a) As an imported horse;
b) For imported semen;
c) As born in Utero;
d) As born en route to Australia;
e) As an imported frozen embryo; or
f) The dam of an imported frozen Oocyte.
NB: Forebearers are not registered or recorded with the
Association.
10. NOT ELIGIBLE
A horse is not eligible for registration if:
a) Its height is less than 14.0 hands at age five (5) years;
b) It tests H/H (positive) to HYPP;
c) It tests N/H (positive) to HYPP unless gelded or
surgically spayed
d) It tests Hr/Hr (afflicted) to HERDA;
e) It is the result of cloning;
f) It has pedigree to, or markings or conditions
characteristic of an Appaloosa, Paint, Pinto,
Standardbred, Heavy Draughts or Pony breed;
g) It has excessive white markings, whether or not such
markings or conditions are, or could be, the result of
inherited traits, or the result of an organic or abnormal
physical condition. It is a matter for the Association
alone to determine whether the white markings are
deemed „excessive‟;
h) It has inherited defects such as Cryptorchid or
Monorchid and is also capable of reproduction;
i) It has overshot or undershot jaw, where normal
occlusion between the upper and lower incisors is
absent in horses over the age of two and is also
capable of reproduction; and
j) It has any defect that has resulted in, or will predispose
the animal to pathological changes that interfere with its
intended use.
11. STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
11.1 „Conformation‟ means: the form or outline of an animal;
the symmetrical arrangement of its parts.
11.2 The conformation of a Quarter Horse is different from that
of any other breed. It gives the horse grace and balance
and enables it to excel in a great variety of disciplines. It is
important therefore to become familiar with the Standard of
Excellence for the breed.
11.3 Characteristics
The following characteristics are desirable in quarter
horses:
a) Balance: Head, neck, forequarters, barrel and
hindquarters correctly proportioned and symmetrical. All
component parts blend smoothly together resulting in
overall balance, style and beauty giving grace and
freedom of movement;
b) Head: Relatively short and wide with a small muzzle
and a shallow, firm mouth. The head joins the neck at
an angle of about 45 degrees;
i) nostrils: full and sensitive;
ii) ears: short, active and set wide apart;
iii) eyes: large, wide-set and reflect intelligence and
placid disposition;
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