REGISTRATION RELATED FORMS:
Purebred Foal Book or Purebred Non-Breeding Book
Click on the green folder to open the actual document identified.
Purebred Registration Policy
Detailed registration policy for purebred Irish Draughts - updated and approved in November 2023.
Partbred Registration Policy
Detailed registration policy for partbred Irish Draught Sport Horses. Updated in November 2023.
Registration Application Packet
Includes forms and instructions to register an Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse, including Certificate of Pedigree (COP) and Direct Entry with the IDHSNA. Contains application forms, photo and DNA requirements, and fees. Submit all materials together to avoid delays. Mail completed packets to the Registrar. Questions: IDHSNA@hotmail.com.
Certificate Of Pedigree (COP) Policy
Any horse with verifiable, through DNA testing, Irish Draught Blood, and not eligible for registration as an Irish Draught Sport Horse, shall be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Pedigree (COP).
Purebred Grade-Up Policy Suspension
The BOD voted in April 2019 to suspend the current grade-up section of the purebred ID breeding policy. The attached PDF document lays out the reasoning of the BOD to suspend this policy, and details the questions and issues the BOD feels need to be answered and addressed prior to any future adoption of such a policy.
Marking Sheet (Fillable)
Fillable Form to complete and print.
IDHSNA Farm Prefix Rules
These rules apply to the creation and use of prefixes. Revised May 2023.
IDHSNA Farm Prefix Application and Rules
Form to Apply for an IDHSNA Farm Prefix (rules are included)
Pedigree Page
Identify your horse's pedigree (up to three generations).
Transfer of Ownership
Use this form to record a change in ownership of any horse recorded with the IDHSNA.
Certificate of Castration
You may use this form to notify the IDHSNA of Castration for any male horse that has been castrated after its original recordation papers have been issued. The horse’s record will be updated at no charge. Corrected papers will require returning the original papers issued by IDHSNA and the Replacement Documentation Fee.
Fee Schedule
Schedule of Fees updated 09/25/2025.
DNA Form
Updated in 2022. Loaded in 2023.
Name Change Policy & Form
Adopted in 2016. Combined in 2018.
IDHSNA Horse Naming Guidelines
Please review these guidelines when registering a horse with IDHSNA. Approved Nov 2018.