Discover The Horse That Discovered America
A Non-Profit, 501c3 Organization
THE REGISTRY
Our purpose is to record pedigrees and track ownership of horses that qualify for registration in the SBHA.
The majority of our registered horses are offspring of registered SBHA animals; however the SBHA is an “open” registry, in that we accept applications for horses from parentage not currently registered in our association.
Regardless of the origins of an applicant, each horse accepted into the Registry must stand on its own merit. This means passing an inspection based on its individual adherence to SBHA Breed Standard.
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How Does the SBHA Differ from Other Colonial Spanish Horse Registries?
Our association, originally called the Spanish Barb Breeders (SBBA), was established in 1972 with the desire to both preserve and restore horses of Colonial Spanish descent to their original quality through which time and circumstances had exacted a change.
The Purpose of the SBHA Registry
EXPLAINATION of REGISTRY DIVISIONS
The SBHA Registry consists of four divisions:
General: For horses and foals out of at least one SBHA registered parent.
Permanent: The most prestigious division honoring horses that have most closely adhered to the
breed standard, as well as for any SBHA registered horses that have attained advancement from the General or Appendix division, resulting from their application and inspection. Horses must be at least three years of age to apply.
Appendix: This division is a multiple-purpose classification for horses that display Spanish Barb characteristics, but who do not qualify for the General or Permanent divisions. Appendix horses must also be inspected and accepted. Offspring of horses in the Appendix division are eligible to apply for the General & Permanent divisions.
Half-blood: For half-blood horses produced by either a SBHA registered sire or dam.
** For more details, request a copy of the SBHA Handbook from the Office of the Registrar.
See also, Type & Conformation
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
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Print the appropriate Registration Application form, A or B (see below).
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Mail completed application and check for the appropriate fee to SBHA, Office of the Registrar.
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Email the required photos to SBHARegistrar@gmail.com. You may send photos to the registrar for approval, prior to application.
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Application fees are non-refundable.
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To print the Application Summary Process, click here.
APPLICATION FORMS AND FEES
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FOALS TO AGE 24 MONTHS FROM REGISTERED PARENT(S)
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Application fee is $40.00 for SBHA members, $65 for non- member. Fees are not refundable.
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Use Application A—Click here.
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For more detailed instructions, click here.
HORSES OVER 24 MONTHS FROM REGISTERED PARENT(S)
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Application fee is $50.00 for SBHA members, $80 for non- member. Fees are not refundable.
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Use Application B—Click here.
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For more detailed instructions, click here.
HORSES OVER 24 MONTHS FROM NON-SBHA REGISTERED PARENTS
Alternative/Hardship Registration
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Application fee is $40 for SBHA members, $75 for non-members
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SBHA offers a Ranch rate if three or more applications are submitted together. The fee for each additional horse is reduced to $25. Application fees are not refundable.
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Use Application B—Click here.
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For more detailed instructions, click here.
NOTE: Horses from both parents not registered with SBHA must be at least 3 years old to apply.
ADVANCEMENT APPLICATION TO PERMANENT DIVISION
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Application fee is $20 for SBHA members, $45 for non-members
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Use Application B—Click here
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Application fees are not refundable.
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For more detailed instructions, click here
"Torreón", a stallion of Wilbur-Cruce and McKinley-Romero breeding
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND FORMS
Transfers
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Fee is $20
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Mail completed Transfer form and Certificate of Registration to the Office of Registrar.
Stallion Breeding Report
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No fee if received by the Registrar by January 31st of the year following the breeding.
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Mail completed form to the Office of Registrar, or email to SBHA Registrar.
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Mare Breeding Report
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No fee if received by the Registrar 30 days after last mare of owner has foaled.
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Mail completed form to the Office of Registrar, or email to SBHA Registrar.
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Duplicate Certificate of Registration
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If required, submit a letter to the Office of Registrar requesting the duplicate certificate which states the reason one is necessary and providing proof of ownership.
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Fee is $15 for SBHA members, $25 for non-members.
TIPS and FORMS to DOWNLOAD
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Application Form A
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Application Form B
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Application Process Summary
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Spanish Barb Breed Standard
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Transfer Form