Registry Services
Stallion Breeding Return (Updated February 2011)

The AQHA has now implemented a new process for stallion owners to lodge breeding returns which will simplify the process greatly.

Due Dates for Breeding Returns:
Mare served from 1st August to 28 February, Breeding Returns due by 31st May
Mare served from 1st March to 31st July, Breeding returns by 31st October

The Registered mare return sheets will allow stallion owners to lodge 10 services per sheet and the Foundation mare return sheets will allow 4 services per sheet, this is because we still require the full markings for services to AQHA recorded foundation mares.

Each line requires the registration or recording number of themare. Please select the service type either:

N - Natural, A - Arificial Insemination or E - Embryo transfer and finally the dates of service.

For Foundation mares we also requires the mare's markings to be completed on the F Return, found in the back of the Stallion Return Book

The fees will depend on the date the breeding return is received.
Please note breeding return books are allocated specifically to the particular stallion and are not to be used for any other stallion. Once the breeding returns are lodged, an Application for Registration with the stallion’s name, mare’s name and dates of service will be generated.
The Application for Registration will be forwarded to the stallion owner. The stallion owner then signs the Stallion Owner's Declaration and forwards it to the mare owner once all commercial obligations are met.  If a mare owner still owes money on a service fee, agistment etc, DO NOT SIGN THE STALLION OWNERS DECLARATION until all commercial obligations have been met.  

Once the foal is born the owner of the foal will be required to complete the rest of the details on the Application for Registration including owner’s name, colour, name, sex, markings, date of birth, sign the application then forward it to the AQHA along with the appropriate registration fee.

From 1st August 2005 the AQHA requires full three way DNA parent validation for all new registrations. Once an Application for Registration is received, a DNA kit for the horse being registered will be forwarded to the owner for a DNA sample to be taken and forwarded for testing. Once the DNA result and parent validation is completed by the University of Queensland the registration process can be completed and a Certificate of Registration issued for the horse.
If you have any questions about the breeding return or registration process, please contact AQHA on (02) 6762 6444 or send us an email.

Persons wishing to register progeny out of a mare not eligible for Appendix (A) or Stud Book (Q) registration with AQHA must first apply to have their mare recorded as a Foundation Mare. 

To apply to have a mare recorded as Foundation, members must comply with the following:

1. Supply full pedigree details and a copy of a Registration Certificate from an approved breed Association for such mare.  AQHA recognise Registered Australian Stud Book Thoroughbred (ASB), Arabian (AHSA) and Australian Stock Horse (ASHS) registered mares.
2. The mare must be DNA typed.
3. The mare must undergo testing for genetic disorders (HERDA, OLWS and HYPP).
4. An AQHA Application for Registration must be lodged for such mare marked as “Foundation Recording”.  These are available off the AQHA website or from the office.

The fees for genetic testing are outlined below.  Please note that if your mare has been DNA typed through the Australian Stud Book (ASB), Arabian Horse Society of Australia (AHSA) or the Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS), you will not have to DNA test your mare again through AQHA.

DNA test kit – $110.00 from AQHA
OLWS test kit – $90.00 from AQHA (if required)
HERDA kit – $55 from AQHA (if required)
HYPP test kit – $60 from AQHA (if required)

Once AQHA receive all the relevant paperwork, a DNA profile plus negative HERDA, OLWS and HYPP results, AQHA will be in a position to accept your mare as a Foundation Mare.  Your mare will then be issued with a Foundation Mare (FM) number.  Progeny will be ineligible for registration until the mares Foundation recording is finalised.