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· Three Registries are available for either pure-bred Saddlebreds, part-bred Saddlebreds, and National Show Horse (Saddlebred x Arabian). · Registrations from AU$30.00. · Low cost DNA testing services at only $45.00 per horse. · All purebred horses are now required to be tested and parent verified with the University of Kentucky USA . · Beautifully presented Frame-able registration certificate in 5 generation format. |
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The foundations of the breed in Australia The original breeding records of the foundation stock were the basis of the first Stud Book produced by the American Saddlebred Association of Australia which was formed in 1979 after Sutton Farm's Production Sale in 1977 as the number of horse owners and breeders began to grow. The Besaw’s educated their children in Australia then relocated to the USA after devastating drought affected the horse industry and a shift in Grolier's business interests led to the selling off of stock at a Dispersal Sale at "Jumping Rock", Bundanoon, in 1981. Initially the purchase price and limited availability of purebred Saddlebred horses put them out of reach of most potential purchasers so Mr Besaw promoted upgrading of stock and the registration of first cross, second cross and third cross horses with the “possibility” of recognition as 'purebred' after assessment by an international 'classifier'. At the 1981 Dispersal Sale the reduced prices of purebred stock made the costs of purebred stock equivalent to part-breds, so serious breeders were able to add numbers to their purebred foundation stock. The purebred register expanded thereafter with less emphasis on the 'breeding-up'. idea The Secretary was responsible for maintaining records of registration (stallion service certificates, identification of foals for registration supported by photographic evidence, updating records of transfer of ownership and some branding), The registration of horses was transparent and monitored regularly by the Board of Directors The Directors published the first Studbook (1970-1979) organized by the Besaw’s with the then secretary Diane Lloyd. It recorded the pedigrees of Purebred (A register), Cross bred (B Register) and the (C Register) Infused horses (offspring of a first cross-colt) which was initially introduced for coloured Saddlebred crossbred stallions. This was followed by an updated Register published in 1988 with Mrs Betty Jenkins as secretary. The 1988 published register listed 160 purebred horses and a separate register of part-breds was maintained . There were other addendas published later but it is unknown as to whether these are currently available. |
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Blood typing and DNA In the early 1990’s the issue of verification of parentage was being debated by directors and members of ASHAA as the technology of blood-typing developed. It was being argued that perhaps it was a little premature for Australia to rush into with less than 10 horses a year being registered at the time and even less registered breeders. By 1992 there was already discussion of DNA being phased in to replace blood testing in a few years time. The technology for DNA typing has only become commercially organized and affordable in recent years. DNA testing does not prove that any horses is a purebred. It is merely a tool for backing up paperwork. For an explanation of the difference between DNA “typing” and DNA “parent verification in PDF format
NASHS has, from its inception, retained the right to request DNA typing in order to verify parentage if the question of legitimacy has arisen, but no such case has yet arisen. Registered breeding stock are now required to be DNA typed and recorded under an arrangement with the University of Kentucky, in order to facilitate double registration for imported horses already registered with ASHA USA, if desired. As of July 2008 all new purebred registrations will be required to have the parents DNA type on file before the registration can be processed. NASHS started DNA testing as of 2006 and began with the stallions, followed by the mares the following year. It now only costs $30.00 (subject to variation according to exchange rate) and has a turn around of about 2-3 months. It is much more affordable now for the amateur breeder, which is the status of all Australian breeders. It only takes 3 full or half siblings to be able to determine a DNA type . All horses in Australian history were originally registered using the same procedures for many, many years, which was lodging correct paperwork, photographic identification, and some have brandings and/or microchips. Most Saddlebred horses in Australia share the same ancestry so are linked by their pedigrees. Note: According to the misinformation some people believe that if a horse is registered in Australia it, and its resultant progeny, is automatically eligible for registration in the studbook of USA. The only horses that are eligible for registration with USA studbook are the progeny of horses from two fully USA imported parents or a horse that has been fully exported to USA, (more likely in the case of a good performance horse) It’s Australian registration papers are then surrendered and has to be re-registered with the American Registry. NASHS Australia is very proud of one of our own registered horses was the first and is currently the ONLY purebred Saddlebred to be exported to USA. Elite performance horse, NASHS registered Canyonleigh Sirecho “Rocco”, was exported in 2008 and is currently competing in USA Eventing competitions Also, two NASHS registered horses Kobada’s Jacq of Times and Canyonleigh Stargazer were purchased by a couple of high profile Sheiks (brothers) and exported to U.A.E in 2006 to compete in Endurance events. |
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