
REGISTRATION
Follow these instructions for registration with Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association and the Spotted Mountain Horse Association.
All services require a current membership
Registration of Foals:
Complete the KMSHA Registration Application
Submit 4 Current Pictures - Front, Rear, Left, and Right showing entire horse and all markings – move forelock for the front picture
Provide a DNA sample from mane or tail including hair bulb
Mail KMSHA Registration Application, pictures, DNA sample and appropriate fees:
o Birth to 9 months - $40
o 10 months to 12 months – $70
o Over 12 months - $100
o DNA - $50
o International fee - add $10 to each service
Certification of a Registered Horse Under Saddle :
Complete the KMSHA Certification Request
Submit 4 Current Pictures - Front, Rear, Left, and Right showing entire horse and all markings – move forelock for the front picture
Mail original registration certificate, KMSHA Certification Form, pictures, and appropriate fees:
o Mares/Geldings - $50
o Stallions - $100
o International fee - add $10 to each service
Registration and Certification of a Horse Under Saddle:
Complete the KMSHA Registration Application
Submit 4 Current Pictures - Front, Rear, Left, and Right showing entire horse and all markings – move forelock for front picture
Provide a DNA sample from mane or tail including hair bulb - contact us if you already have DNA results from University of Kentucky to investigate possible acceptance
Mail KMSHA Registration Application, pictures, DNA sample, and appropriate fees:
o Mares/Geldings - $150
o Stallions - $200
o DNA - $50
o International fee - add $10 to each service
Ownership Transfer
All listed owners must be current members
Record the transfer on the back of the registration certificate and mail original registration certificate with appropriate fees:
o Less than 30 days of purchase - $25
o Over 30 days of purchase - $35
o Intermediate transfers that have not been paid for and recorded from the past - $15 each
o International fee - add $10 to each service
Duplicate Paper Request
Complete the KMSHA Duplicate Paper Request – the owner of record must request the duplicate papers – if the current owner is not the owner of record, then the KMSHA Transfer of Ownership with appropriate fees (as listed above) must also be included
Submit 4 Current Pictures - Front, Rear, Left, and Right showing entire horse and all markings – move forelock for the front picture
Mail the KMSHA Duplicate Paper Request and appropriate fees:
o Duplicate paper fee - $60
o International fee - add $10 to each service
Name Change Request
Complete the KMSHA Name Change Request
Mail original registration certificate, KMSHA Name Change Request, and appropriate fees:
o Name change fee - $60
o mail International fee - add $10 to each service
Both parents not registered KMSHA or SMHA? Contact us to discuss eligibility for registration in our Appendix program.
Note: Paperwork not complete (missing listed components) at the time of submission will be
held for 60 days then will be forfeited to include payment