Breed Registry OptionsIn America, Trakehner’s can be registered with the

American Trakehner Association. Registered horses can participate in year end awards for horse of the year and USDF/USEF awards. Registration also shows evidence of lineage, which is very helpful in marketing and selling of horses. Most buyers pay attention to a horse’s individual registration and performance awards so getting Trakehner’s registered is very beneficial to the selling of horses as well.

In Europe, Trakehner’s can be registered with the Trakehner Breeders' Fraternity (TBF), which is the controlling body in the UK. They are licensed by the Trakehner Verband GmbH in Germany, which allows them to register, grade and brand horses in the main stud book. They brand registered Trakehners with the double Elk horn with the inverted 'V'.  Most buyers find the brand very important when looking at Trakehners from Europe.

Registry Requirements

The following are the requirements for registration at the American Trakehner Association:

1. Owners displaying horses in ATA Inspections are expected to: Be an Active Member of the ATAFinish and sign the Application for InspectionPay inspection fees prior to the inspection.

2. With the exception of foals and weanlings, all horses are required to have registration certificates with the breeding registry. Weanlings have to have at least a registration with a pending application.Trakehners, Anglo Trakehners and Arab Trakehners are

required to be registered with the ATA.

4. A negative Coggins test and veterinary health certificate is required for inspection as well as a report that the horse shows no sign of infectious disease.

5. Owners of stallions are required to get a veterinary exam and have X-rays of the stallion prior to the inspection.

6. Must meet minimum approval scores.

“Trakehner Stallions are not born approved.”

-American Trakehner Association

Trakehner Stallion LisencingStallions are evaluated by a panel of experts before

they can be certified breeding stock.They are evaluated in five main areas:

1. Trakehner Type-beauty, harmony, great endurance, mental and physical balance, character,  a small, expressive head, broad forehead, large eyes, a properly set neck of significant length, well defined withers, a long sloping shoulder, back of medium length , a long, muscular, oval shaped croup, a deep and wide ribcage and a rectangular shaped frame with large, well defined joints.

2. ConformationNeck should rise distinctly from the chest and withers and

provide balance to the rest of the body. It should be straight or convex along the top line but not too upright

Shoulder and croup should be equally long and slopingThe back of medium lengthSmooth toplineModerately set tailDeep and broad bodyStraight, firm legs that are proportionate with the rest of

the bodyModerate pastern anglesRelatively short cannon bonesHind leg angles should show ability to produce impulsionFeet should be well balanced, round and proportionate to

body   

3. Regularity of Gaits Stallion should move straight at all three

gaits at an even, steady and relaxed rhythm without…

WingingPaddlingTraveling too close or too wide

4. ImpulsionFreedomSpring in leg jointsNo dragging of toesFront legs move evenly from the shoulderBack is supple and elasticEngaged hind quatersImpulsion over fences is evaluated as well5. General ImpressionFreeHarmoniousBalancedAlertRelaxed temperament

Evaluation ProcedureMinimum score for registration is 58 with with a score

less than 5 in any of the individual categoriesPart 1- Verification-markings and color on registration certificate-Measurements taken Minimum for a Trakehner stallion at 2 1/2 years of age :15.3 handsheart girth of 72 inches a cannon bone measurement of 7.5 inchesPart 2-In handHorse is presented in hand moving in a straight line away

from and toward the judges at walk and trot on a hard surface

Horse is also stood in front of the judges so the front, side, and hind views can be assessed.

Part 3- TriangleHorse is presented in hand at the walk and

trot on a triangle so all sides of the horse are shown in movement.

Part 4- Free jumpingover a line of three fencesoptional for stallions who will perform at

Grand Prix levels or advanced level eventingPart 5- At LibertyHorse is shown at liberty at walk, trot, and

canter on the flat

Part 6-Under-Saddle for 4 Year Olds and Older 4 year old stallions are ridden in a group at

walk, trot and canterOlder stallions perform the same but are

alone in the arenaPart of the overall impression score Committee observes willingness to work,

tractability, temperament, and way of moving under saddle.

Horses will perform the all gaits on 20-meter circles as well as a change of direction with intersecting circles and large figure-eights across the diagonal.

Part 7- Group walkAll stallions must walk together in a group

Mare Licensing Procedure

Must have a total inspection score of no less than 56 Three years old or older Well groomedHave a bridle with snaps on the reins for ease of release for the "at

liberty" phase. A foal running freely by mares side is desirable. Inspection process: Mares are measured and the inspection is completed before the next

mare is evaluated.The height, girth and cannon bone are measured Inspected for conformation while standing on a firm, flat surface.

They are viewed from front, rear, left and right.Regularity and correctness is judged in hand at the walk and trot Impulsion and elasticity is judged in hand at the trot on a triangleMares are turned loose in a small arena to be judged at the canter

and trot. Mares heavy in foal or lame are excused from this phase.After the 'at liberty' phase, the marks awarded to the mare and the

decision as to whether or not she is approved or accepted are announced.

These marks are official and are put on to the registration papers.

Works CitedAmerian Trakehner Association. Registering

your Horse or Foal with the ATA. http://americantrakehner.com/

Trakehner's Breeders Fraternity. Who Are We?. 2010. http://www.trakehners.uk.com/whowe-are-trakehners-uk.htm

Trakehners International.2010.http://www.trakehners-international.com/.