AQHA Record Update
January 3, 2012
It’s important to keep your horse’s AQHA record as current as possible.
Is your Quarter Horse 25 or older? Update his records every year with AQHA!
On January 1 of each year, all horses turning 25 are listed as deceased in AQHA’s database unless AQHA is notified that the horse is still alive. It is important to keep your records up to date and to notify AQHA of your elderly horse’s status.
So, if your horse is 25 this year, simply e-mail dupcorr@aqha.org with a current photo of the horse, its registered name and your contact information.
Because the average life span of a horse is 25 years, horses over the age of 25 are listed as deceased to help AQHA keep a current and accurate count of the population of horses.
Because the inventory of horses in each state determines the number of AQHA directors allotted for that state, it is important for the Association to have the most accurate total population of horses, says Tammy Canida, director of registration operations.
To make sure that your senior horse’s status stays active, send a note and current picture of the horse, along with his registered name, to AQHA’s Registration Department. You can do this at any time.
Whether your horse is a youngster or a senior, their health is important to you. Learn more about stem-cell therapy for tendon and ligament injuries with our FREE Stem-Cell Therapy report.
When Your Horse Passes Away
Once your Quarter Horse passes away, we urge you to send in his certificate with a statement that tells us the horse is deceased. AQHA will update your horse’s record and stamp the certificate as deceased, free of charge, and send it back to you.
If you plan to frame your horse’s certificate, you can specify in your statement for us to stamp the back of the certificate.
Healthy Older Horses
Here are a few strategies to keep your senior citizen healthy and happy:
- Provide a safe, comfortable environment, free of hazards and with adequate shelter from wind, rain, snow, sun and biting insects.
- Arrange for routine dental care at least once a year to keep his teeth and mouth in good working order.
- Watch your horse for changes in body condition, behavior and attitude. Address problems, even seemingly minor ones, right away.
- Feed a high-quality diet. Avoid dusty and moldy feeds.
- Feed your older horse away from younger, more aggressive horses so he won’t have to compete for feed.
- For troubled chewers, wet the feed to soften it or add water to make a thick, soup-like ration that he can drink.
- Feed at more frequent intervals so as not to upset the digestive system. Two or three times a day is best.
- Provide plenty of fresh, clean, tepid water. Excessively cold water reduces consumption, which can lead to colic and other problems.
- Adjust rations to maintain proper body condition. A good rule of thumb is to be able to feel the ribs, but not see them.
- Provide adequate, appropriate exercise to maintain muscle tone, flexibility and mobility.
- Be vigilant in controlling pests and parasites. Deworm at regular intervals. Consult your veterinarian to establish a schedule.
- Manage pastures and facilities to reduce pest infestations.
- Provide regular hoof care. Your farrier should trim or shoe the horse, whether or not you ride, to maintain proper hoof shape and movement. This will help prevent lameness and injury.
- Groom your horse frequently to promote circulation and skin health.
- Older horses are prone to tumors. Look for any unusual lumps or growths from head to tail, as well as beneath the tail, especially on gray horses.
Do you need information on how to help a horse with tendon and/or ligament injuries? Find out about research on stem-cell therapy as a possible treatment for your horse with our FREE Stem-Cell Therapy report.
- Provide adequate ventilation in barns. Keep pastures mowed and weed-free to reduce allergens. Reduce dust in paddocks as much as possible to prevent respiratory disease.
- Schedule routine checkups with your vet. Call immediately if you suspect a problem.
Tips courtesy of AQHA corporate partner Bayer Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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January 31st, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Speedy Taboo #1328031 is now 35 years old. I recently posted a picture and msg on your Facebook page. Just recently found you on Facebook. I was not aware of the procedures to keep his papers updated.
He is out of Bar Taboo #253607, and Sugar Bars #42606 on top and Poco’s Majorette #824114 and Poco Copy #104477 on the bottom.
This morning he was tossing his head and snorting and stomping, because I was not feeding him fast enough.
