Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Geldings:

Does your registry inspect geldings?

AHHA: Yes.

AHS: No.

ATA: If someone insists, but we prefer not to.

BWP/NAD:

ISR/OLD: No, only if they are presented as offspring from a registered mare and an approved stallion (e.g., as yearling or two-year-old). They are treated like any yearling or two-year-old offspring.

NASFA: If presented, gelded, at a foal evaluation, the foal would be evaluated. No inspection possibility for older horses.

NA/WPN: Yes, Foal Book and Register A geldings may be inspected.

SWANA: Yes.

Are studbook equivalent papers issued for geldings?

AHHA: Yes.

AHS: Not applicable.

ATA: No.

BWP/NAD:

ISR/OLD: No.

NASFA: Yes.

NA/WPN: Yes.

SWANA: Yes.

Are predicates possible for geldings? If so, what are they and what are the requirements?

AHHA: No.

AHS: No.

ATA: No.

BWP/NAD:

ISR/OLD: No.

NASFA: There are no predicates in the Selle Francais stud book.

NA/WPN: A gelding may be of Star Quality at the inspection; this will be reflected on his new papers. Geldings receive studbook papers but remain in the foalbook.

SWANA: No, but geldings can receive a diploma in the 3 - 4-year-old testing.

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