The information contained on a Certificate of Registration is based on details provided to The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited by Members for the purpose of the Society's record keeping. Whilst exercising due care, the Society is unable to guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of such information and cannot accept any responsibility. Any application submitted to the Society remains the property of The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited at all times.
A horse's Certificate of Registration is unable to be sold and remains the property of The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited. The Registration, Transfer or Lease Application does not constitute proof of legal or beneficial ownership of any horse.
The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited lists advertisements provided by advertisers but gives no warranty and makes no representation as to the truth, accuracy or sufficiency of any advertisement or any description, photograph or statement therein. The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person as a consequence of reliance on any advertisement or other material on this website.
The Society is unable to provide any guarantees as to the suitability of any horse and interested persons must rely on their own enquiries in this regard. People making enquiries in relation to suitability should include: health, soundness, temperament, performance, ability, fertility and the like. With regard to genetic disorders, the Society makes no warranty that any horse is free from any genetic disorders and people must rely upon their own inspections, enquiries and assessments in this regard.
The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited (the Society) is required to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and the National Privacy Principles in collecting, using, disclosing and disposing of Members' personal information.
Personal information is any information that can be used to identify a person. The types of information the Society collects include Members' names, addresses and other contact details and stud information.
The purposes for which the Society collects such information are as follows:
In completing and returning to the Society any request by the Society for information relating to the Member, a Member will be considered to have consented to the collection of the information and to disclosure of the information for the purposes outlined above. If Members do not consent to such disclosure, formal notice in writing should be given to the Society. In this event, the Society will only use a Member's personal information for the purpose of contacting the member, and any such information will not be disclosed to Branches or Management.
The Society will not disclose a Member's personal information for any other purpose without the Member's specific written consent.
In accordance with the National Privacy Principles, the Society will endeavour to ensure that:
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Registrations are limited to FINANCIAL MEMBERS of the Society. If you are not already a member complete click here to join or renew.
Complete all information and submit with a Breeding Certificate and payment fee.
If an inspection is required, either have the horse inspected by the inspector in your area or submit video footage.
The Society Inspector will consider the horse for ASH type, conformation, movement, colour, height, temperament, overall appearance and the like for acceptance or otherwise.
Click here for an application or an inspection List.
The horse must be CLEARLY BRANDED with a stock brand, identification number and foaling season year number.
Click here for Branding Policy.
The Society does not have a register of brands; it only records a horse's brands, when registered, for identification purposes. To trace the owner of a brand, we would recommend that you contact the Registrar of Brands in your state for assistance.
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ASH Breeding Certificate signed by the Stallion Owner is compulsory for all new horse registration applications. The original or a copy of the ASH Breeding Certificate must be attached to the Application for Registration when lodged with the Society.
DNA Testing is compulsory for ALL Registry Horses, or progeny resulting from Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer.
Compulsory DNA Testing for Natural Service is being worked through a consultative process and general review. Further details will be released when available. Members are advised, compulsory DNA Testing may become a requirement at any time (for any Registration type) from 1st January 2024 and requirements will be announced in due course.
DNA TESTING and sire verification (sire only) is compulsory. The Society must have a DNA profile for the sire.
An ASH Breeding Certificate signed by the Stallion Owner is compulsory.
DNA TESTING and parentage verification (sire and dam) are compulsory. The Society must have a DNA profile for the sire and dam.
An ASH Breeding Certificate signed by the Stallion Owner is compulsory.
NOT REQUIRED - if the progeny is being registered by the membership that owned or leased the dam at time of foaling.
NOT REQUIRED - if the Member registering the progeny, purchased the progeny as a foal at foot (under 365 days old), with the dam.
REQUIRED - If the member registering the progeny is different from the membership that owned or leased the dam at the time of foaling and a transfer fee will apply.
Click Here if you need a Transfer application.
Submit the Application for Registration with payment of the registration and DNA fee. A kit will then be issued by the Society for collection of a hair sample by the owner. DNA testing is the most accurate method of parentage verification.
Click Here to arrange a DNA kit.
Submit the Application for Registration with payment of the registration, DNA and GDT fee (if required). A kit will then be issued by the Society for collection of a hair sample by the owner.
Compulsory Genetic Disorder Testing is being reviewed. Further details will be released when available and the above rules may change. Members are advised, compulsory Genetic Disorder Testing may become a requirement at any time (for any Registration type) from 1st January 2024 and requirements will be announced in due course.
Stallions (6GDT) - OLWS, HYPP, HERDA, PSSMI, MH, GBED (If required)
All stallions being Sire Registered must be 6 panel Genetic Disorder Tested for the abovementioned disorders.
All stallions or colts being considered under the Registry will be 6 panel Genetic Disorder Tested.
Mares (1GDT) - HERDA (If required)
Genetic Disorder Testing of mares is as follows:
All mares & fillies being considered under the Registry will be tested for HERDA.