Category: Associations & Breed Registries

Fanciers of Shetlands began importing these hardy little ponies from the Shetland Isles and Europe in the late 1800s. Immediately, the earliest enthusiasts embarked on a road to improve the quality of stock by selectively breeding for improvement and, thereby, established a truly American pony. Today’s American Shetland and all its divisions are tributes to … Read more

The Rocky Mountain Horse breed originated in the United States in the late 1800s, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. At the time of its beginnings, there was no understanding of the need to document anything about these horses. The people living in this region were quite unaware that one day … Read more

The Pinto horse originated in Spain and was introduced to North America by Spanish and other European explorers. The Spanish explorers brought over Barb horses that had been crossed with other European breeds including Russian and Arabian strains, which are thought to give the horses their color patterns. When the Spanish herds were brought to … Read more

The North American Peruvian Horse Association’s mission is to serve as a member-represented equine association; protect the integrity and accuracy of breed records and registration process; provide services to meet the needs of the show and recreational owner/rider; and promote the Peruvian Horse. Assoc|Breed Registries

The modern association, as in the past, is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Percheron horse. Our association office processes all registrations and transfers of ownership, publishes a quarterly breed magazine, and the Percheron Stud Book of America. The Association helps support a National Show and sponsors a World Percheron Congress every four … Read more

True to their name, Paso Finos are the horse with the fine step! The breed’s Spanish heritage can be seen in their proud attitude, style, and elegance. Paso Fino horses are known for being calm at hand, but full of energy, drive, and stamina under saddle. Their gait is unique, quick, extremely smooth, and totally … Read more

The North American Mustang Association and Registry was founded in 1986, and the first Mustang was registered in 1987.All BLM Mustangs are eligible for registration, as well as Forestry Service horses, Indian Reservation horses, TRNP horses, Nevada Mustangs, and offspring of these horses.1/2 Mustangs can also be registered. One parent must be a NAMAR registered … Read more

The sole reason for the AMHA Registry to exist is to maintain and ensure the integrity of the records of the American Morgan Horse Register. To accomplish this purpose the Registry will utilize current scientific and administrative concepts and techniques to ensure all registrations and transfers are carried out according to the Rules and Regulations … Read more

This community of Lipizzan breeders, owners and enthusiasts provides a registry for this rare baroque breed and actively works to preserve, protect and promote the Lipizzan breed. Lipizzan horses represent over 400 years of select breeding for beauty, nobility, and a rare combination of courage, strength, ability, temperament, and intelligence. This breed has captured the … Read more