I appreciate the new info on feeding more often in the article this msg refers to. Leslie Winsett #0795375,
January 31st, 2011 at 4:11 pm
my qh mare will be 33 the first of april. still alive and kickin #1392133, ella be sharp, born 4-2-1978
January 31st, 2011 at 4:18 pm
My mare, Pepa Leah #1967331 will be 29 years old on April 5th. I bought her going on 3 years ago. I have not transfered her registration into my name because I received a copy of her original papers and according to them the last registered owner was a Richard Bridges of Bakersfield, Cal. back in 1989. Do you have any suggestions or advice for me? I’ve been told that there have been at least 3 other owners since Mr Bridges owned her.
Thank you,
Rhonda Smith
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
My mare will be 25 also this year. I am glad that I saw this notice of listing all horses over 25 as deceased, unless you are notified. I bought her over 2 years ago, but have never transfered the registration over because I am not a member of AQHA . Poco Pinebar Penny # 2591308. She is a wonderful horse, who has 2 beautiful colts.
If you can tell me how to transfer the papers over, That would be wonderful. Thanks Christina Fitts-Desjardins
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:11 pm
My mare Sunshines Antionette is still alive and well the best sr. horse ever.
i wish that aqha wouldnt do that if the horse is older than 25 the horse is considered dead.
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
My friend’s chestnut mare, Bernie’s Babe will be 27 on May 5th, 2012. I don’t have the registration number, but was foaled in either South or North Dakota.
January 4th, 2012 at 8:24 am
I have Sodak Bar Badger 1984 model who I have been babying for4 years with Sweet12/ Senior horse and yeppers It is a battle since she was stifled 5 years agobut yes she is till alive.
January 4th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Guns Tonna Bar born Mar 22 1986, in Ohio is still enjoying a full life in Ontario after birthing 6 healthy and successful colts over her life. I will notify AQUA when papers retrieved. Glad for this facebook notification. WHO KNEW?
January 4th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
My 1974 AQHA gelding, Saint Gaudens (Gaudy) golden palomino, named after the $20 Gold Coin, will be 38 in June. He is in wonderful condition for his age. I will be 67 in a few days and have had Gaudy since he was born when I was 29. He has been an all around great horse and my best friend. Every day he is on this earth is a blessing.
Has AQHA ever made an effort to locate the oldest living AQHA horse?
January 5th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Hi Ruth (and others with these golden oldies!),
So neat to hear about such a long-standing relationship! You’re always welcome to submit a photo and short story to America’s Horse magazine at aqhajrnl@aqha.org. We enjoy running that sort of thing in our Readers Write section!
Best regards,
Holly
America’s Horse
January 8th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Hi!
I was wondering if I could make a sugestion? Is it at all possible that AQHA could notify owners by mail when their horse turns 25 that unless AQHA recieves notice the horse will be marked as deceased? Just a thought. This isn’t something I, personally, will have to worry about for some time (my horse is only
but it would be nice to have a reminder of this policy when the time comes.
Thanks!
-Dana
January 8th, 2012 at 11:20 pm
ps– I don’t know why it put in a smily face for the number 8??? what happened?
January 9th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Dana, wonderful suggestion! We’re bringing it up to some key people this week, and hopefully this is something we’ll be able to implement right away!
Thank you, and keep the good suggestions coming!
Jody Reynolds
AQHA Director of Online/Interactive Communications
January 11th, 2012 at 11:25 am
I also wasn’t aware that after your horse reaches the age of 25 they are listed as deceased, my 1985 mare “Staquel Welch” is now 27.Proud to say she’s been in our family 25 years now&still going strong!!
January 11th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
My old show mare, FORTY CARAT FOX 1981 palomino mare. Still alive and well today 1/12/2012.
January 12th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Jets Flashy Indian is still alive at age 26!! I don’t have him anymore, but the current owners love him as he is the steady eddy that he’s always been. He lives on the other side of town and I drive by every once in a while to keep an eye on him. It’s been many years since I’ve owned him, but I still miss him. He is a terrific horse!