Registration Requirements

CWHBA Registration Requirements

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Enter my mare for breeding? - All mares must be entered into the CWHBA Stud Book before their offspring can be registered. Find all Registration & Application Forms HERE.

1. You must be a current member

2.a) For mares already inspected/approved with a recognized Warmblood Registry: -

Fill out and submit the CWHBA - 'Application for Pedigree Approval and Stud Book Entry' form with appropriate fee for initial entry $30.00.
Attach a copy of the mare's Registration Certificate (both sides) showing approval status or inspection results and proof of ownership.
Attach a copy of DNA profile or Profile number and lab if already done; If no DNA profile available, attach DNA Test Kit Application and fee of $60.84
if leased, include appropriate documentation.
Mail to CWHBA Office

2.b) CWHBA Registered mare, or other Warmblood mare, TB/Arabian/AngloArabian mare not previously inspected: present her for inspection: -

Apply to National Office or your Provincial Chapter for 'Application for Inspection & Stud Book Entry'
Attach a copy of DNA profile or Profile number and lab if already done; If no DNA profile available, attach DNA Test Kit Application and fee of $60.84
Present your open mare, or in her first year of breeding, or with foal at foot, for inspection. She will automatically be entered into the appropriate level of Book depending on her eligibility.
For CWHBA registered mares, original papers must be returned for upgrading or, for all other mares, attach a copy of the mare's Registration Certificate (both sides) showing proof of ownership.
Warmblood Mares for breeding 1995 and thereafter, three years old in that year, will have to be inspected for Stud Book entry in order to register her foal in the General Stud Book. Foals out of non-inspected mares will be registered in the Auxiliary Book until the mare is inspected.
Inspection fee of $85.00 includes initial Stud Book entry for the first breeding season.
if leased, include appropriate documentation.
Mail to CWHBA Office

2.c) CWHBA Registered mare, or other Warmblood mare, TB/Arabian/AngloArabian mare not previously inspected: - if for some reason you are not able to present your mare for inspection in the first year of breeding or foaling and wish to register her warmblood foal: -

Fill out and submit the CWHBA - 'Application for Pedigree Approval and Stud Book Entry' form with appropriate fee.
Attach a copy of DNA profile or Profile number and lab if already done; If no DNA profile available, attach DNA Test Kit Application and fee of $60.84
For CWHBA registered mares - include her registration number - you do not need to include a copy of her papers. For all other warmblood mares, attach a copy of the mare's Registration Certificate (both sides) showing proof of ownership.
Mare Entry fee of $30.00 includes initial Stud Book entry for the first breeding season.
if leased, include appropriate documentation.
Mail to CWHBA Office

2.d) Unregistered mare: - enter her in the Stud Book or present her for inspection: -

Apply to National Office or your Provincial Chapter for 'Application for Inspection & Stud Book Entry'
Attach a copy of DNA profile or Profile number and lab if already done; If no DNA profile available, attach DNA Test Kit Application and fee of $60.84.
Complete known pedigree on the back of the form; mares in this category will be entered as a grade mare and placed into the Auxiliary Book.
Inspect: Present your open mare, or in her first year of breeding, or with foal at foot, for inspection. Inspection fee of $85.00 includes initial Stud Book entry for the first breeding season ..... OR
Enter: with appropriate fee. Mare Entry fee of $30.00 includes initial Stud Book entry for the first breeding season.
if leased, include appropriate documentation.
Mail to CWHBA Office

Important Note: If you are having any problems or have questions about registering your foal or entering your mare, please contact your provincial representatives first for information, before you contact the National Office.

Register 1998 and future foals?

1. You must be a current CWHBA member.

2. Ensure that the foal's dam is entered in the Stud Book (see above.)

3. Make sure that the stallion owner or Veterinarian has signed the CWHBA Breeding Certificate. Be sure to keep a copy for your records. If the stallion you are using IS NOT entered in the CWHBA Stud Book, it is still your responsibility to attach a signed Breeding Certificate to the Registration Application and include stallion information.

4. Fill in date of birth, and other pertinent information on the CWHBA Registration Form.

5. Have a CWHBA approved Foal Identifier or your Veterinarian fill out the Identification of Markings on the back side of the Registration Form while foal is at the side of the mare.

6. If registering the foal after weaning, you must provide DNA parentage verification for foal, dam and sire. The results should accompany the Registration Application.

7. Enclose appropriate registration fee ($85.00 for 12 months from foaling date; $135.00 after 12 months from foaling date and $165.00 for foal by non-entered, non-approved stallion).

Note: Warmblood Mares for breeding 1995 and thereafter, three years old in that year, will have to be inspected for Stud Book entry in order to register her foal in the General Stud Book. Foals out of non-inspected mares will be registered in the Auxiliary Book until the mare is inspected. Mare Inspection fee of $85.00 includes initial Stud Book entry for the first breeding season.
Effective 2006: DNA Profile is required for mare to be enterred: Attach a copy of DNA profile or Profile number and lab if already done; If no DNA profile available, attach DNA Test Kit Application and fee of $60.84

Register 1994 to 1997 foals?

1. You must be a current CWHBA member.

2. Ensure that the foal's dam is entered in the Stud Book (see above.)

4. Fill in date of birth, and other pertinent information on the CWHBA Registration Form.

5. Have an Association Approved Foal Identifier or your Veterinarian complete the marking section of the Registration Application OR, for pre-1997 horses only, attach four pictures that clearly show all marking on the foal (front, sides and back) & with the dam in at least one of the pictures, OR, provide DNA proof of parentage.

6. Enclose appropriate registration fee of $135.00 for foals sired by CWHBA entered stallions and $235.00 for non-entered/non-approved stallions.

7. mail to CWHBA Office

Register my pre-1994 horse?

1. You must be a current CWHBA member.

2. Fill out the CWHBA - Application for Registration form.

3. You must ensure that you attach a Breeding Certificate or DNA proof of parentage.

4. Have an Association approved Foal Identifier or your Veterinarian complete the markings section of the Registration Application OR, for pre-1994 horses only, attach four photographs that clearly show all marking on the horse (front, sides and back).

5. If the stallion is not entered in the CWHBA Stud Book, attach a copy of his Registration Certificate (both sides) showing any Approval Status or Inspection results.

6. If the mare is not entered in the CWHBA Stud Book attach a copy of her registration certificate (both sides) showing any Approval Status or Inspection results.

7. Enclose appropriate registration fee of $90.00.

8. Mail to CWHBA Office

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