by T.C. Lane, USTA Director of Registry and Member Services

Columbus, OH — As the 2016 foals hit the ground, we would like to remind foal owners that they will not receive the Registration Certificate until the foal has been properly identified/freeze branded/lip tattooed and DNA has been collected and confirmed.

The following rule was approved last year by the USTA Board of Directors.

USTA Rule 26. (f)
In order for a foal to be registered the application for registration, the mating certificate and the fee for registration must be submitted to the USTA no later than December 31st of the foaling year. The foal may be registered after the December 31st deadline upon payment of the additional fee for late registration. Effective with foals of 2016, registration papers will not be issued until the foal is permanently identified and confirmation of parentage verification is received from the testing facility approved by this Association.

In order to expedite the process, please schedule an appointment with the ID Tech in your area. A complete list can be found here.

More information can be found here.