1.

All purebreds must be DNA tested.  Partbreds must be microchipped, DNA tested or permanently branded at the owner’s choice.  One of the above is required.

2.

Stallion returns and breeding certificates are required and must be furnished by 31 July each year.  Filing fee to be be $5.00 with late return penalty of $45.00

3.

We do not require a photograph of the horse for registration, but one can be included at the owner’s discretion

4.

No duplicate names allowed.  If a name is a duplicate, a prefix or suffix may be added so that it is not a duplicate.

5.

No penalty for registering horses older than 6 mths.  Same fees apply to all registrations

6.

There is no Gelding rule for partbred horses. 

7.

NZIHA will carry out DNA testing if required, but owners are free to use whatever agent they want.  They can use ACPRE or overseas agents as required by specific breed registries.  As long as we have a copy of the test with the registration, we will accept the registration of purebreds, irrespective of what agent procured it.

8.

For the purposes of registration, a partbred must be 50% or greater.  Any horse which has less than 50% of the registered breed, must be registered as a grade horse – eg SPG or FRG. 

9.

All registrations must be on NZIHA official forms

10.

Foal registrations must be accompanied by a copy of the breeding certificate.