with body color
yellowish or flesh-colored; mane and tail
are red or reddish; has red or reddish
primitive markings.
• Red Roan—The overall intermingling of
white hairs with chestnut/sorrel body
color; head, lower legs, mane and tail are
usually sorrel or dark red; does not get
progressively whiter with age.
• Smoky Cream—double dilute of black
resulting in body color of cream or off-
white; lower legs, mane and tail light rust
or chocolate shade; skin is pinkish or
gray; eyes are blue or amber; the coat has
enough yellow hue to allow white markigs
to be visible. Genetic testing is required to
distinguish between Smoky Cream and
Perlino.
• Sorrel—Body color reddish or copper-
red; mane and tail usually the same color
as the body, but may be flaxen or very
dark brown.
This Paint Horse color
chart is available free of charge by
calling (817) 834-2742, ext. 271.
2 • APHA Registration Guide
Coat Colors
Champagne gene. The champagne gene is
a dominant gene that has a dilution affect on
horse coat color, skin and eyes. If present, the
gene’s action will be fully manifested (it can-
not “hide” or “skip” a generation). The affect
of the gene is to dilute the color of the horse’s
hair coat (both red and black) and lighten the
skin color to a bright pink at birth toning
down later to a more muted pale color with
darker freckling. The freckled skin is most
apparent around the eyes, on the muzzle,
under the tail, and on the udder or sheath. It
also lightens the eye color (always blue at
birth, then usually changing to amber/brown
at maturity). Coat color is normally darker
at birth, lightening as the foal ages.
Other Distinctive Markings
In addition to coat patterns and color,
face markings and leg markings can be
used to describe a Paint Horse.
Flaxen—a pale yellow color.
Roan—a uniform mixture of individual
white and colored hairs. The roan is
born roan or sheds to roan after the
foal coat. In most cases, the color
changes little after the initial shedding.
However, they can look darker in the
winter than they do in the summer.
Bald Face—a very broad blaze that can
extend around the eyes, down to the
upper lip and around the nostrils.
Blaze—a broad, vertical white marking
extending the length of the face.
Snip—any white marking, usually verti-
cal, between the nostrils.
Star—any white marking on the fore-
head.
Strip—a narrow, white marking extend-
ing vertically in the area between the
forehead and nostrils.
Star and Snip—white marking on fore-
head with strip to nasal peak. Snip
does not have to be an extension of
the star.
Star, Strip and Snip—a white marking
on the forehead, with a strip to the
nasal peak and opening up again
between the nostrils.
Coronet—a narrow white marking
above the hoof and covering the
coronet band.
Half-pastern—a white marking extend-
ing from the top of the hoof up to and
including half of the pastern.
Pastern—a white band that includes the
coronet and the pastern.
Ankle—a white marking extending
from the top of the hoof to the top of
the ankle.
Sock—a white marking extending from
the top of the hoof to halfway up the
cannon bone on the foreleg, or halfway
to the hock on the back of the leg.
Half-stocking—a white marking
extending from the top of the hoof to
the midway point of the cannon bone.
Stocking—a full white marking to the
knee on the foreleg and to the hock
on the hind leg.
If a horse does not have sufficient white
hair with underlying unpigmented skin to
be included in the Regular Registry, but
meets all other requirements, then the
horse may be registered in the Solid
Paint-bred Registry. This registry is pro-
vided to record the pedigrees of quality
breeding stallions and mares that lack
only sufficient color. For the most part,
horses registered in the Solid Paint-bred
Registry are not allowed to compete
against Regular Registry Paints.
Exceptions are listed in the APHA Official
Rule Book.
Horses eligible for the Solid Paint-bred
Registry and listing in the APHA stud
book include:
• Solid-colored foals resulting from a
mating between two registered
American Paint Horses.
• Solid-colored foals resulting from a
mating between a registered Paint and
a registered Quarter Horse or
Thoroughbred.
Solid Paint-Bred Registry
APHA Registration Guide • 3
Paint Horse Traits
The following characteristics are con-
sidered additional Paint Horse traits.
These characteristics alone do not qualify
a horse for the Regular Registry.
• White leg markings extending above
the knees and/or hocks.
• Glass, blue or “watch” eye(s).
• Apron or bald face, described as white
hair falling outside a line from the inside
corner of the eye to the inside corner of
the nostril.
• White on the jaw or lower lip.
• Blue zone around a natural Paint
marking.
• Two-color mane, one color being
white.
• Dark spots or freckles in white hair on
the face or legs.
• White areas in the non-visible zone,
excluding the head, completely sur-
rounded by a contrasting color.
• A contrasting area of another color in
the non-visible zone including the
head, on a predominantly white horse.
Primitive Markings
Dorsal Stripe—a black, brown, red or gold
stripe that follows the backbone and is
associated with the other dun gene.
Tran sverse Stripe—a stripe across the
withers; associated with the dun gene.
Zebra Stripe—a horizontal stripe or
darker patch above the knees and hocks;
associated with the dun gene.
4 • APHA Registration Guide
A horse’s bloodlines must be verified
before it is eligible for registration with
APHA. Remember, an American Paint must
be the result of a mating between two Paint
parents, or between one Paint parent and
one Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred parent.
Paint-to-Paint mating
You can fulfill the bloodline requirement
for a foal resulting from a cross between two
Paint parents with a completed registration
application. The Breeder’s Certificate por-
tion of the application should be completed
and signed by the recorded stallion owner
at the time the mare is bred.
