Columbus, OH — U.S. Trotting Association members are reminded that they can check on the status of foal registrations and other USTA paperwork online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Members can log into their USTA MyAccount and go to the “Work in Progress at the USTA” box on the right side of the screen. Click on the blue link in the Description column (Foal Registration, Individual Membership, etc.) to view “What’s the holdup?”

Some example holdups are:

• Name choices must be reviewed, or no acceptable name choices supplied
• Signed mating certificate was not returned
• The money received is different than calculated price

Mating certificates must be received in the same time frame as the foal registration application and fees in order to receive the appropriate foal registration rate.

If the application and $150 were received within four months, but the mating certificate was not, there will be a $35 late fee, which will be indicated with the description, “The money received is different than calculated price.”

Members can also check on the status of mating certificates in their USTA MyAccount by clicking “Broodmare Activity” in the “My Horses” section on the left side of the USTA MyAccount browser. There will be a ‘Yes’ in the “M.C.Released” column once mating certificates are received in the office or released electronically by the stallion owner. If your mating certificate has not been released, call the stallion owner to make sure it is done before the Dec. 31 deadline.

Don’t have a USTA MyAccount? Click here to create one; using your USTA number and zip code when creating the account ensures that all your membership information is tied to your account and you can utilize MyAccount to its fullest potential.

Register your foals by December 31

Foals can be registered and no-foal reports can be submitted online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you, a stable of which you are a member, or a person for whom you are an authorized agent own the mare, you can start the foal registration process by clicking the “Broodmare Activity” link in your USTA MyAccount.

If you wish to submit a foal registration for a different mare, click “Online Services” from the black navigation bar, then “Horse” and “Foal Registration” to get started.

You can still submit Foal Registration Applications or Live Foal/No Foal Reports by mail, email or fax (use the links to access the most current forms).

More information about foal registration can be found on this page of the USTA website. Individuals with further questions are advised to contact Member Services at 877.800.8782 or memberservices@ustrotting.com.