Section 7, Committee Reports
Each committee chairman will provide a written report of each
Committee meeting to the Board of Directors which at least shall
contain all actions taken by the Committee regarding whether
the committee recommended, did not recommend or had no
recommendation regarding proposed rule or Bylaw amendments.
This report shall be presented orally or in writing to the Board by
the committee chairman for discussion and/or amendment (if
allowed) and shall be included in the minutes of that meeting.
(Amended 02-07, effective 01-08)
Section 1, Establishment
The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the registry and
stud book of The American Miniature Horse Association, Inc.
The Registrar of the Association shall be elected by the Board of
Directors and hired or appointed by the Board of Directors. The
registry, stud book, and Registrar shall be under the supervision
of the Executive Director or Board Designee. (Amended 02-14,
effective 01-15)
Section 2, Closed Registry
The registry and stud book of The American Miniature Horse
Association shall be closed effective December 31, 2013, after
which all newly registered horses shall consist only of those horses
with previously registered AMHA sires and dams. (Amended 0208, effective 01-09)
Section 3, Temporary Registration
Qualified Miniature Horses shall be issued temporary certificates
of registration from birth until they have attained the actual age
of three (3) years.
(Amended 02-09, effective 01-10)
Section 4, Permanent Registration
Permanent certificates of registration shall be issued to qualified
Miniature Horses who have attained the actual age of three (3)
years, and measure thirty-four (34) inches or less in height,
measured at the base of the last hairs of the mane while standing
squarely on a level surface, and have met all the requirements of
the Association.
Section 5, Registration Fees
The Board of Directors shall recommend a schedule of fees
at the Annual Meeting, and the membership shall determine,
from time to time, the fees and charges for registration, issuance
of certificates of registration, and the furnishing of any other
instruments or documents of the Association pertaining to the
Registry.
Section 6, Breed Name and Size
Horses registered by The American Miniature Horse Association,
Inc., shall be a breed of horses known as the American Miniature
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