Paint-to-Quarter Horse or
Paint-to-Thoroughbred mating
To fulfill the bloodline requirement for a
foal resulting from a cross between one
Paint parent and one Quarter Horse or
Thoroughbred parent, you must prove
parentage to APHA by providing the fol-
lowing information:
• A valid Breeder’s Certificate completed by
the recorded owner of the stallion at the
time of breeding.
• A copy of both sides of the dam’s AQHA
or Jockey Club registration certificate.
The stallion owner must submit:
• APHA Stallion Listing and fee.
• The Stallion Breeding Report and fees.
• A DNA Genetic Marker Report.
• Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred stal-
lions must have an APHA Stallion Listing
Card. (See page 9 for details.)
Color Requirements
In addition to the bloodline requirement,
all American Paint Horses in the Regular
Registry meet a minimum color require-
ment. Paint Horses that are predominantly
colored must have a definite “natural” Paint
marking. A “natural” Paint marking is an
area of solid white hair with some underly-
ing, unpigmented skin. When the horse has
a predominantly white hair coat, it must
have a contrasting area of color with some
underlying, pigmented skin.
The contrasting areas should be visible at
the time the foal is born and at the time of
registration. The size and location of that
area are critical to registration. The amount
of white on the horse determines its eligi-
bility for either the Regular or Solid Paint-
bred Registry.
To be eligible for the Regular Registry, the
foal must have at least one “natural” Paint
marking that is more than 2 inches in diam-
eter. The contrasting spot need not be visi-
ble when the horse is standing.
The spot must be located on the horse’s
body or legs, and within the unshaded area
as illustrated.
Reference Point 1 refers to an area from the
base of the ear forward horizontally to the
base of the opposite ear; from the base of the
ear to the outside corner of the eye, from the
outside corner of the eye to the corner of the
mouth; from the corner of the mouth, under
the chin, to the opposite corner of the mouth.
The qualifying spot cannot fall in this area.
Reference Point 2 refers to the area above a
level line around the leg, at the center of the
knee. The qualifying spot must be above this
line by more than 2 inches.
Reference Point 3 refers to the area above a
level line around the leg at the point of the
hock. The qualifying spot must be above this
line by more than 2 inches.
Registering Your Paint Horse
Several documents must be provided by the foal and mare owner, as well as the
stallion owner, for the horse to be considered for registration with the American
Paint Horse Association.
Foal and mare owner’s responsibility:
• A completed registration application.
• Four clear, close photographs of the horse (see page 7).
• Registration fees.
• An APHA Membership (optional).
• A copy of both sides of the AQHA or Jockey Club registration certificate if the
dam is a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred.
Stallion owner’s responsibility:
• Stallion Listing Fee.
• Stallion Breeding Report (SBR) and fees.
• Stallion’s DNA Genetic Marker Report.
• Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred stallion owners must also file a Stallion
Listing Card.
For an in-depth look at these requirements, refer to page 9.
Bloodline Requirements
Reference Points
Exception 2
APHA Registration Guide • 5
The most important document you may
ever complete as a horse owner is a regis-
tration application. Completing this form
accurately the first time may save you hours
of additional work as you register a foal.
Keep in mind that giving false information
to the association may carry severe
penalties.
The owner or lessee of the dam at the
time of foaling is responsible for registering
the foal. This person is automatically
recorded as the original owner of the foal
on the registration application and certifi-
cate. If the application is accompanied by a
signed transfer, the new owner will be con-
tacted for more information, if needed.
You may either complete a printed regis-
tration application or submit one on-line.
Horse Information
The top portion of the registration appli-
cation asks for basic information about the
horse. As most horses are registered when
they are foals, we will use the terms “horse”
and “foal” in this section.
1. List three name choices in the spaces
provided. Punctuation marks, numbers,
Roman numerals or profanity in the name
are not allowed. The name may not exceed
the number of spaces on the application.
No two horses registered by the associa-
tion may have the same name or a name
that sounds similar. If APHA determines
that your choice is too similar to another
name already in use, your choice will be
disqualified and the processing of your
application may be delayed.
APHA will name the horse unless the box is
checked not to. This helps avoid delays. If you
check this box and your three selections are
rejected, you will receive a letter asking for
another choice.
2. Check the appropriate box to indicate
the sex of your horse. If you are registering
a gelding, you need to give the exact date
(month/day/year) the horse was gelded.
3. List the month, day and year on which
the foal was born. This date should corre-
spond to the breeding dates listed in the
Breeder’s Certificate portion of the registra-
tion application. The average gestation
period for a horse is 11.5 months (345
days). If you do not know the exact date of
birth, estimate the foaling date.
You can save yourself potential delays by
comparing the breeding dates to the foaling
date. One of the most frequent registration
delays occurs when these dates do not
correspond.
4. List the state, province or
country in which your horse was
foaled. If omitted, APHA records
that the horse was foaled in the
state or country in which the
mare owner resides. This may
be important if your state,
province or country offers incen-
tive programs for breeders.
5. Next, check which breed-
ing method was used for the
mare to conceive this foal.
6. Check the box that best
describes the primary color of
your horse. Use the color
descriptions in this handbook
to help you identify the color.
If your horse is predominantly
white, check the color that
best describes the horse’s
contrasting spot. Do not use
“white” as the color of your
horse. Regardless of the
amount of color, Paint color is always deter-
mined by the dark hair, never by the white.
Of course, it is possible that your horse is
solid white. In this case, your horse may be
eligible for the Solid Paint-bred Registry.
