Requirements for Registration, Nomination or Recording

Eligibility for Registration
To be eligible for registration a horse/pony can be of any breed stock or combination thereof, except 100% hot- blood (Thoroughbred or Arabian) or 100% cold-blood (draft breeds). (see Nomination below).

Eligibility for Nomination
To be eligible for nomination a horse/pony can be 100% hot-blood (Thoroughbred or Arabian) or 100% cold-blood (draft breeds). All AWS benefits are the same as registered warmbloods.

Eligibility for Recording
To be eligible for recording the horse/pony has been previously registered with another registry. All AWS benefits are the same as registered warmbloods.

Types of Books
The Main Book, Pony Book and Elite Book (see below) are maintained by the National Office for all registered, nominated and recorded horses. Registration, Nomination or Recording is for the lifetime of the horse/pony.

Main Book
For Main Book registered, nominated or recorded horses/ponies pedigree history is desirable, but not required. Main Book horses/ponies qualify through their own performance.

Elite Book
For Elite Book registered, nominated or recorded horses/ponies pedigree/bloodline history is required. This history must provide evidence of four generations of proven, documented sport horse/pony performance in one of the four sports supported by the AWS (see guidelines above). The horse/pony that is to be registered is automatically included in the four generations. DNA testing is required for all Elite Book Horses/Ponies.

Sport Pony Book
Equine 14.2 hands or under will be in the Sport Pony Book. Ponies will receive separate year end awards for national in-hand and inspections.

1. Provide a completed application for registration, nomination or recording. Include all known family history, as this could qualify your horse/pony for the Elite Book. This application form must be completed following the instructions. For information not known the completed application should state "unknown". Registration fee must be included with application.

2. Become a current AWS member. All owners, riders or representatives of registered, nominated or recorded horses/ponies must become current AWS members.

3. Provide DNA testing fee or a, b or c below.
   1. Enclose completed Breeding/Covering Certificate. (This is documenting the Sire and Dam of the horse to be Registered, Nominated or Recorded).

   2. Enclose copy of previous Registration papers. (if horse is previously registered with another Association).

   3. Provide DNA Case Number. (If horse was previously DNA tested).

4. Provide the qualifying performance score copies or documents from any of the following, if available:
   1. Recognized USEF Sport Horse/Pony In-Hand class (any age)- 62% - (unrestricted Breed Classes, other than AWS).

   2. Dressage - training level or higher - 62% - USEF Recognized Classes (unrestricted Breed Classes).

   3. Eventing - 55 penalties maximum dressage test at any level, without elimination or retirement or withdrawal at an USEF recognized event.

   4. Combined Driving - same criteria as Eventing (above) except at Preliminary level at USEF recogized event.

   5. Show Jumping - Placing 1st - 15th in an USEF recognized class

   6. Recognized Sport Horse Breed Registry Inspection - 62%

   7. AWS scores from minimum of three (3) offspring that have passed the performance requirements and are registered with the AWS will satisfy performance requirements for the sire or dam.
      

   or–

   A "Pending" Certificate of Registration will be sent, if you can not satisfy any one of the above (item #4) qualifiers at registration time. The horse has it's lifetime to satisfy one of the above performance requirements. The "Pending" Certificate of Registration proves all registration fees have been paid and contains:

   • horse/pony pedigree information
   • performance requirements, still to be satisfied
   • Transfer form (in case horse is sold before obtaining scores)