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Genotyping (DNA)
(Testing Fee = $50)
Morabs born in year
2000, and Morabs used for breeding, must have DNA on file with the
Morab Horse Register. Please read the following to determine the course
of action necessary for your Morab.
Definitions
Qualified – the horse has been DNA tested and is on file as purebred
Morab, Morgan, or Arabian.
Verified – A horse’s parentage has been proven through DNA testing.
DNA Testing – A genetic test used to determine the purity of bloodlines
and parentage.
Registering a Morab born January 1, 2000, or later
The owner/agent is responsible to verify, through DNA, the parentage
of the Morab being registered. Once a DNA test has been performed
on your Morab (see DNA Procedures), the results will be cross-referenced
with the sire and dam to confirm parentage.
Morab breeding stock must be Qualified so that offspring may be registered
with MHA. The owner/breeder is responsible to see that the breeding
animal(s) has DNA on file with MHA (see DNA Procedures) so that offspring
may be cross-referenced in the future.
How
do I know if my Morab, Arabian, or Morgan has DNA on file?
You will need to
contact the appropriate registry for this information…
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Morabs registered
with MHA – Contact the MHA Registry at (517) 541-9702, or email
registrar@morabs.com, or write the MHA Registrar, W15306 Boldig Road, Tigerton, WI 54486 .
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Arabians – Contact
the Arabian registry (AHR) at 1-303-450-4748. Ask for a copy of
the DNA Test Report for that animal (the certificate alone is not acceptable). There may be a small, one-time
fee for this document. Once MHA has a copy of the report, the
horse will not need another for registering future Morab offspring.
If the Arabian does not have DNA on file, ask the AHR how to acquire
this test.
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Morgans – The
Morgan registry (AMHA) will only release DNA information to another
registry; therefore, MHA will acquire the DNA information necessary
for the Morgan parent.
NOTE: ANY MORGAN OR
ARABIAN MAY BE DNA TESTED THROUGH MHA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARENTAL
VERIFICATION OF A MORAB FOAL FOR A ONE-TIME FEE OF $50. HOWEVER, THIS
DNA TEST WILL ONLY BE VALID FOR MORAB FOALS AND NOT MORGAN OR ARABIAN
FOALS. THE MORGAN AND ARABIAN REGISTRIES ONLY RECOGNIZE TESTING DONE
THROUGH THEIR OWN REGISTRIES.
REGISTRATION
AND QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES
How to register a Morab born 2000 and after:
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Complete both
sides of the Morab Horse Registration Application (available online
in *PDF format) according to instructions on the form. Be sure
all required paperwork and signatures are obtained. Registration
applications may also be obtained by contacting the registrar
at (517) 541-9702, email registrar@morabs.com, or write to MHA
Registrar, W15306 Boldig Road, Tigerton, WI 54486.
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Complete the Request
for DNA form (available online in *PDF format or contact the registry
office) providing required DNA information for sire and dam.
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Submit all required
paperwork, registration application, request for DNA form, photos,
appropriate registration and DNA fees (check or money order made
out to MHA or use PayPal online) to the Morab Horse Association,
W15306 Boldig Road, Tigerton, WI 54486.
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A DNA kit will
be sent directly to the applicant at the address provided on the
Request for DNA form. When you receive the kit, obtain and attach
the hair sample, following the instructions closely. Sign and
send the kit directly to the UC Davis Laboratory (address on kit).
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UC Davis will
notify MHA of the results of the test. If the results meet MHA’s
requirements, the registration is recorded and the registration
certificate is sent to the owner. Once a horse is DNA tested and
the results filed with MHA, that horse is considered Qualified
and no further DNA testing will be required for the Morab to breed
for Morabs in the future.
How
to DNA test a Morab for breeding and registering Morab foals from
it:
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Complete the Request
for DNA form (available online in PDF* format).
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Send a copy of
the Morab’s registration papers along with the Request for DNA
form and payment of the testing fee ($50 check or money order
made payable to MHA, or use PayPal online) to The Morab Horse
Association, W15306 Boldig Road, Tigerton, WI 54486.
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A DNA kit will
be sent directly to the applicant at the address provided on the
Request for DNA form. When you receive the kit, obtain the hair
sample and attach it to the kit following the instructions closely.
Sign and send the kit directly to the UC Davis Laboratory (address
on kit).
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UC Davis will
notify MHA of the results of the test. The DNA test is recorded
with MHA and the owner is notified by mail. Once a horse has DNA
on file with MHA, the horse is considered Qualified and no further
DNA testing is required for registering future Morab offspring.
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MHA forms are
in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader to open them. If you
do not have this program, you may download it for free from “www.adobe.com”.
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