Please also indicate the color of the mane
and tail.
7. Check the box that best describes
your horse’s coat pattern: tobiano, overo,
tovero or solid. If you are unsure, leave this
space blank. The association’s Registration
Department staff will determine the coat
pattern for you after reviewing the photos.
8. In the space provided, indicate any
brands or scars that could be used to iden-
tify the foal. If your horse is freeze-branded,
send a photograph of that brand with your
application. That information will become a
permanent part of your horse’s file.
9. Does this horse have blue eyes?
Check the appropriate box(es): no, right
eye blue, right eye partial blue, left eye blue,
or left eye partial blue.
The Breeder’s Certificate
The bottom half of the Registration
Application is the Breeder’s Certificate.
Some information in this section may be pre-
printed, based on information provided by
the stallion owner on the Stallion Breeding
Report. You must have the recorded stallion
owner at the time of breeding sign the
Breeder’s Certificate or release the breeding
on-line before the foal can be registered.
1. The stallion owner should clearly print
the name and registration number of the sire
of the foal. Directly underneath is a space for
information about the sire’s color and pattern.
As this information is listed on the sire’s reg-
istration certificate, the stallion owner should
have no trouble completing these sections.
2. The stallion owner should provide the
same information on the dam, including her
registered name, identification number,
color and pattern. If the dam is a Quarter
Horse or Thoroughbred, include a copy of
both sides of the AQHA or Jockey Club
registration certificate.
3. The application requires the sire and
dam owners’ names, member identification
numbers and addresses at the time of serv-
ice. The owner or lessee of the dam at the
time of breeding is considered the “breed-
er” and is recorded as such on the regis-
tration certificate.
4. The stallion owner must include all of
the breeding dates, specifically listing the
year of breeding, or the period of exposure.
Keep in mind that the mare may have been
bred more than once to get her in foal.
Therefore, the dates should include the peri-
od of time between the first and last expo-
sure. If the mare was pasture-bred, the
dates should begin with the day the mare
was first turned into the pasture with the
sire, as well as the date she was removed.
These dates must match the dates listed on
the Stallion Breeding Report or there may
be delays in processing the application.
5. The owner of the stallion at the time of
breeding must sign the Breeder’s Certificate.
By signing this document, the stallion owner
The Registration Application
6 • APHA Registration Guide
certifies that the information on the Breeder’s
Certificate is correct and that the mare
owner’s responsibilities on the breeding con-
tract have been satisfied.
6. APHA rules state that the original owner
of the foal is the record owner or lessee of
the mare at the
time of foaling. This person
should complete and sign as owner of the
dam at time of foaling. By signing this certifi-
cate, the mare owner guarantees that the
information is accurate to the best of his or
her knowledge. Please provide a current
mailing address, as well.
If you buy the foal from the mare owner,
you need to get that person to sign the
application here and on the transfer portion
on the back of the application.
Transfer
If you are not the original owner of the
foal, you need to transfer ownership from
the owner or lessee of the mare at the time
of foaling to yourself. To do this, you must
complete the transfer of ownership portion
at the top of the back side of the form and
pay the appropriate transfer fee.
A transfer is simple to complete. As the
buyer, you need to provide the foal informa-
tion, your name, your APHA identification
number, your telephone number and your
current address. Though membership is
not required to transfer ownership, sub-
stantially higher fees are charged to non-
members. If you are not a member and
choose to not become a member, simply
include, along with your application, a
signed statement to that effect and pay the
higher fees. Be sure to call or check on line
for the higher fees.
To complete the transfer, you
need to record the date of the sale
and get the signature of the owner
of the dam at the time of foaling.
Remember, the owner of the dam
at the time of foaling is automati-
cally the original owner of the foal.
If you have purchased the foal
from the dam owner prior to the
foal’s registration, you must trans-
fer ownership into your name.
To avoid delays in processing,
be sure you get the mare owner’s
signature on the transfer report.
Breeders Trust
The American Paint Horse
Breeders Trust Program provides
added incentives for Paint Horse
owners to exhibit their horses in
the show arena. Nominated
horses are paid cash dividends
for points earned at APHA-
approved events, and everyone
responsible for the success of
an outstanding foal is reward-
ed. The stallion owner, foal
nominator and horse’s owner all share in the
profit. By completing this section and sub-
mitting the appropriate fees, you can nom-
inate a foal that was sired by a stallion
subscribed to the Trust. For more informa-
tion about Breeders Trust or to see if your
horse’s sire is subscribed, call the Breeders
Trust Coordinator at (817) 834-2742,
extension 441.
DNA Kit Request
All foals conceived by shipped or frozen
semen, or embryo or oocyte transfer must
verify parentage through DNA testing. To
request a DNA kit, complete the questions in
this section of the form, or call the APHA Field
Services Department at (817) 834-2742,
extension 777.
Fee Schedule
Consult the current APHA Official Rule
Book to determine which fees are required
to register the horse. The fee schedule is
based on the age of the horse and whether
or not the horse owner is an APHA mem-
ber. Other fees, such as a transfer fee, may
also be required. As fees are subject to
change without notice, you should consult
the current year’s APHA Official Rule Book
to determine the fees.
You may pay by check, money order,
VISA, American Express or MasterCard.
Applications received without payment may
be returned.
Fees are based on the horse’s age
All horses are aged by the calendar year,
starting January 1. Therefore, a horse is
considered a weanling during the year in
which it was born. On January 1 after the
foal is born, that horse becomes a yearling,
regardless of how many months old it actu-
ally is. Subsequently, the horse ages by one
year every January 1, regardless of the time
of year in which it was actually born.
