How To Register Your Appaloosa

        * Photograph Requirements
        * Completing the "Application for Pedigree Registration" form
        * Application for Canadian Pedigree Registration  (In Adobe PDF format )
        * Check List
        * Registration FAQ's

Photograph Requirements

When you apply for registration of your Appaloosa Horse a "Photo Inspection" is required. The ApHCC Registrar through examination of recent colored photographs performs the "Photo Inspections". As the physical identification of all Appaloosas is achieved through the description of base color, face and leg markings, coat pattern, other characteristics, notable scars, brands, freeze marks and/or microchip or tattoo, it is imperative to have high quality photographs submitted for the Photo Inspection.

At least four current, color photographs shall accompany all "Applications for Registration of Pedigree". Polaroid, digital, computer printout, "touching" or altering of photographs in any way is strictly prohibited. The four photographs present four views of the horse:

frontleft sideright siderear photo
Direct Front View   Full Left Side View           Full Right Side View          Direct Hind View
 
  Mottled Skin
    White Sclera
    Striped Hooves (on legs without white leg markings)
    Markings and Spots on Legs, Face, and Body
    Base Color (Bay, Chestnut, etc)
    Appaloosa Coat Pattern
    Notable Scars
    Brands, Tattoo and/or Freeze Mark


Labeling of photographs is required to provide confirmation of the Application for Registration of Pedigree form to which the photos belong, and for future reference. Labeling on the back of the photograph shall include:

    The name of the applicant horse
    Date the photograph was taken
    Name and address of the person taking the photograph


Several labeling techniques have been utilized by ApHCC customers, including printing the information on the back of the photograph and preparing computer labels and affixing them to the back of the photograph.

Canadian Register Your ApHC Appaloosa
Completing the "Application for ApHC (USA) to ApHCC Pedigree Registration

Prior to completing an Application for ApHC (USA) To Canadian Pedigree Registration, read these directions and complete the form as instructed. This will help to avoid unnecessary delays. Horses registered with the ApHC (USA) will be eligible for identification by the ApHCC subject to the following requirements:

a) The horse must have at least one parent registered/identified with the Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada or with the
Appaloosa Horse Club, Moscow, Idaho. The other parent can be one of the following crosses:

       i. The Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada, Register of Appaloosa Horses

       ii. The Appaloosa Horse Club, Moscow, Idaho

       iii. The American Quarter Horse Association, registered or appendix certificate, Amarillo,Texas

       iv. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association, Ontario

       v. The Jockey Club (Thoroughbred), New York, New York

       vi. The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, Ontario

The "characteristic" Appaloosa, CPO Appaloosa, "no characteristic" Appaloosa, registered Quarter Horse, or registered Thoroughbred horse must be bred to an Appaloosa horse as described above which has a recognizable Appaloosa coat pattern, other than solid.

b) Regardless of the sex of the horse, its parents must meet the above requirement.

c) A copy of the front and back of the ApHC (USA) certificate must be submitted to the ApHCC with this application.

d) If the recorded owner at the time of application is not the recorded owner on the ApHC (USA) certificate, a transfer of ownership must be signed by the last recorded owner(s) and must accompany this application.

e) Four current photographs (complete left and right side views, direct front view, direct hind view) must accompany this application. Photographs must show all face markings, leg markings, brands, freeze marks, Appaloosa coat pattern and/or characteristics that are present (Section XII, E. 1). Photographs must confirm the markings that you have recorded on the reverse of the Application for Registration of Registration. If a marking is not visible in the photographs submitted, or if there appears to be a marking visible in the photographs submitted but not recorded on the Application for Registration of Pedigree, you will receive a request for additional photographs. These additional photographs will be required before the Registrar may consider issuing a certificate for the applicant horse.
Go to Photograph Requirements.

f) Any horse registered with the ApHC (USA) and owned by a resident of Canada, must be registered with the ApHCC before the horse may be shown at ApHCC approved shows and before that horse’s progeny are qualified for registration with the ApHCC.

g) By submission of this application, the applicant certifies that all information on this application is true and correct, agrees that the Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada has the privilege to correct and/or cancel the certificate for causes under its Constitution, By-laws, Regulations, and Rules, and agrees to make this horse available for blood typing and/or DNA typing and parentage verification should the applicant horse be chosen for testing pursuant to the Constitution, By-laws, Regulations, and Rules of the ApHCC and specifically the random parentage testing program.

h) If the applicant horse is a stallion or mare a Veterinary Doctor must complete the Veterinarian Evaluation Form supplied by the ApHCC.

i) ApHCC Bylaws, Section XI, Unacceptable Breeding and/or Characteristics, C. Genetic Disorders applies to applicants for ApHC (USA) to ApHCC Pedigree Registration, including, but not limited to HYPP

j) Sex – Report the sex of the applicant horse. State the date gelded for geldings and if the applicant horse is a twin the sex of the twin must be recorded.

Classification – Check the appropriate box. Regular classification denotes Appaloosas with a coat pattern other than solid. No Characteristic classification denotes Appaloosas with a solid coat pattern and no other Appaloosa characteristics. Characteristic classification denotes Appaloosas with a solid coat pattern and at least one of the other Appaloosa characteristics.

