Category: Breed Registries

The Shire horse traces back to the “English Great Horse”, and the Great Horse in turn to Flemish horses brought to England during the 12th century. These Flemish horses were noted both for their size and for colors and markings similar to what we think of as typical for the Shire. Assoc|Breed Registries

The Norwegian Fjord Horse is one of the world’s oldest and purest breeds. It is believed that the original Fjord Horse migrated to Norway and was domesticated over 4,000 years ago. Herds of wild Fjord Horses existed in Norway after the last ice age. Archaeological excavations at Viking burial sites indicate that the Fjord Horse … Read more

The American Haflinger Registry (AHR), which represents over 11,000 North American Haflinger owners and over 30,000 Haflingers, was formed in 1998 from the combined memberships of the Haflinger Association of America (HAA) and the Haflinger Registry of North America (HRNA). By majority vote of both memberships, HAA and HRNA were dissolved to create a single … Read more

The American Hanoverian Society, Inc. is a Hanoverian breed organization which is directed by its own Board of Directors, elected by its U.S. membership and operating under by-laws voted upon by the membership. Incorporated in 1978, it is an American-based, independent, non-profit corporation, headquartered in Lexington, KY. What began with only 40 members has grown … Read more

The American Driving Society’s mission is to promote the best interests of the sport of driving horses and ponies to carriages both competitively and for pleasure. Assoc|Breed Registries

The Dartmoor is an ancient breed originating in southwest England. Through the centuries, the rough, rocky terrain and sparse grazing produced a sure-footed, strong and hardy pony quite capable of excelling in any number of pursuits. His wonderfully calm temperament and friendly nature make him an excellent choice for adults and children alike. His well … Read more

The purpose of the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the Foundation Quarter Horse by the individuals that the FQHR deems as Foundation bred. The Registry is based on blood pedigree example. Therefore the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry recognizes those horses listed in the first … Read more

Today’s well-bred Morabs combine Morgan strength and depth with Arabian refinement and sensitivity. Thanks to these parents, the Morab has a naturally superior pulmonary and cardiovascular system. Morabs possess a shorter back than other breeds, one backbone less as does the Arabian. This shorter back, combined with the longer croup of the Morgan, endows the … Read more

As an organization founded to support and promote the breeding and enjoyment of American Warmblood Sporthorses, the American Warmblood Registry has developed a program of services designed to fulfill their stated goals. Assoc|Breed Registries

The American Warmblood Society (AWS) is an international, nonprofit Performance Sporthorse Registry whose main goal and purpose is to represent, promote, award and aid in the development of talented sport horses of all bloodlines from the grass roots through the Olympic levels.The AWS is a forerunner as a registry for identifying horses in North America. … Read more