Membership fees
Membership is not a requirement to regis-
ter a horse, but non-members pay higher
registration fees. To avoid paying these high-
er fees, indicate your membership in the
exact name, partnership name or corporate
name as it is to appear on the application for
registration. If you are not a member, you
may join at the time you register the horse
and receive reduced rates.
Signatures
The most frequently made mistakes that
result in a processing delay involve wrong
signatures. Read the instructions carefully
to make sure you are getting the correct
signature in the proper place.
The owner or any one of the joint owners
of a horse can sign the application.
Printed signatures are not acceptable.
Whoever signs the application must sign with
an individual written signature. For example,
the foal may be registered to “John and Mary
Jones.” The APHA membership must be car-
ried as “John and Mary Jones.” However, the
application must be signed by “John Jones,”
or by “Mary Jones” or as “John and Mary
Jones by John Jones” or “John and Mary
Jones by Mary Jones.” No other variations
on the signature are acceptable.
In the event that the horse you want to reg-
ister is owned by a farm, partnership or cor-
poration, a signature authorization must be
on file with APHA. This authorization helps
protect your ownership by making sure that
only those authorized are allowed to register,
transfer or conduct business for that entity.
A registration application cannot be com-
pleted until this authorization is filed. Signature
authorization forms are available through
APHA. Consult a current APHA Official Rule
Book for the appropriate fee.
The Registration Application (continued)
Photographs of small qualifying spots on a horse’s body must be
sharp, clear close-ups. Because these spots are sometimes found on
difficult-to-see areas, such as the horse’s abdomen, photos may prove
difficult to get without first tranquilizing the horse.
The Registration Department requires three photos of the qualify-
ing body spot on your horse.
Photo 1: This shot is a close-up of the qualifying spot. The photo must
clearly show the outside perimeter of the white spot. If the horse is wear-
ing a thick winter coat, you must clip the long hair so the edges of the
spot are clearly seen. Don’t completely remove all the hair yet.
Photo 2: This photograph shows the dimensions of the spot when
compared to a ruler or tape measure. According to the APHA rulebook,
forv inclusion in the Regular Registry a horse must have a body spot
exceeding two inches in diameter. The spot can be round, vertical or hor-
izontal. Long hair should be clipped, so that the perimeter of the spot is
clearly visible. If using a ruler or tape measure, be sure the numbers are
clearly in focus and are easily read.
One of the most important things you
will be asked to provide when you register
a horse is photographs. Applications
received without photos may be returned.
All registration applications must include at
least four photos: right side, left side, front
and rear. Photos are required with all appli-
cations, including Solid Paint-bred. Color
photos are preferred. All photos are perma-
nently filed with APHA.
Tips for photographing your horse
• Speed up the registration process by pro-
viding good photos. Take a few minutes
to clean and groom your horse.
Excessively long hair, dirt and mud
detract from white markings and may
delay processing of your paperwork.
Fractions of an inch may mean the differ-
ence between Regular or Solid Paint-bred
registration, so on a minimal-white horse
it is important that the area of contrasting
color be thoroughly
cleaned before
beginning the photo
session.
• Fill the frame with
your horse, with-
out cropping out
any body parts
such as hooves or
ears. Photos taken
at a great distance
from the horse
are usually not acceptable. For
example, you cannot take an
acceptable photo of a horse
that is loose and running in a
pasture.
• If the “natural” Paint marking
that you think qualifies the
horse for the Regular Registry is of mini-
mal size or is not clearly visible in the four
required photos, you must submit addi-
tional photos to document the spot. These
photos must be detailed enough to prove
the horse meets APHA’s color require-
ments. Refer to the Photographing mini-
mal body white sidebar below.
• If your horse is roan, gray, white, palomino
or other light color, good photos are more
difficult to take. Thoroughly wetting the
horse may help distinguish white markings.
• Take several of each type of shot. Move the
camera slightly and refocus, remembering
to keep the area being photographed in
the best light possible. Using fill-flash
helps illuminate the underside of a horse.
• Do not trim or mark on the image. Write
the subject’s dam’s name and its foaling
year on a self-adhesive label and stick that
on the back of the photo.
• Give yourself every advantage by standing
your horse squarely when you take the
photos.
• Be sure the reference points are clearly
seen in the photo. Position the ruler or
tape measure next to the qualifying area
to show its size.
• Take photos in the morning or late after-
noon. Keep the sun to your back so the
subject is well illuminated.
If you have any questions about the pho-
tos needed to register your horse, call APHA
at (817) 834-2742, extension 788.
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Photographing minimal body white
Registration Photographs
These photos show how the
basic shots needed to register
your horse should look.
Leg white can satisfy the APHA Regular
Registry color requirement, but the white
must fall in quite specific areas. Con-
sequently, when basing registration on leg
white, photos must clearly show both the
qualifying white and the reference points
used by the Registration Department.
High Front Leg White—Front leg white
must extend more than two inches either
horizontally or vertically above a horizon-
tal line drawn around the leg at the center
of the knee.
When taking this photo, give yourself
every advantage and stand the horse
squarely. Get down on your knee so that
the camera is about level with the center
of the horse’s leg.
Place a ruler with easily seen numbers
in close proximity to the leg white. If you
are basing registration on horizontal leg
white, it may be more convenient to use a
flexible cloth measuring tape.
