Frequently Asked Questions?
If the registry is for quarter horses how come
Paints are allowed?
NQHR's opinion is that the majority of
registered paint horses although they began as a separate breed, have absorbed
enough Quarter horse blood to basically be quarter horses with larger white
markings allowed. Why not, what breed would have made a better influx of fresh
blood and type than the quarter horse. The future of the paint horse is split
between continuing to allow quarter blood or cutting the apron strings and
becoming a breed of there own. If this happens it will leave the quarter horse
world with a dilemma of what if anything to do with all the highly marked
quarter horses no longer accepted by either registry. At this time the NQHR has
not moved so far as to just openly allow all paint marked horses that qualify
the correct percentage of blood to be registered as full quarter, but in the
meantime we do not wish to ignore the fact they are, or could be a large part of
our future.
Can my solid marked paint foals be
registered as quarter horse since the parents carry allot of quarter bloodlines?
The NQHR offers several options for solid
marked paint foals depending on parentage they can either be registered as
breeding stock quarter horse, or if both paint parents have minimum 3/4 quarter
breeding then the foal may be eligible for full quarter horse status.
My horse is registered Foundation Quarter can
you note that on my horses certificate?
Yes, we can make note of up to three other
registrations including numbers on your certificate.
How do
I begin registration?
The best place to start is by
printing
an application packet from the forms page, and filling
in as much information as you know. You may also fill in an
instant
application for faster service. The second step would
be to research any information you do not know. The more information you can
provide us the more valuable you're certificate will be! After filling out your
application and required forms you may mail, email, or fax the paperwork and
pictures to N.Q.H.R. We also offer an instant application for those who have
the information ready and wish to speed up the process. For information on the
processing fees please see the fee schedule or our forms page.
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Why would I bother to register a horse without a proven
pedigree?
OR
My
horse isn't Quarter can I still register it?
N.Q.H.R stand on cross breeding is remembering where the
quarter horse came from. The quarter horse type came from a mixture of Spanish
and colonial stock horses. If you care to look back at the
founding of the quarter horse long before the name and status as a breed you
would see horses of unknown pedigree's being bred for there ability to perform a
job. Generally in the case of the "bulldog or steeldust horses" as the quarter
horses were first known it was to pull the plow thus the heavy chest and neck,
or out think a herd of rangy cows thus the heavy hind quarters for better
spinning and stopping.
When the breed was first adopted as such it was by a group of
men who got together and decided a certain type of body style was desirable and
should be perfected. They selected a few of the largest and most prominent
ranches of the area and declared only those horses were the only ones eligible.
This plan did not go over well with the other ranches of the area and eventually
the registry opened its doors to the general public. The early breeding of the
quarter horse was a hit and miss strategy as not every foal bred automatically
inherits the desirable traits. It has been argued by multiple groups whether
that is what has happened from the selective registering of the quarter horses
by most of the modern registries. The NQHR believes the type which was
originally sought has been forgotten, maybe due to the fact the horses are not
needed to work the farm anymore. Maybe because the breed has followed to many
fashion changes. We are not here to lay blame.
The NQHR is a registry with one purpose and that is to recognize
the quarter horse as it was originally meant to be in type without sacrificing
conformation, temperament or usability. Our purpose is to protect the foundation
bloodlines which the breed was based on as well as to introduce appropriate new
bloodlines which will sustain the breed and avoid the debilitating and often
deadly disease's that are cropping up from the inbreeding of foundation horses.
The NQHR does not accept "any horse" that remotely represents a quarter horse
just to make a profit. The NQHR requires a strict evaluation of all un pedigreed
horses applying for quarter "type" status. Only horses with desired type and
conformation will be accepted for registration as future breeding stock.
The NQHR uses a system of separated sections to integrate new
bloodlines into the full blooded stock. You can learn more about our sections by
clicking here.
What are your size restrictions?
Equine 14.2 hands
or above will
be classified as HORSE. The NQHR does not accept ponies, or miniature horses.
A "hand" = four
inches
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Will I
get a certificate with my registration?
Yes, you will receive a certificate for every horse you register.
It will look similar to this one:
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My horse is full blooded Quarter but was rejected by other
registries because of too much white will N.Q.H.R. accept it?
That is precisely why the
N.Q.H.R expanded to offer multiple sections in the registry! The N.Q.H.R believes
that the modern paint is as much or more quarter "type" than most quarter horses. While we do still require a markings standard for our full blooded
and Quarter type sections. Horses with extensive white markings may apply for
the Paint Type section.
The following marking restrictions apply.
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What Are Sections for ?
In order to provide
registration for a wider span of bloodlines, and still keep the quarter horse
desired "type", in 2002 the N.Q.H.R administration and members voted to expand
the registry into sections with which to separate outside breeding stock and
full bred Horses as well as offer registration privileges to those who would not
otherwise be able to register there appropriately typed but open bred horses. The official sections of the N.Q.H.R
are:
Section Q: Quarter Horse
Horses resulting from the breeding of two verifiably registered Quarter Horses,
and meeting the designated markings guideline. Horses registered in this section
will be recorded in the official Stud
books and files of the NQHR as Full Blooded Quarter Horse.
