Breed Societies
Breed Societies
The Society recognises breed societies under its framework. Each breed society owns its breed standard and its studbook; the Nigerian Sport Horse Studbook keeps the Nigerian record. Neither the Society nor the Studbook certifies breed purity or overrides a breed society's record.
Framework published. No society has been approached or has agreed to anything.
Principles
Five Principles
Principle 1
The Breed Society Owns The Breed
A breed society owns its breed standard and its studbook.
Principle 2
The Studbook Owns The Nigerian Record
Identity, ownership and passports of horses in Nigeria are held by the Studbook.
Principle 3
Evidence, Not Assertion
Papers, microchip and DNA are recorded. Claims without evidence are not.
Principle 4
No Dual Authority On Parentage
A conflict between DNA and a pedigree is marked CONFLICT and referred to the breed society.
Principle 5
Same Rules For Every Society
Every society is treated under the same published framework.
Framework
Three Levels Of Recognition
| Level | Name | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recognised Society | The society's papers are accepted. The horse is entered in Register C with its breed and society reference. |
| 2 | Affiliated Section | A Breed Section operates inside the Studbook. |
| 3 | Cross-Registration | The society number and the Studbook number are both recorded. |
Native Types
Native Nigerian Types
Native Nigerian types are recorded through Register A, the Foundation Register. Recording a native type makes no claim of breed purity.
Next Step
Enquiries From Breed Societies
Write to the Society to receive the published affiliation framework.