Registering your horse also helps prove what breed they are, especially if they’re purebred. Usually, you’ll register your horse when they’re a foal to sign them up for racing or shows. You can also register your horse with The Jockey Club if they’re going to be racing.
Common breed associations include the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), and the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA). There are also breed-specific associations, which require a physical exam in order to register. Every breed association has its own rules for naming, so take a look at those before you sign up.
For example, if you have a Buckskin horse, try naming them Beach Boy or Bear after their caramel-colored coat. Or, if you have a Palomino horse, try naming them Daisy or Penny after their golden coat. Some breed registries have rules and regulations for naming horses. For example, if you have a Dutch Warmblood horse, their registered name must start with the letter assigned for this year.
Appearance: Does your horse have a unique marking, or a beautiful color worth naming him after? For a horse with a white streak down his forehead (known as a blaze) you might consider naming him Wild Fire or When Lightning Strikes. Personality: Is your horse affectionate, wild, or just a tad mean? A nice horse could be named Honey, a wild one named Midnight Madness, and a mean one named GrumpsMcGee. Occupation: Is your horse going to race? Get featured in parades? Give kids rides? Think about what your horse will do. If you are racing your horse, give her an attention grabbing name like Dream Supreme.
Date foaled Breeding method Embryo transfer date & number Dam’s name and/or registration number Current breeding reports Foal description including 5 photos Six foal name choices Other foal information Tax ID or social security number
It can always be similar to your horse’s registered name, but it doesn’t have to be the exact same.
For example, ‘ABC A Hot Summer Night’ might be shortened to Night or Summer. Or, if your horse’s registered name is Maple Lane Thomy Ellie, you might call them Maple or Maple Lane.
Don’t feel limited to typical human names; horses often receive rather unique nicknames such as 007, Chubby, and BB. If your horse loves fruit, call them Apple or Pear. If your horse is a high jumper, call them Swift or Jumper. If your horse loves to cuddle, call them Snuggles or Teddy Bear.
For instance, the horse Paul Revere rode on his midnight ride was named Brown Beauty. Sampson was the name of the tallest horse ever recorded, and Beau was John Wayne’s horse in the movie. Flicky, Stormy, Smoky, Pie, or Trigger are all great names from horses in the media.
To look up your registered name, visit https://aqhaservices3. aqha. com/identity/login?signin=c17798c3ea74ac59530aa50b08e7505b.
Applejack Augustus Buzz Flash Freckles Magic Wildfire Xavier
Abby Oliver Caleb Charlotte Violet Nora Liam
If you ever have questions about the registration process, call (800) 444-8521 for assistance.
The Jockey Club will automatically reject your name if it’s too long.
For example, The Great Farter might be a funny name to you, but could be found vulgar by others.
No names consisting of just initials (like C. O. D. , etc. ). Names cannot consist of only numbers. Names cannot be the name of a living person, unless you get permission from the Jockey Club. Names cannot use the names of racetracks. Names cannot be the name of another horse that’s currently active in racing or breeding. Names cannot be the name of any winning horses in the past 25 years. Names cannot be similar in spelling or pronunciation to another registered name.
Some examples include: Amber, Banjo, Bambi, Chief, Rock, Tiger, Texas, and Viola.
For example, the 1977 Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew, was named after the owners’ hometowns (Seattle) and the word for a swamp (slew). The Jockey Club needed more explanation as to why those words were put together and what they meant in combination with each other before approving the name.
