Schedule of Fees

SCHEDULE OF FEES - Effective 1st August 2025

SCHEDULE OF FEES - PDF VERSION

MEMBERSHIPS - 1st August to 31 June

FULL (Includes Individual or Constituent)

$195

FIRST TIME MEMBER (Promotional) *Includes spouse/partner as a Full Financial Member at same address, no Magazine or Rule Book

OR Concession/Discount MEMBER *Includes Magazine & Rule Book

$115

YOUTH (3 – 18 years) *no Magazine or Rule Book

Free

ASSOCIATE *No horse registration, are not entitled to vote at General Meetings

$100

INDIVIDUAL LIFE - 20 years *Includes International

$2,505

AFFILIATE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

$1,295

 ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS OPTIONS:

  • International (for Full/Constituent/First Time & Youth Members)  +$45
  • Amateur/Select Amateur Permit (for Full & First Time Members)  +$30
  • Professional Horsemans Group (for Full Members) +$30
  • Novice Amateur, Youth & Horse Permit  - $No Cost
  • Horseback Riding Program - Lifetime Registration (for Full/First Time & Discount Members)  - $No Cost

REGISTRY SERVICES

STALLION OWNERS - Initial Breeding Fee (IBF) - must be paid prior to first service

Colts / Stallions residing in Australia, five (5) years of age & under  $770
Colts / Stallions residing in Australia, six (6) years of age & over            $1,500
Stallions bred prior to completing IBF - Penalty Fee per mare $150

 

Breeding Return Book  $25
Failure to keep stallion records updated - more than 12 months Penalty Fee $1,100

 

Import Semen Registration & Initial Breeding Fee       *Additional fees for Genetic Testing as required by AQHA (see Hair Testing Fees)

$1500
Breeding Permits       (Retained Semen Permits, Embryo, Frozen Embyro Permits & Oocyte Permits)  $10 each
Foundation Recording - Stallions     *Includes IBF, DNA, 7 Panel tests $1375

 

BREEDING RETURNS – STALLIONS *Service dates between 1/8 and 28/2 are due by 31 May each year

Early Bird Special - Lodged & paid by 28th February, 2026

$30

Breeding Return - Lodged & paid by 31 May, 2026

$40

Breeding Return - Lodged & paid 3 months late

$50

Breeding Return - Lodged & paid more than 3 months late

$120

 

Service dates between 1/3 and 31/7 are due by 31 October each year. And Mares pastured with Stallion for full breeding year, being 1/8 to 31/7

Breeding Return - Lodged & paid by 31 October, 2026

$40

Breeding Return - Lodged & paid 3 months late

$50

Breeding Return - Lodged & paid more than 3 months late

$120

 

REGISTRATIONS – BREEDERS *Horses born between 1/8 and 28/2 are due by 31 May each year

Early Bird Special – Lodged & paid by 28th February, 2026

$110

Registration - Lodged & paid by 31 May, 2026

$125

Registration - Lodged & paid after 31 May but before 18 months of age *Colts & Fillys ONLY

$220

Registration - lodged & paid over 18 months of age *Colts, Fillys & Mares ONLY

$250

 *All fees include Parent Verification (PV)          *Additional fees for Genetic Tests as required by AQHA (see Hair Testing Fees)

 

Change of Gelding status back to Colt Penalty Fee  $2,000
Performance Registration - Geldings & Mares, any age *Includes Paternity/Maternity verification, HYPP, HERDA & OLWS tests ONLY      $190
Foundation Recording – Mares *Includes DNA, HYPP, HERDA, OLWS, PSSM1, MH, GBED, MYHM tests  $235

 

IMPORTED HORSE REGISTRATION

Application received within 120 days of arrival in Australia

$250

Application received outside of 120 days of arrival in Australia

$350

*Additional fees for Genetic Tests as required by AQHA (see Hair Testing Fees)

 

HAIR TESTING FEES 

 DNA Tests for Parent Verification (PV) or Paternity/Maternity Verification  $110

 

GENETIC Tests Available – HERDA, HYPP, OLWS, PSSM1, MH, GBED, MYHM

COLOUR Tests Available – RED FACTOR / EXT, AGOUTI, GREY, CREAM DILUTION, DUN

1 test = $55

2 tests = $75

3 tests = $85

4 test = $95

5 tests = $105

6 tests = $115

7 tests = $125

8 tests = $135

9 tests = $145

10 tests = $155

 

GENERAL PROCESSING FEES   

Approved Sale inspection fee horse $10 per
Correction of Registration certificate - within 30 days of receipt $No Cost
Correction of Registration certificate - after 30 days of receipt  $16.50
Duplicate Certificate – Registration OR Awards $35
Extended Pedigree - 4 generations  $35
Prefix $110
Priority Processing Fee per Item  $50 per
Lease Notification $100
Lease Notification Renewal  $50
Transfer Fee - any horse registered or recorded with the Association $50
Rule Book $20

AQHA Affiliate SHOWS

"AA" approval  $100
"A" approval       $50
“AA” approval completed online and results entered online  $66
“A” approval completed online and results entered online   $33

 

Non-Affiliated Club A Approval  $200
State Show Approval   $No Cost
Points printout per horse/member $25
Show Result Book     $15
Show Results lodged after 14 days and before 30 days  $No Cost