AFHA REGISTRATION FORMS

REGISTRATION FORMS

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Registering your Norwegian Fjord Horse with the Australian Fjord Horse Association (AFHA) helps protect the breed’s future and ensures your horse’s pedigree and achievements are formally recognised.

Our registration process is clear, thorough, and designed to uphold the highest standards, while remaining accessible and supportive for owners and breeders.

On this page, you’ll find a simple overview of how registration works, important timeframes, and your options if you ever need to update or appeal a decision. Full guidelines are also available for download.

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FOUNDATION FOAL REGISTRATION

Register your colt or filly fjord horse

REGISTER
FOUNDATION ADULT REGISTRATION

Register your gelding (any age), or mare (over 3 years).

REGISTER
FOUNDATION STALLION REGISTRATION

Register your stallion (over 3 years).

REGISTER
ADULT (GELDING) UPGRADE

Upgrade a Foal (Colt) registration to Adult (Gelding)

UPGRADE
FOUNDATION MARE UPGRADE

Upgrade a Foal (Filly) registration to Adult (Mare)

UPGRADE
FOUNDATION STALLION UPGRADE

Upgrade a Foal (Colt) registration to Adult (Stallion)

UPGRADE

How Registration Works

  1. Submit an Application
    Owners or breeders complete the appropriate online registration form, including DNA results (if required), microchip number, photographs, and supporting documents.

  2. Verification by the Registration Committee
    The Registration Committee, made up of three elected members, verifies every application by checking:

  • Membership eligibility,

  • Name compliance with naming rules and existing prefixes,

  • DNA, service certificates, breeding returns, and microchip details,

  • Conformation to the AFHA breed standards.

Applications can be marked as:

  • Verified (approved),

  • Restricted (e.g., Kvit horses),

  • Incomplete (missing information), or

  • Failed (does not meet breed or registration requirements).

  1. Final Registration
    Once three committee members verify an application, the Registrar finalises the registration, enters the horse into the studbook, and issues the registration certificate by email.

The target timeframe for processing is within 7 business days.

If There’s a Problem

  • If information is missing, the owner will be notified immediately and given 7 business days to correct it.

  • If the application fails, the owner will be notified with reasons and provided options for appeal.

Appeals as per Bylaw 3

  • An owner can lodge a written appeal within 30 business days of notification through the Registration Appeal Form.

  • Appeals are reviewed by the full AFHA Committee within 10 business days.

  • If still unsuccessful, the owner may request a vote of the general membership, with cases presented anonymously for an online vote.