Inspection - Stallions

CRITERIA & GUIDELINES FOR STALLION OWNERS

The Canadian Sport Horse Association has been inspecting horses for breed improvement since its incorporation in 1933. Canadian Sport Horse breeders, through the use of Thoroughbreds and warmbloods from other sport horse registries, along with established Canadian Sport Horse lines, strive to produce sound, sensible, athletic performers. Horses should be of sport horse type; defined as a horse that is built to succeed in the hunter, jumper, dressage or eventing disciplines. They are preferably between 16.0 and 17.0 hands high at maturity with a minimum of 8” cannon bone circumference and 72” heart girth. Smaller horses will be considered if other attributes are above average; eg: movement, quality, substance or verifiable performance record. Qualities looked for are good body depth and substance and a well-defined head with large, expressive eyes. Joints should be strong and clean with knees and hocks low to the ground and pasterns well angled with appropriate length. The neck should be well set on with suitable length, withers well defined with a long, sloping shoulder and a smooth, strong top-line. Hindquarters should be strong and well rounded and able to provide balance and impulsion. The movement in all gaits is very important and should be sequentially correct, straight, balanced, ground covering and have impulsion. Rounding out the ideal sport horse stallion is a horse with good character, pride, intelligence, courage and a masculine, athletic presence that leaves a good impression on the observer.

Undesirable qualities include cribbing, weaving, bone spavin, ring bone, side bone, curbs, wind sucking, parrot mouth, navicular or predisposition to navicular, or any such unsoundness which would be detrimental to a breeding program. In cases where a question may arise regarding the presence of a heritable unsoundness, an independent veterinary examination may be requested, at the owner’s expense. Stallions must be 3 years of age or older at the time of inspection

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Before a stallion is brought before the Inspection panel, the following MUST be received by the Regional Inspection Secretary or the CSHA National office prior to inspection date.

 Inspection and Membership Applications completed and signed.

 Photocopy of registration paper (breed of origin) showing four generations of pedigree. Proof of ownership to include details of all owners. If the horse is a Canadian Sport Horse, include ORIGINAL registration paper with application.

 A completed DNA test form. The hair sample will then be taken with inspection personnel during the inspection process and attached to the form. If the horse already has DNA results (external), a copy of the results must accompany the Inspection Application.

 Applicable Fees Payable to “Canadian Sport Horse Association”.

• Inspection Fee $500.00 + HST
• Annual Membership 80.00 + HST
• DNA Test Fee 60.00 + HST or  DNA External Report 25.00 + HST if on file with another registry

Once a stallion is presented for inspection, inspection and membership fees are non-refundable. Registration of existing offspring of stallions receiving approval can be made at the “foal rate” if the application for offspring’s registration is made at the time of inspection.

PHASE I – EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

All horses are to complete each phase, in a designated order (youngest to oldest), before moving on to the next phase. Horses are to be well turned out and presented in a snaffle bridle with detachable reins. Handler is advised to wear comfortable running shoes.

 Veterinary inspection for general soundness and absence of obvious congenital defects. Eyes, mouth, heart, lungs and reproductive organs will be checked. Height, heart girth and cannon bone are measured. Colour and markings are verified. Mane hair sample is pulled for DNA testing.
 Presentation of horses in hand at the walk and trot on a hard surface. Handler will walk in and stand horse up for the panel before being asked to walk and then jog the horse, in a straight line, away from and then toward, the panel. Conformation, way of going and correctness of movement are assessed.
 Presentation of horses in hand. Horses are then evaluated on conformation and movement. The handler will walk the horse into the arena and stand the horse up for the panel. The handler will be asked to walk and then trot the horse clockwise around the perimeter of the triangle. This should be practiced prior to the inspection in order that the horse leads properly and moves forward freely and straight. The handler will then be asked to detach the reins so that horse can be presented at liberty. Strength of movement in all gates will be evaluated at liberty.
 The horse will be put thorough a free jumping exercise that will be evaluated. Details of the free jumping format and evaluation points will be provided in advance of the inspection.
 Final group assessment. Handlers will be asked to walk horses in to ring as a group. Overall impression to be assessed and final decision of panel will be made and announced.

PHASE II – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3, 4 & 5-year-old stallions: Completion of Phase II – All performance requirements of stallions are due by December 31st of the six-year-old year.