Characteristics – Check the appropriate box(s) in relation to Visible White Sclera, Mottled Skin, and Striped Hooves.

Glass or Blue Eyes – record if applicable

Base Color – Check applicable Base Color

Coat Pattern – Check applicable Coat Pattern

Diagram and Written Description - Record all white leg markings and face markings. Record any scars, brands, unusual markings or color, tattoo, microchip, etc. When completing the written description and the diagram of face/leg markings, familiarize yourself with the definitions included in Appendix A of the ApHCC Official handbook (go to Color, Coat Pattern, Characteristics), remember that when you face the horse your right is his left, and use the following procedures:

Front View - Facing the horse, draw the face markings, checking the upper lip, lower lip, and chin for markings. Write the written description of the face markings in the location provided. Check the lip for a tattoo and record tattoo number if present. Check for presence of white sclera, mottled skin, and/or glass or blue eyes and mark the appropriate box. Check for presence of striped hooves on all four hooves and mark the appropriate box. Draw the front view of markings of all four legs.

Left View - Move to your right, noting any face markings visible. Check for brand, freeze mark, notable scars, and/or any unusual markings and write findings in the location provided. Mark the base color and the Appaloosa coat pattern in the appropriate box. Draw the left side view of leg markings on all four legs.

Hind View - Continuing around the horse to your right, complete hind view of leg markings. Note color of tail.

Right View - Repeat procedure as for left view. Complete the written description of the leg markings. Record color of mane and tail.

k) Registration fees must accompany the Application for Registration of Pedigree (go to Printable Application for ApHC (USA) to ApHCC Pedigree Registration Form). Cheque, money order, Visa or MasterCard payment for the amount due shall be included with the application. Membership fees normally do provide substantial savings in registration fees. Membership may be purchased at time of transaction to allow benefit of Members Fees.

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How To Register Your Appaloosa
Check List

Review this list prior to submitting your Application for Registration of Pedigree to the ApHCC. It will help
insure your application is complete. Remember, a delay in processing will result if application is not complete.

    [  ]  Photographs – direct front, left side profile view, right side profile view, direct hind

    [  ]  Application for Registration of Pedigree – completed form

    [  ]  Stallion Owner Requirements have been fulfilled

    [  ]  Outcross Sire or Dam Requirements have been fulfilled or are included with this application

    [  ]  Fees – appropriate fees are accompanying this application. See Application for Registration of Pedigree form for details

    [  ]  Is the applicant horse a stallion or mare 2 years of age or older? If yes, an ApHCC Veterinary Evaluation form is required.

    [  ]  Is this horse a descendant of the AQHA stallion Impressive? If yes, refer to ApHCC Bylaws, Section XI C. Genetic Disorders.

    [  ]  Review the instructions included with the Application for Registration of Pedigree form and the ApHCC Official Handbook.


Registration FAQ's

1. Can I outcross to Quarter  horses in my Appaloosa breeding program?
Yes. ApHCC By-laws accept the following crosses provided one registered parents have coat pattern.
                  Appaloosa to Appaloosa  or  Appaloosa to Quarter Horse  or Appaloosa to Thoroughbred
Quarter horses must be registered or appendix with the AQHA
Thoroughbreds must be registered with the Jockey Club or Canadian Thoroughbred Society
(By-laws, section VII, 1. The Book of Parental Stock)

2. I have heard that Quarter horses or TBs used in an Appaloosa breeding program require "Listing" with
the ApHCC.   What is this?
The "Listing" that you refer to is simply submission of a copy of the AQHA, Jockey Club, Canadian Thoroughbred Society or
ApHC (if American owned Appaloosa), a completed form certifying the copy is unaltered, and the current listing fee.
This is a one time procedure which insures the ownership and pedigree of the outcross is entered correctly into the
ApHCC registration system.  (By-laws, Section XII, B, 1. b)

3. If the foal produced from the cross of a Quarter Horse of TB to an Appaloosa with coat pattern is solid,
can the foal be registered?
Yes, the solid foal can be ApHCC registered and shown at ApHCC approved events provided all other ApHCC registration
requirements have been fulfilled.  (By-laws, Section VII, and General Show Rules)

4. Does ApHCC have any regulations regarding HYPP?
Yes, ApHCC By-laws Section XI, C reads as follows:
1. Effective January 01, 2000, any horse applying for identification or registration in the Register of Appaloosa Horses and
carrying a know and/or identified genetic disorder, including but not limited to, HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis) and
SCID  (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency) shall only be eligible for entry into the Registry of Appaloosa Horses upon
receipt by the ApHCC of Application for Pedigree Registration/Identification and veterinary verification that the horse is
a gelding or spayed mare.
2. Effective January 01, 2002, any horse applying for identification or registration in the Register of Appaloosa Horses
and carrying a known and/or identified genetic disorder, including but not limited to HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis)
and SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency) shall be denied identification or registration with the ApHCC.