Member Announcement
Arabian Horse Lifestyle (AHL) Corrections
The Arabian Horse Society of Australia Ltd. (AHSA) wishes to advise members that the recently released edition of our breed magazine, Arabian Horse Lifestyle (AHL), contains several inaccuracies. We are committed to transparency and accuracy, and therefore draw your attention to the following corrections:
Corrections:
- Pg (9) paragraph 4 says: “To maintain the integrity of the breed, all registered horses must meet strict criteria for parentage and bloodline. Since 2012, derivative registrations require a minimum of 12.5% Arabian blood, and both parents must be registered with AHSA or an approved Society”
This is incorrect, correct version below:
As from 1/8/2012 in order to be registered as an Arabian Derivative a horse must trace in at least one line to a Pure Arabian horse registered as such in a recognized studbook for Pure Arabian horses and maintain a minimum 12.5% of Arabian blood or have both parents registered AHSA. The registry for which it will be eligible will depend on the other breed or breeds in its pedigree. Unlike some other breed societies, which allow for “breeding up” from crossbred to purebred status, the AHSA does not allow for Arabian Derivatives to be upgraded to Pure Arabian status. - Pg (9), paragraph 3 lists our Derivative registries, however, the Half Arabian registry has been omitted. We also wish to highlight that AHSA offers the Arabian Performance Index, designed for horses that carry Arabian blood but fall below the 12.5% threshold.
- Pg (29) states under the OOAM heading that there is no testing available.
This is incorrect, testing for OOAM1 has been carried out for over a year now.
Correct version below:
Testing for SCID, CA, LFS and OAAM1 is available to horse owners in Australia. Stallions – The AHSA has implemented the compulsory testing of Arabian stallions standing at stud. Mares – Before any foal born after 1/8/2016, that is out of an Arabian mare that was born after 1/8/2000, can be registered the mare must have SCID, LFS & CA results on file with the Society. Please note that the results of this testing will not alter the eligibility of these stallions and mares offspring.
These tests should be used as tools by responsible owners and breeders when planning breedings as carrier horses can be safely bred to clear horses. Breeders are then able to retain quality traits and crosses with the knowledge that their decisions will result in producing unaffected foals.
We sincerely apologise for any confusion these errors may have caused. Please remember when in doubt, always check the official AHSA website first. If you require further clarification, kindly follow up with an email to the office.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
The Board of Directors
Arabian Horse Society of Australia Ltd.
