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Nigerian Sport
Horse Society

Rules

Rules And Policies

The Society owns the rules for membership and the Studbook. The full published rules govern in every case.

Summary

The Rules In Brief

Identification
Every horse must be microchipped by a veterinarian and recorded before any other entry is made.
Parentage
Entry to the Main Register requires DNA parentage verification against recorded sire and dam.
Inspection
Horses are inspected against published gates (hindquarters, soundness, temperament) and scored for conformation, movement and boldness.
Passports
A lifetime passport is issued once a registrar approves registration. It stays with the horse for life.
Transfers
Changes of ownership must be notified to the Studbook and are recorded when approved by the registrar.

Documents

Downloads And Forms

Documents will be published here. Downloads are to be announced.

Full Rules (PDF) To be announced Inspection Guidelines (PDF) To be announced Fee Schedule (PDF) To be announced

Handbooks And Policies

  • Member Handbook Draft 0.1
  • Breeding Records Policy Draft 0.1
  • Breed Society Affiliation Framework Draft 0.1
  • Officers' Manual Draft 0.1

Forms

  • C1

    Membership application

    To be announced

  • C2

    Horse registration application

    To be announced

  • C3

    Covering (mating) certificate

    To be announced

  • C4

    Foal notification

    To be announced

  • C5

    Change of ownership

    To be announced

  • C6

    Inspection request

    To be announced

  • C7

    Breed society affiliation application

    To be announced