Section QT: Quarter Type
Horses deemed to be obvious Quarter type by a director of the N.Q.H.R, and
meeting the designated markings guideline. Horses registered in this section
will be recorded in the official stud books and files of the N.Q.H.R. as Breeding Stock.
Section QH: ½ Quarter
Horses with minimum one verifiably Quarter Horse registered parent, and meeting
the designated markings guideline. Horses registered in this section will be
recorded in the official stud books and files of the N.Q.H.R. as
Breeding Stock.
Section QQ: ¾ Quarter
Horses with minimum one verifiably Quarter Horse registered parent, and three
verifiably Quarter Horse registered grandparents, meeting the designated
markings guideline. Horses registered in this section will be recorded in the
official stud books and files of the N.Q.H.R. as Breeding Stock.
Section P: Paint Marked Quarter Horse
Horses resulting from the breeding of two verifiably registered Quarter, or
Paint registered horses that are each minimum ¾ Quarter bred, and meeting the
designated type and markings guideline. Horses registered in this section
will be recorded in the official Stud
books and files of the NQHR as Full Blooded Paint Marked.
Section PT: Paint Type
Horses with obvious or known Paint breeding deemed to be obvious
Quarter type by a director of the N.Q.H.R, and that meet the designated markings
guideline.
Will my
horse's offspring be registered?
YES, with proper application you're horses offspring may be
registered most times at a higher section than there parents.
Here's a quick chart to show how offspring may advance if the proper application
and verifications are provided.
|
Parent 1
|
Parent 2
|
Solid Marked Offspring
|
Paint Marked
Offspring
|
|
Q
|
Q
|
Q
|
P
|
|
Q
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
Q
|
P
|
|
Q
|
P
|
Q
|
P
|
|
Q
|
PT
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
P
|
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
PT
|
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
P
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
P
|
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
PT
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
PT
|
|
P
|
P
|
Q
|
P
|
|
P
|
PT
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
P
|
|
PT
|
PT
|
QT,1/2,3/4
|
PT
|
For
the purposes of the above chart horses not registered with N.Q.H.R and
·
Registered with any full or foundation Quarter Horse registry or Association may
be considered Quarter Horse (Q).
·
Registered Appendix Quarter Horse may be considered Quarter Type (QT);
·
Registered with Jockey Club or any Half Quarter Registry or association may be
considered Quarter Type (QT);
·
Registered Paint with minimum ¾ Quarter bloodlines may be considered Paint (P);
·
Registered Paint with less than ¾ Quarter bloodlines may be considered Paint
Type (PT).
·
Registered Pinto may be considered Paint Type (PT).
·
Registered Solid Paint-Bred may be considered Quarter Type (QT).
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My
horse is Black, but it says Bay on my certificate?
N.Q.H.R registers, a horse's color based on genetic history
and/or record of offspring. For descriptions and pictures on genetic colors,
and what we classify different horses as please see our
color reference site.
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My horse is a
unique color not commonly accepted can it be registered?
YES, we accept all colors of horses if they meet the NQHR
guidelines for proper quarter "type" . We pride our selves in being as
scientifically correct on our color designations as the current studies by the
leading universities, and color experts can provide us with. N.Q.H.R. is
actively keeping up with the latest equine genetic findings by several
universities. To find out more visit our color
reference site.
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I am twelve
years old can I register my horse?
YES you're welcome to fill out an application for registration.
You will need one of you're parents or guardian's signature's on all the
required forms and application.
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My
horse is Palomino and registered with a color registry can it still be
registered with you?
YES you're welcome to register your horse with as many
registries as you would like. We do not know of any registries that have a rule
against more than one registry or Equine association. There
are several registries and equine associations for most pedigreed horse breeds
and colors.
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How can
I safe guard my horse against theft?
Option 1
Branding is a highly visible (somewhat debated) way of saying this livestock is
mine. But don't forget to register and periodically update your brand or no one
will know who to return the horse to.
Option 2
Putting locks, video cameras, and/or guard animals on your stables can deter
some would be horse thief's but not all.
Option 3
Register your horse with a reputable organization willing to assist in the case
your horse is stolen.
N.Q.H.R.
registration certificates not only show your horse's ownership information and
pedigree, but they also have a complete description and pictures of your horse
right on the certificate. We believe that the best way to find a missing or
stolen horse is to spread the vital basics out to as many people and horse
related facilities as fast as possible.
With this in
mind N.Q.H.R has teamed up with several online missing horse notification boards
and will immediately notify any livestock auction houses that have internet
connections in the case you're horse is missing. Most missing horses are
probably found just down the road grazing but It is shocking just how many are
on the boards. See for yourself just how possible it is from show ring to your
own back yard horses are being stolen everyday.
AGHR Missing Horse Forum There
are many, many more just type
stolen horse
in your favorite search engine.
Requirements for registration:
-
Completed application
-
Bill of Sale (if not the breeder) or Form I
(brand inspection) if signed transfer or bill of sale unavailable.
-
Form P Parentage Verification
-
Four full body color photos showing white markings,
scars, and if applicable brands.
Additional photos will be required if
scars, brands, or identifying markings do not show clearly in full body
pictures.
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