Once the Registration Department
receives this photo, the reference line will
be drawn and checked to see that the
white extends
—
either horizontally or
vertically—more than two inches above
the line. Do not draw the reference line
yourself.
High Hind Leg White—The procedure
for photographing high hind leg white is
the same as for the front leg. However,
the reference point changes on the back
leg.
On the back leg, the qualifying white
must extend more than two inches
beyond a horizontal line at the point of the
hock.
Photographing minimal leg white
8 • APHA Registration Guide
Photographing minimal face white
The white on a horse’s face can be a
qualifying spot, allowing the animal to be
registered in the Regular Registry. However,
as with body spots on minimal-white hors-
es, face white must meet specific require-
ments to qualify.
Measuring White from a Blaze—The
white from a blaze must extend beyond a
reference line drawn from the base of the
ear to the outside corner of the eye, to the
corner of the horse’s mouth. The white past
the reference line must measure more than
two inches either horizontally or vertically.
Photos showing face white must be
taken directly from the side. Only one of the
horse’s eyes should be visible. If there is any
long hair distorting the face white, it should
be clipped.
Place the ruler, or any type of measuring
instrument that clearly shows inch designa-
tions, in proximity to the face white to indi-
cate length or width.
Once the Registration Department
receives this photo, the reference line
described earlier is drawn and checked to
see that the white extends—either horizon-
tally or vertically—more than two inches
once it passes the line. Do not draw the
reference line yourself.
White Extending from the Chin—When
measuring white on a Paint’s chin, the
reference line from the outside cor-
ner of the eye, to the corner of the
mouth is drawn, then that line is
extended from the corner of the mouth,
under the chin, to the opposite corner of the
mouth. This line falls about where a curb
strap lies.
In this area of the horse’s face, the white
must extend more than two inches either
horizontally along the reference line, or verti-
cally toward the horse’s body.
The rules for taking these photos are the
same as those mentioned earlier.
Electing to stand your American Paint
Horse stallion brings several responsibilities.
A stallion, particularly a popular stallion, can
cover many mares in one breeding season.
Therefore, one stallion may have a larger
impact on the entire breed within a single
generation than will a mare. Because your
stallion has this potential for influencing the
registry, APHA requires integrity in record-
keeping and reporting. The association has
special forms and reports designed to assist
you in recording the bloodlines of the breed.
Documents required by every stallion
owner include:
• Stallion Listings
• Stallion Breeding Reports (SBR)
• Stallion DNA Genetic Marker Report
• Breeder’s Certificates
Submitting a Stallion Breeding
Report
The second item you need to submit is a
Stallion Breeding Report (SBR). This form
is a listing of all mares your stallion was
exposed to during a breeding year, includ-
ing the dates of exposure.
Every breeding stallion must have an
SBR on file. SBRs are required for all regis-
tered Paint stallions exposed to registered
Paint, Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred mares.
The same applies to Quarter Horse or
Thoroughbred stallions exposed to Paint
mares.
Until an SBR is filed, offspring from that
stallion cannot be registered. The report
and annual filing fee must be completed
each breeding season, and the deadline is
November 30 of the breeding year. APHA
assesses a late fee for all reports and fees
postmarked after November 30.
The Stallion Breeding Report, which is
available from APHA, includes the following
information:
• The stallion’s registered name and regis-
tration number.
• A complete list of all Paint, Quarter Horse
and Thoroughbred mares (even those that
do not conceive) exposed to the stallion,
including the mares’ names, numbers,
owners and dates of breeding.
• Method of breeding for each mare.
• Space for stallion owner to initial a Release
of Breeding, allowing mare owners to reg-
ister the foal on-line or without additional
documentation.
• Written signature of the stallion owner or
authorized agent and a current address.
Listing your stallion
The first thing APHA requires of you as a
stallion owner is a listing. Whether your stal-
lion is an American Paint Horse, a Quarter
Horse or a Thoroughbred, if your intent is to
stand that stallion, then you must list him. No
foal produced by your stallion can be regis-
tered until the stallion is listed. Listing serves
the purpose of declaring your intent to breed.
If you intend to purchase a stallion and
stand him for breeding purposes, call
APHA’s Customer Service Department. We
can verify whether or not the stallion is
already listed or needs to be listed.
Listing your Paint stallion is easy. Simply
pay the one-time listing fee to record the
stallion as an eligible sire. This one-time
payment is good for the life of the stallion.
Consult the current APHA Official Rule Book
to determine the appropriate fee.
To list Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred
stallions, you must provide the association
with the following:
• Stallion Listing Card signed by the
recorded owner.
• A copy of both sides of the stallion’s AQHA
or Jockey Club registration certificate
showing the owner and bloodlines.
• Stallion listing fee.
• A copy of the stallion’s DNA Genetic
Marker Report.
If you have purchased a Quarter Horse or
Thoroughbred stallion that is already listed,
all you need to do is refile with APHA a listing
card bearing your signature, along with a
copy of the registration certificate showing
the updated owner information. There is no
charge for this. Remember that the record
owner of the stallion at the time of service
and the name of the owner listed on the stal-
lion’s registration certificate must match.
Stallion Owner Responsibilities
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Issuing Breeder’s Certificates
Filing DNA Genetic Markers
All owners of breeding stallions—
Paint, Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred—
are required to file with the association a
written report of the stallion’s DNA
genetic markers.
The test must be obtained from a labo-
ratory approved by APHA and following
association procedures. All Paint stallions
must be tested through the association.
