FOREWORD
The American Miniature Horse Association, Inc., was
incorporated in July 1978 to provide an organization to promote
the breed and to maintain a permanent registry devoted wholly
to the interests of the Miniature Horse. The AMHA is chartered
under the laws of the State of Texas as a nonprofit corporation.
The Association is an exempt organization under Section 501 (c)
(5) of the Internal Revenue Code.
As defined by AMHA, any horse that exceeds thirty-four (34)
inches in height is NOT a Miniature Horse and is not eligible for
registration. Temporary papers are issued to Miniatures whose
parents are both registered with AMHA. If after three (3) years of
age the horse is thirty-four (34) inches or under, application may
be made for permanent registration.
Membership in AMHA is available to all persons who subscribe
to the objectives of The American Miniature Horse Association,
agree to abide by its rules and regulations, and who apply for
membership. Regular members are those persons who have
registered with AMHA one or more horses and who have paid
their membership fee. Associate members are persons who do
not have horses registered with AMHA. Youth members are those
persons under age nineteen (19) who are interested in the objects
and purposes of the Association but who may or may not own a
Miniature at the time of application for membership. All regular
members are entitled to vote on any Association matters, whereas
Associate and Youth members do not have voting privileges.
THE MINIATURE HORSE WORLD, published by AMHA six
times yearly, is the best source of information concerning Miniature
Horses. This outstanding publication provides articles by experts in
all fields of the horse world, a show calendar, advertisements and
articles by breeders, and much, much more. A free breeders list is
also available upon request.
Miniature Horse shows give breeders and exhibitors opportunities
to compete for awards. These competitions enable the public to see
the various types and uses of the versatile Miniatures at their best.
This handbook presents the current Bylaws, Show Rules, Standard
of Perfection, Rules and Regulations, and fees for our membership.
Changes have been indicated by bold print. Any other questions
should be addressed to:
THE AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
5601 S Interstate 35 W
Alvarado, Texas 76009
817.783.5600
[email protected]
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