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How to Register a Horse 
 
 
  
 
One of the most common questions is
how does a horse become registered?  
  • First, the studbook is officially closed but there may be exceptions if there is strong supporting evidence that the horse is a Carolina Marsh Tacky and that it being accepted to the registry would benefit the population by adding vital genetics to the breed.
  • Second, before a horse can be considered, the registry requires a detailed history of the origin and breeding of the horse. The lineage must be known and a conclusive DNA test must match a current foundation horse. Horses must be full Carolina Marsh Tacky to be included in the registry.
  • Third, the horse needs to be visually inspected for breed type and conformation. Good photos of the front and side of the horse must be submitted to the registry. If the horse is visually consistent for the breed standard, the horse will then be inspected by a member of the CMTA Inspection Team.
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    For more information see the Marsh Tacky Breed Standardspage.
 
If all qualifications are met, a Registration Application must be completed and sent along with a picture of a front image and a side image of the horse to the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association. The inspection team will determine further action.

Acceptance into the registry does not imply an evaluation of animal soundness. A registration may be cancelled or amended by the ALBC Pedigree Registry at any time based on new information. All new foals from registered parent stock must have a registration form filled out by their owners including photos so that they may be entered properly into the studbook and registry.

Pedigree certificates are signed and embossed and are mailed out to owners upon acceptance of their horse into the registry. If there are any questions regarding the studbook or registry contact Jeannette Beranger at ALBC, PO Box 477, Pittsboro, NC 27312, (919) 542-5704, jberanger@albc-usa.org

We would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank the Thorne Foundation for their generosity that helped to make the first  Marsh Tacky studbook a reality.