The American Quarter Horse Registry provides an opportunity for breeders and owners to register their horses when they otherwise may not have the means to do so. With the huge popularity of the American Quarter Horse, and its tremendous versatility, it has only been natural for breeders to cross their quarter horses with other breeds. The temperament and athleticism of the American Quarter horse, along with its beautiful conformation and gorgeous colors, which can be passed on to these crosses, makes the results both unique and special.
There are tremendous benefits to having your horse registered including:
The qualification for registration is simple: at least one parent must be AQHA or APHA registered, hence our original name “Half Quarter Horse Registry” (now the AqHR.) This one, simple guideline allows us to retain the integrity of the breed while enabling the registration of horses that are possibly turned away from other associations or registries.
While we do have many crosses, we also have numerous full-blooded quarter horses. Because AQHA and APHA have several strict guidelines, we receive countless referrals directly from AQHA because they will deny a horse registration for the following reasons:
Simple answer: your horse qualifies if a AT LEAST ONE parent (sire and/ or dam) is AQHA or APHA registered (or registered with one of their international affiliates)
Complex answer: your horse MAY qualify if it is verifiably a MINIMUM of half quarter horse according to pedigree and/ or DNA. (Ex.: your horse may be a cross between two Appaloosas (ApHC) that are each half quarter horse. OR your horse may be a cross between an Appaloosa and a half Arabian each having a sufficient amount of quarter horse in their pedigree. OR your horse may be the result of an AqHR x AqHR)
Hardship cases: if your horse does not meet any of the above requirements, you may apply through The American DNA Registry for a breed analysis registration certificate.
We always recommend DNA typing, ESPECIALLY if the horse is a futurity or incentive program prospect. OR if you have plans to breed the horse. Parental verification adds credibility and value to your horse, even if for just the sire OR dam.
The AqHR registers full Quarter Horses almost daily. As a matter of fact, most of them come as a direct referral from AQHA who we work with very closely. The AqHR offers an alternative when AQHA denies a horse registration or the horse’s owner does not wish to incur the expenses of registering with AQHA.
AQHA may deny your ability to register your horse for numerous reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
No. AQHA is the most strictly governed purebred association. Only AQHA horses can be shown in AQHA shows.
It is our knowledge that AqHR certificates are recognized everywhere (with the exception of breed-specific shows and programs). However, we suggest that you check with the specific association, directly. BFA, Future Fortunes, and Mare Power DO accept AqHR certificates.
Example Registration Number – A006702-QA ¾.
This makes your horse more identifiable which is especially important for futurity horses, when selling a horse, and in the unfortunate event of a lost or stolen horse.
No. AQHA is a purebred registry and the most strictly governed breed association.
Yes!
A breeder’s certificate is needed for horses under one year of age. We also prefer to have one on file for any and all horses whenever possible.
Yes. We have several different classes and divisions.
ALL animals will receive a registration certificate that includes the following:
Animals with verifiable mother and/or father will also have the following included on the certificate:
No. The registration fee is all-inclusive. There are no memberships and it includes the cost of the DNA test for the horse in which you are registering.
Divisions (commonly referred to as ‘books’)
Exotic Classes (within divisions)
The ADNAR registration fee includes a DNA test. In some circumstances, a minimal additional fee may be required for a second analysis. DNA is especially important if the horse is a futurity or incentive program prospect OR if you have plans to breed the horse
Parental verification adds credibility and value to your horse, even if for just sire OR dam.
NO – The DNA test will either provide parental verification with the case number of the parent(s) (to test against) OR it will provide a breed analysis if your animal has an unknown history or pedigree.
No. AQHA is the most strictly governed purebred association. Only AQHA horses can be shown in AQHA shows.
Ex. Registration #: A006702-QA
1. The first letter indicates what classification your horse is.
2. The numeric digits indicate which horse yours is. In the above example, that horse is the 6702nd horse to be registered with ADNAR.
3. The letters following the number tell what breed cross your horse is.
This makes your horse more identifiable which is especially important for futurity horses, when selling a horse, and in the unfortunate event of a lost or stolen horse.
No. AQHA is a purebred registry and the most strictly governed breed association.
A breeder’s certificate is needed for horses under one year of age. We also prefer to have one on file for any and all horses whenever possible. It is section #8 of the application.
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