Owners can order a DNA Hair Sample Kit
through the APHA Field Services
Department. The genetic marker test is
included in the kit’s cost. The genetic
information becomes a permanent part
of the stallion’s file, so even if ownership
changes, you are not required to repeat
the test.
If you stand a Quarter Horse whose
DNA genotype is already on file with
AQHA, write to that association and
request that they send APHA a copy of the
test results. We accept their results and
place them on file at no charge to you.
We also accept test results on file with
the Jockey Club, although obtaining
copies is more complicated. Before the
Jockey Club releases the test results for a
Thoroughbred stallion, they require that
APHA submit a written authorization let-
ter from the recorded horse owner, giving
APHA permission to use the results on file
with the Jockey Club. Send your letter to
the APHA Field Services Department. We
will forward your letter along with a
request for a copy of the results on file.
When APHA receives the horse’s results,
they are filed at no charge to you.
Breeder’s Certificates are issued by the stal-
lion owner. APHA pre-prints the information
found in the Breeder’s Certificate portion of the
Registration Application, based upon infor-
mation provided in Stallion Breeding Reports.
These pre-printed forms are then mailed to
stallion owners. The stallion owner can then
sign that Registration Application and give it
to the mare owner to use when the time
comes to register the new foal with APHA.
If the stallion owner does not have a pre-
printed application, blank Breeder’s
Certificate forms, which are actually part of
the Registration Application, are available
from APHA.
If you are the record owner of both the
sire and the dam at the time of breeding
and foaling, you do not need to submit a
separate Breeder’s Certificate. However,
you must provide information about the sire
and dam on the registration application.
One of the most important parts of the
Breeder’s Certificate is the listing of the
dates during which the mare was exposed
to the stallion.
Because the integrity of the information
provided on the Breeder’s Certificate and
Stallion Breeding Report is so important to the
association’s goal of preserving bloodlines,
serious penalties may be assessed if false
information is given on one of these forms.
Also, if a valid Breeder’s Certificate is issued
and submitted with a Registration
Application, a stallion owner may be sus-
pended if a Stallion Breeding Report has not
been properly filed and the appropriate fees
paid.
Before you issue a Breeder’s Certificate,
double-check that the following information
is included on the report:
• Correct dates. The dates on the Breeder’s
Certificate and the Stallion Breeding Report
must match. If the dates do not match,
APHA may require a corrected Breeder’s
Certificate or Stallion Breeding Report.
• Correct signature. The Breeder’s
Certificate must be signed by the record
owner of the sire at time of service. If the
stallion is jointly owned, the APHA will
accept the signature of any one of the
joint owners, if that individual is named on
the sire’s current registration certificate or
is authorized to sign via the Stallion Listing
Card or a Signature Authorization Card.
• Multiple stallions. If a mare is serviced by
more than one stallion, a complete
Breeder’s Certificate for each stallion must
be submitted to APHA. If the mare was
exposed to more than one stallion, the
owner of the foal may be required to ver-
ify parentage through DNA genetic test-
ing of the mare, foal and stallions.
• Alterations. Altered Breeder’s Certificates
are not accepted, other than address
corrections. For example, if a pre-printed
Breeder’s Certificate has an error in the
sire, dam or breeding dates, you may not
correct that error. The stallion owner
must complete a new one. Issuing the
Breeder’s Certificate is at the discretion
of the stallion owner. By issuing the
Breeder’s Certificate, the stallion owner
attests that all of the mare owner’s obli-
gations have been met and the foal may
be registered. Contractual disputes
between stallion and mare owners must
be resolved between the individuals
themselves without the benefit of APHA
intervention.
Rules for Foals from AI,
Transported Semen
In the case of artificial insemination, the semen must
be used to inseminate a mare at the collection site with-
in 24 hours following collection. The foal owner does not
need to supply any additional information to complete
the registration process.
Before a foal conceived through the use of transport-
ed cooled or frozen semen can be registered, the fol-
lowing criteria must be met:
• Prior to breeding the mare, the stallion owner must
have applied for a Transported Cooled and/or Frozen
Semen Permit and paid the appropriate fee.
• Both the stallion owner and mare owners must have
completed and mailed their portions of the collection-
insemination certificates.
• DNA genetic marker reports for both the dam and foal
must be filed with APHA, as parentage verification of
the foal will be required prior to registration.
Rules for Embryo Transfer Foals
Any American Paint Horse, Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred mare is eli-
gible for embryo transfer. There is no limit on the number of registrations
in a calendar year of foals produced by embryo transfer.
APHA reserves the right to inspect the premises and practices of any
party using or intending to use embryo-transfer procedures.
If you intend to produce a foal using embryo transfer technology, be
sure you have completed the following steps:
• Provide APHA with written notification of your intent to perform
embryo transfer prior to the transfer. Include the name and registra-
tion number of the donor mare, the breeding stallion, and the name
and location of the organization doing the transfer.
• Pay the appropriate fees.
• Complete the transfer within 72 hours of the recovery if the transfer is
conducted on the premises where the embryo was collected.
• An APHA representative or approved veterinarian must be present during
the collection and transfer procedure.
• The pedigree of the foal must be certified through DNA genetic testing.
You are responsible for all expenses.
Parentage Verification
If there is reason to question the parentage of a foal, APHA may require
verification of parentage, also called pedigree certification. In such a
case, the owner of the foal is required to pay for the foal and dam to be
tested for DNA genetic markers. APHA requires that all breeding stallions
be tested for DNA genetic markers. However, it is possible that a stallion
might not have this report recorded with APHA, in which case the foal
owner is responsible for getting the stallion’s DNA genetic markers report
filed, as well.
