How To Register Your American Miniature Horse from the AMHA | Page 5
REGISTRATION APPLICATION - SECTION 1
Here we go! Step by step. Let's start with Section 1 of the Registration Application.
Section 1 - REGISTRATION APPLICATION - Must be completed in its entirety.
Have you picked out the perfect name for your horse? When filling out a Registration
Application, we ask for 2 name choices.
NAME: Give 2 choices, not to exceed 35 characters, including spaces - punctuation is not allowed.
2nd Choice:
2nd Choice:
Yes, I authorize the AMHA to select a name if the above choices are unavailable or objectionable.
Registered names cannot exceed 35 characters including spaces, and punctuation is not allowed. Once a horse is
named, that is it! You or a future owner cannot rename this horse, so pick carefully!
Most AMHA horses carry a farm prefix or farm name at the beginning of their names. This is not required, but
does help you build recognition for the breeding program at your farm. If you would like to reserve a farm prefix
for your exclusive use, you can apply for a Prefix Reservation.
Another common naming option to consider is to include part of the sire or dam's name in the foal's name.
Typically it is the sire's name that is used to reflect in the foals he produces. But if a mare's bloodline has a highly
respected show horse lineage, or she has produced a show winner previously, you might see her name reflected
in the foal's name also.
If you would rather have the AMHA select a name for your horse, or have us name the horse if your first two
choices are not available, please just mark the box that says 'Yes, I authorize the AMHA to select a name if the
above choices are unavailable or objectionable.
PLEASE NOTE: If the owner/lessee of the dam at the time of foaling fails to register the foal, the owner/lessee
forfeits the right to name the offspring.
Looking for more information on how to name your horse? Check out the following resources:
What's In a Name?
Reprint Article from Miniature Horse World
AMHA Studbook Online
AMHA Pedigree search database
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