• 6 year old and older stallions: Completion of Phase II – Performance requirements of stallions are due by December 31st of the year following inspection.

 

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Inspection Application Stallion.pdf	377.98 KB
Inspection Nomination.pdf	73.16 KB
Premium Upgrade Application 2008.pdf	92.01 KB
Stallion Service Report 08.doc	47.5 KB

Inspections - Mares

CRITERIA & GUIDELINES FOR MARES:
The Canadian Sport Horse Association has been inspecting horses for breed improvement since its incorporation in 1933. Canadian Sport Horse breeders, through the use of Thoroughbreds and warmbloods from other sport horse registries, along with established Canadian Sport Horse lines, strive to produce sound, sensible, athletic performers. Horses should be of sport horse type; defined as a horse that is built to succeed in the hunter, jumper, dressage or eventing disciplines. They are preferably between 16.0 and 17.0 hands high at maturity with a minimum of 8” cannon bone circumference and 72” heart girth. Smaller horses will be considered if other attributes are above average; e.g.: movement, quality, substance or verifiable performance record. Qualities looked for are good body depth and substance and a well-defined head with large, expressive eyes. Joints should be strong and clean with knees and hocks low to the ground and pasterns well angled with appropriate length. The neck should be well set on with suitable length, withers well defined with a long, sloping shoulder and a smooth, strong top-line. Hindquarters should be strong and well rounded and able to provide balance and impulsion. The movement in all gaits is very important and should be sequentially correct, straight, balanced, ground covering and have impulsion. Rounding out the ideal sport horse mare is a horse with good character, intelligence, and courage, and a feminine and athletic presence that leaves a good impression on the observer. Undesirable qualities include cribbing, weaving, bone spavin, ring bone, side bone, curbs, wind sucking, parrot mouth, navicular or predisposition to navicular, or any such unsoundness which would be detrimental to a breeding program. In cases where a question arises regarding the presence of a heritable unsoundness, an independent veterinary examination may be requested at the owner’s expense.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

• Mares must be at least 3 years of age at time of inspection. (Unweaned foals may accompany broodmares.


• Tack – plain bridle with a snaffle bit and reins that are easily detachable.  Grooming – horses should be presented in “good condition”, braiding is recommended and feet should be recently trimmed.


• Measurements of height at withers, heart girth and cannon bone are recorded. Teeth, eyes, feet and joints will be closely examined. Colour and markings are verified.


• Presentation of horses in hand. Horses are then evaluated on conformation and movement. The handler will walk the horse into the arena and stand the horse up for the panel. The handler will be asked to walk and then trot the horse clockwise around the perimeter of the triangle. This should be practiced prior to the inspection in order that the horse leads properly and moves forward freely and straight. The handler will then be asked to detach the reins so that horse can be presented at liberty. Strength of movement in all gates will be evaluated at liberty.


• Once the horse is caught and stood up, final group assessment will be done by the inspectors. Overall impression to be assessed and final decision of panel will be made and announced.


• The horse must not be given any drugs whatsoever (including Bute) before or during inspection. If tranquilizers are required for shipping, the animal must arrive early enough for the drug to wear off by inspection time. APPLICATION

PROCEDURES: Before a horse is brought before the inspection panel, the following MUST be received by the Regional Inspection Secretary (or National Office) 2 weeks in advance of inspection date: Inspection and Membership Application completed and signed. 

•  Proof of ownership: bill of sale, copy of registration papers (front & back). Details of all owners are required. If the horse is a CSH include ORIGINAL certificate with application. Horses registered with another breed MUST include copies of the registration papers.


• Four colour photographs clearly showing all four sides – May be waived if markings confirmed by inspector. Not required if horse is registered and copy of markings is included and confirmed by inspector.


• A completely filled out DNA test form. The hair samples will then be taken with inspection personnel during the inspection process. If DNA report is available from other registries (external) – please provide contact information.


• Applicable Fees – payable to CSHA - see fee schedule


• Once a horse is presented for inspection, inspection fee and membership are non-refundable.


• Registration of prior offspring of horses receiving approval can be made at the “foal rate” if the application for registration is made at the time of inspection. DNA sample must be included for the offspring.