An example of when parentage might be called into question is when a
tobiano foal does not have a tobiano parent. As it is genetically impossi-
ble for two overo-patterned Paints to produce a tobiano-patterned foal,
the parentage would be in question. The first step APHA takes in such a
case is to request photographs of the parents. If the pictures show that
one parent is a tobiano, the registration process can continue.
If both parents are clearly overos, then DNA genetic testing is required. If
the tests fail to verify that the parents listed on the application are the correct
parents, then the foal is declared ineligible for registration until the foal owner
can prove parentage.
Transfer Report
If you buy a registered American Paint Horse, the first
thing we suggest you do is transfer the ownership into
your name. This process is much like getting a title trans-
ferred when you purchase a car.
You should transfer the horse as soon as possible after
purchase. Delays increase the possibility of lost paper-
work or problems with reaching the seller if additional
information is necessary.
If you buy the horse at a public auction or from an
APHA member, chances are excellent that the seller will
provide a transfer form. In fact, at public auctions the
sale manager is responsible for getting the required sig-
nature on the transfer report. If the seller of a registered
horse fails to sign the transfer, he or she may be
assessed a penalty and the violation of APHA rules will
be published.
In an emergency, you may pay a rush fee to get the
transfer processed more quickly than the normal pro-
cessing time.
How to fill out the transfer report
• Request a transfer report from APHA if one is not on
the back of the horse’s official registration paper.
Complete the form, making sure you have the signa-
ture of the seller, and submit the form to APHA.
• Pay the transfer fee as published in a current APHA
Official Rule Book. Please note that APHA members
receive substantially reduced fees on all association
services.
• Submit the original registration certificate to APHA.
• APHA automatically mails the certificate to the buyer’s
address listed on the transfer. If you need the certifi-
cate mailed to a different address, please sign a state-
ment with these instructions.
Buyer Beware
To help you avoid problems after you buy a horse, APHA recommends you
check the following items before the purchase:
• Be sure the photograph or painted markings (in the case of older registration
certificates) on the original registration certificate match those of the horse
you are buying. If the markings do not match, contact APHA.
• Be sure the seller is the current owner of the horse according to the horse’s
papers. You can verify this by calling APHA. If the horse has been sold pre-
viously and the ownership not transferred, it may be difficult to update the
ownership record. A transfer report with the correct signature and fee must
be submitted for each change in ownership.
• To avoid potential problems, do not accept an incomplete or “open” transfer.
You should deal directly with the current owner of the horse and wait for the
transfer history to be completed before you purchase the horse. The association
strives to record changes in ownership accurately and will not skip owners.
• APHA does not accept a transfer that has been altered. Any erasure or alter-
ation results in delays while APHA verifies the information. In most cases, a
new transfer report with the correct information and signature is required. To
correct the date of sale on a transfer recorded with APHA, the association
requires signed statements from both buyer and seller.
Claiming a Racehorse
When a horse is claimed at a recognized track, the
racing secretary collects a transfer fee from the
claimant. This fee is forwarded to the association with
the registration certificate, a written report of the race,
and the name and address of the member claiming
the horse. Upon receipt of the fee, certificate and
report, the association transfers the horse without
requiring a transfer report signed by the owner.
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Registry Change: Solid Paint-
bred to Regular Registry
Occasionally, a foal with only a small spot will be reg-
istered as Solid Paint-bred. As the foal grows, so may the
spot, eventually growing large enough to qualify the
horse for inclusion in the Regular Registry. In such cases,
the owner of the foal may apply for a registry change.
The owner of the foal must provide APHA with
the following items before the registry change can
be processed:
• Original Solid Paint-bred registration certificate.
• Photographs clearly showing the area that might qual-
ify the horse for inclusion in the Regular Registry.
Photos should include a close-up of the qualifying
marking that clearly shows the size of the spot in
question and the underlying, unpigmented skin. A
side-view photo for the new certificate is also needed.
• Registry change fee, as published in a current APHA
Official Rule Book. If APHA determines that the change in
the qualifying area is not sufficient to change the status
of the horse, the fee, less a processing fee, will be refund-
ed. If the foal is approved for inclusion in the Regular
Registry, a new certificate will be issued by APHA.
Changes to the
Registration Certificate
Within 30 days of the time the registration certifi-
cate is mailed from the association’s office, you may
return it for corrections. You must document the
changes you request. During this grace period there is
no fee for documented changes. Therefore, it is impor-
tant that you take time to verify all information on your
registration certificate as soon as you receive it. After
30 days, the association charges a fee to correct a
certificate. Name changes and changes of sire or dam
are not considered corrections.
Name Changes
Once a horse has been registered, changing its
name is discouraged. One of the purposes of the reg-
istry is to record bloodlines and performance records.
If the name of a horse was changed at the whim of
each new owner, it could become quite difficult to
maintain the integrity of those records. A name may
be changed by submitting a name change request
and the appropriate fee. However, under no circum-
stances may a horse’s name be changed once it has
done one of the following:
• Started on an APHA-recognized track.
• Performed in an APHA-approved show or contest
and earned one or more points, been named
Grand or Reserve Champion, or earned a show
record based on class wins.
• Compiled a record in non-point earning programs
recognized by APHA such as, but not limited to,
PAC or Ride America
®
.
• Sired or produced registered offspring.
