2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

28 200 - Rules and Regulations of Registration Section 1. Official Registration Records of MFTHBA A. MFTHBA Stud Book: The official record of horse registrations of the MFTHBA shall be known as the MFTHBA Stud Book. Such records are maintained in consecutive number form at the MFTHBA office in Ava, Missouri. 1. All Lifetime, Annual, Youth, and Corporate members are eligible to register horses in the MFTHBA Stud Book at special rates for members as provided by regulations adopted by the Board of Directors. Nonmembers may register horses at a nonmember rate. By paying the prescribed amount such member may automatically receive an annual membership for that year provided that no condition exists which would preclude membership being granted by the Board of Directors to the nonmember. 2. A record can be placed into the MFTHBA Stud Book only through a completed and approved Application for Registration accompanied by the appropriate fee. An Application for Registration form may be obtained from the MFTHBA office or website for completion. 3. Certificates of Registration are based on information provided in the completed Application for Registration. 4. Fees for transactions covered under the registration and records section of the MFTHBA are established by the Board of Directors and may be changed from time to time. 5. The MFTHBA reserves the right to verify any or all information on registration materials submitted, which may include DNA, if deemed necessary. B. Certificate of Registration : Ownership of an issued Certificate of Registration remains with MFTHBA. It is issued in reliance on a written application submitted and attested by the owner subsequent to foaling, and upon the express condition that MFTHBA has the privilege to correct and/or cancel the certification for cause under its rules, standards and policies. 1. This document is evidence of registration of the horse and shall be utilized in the ownership and transfer of such horse. 2. A Certificate of Registration issued by MFTHBA shall be accompanied by a receipt for the fee paid. 3. A duplicate Certificate of Registration may be issued in the event of loss or destruction of the original, upon submitted application by the owner of record on an MFTHBA form for this purpose, as outlined below. 4. An Affidavit for Change will be required for color change, duplicate certificate of registration, markings change, pedigree change, or name change. No affidavit will be accepted other than the one issued by MFTHBA Markings and color changes require submission of good clear color photos along with the affidavit. Photos must include front, back, both sides, and any other supporting close-ups of requested changes. In the case of color changes, results of a genetic color test from a certified laboratory may be accepted without the photo requirement. Affidavit to add a brand as a marking shall require only the signature of the owner of record, plus any scheduled fee. 5. MFTHBA is not responsible for incorrect information supplied in the Application. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to make any corrections required in the Application before a change is made to a Certificate of Registration. Should clerical errors result in incorrect information on the Certificate, the MFTHBA office will make necessary corrections without charge to the applicant. 6. No change or alteration of a Registration Certificate shall be made except by MFTHBA or its official representative upon proper proof of the necessity for such change or alteration, by reason of change in color or markings, or mistake. No person shall display or advertise or have in his or her possession a certificate which has been changed or altered other than by MFTHBA or on its authority. 7. Absence of required Signature: In any case where any rules and regulations require the signature of a person who cannot be located, the following procedure will be followed: