REGISTRATION InformationMembership:
You must be a full member of the AAHIASM at the time of registration.
Breeds Allowed:
The American AztecaSM is a combination of two registered breeds. They are a registered Andalusian (all lines of Spanish, Lusitano, and Spanish/Lusitano) and the registered Quarter Horse or Paint. We do not recognize any other breeds such as (but not limited to) Sulphur horses, Kiger Mustangs, Appaloosas Etc.
Blood Ratio:
Check out the Breeding Chart to know how much Andalusian and QH blood is allowed. And what the letter classifications are.
AQHA/APHA Pedigree:
Please be aware that we do not allow ANY horses whose pedigrees are over 25% TB. If you are unsure, please fax or mail a copy of the registration papers to the office for verification.
DNA and Parent Verified:
Starting January 1, 2004, all horses being registered must have DNA Analysis performed to confirm parentage against both parents. The exceptions is outlined in the AQHA and APHA DNA Schedule. DNA kits are to be ordered with each accompanying registration application. (Please do not send us money for this kit before we receive a filled out and completed registration application, as we need the information from the application to complete the DNA forms). If the horse has already had a DNA Analysis performed, then a copy of the results is required. If the Andalusian parent is only blood typed, you will need to order a Blood Type with DNA Analysis, or contact the Andalusian Parents' owner and ask them to contact the IALHA and have the blood on file at UC Davis converted into DNA. We can only verify parentage if all three horses (Sire, Dam and Foal) are DNA performed. If you have any questions on this, please contact the office.
Recognized Coat Colors, Patterns and Markings:
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Breeding Stock Listing Fee:
Starting on January 1, 2003 and American Azteca whose American AztecaSM Sire or Dam is not registered with the AAHIASM will be charged a breeding listing fee. (see Fee Schedule) This rule does not pertain if the Sire or Dam are purebred Andalusians, AQHA, or APHA.
Photographs:
Starting January 1, 2004 we will no longer be requiring four photographs with each application. This registration rule has been amended.
We will now be placing a scanned copy of the markings drawing (Section 8 on the Registration Application) on the back of the registration certificate. We will still offer you the option of a photograph on the front of the certificate if you'd like, but this will be at the discretion of the applicant. Remember if you submit photos, you will still be required to fill out section 8 "Markings Drawing" on the application. You must be very accurate when drawing the markings. Also include any brands the horse has in their accurate location.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR HORSE
~ Take a few minute to clean anf groom your horse. Take a few minute to set up your horse.
~ Fill the frame with your horse without leaving out any part of the horse; i.e. hooves, ears, etc.... BUT please leave out the handler. Photos taken from great distance of the horse are usually not acceptable. Remember the purpose of the photos is to show the markings that the horse has, not just to show the horse.
~ For brightness and no shadows have the sun over your shoulder, also look at your background. Make sure you have good contrast ( A dark horse should have a light background and a light horse should have a dark background).
~ We will not accept pictures as described: A horse with a saddle or any other body coverings (i.e. leg wraps, blankets, hoods etc.) Photos that are unclear. All markings and/or spots must be shown. Other horses in the photo.
~ The horse must be the main object in the photo, filling up most of the area in the photograph. All pictures will be kept permanently on file at the registry office. (NO POLAROIDS). Do not cut or trim photos as this will be don ein processing if needed.
Digital Photos:
We do accept digital Photos. There must be a separate disk for each horse because it goes in the horse's file. Please write the horse's name on 3.5" floppy disk or cd. It must be high-density and PC readable. The pictures must be saved as jpeg or bmp.
Submitting Digital Photos Sent Online:
You may also send jpeg photos sent over the internet. We review a lot of photos. In order to avoid confusion, PLEASE follow these instructions. Please send ONE photo per email; list the horse's registered name and the owner's name. Each photo must have the horse's registered name as the file name. (example: horsename1.jpeg, horsename2.jpeg ) An additional $10 per horse will be charged for this service.
HYPP Analysis:
Any horse found to have bloodlines of Impressive in their heritage, must be tested for HYPP. We will accept the results from another registry. Only horses with the result of N/N will be accepted for the registry.
Pedigree:
A clear and complete (front and back copy) of sire and dam's registration papers must also be sent with each registration application. If your horse is also registered with the IALHA, we do not accept the AQHA or APHA pedigree that is on the IALHA papers. However, we do accept the Andalusian side of the pedigree. For the AQHA and APHA pedigree, we need one of the following, including the registration numbers on all horses in the pedigree.
A) An copy of the original AQHA or APHA Registration Papers
B) A copy of the pedigree prepared by the AQHA and APHA only
C) The AAHIASM will research the pedigree for the fee listed above.
A minimum of four generations is required.Payment:
You can either send a check with your membership application and/or registration applications or you can make ONLINE PAYMENTS with a Visa or Master Card. We ONLY accept online payments. We cannot take any credit card payment over the phone or through the mail. If you are interested in paying online, go through our online payment page.
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