Replacing Lost Certificates
A duplicate certificate is a new registration certificate that is issued when
the original has been lost or destroyed. It may be issued when sufficient
proof of loss and proper identification of the horse have been submitted to
the association. To get a duplicate certificate, the recorded owner must file
a notarized affidavit that explains the circumstances under which the
original certificate was lost or destroyed. The affidavit must be accompa-
nied by two current photographs, one of each side of the horse, and the
appropriate fee.
Re-registration Certificates
If you have a registration certificate that contains incorrect
information regarding the sire, dam or foaling year, you must apply for
a re-registration certificate.
The following information is required before APHA can issue a
re-registration certificate:
• A new, completed registration application, original registration,
certificate and photographs.
• Notarized statement from the owner of the dam at time of foaling. (This
may be a lessee or authorized agent for the owner.) The statement
should give details as to why the horse was incorrectly registered.
• Re-registration fee, as published in a current-year APHA Official Rule
Book. If the foaling year is changed to an earlier year, the difference
between the registration fee paid at that time and the amount that
should have been paid at that time must be remitted.
• Original registration certificate. The original must be submitted before
a re-registration certificate will be issued.
APHA now allows mare owners to register
their foals on-line, thus reducing the regis-
tration turnaround time to only a few days.
The benefits of on-line registration, ver-
sus traditional mail-in applications, include:
• Faster processing time—A team dedicat-
ed to on-line applications processes
transactions.
• No postage costs—Those who register
using the new process normally com-
plete the entire transaction on-line, elim-
inating the need for mailing.
• Error reduction—If a required field in an
application is not completed, users are
prompted to enter the necessary informa-
tion. Similarly, if a registration name has
been used previously, users are instructed
to select another name. The system also
flags information that appears to be inac-
curate or incomplete.
• Efficiency—A properly completed appli-
cation form ensures that APHA registra-
tion staff members can quickly proceed
with the creation of a registration certifi-
cate. Applicants know immediately if the
information they are submitting needs to
be updated or corrected.
• Enhanced customer service—For mem-
bers who require quick turnaround times,
nothing is faster than on-line registration.
Also, it frees up time for other customer
service personnel to work with applicants
who choose to complete their application
through traditional methods and who
may have special questions or needs.
• Transaction records—On-line registra-
tion users know the status of their appli-
cation from the moment they submit
their forms. Additionally, all of the infor-
mation submitted is kept safe and secure
through use of the latest encryption tech-
nology.
• Greater flexibility—You can use a digital
camera to take your horse’s registration
photographs and simply upload them
with your application. There is no need
to make prints and send them through
the mail. If another image is needed,
applicants are notified.
Before you can register your foal on-line
you need:
• A current APHA membership and an
APHA On-line PIN number.
• A release of breeding. The stallion owner
must have released the breeding, mean-
ing he or she has signed off on the print-
ed SBR or faxed the signed SBR to the
APHA On-line team with a request to
release, prior to the registration process.
• A Breeder’s Certificate control number.
This number is found on either your pre-
printed registration certificate, in the
Breeder’s Certificate section under the stal-
lion owner’s signature, or you can look it
up on-line if you have the stallion and
mare registration numbers, the breeding
year and the beginning breeding date.
• Four photos of your horse (one of each
side, front and rear view) that can be
uploaded. These photos should be no
larger than 800x600 pixels and in a jpeg
format. Please do not crop your photos.
APHA is not able to use cropped photos.
• A Mastercard, American Express or VISA
credit card for payment.
Now you are ready to register your horse
on-line. Simply complete each question
on-line as they appear on the screen. These
questions are the same as those on the
printed registration application.
On-line Registration
On-line Stallion
Breeding Reports
APHA’s on-line services allow stallion
owners to track and submit their stallion
breeding reports (SBRs) quickly and
easily.
SBRs are required for registration
of any progeny. A report must be filed
for every stallion that has been bred to
a mare. Each mare that stallion has been
exposed to during the year must be
listed on the SBR.
An on-line SBR can be created early in
the year and then updated periodically.
You can access this on-line report
24 hours a day, seven days a week, to
add a mare to the report. Just like print-
ed SBRs, on-line versions must be sub-
mitted by November 30th of each
breeding year.
Start keeping track of your SBRs by
logging on to apha.com, clicking on
“member login,” and signing in with your
member identification member and PIN.
Then, go to “My APHA.”
Creating SBRs on-line allows stallion
owners to authorize release of breeding
certificates at the same time the mare’s
report is entered. This, in turn, allows the
owner of the dam at the time of foaling to
register the foal on-line.
Leasing a Paint Horse
In some instances, you may choose to
lease, rather than buy, a horse. As the les-
see, APHA recognizes you as having the
same responsibilities as the horse owner. For
example, if you are officially listed as the les-
see of the mare at the time a foal is born,
APHA considers you the original owner of
the foal. However, leased horses do not
qualify for APHA Amateur or Youth points, or
awards earned at APHA-approved shows.
Because leasing a horse has legal implica-
tions, you must complete and file a lease
authorization form. APHA requires that you
provide the following information:
• A completed lease authorization form,
signed by the lessor and the lessee.
• Appropriate fee.
• Copy of the registration certificate for
Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds.
• Date the lease is effective and a definite
termination date. If it is necessary to can-
cel the lease authorization prior to the
specified date, the lease may be termi-
nated with a lease cancellation notice
signed by the lessor and the lessee.
APHA Registration Guide • 13
American Paint Horse Association
Post Office Box 961023 • Fort Worth, Texas 76161
(817) 834-APHA (2742) • FAX (817) 834-3152 • apha.com