Attachment	Size
Mare Insp Appllication 07.pdf	371.53 KB
Request for External DNA Jockey Club.pdf	52.23 KB
Premium Upgrade Application 2008.pdf	101.31 KB
Lease Agreement 07.pdf	53.47 KB
Mare Inspection Guidelines 2010.pdf	101.56 KB

Memberships

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
- Registration/identification privileges at reduced rates- Voting privileges at National and Provincial Chapter meetings- Eligible to stand for director positions on National or Provincial Boards- Eligible to compete at CSHA sanctioned shows and for National & Provinical year end awards- Receive CSHA publications - Stallion Directory and newsletter- Advertising opportunities on CSHA website
 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
- Receive CSHA publications - Stallion Directory and newsletter- Advertising opportunities on CSHA website
YOUTH MEMBERSHP
- Under 18 years of age as at January 1st of current year- Receive CSHA publications - Stallion Directory and newsletter- Advertising opportunities on CSHA website
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
- Enjoys all rights and privileges of Annual Membership

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2010_membership_new__renewal_july.pdf	82.61 KB

Registrations

TO IDENTIFY (REGISTER) FULL-BRED AND PART-BRED HORSES:
• One (for part-breds) or both (for full-breds) parents must have CSHA breeding approval. If it is the sire, then he must have a stallion license for the year of conception. Complete the “Registration Application” and see fee schedule attached.
• DNA hair samples must be submitted for all offspring . Please forward your pulled hairs attached to the DNA form to Canadian Sport Horse Association for each horse. Please insert the folded form containing the hair into a separate envelope for each horse to avoid cross contamination. o For full-bred horses, the DNA test that you check is Parentage Verification - Full which means that both sire and dam are approved for CSHA breeding approval and have DNA already on file at the laboratory. o For part-bred horses, the DNA test that you check off is Parentage Verification – Sire OR Parentage Verification – Dam depending on which one is the CSHA approved parent. The DNA for the qualifing parent must be on file at the laboratory.
• 4 colour photos must be supplied showing four sides of the horse for verification of markings. Digital photos can be emailed provided name and owner clearly marked with each photo in email.
• A Certificate of Service (breeding certificate) signed by the stallion owner must accompany the registration indicating the exact dates that the sire serviced the dam.
• For part-bred horses, you must supply proof of ownership of the dam and proof of her pedigree (lineage) if she is the non-CSHA parent. If the sire is the non-CSHA parent, you must supply proof of his pedigree (lineage) and proof that the horse is owned by the person signing the Certificate of Service (breeding certificate). A copy of breed of origin papers is the best proof of pedigree (lineage).
• Owners must have a current annual CSHA membership – see Fee Schedule.
 • Fees are payable by either cheque, Visa or MasterCard.
 

Attachment	Size
DNA KIT PG 2 Hair Sample.pdf	66.39 KB
Cert Service Transported Semen 07.pdf	59.25 KB
Registration Application Form 08.pdf	386.43 KB
Lease Agreement 07.pdf	53.47 KB
Cert of Service 07.pdf	49.28 KB
2010_fee_schedule_july_1_2010.pdf	66.22 KB
dna_instructions_with_payment_july_2010.pdf	57.34 KB

Schedule of Fees

Please note that effective July 1, 2010 , HST (13%) is now applicable to all fees.
 
2010 Schedule of Fees - effective July 1, 2010

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2010_fee_schedule_july_1_2010.pdf	66.22 KB

Transfer of Ownership

The Animal Pedigree Act requires that all animals sold as registered stock must be officially transferred by the seller and the certificate of registration presented to the purchaser within six months of the date of sale. To complete the transfer ownership, we require the original Certificate of Identification completed on the reverse or with a transfer of ownership form or copy of bill of sale.
Duplicate Certificate
A notarized statutory declaration is required to obtain a duplicate certificate of identification. The registered owner must complete the declaration showing in a satisfactory manner that the original has been lost, destroyed or unobtainable. If you are not the owner of record, you will need to supply proof of the chain of ownership from the last recorded owner.
 
Fees see Schedule of Fees. Please note effective July 1, 2010 - HST (13%) is now applicable
Transfer of Ownership - $30.00 + HST = $33.90
Duplicate Certificate - $50.00 + HST = $56.50

Attachment	Size
Transfer of Ownership 07.pdf	56.46 KB
Statutory Declaration 07.pdf	54.28 KB
2010_fee_schedule_july_1_2010.pdf	66.22 KB