KMSHA DNA REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

This policy became effective December 1, 2004

Mares and stallions foaled prior to December 1, 2006 must have DNA  on file with the KMSHA office for IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.  No horse will be eligible for certification/registration or transfer of ownership until DNA are on file in the KMSHA office.

All fillies and colts foaled on or after December 1, 2004 must have DNA on file with the KMSHA office for PROOF OF PARENTAGE before temporary registration papers will be issued.  All fillies and colts registered with the KMSHA on or after December 1, 2004 must have two registered and certified parents to be eligible for full registration.

Appendix mares must have DNA on file with the KMSHA office for IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY before registration and certification papers will be issued.

Appendix mares' offspring must be sired by a registered and certified KMSHA stallion for temporary registration papers to be issued.  Offspring must have DNA on file with the KMSHA for PROOF OF PARENTAGE before registration papers will be issued.  Fillies of appendix mares will be eligible for full registration and certification.  Colts of appendix mares must be gelded before certification and permanent registration papers will be issued.

DNA KITS

DNA kits can be purchased from the office for a charge of $45.00.  We can complete the paperwork for you. You will need to provide us with 20 to 30 tail hairs from the root and send it in along with a check, money order, or credit card information.