MSH
isMiniature Show Horses, an
international group enthusiasts dedicated to increasing the popularity,
quality, health and enjoyment of the American Miniature Horse by
fostering innovation and advancement in the art and science of breeding,
showing, training and promoting theAMHA
American Miniature Horse.
The
American Miniature Horse Association is the world's
leading Miniature Horse registry with nearly 160,000 horses and more than
12,000 members in 37 countries and provinces.
Founded in 1978, AMHA promotes the breeding, use and perpetuation
of a standard of equine excellence in miniature, separate and apart from
ponies and other small equids. Horses registered with AMHA must meet the
Association standard of perfection and cannot exceed 34 inches in height
at the withers as measured from the last hairs of the mane.
According to AMHA Rules, Regulations and Bylaws, an animal
exceeding 34 inches in height is not eligible for registration with the
Association. Temporary papers are issued to eligible Miniature Horses
whose parents are both registered with AMHA. If after five years of age
the horse is 34 inches or less, the application may be made for permanent
registration. A written Standard of Perfection details the criteria for
eligible horses to AMHA.
AMHA has taken great strides since its inception to ensure
the accuracy of pedigrees. One such step was closing the Registry on December
31, 1987, which allows only horses with AMHA-registered parents to be
registered. To further ensure the breed's integrity, all foals born after
December 31, 1995 must be blood-typed and/or DNA-tested before any of
their offspring can be registered.
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