DNA, Stallion Registrations, AI Permits, Vet Certificate of soundness

All forms are on the bottom of this page as PDF's.

Stallion Registration and DNA application

  • A DNA kit is required to be applied for by submitting your request in writing with the applicable fee to the National Office.

  • This incurs a fee of $132.00. If the pony has been DNA’d with another Society, a copy of the DNA results as well as the Stallion Vet check is required to be forwarded to the office.

  • A Colt is required to be adult registered between the ages of 2 and 4 (going by the breeding season which is from the 1st August to the 31st July). If the pony is older than 4 years of age, penalty fees apply for Pure Breeds

  • AI Protocol.


    • For Stallions registered in Australia.
    1. Stallion must be registered with the WPCS.
    a. Owners to apply for Application for AI permit for Stallion
    b. DNA result.
    c. Applicants must be current financial members of society.
    d. A fee of $55.00 is payable for issue of AI permit

    2. A Transfer of Semen form must be returned to the office when semen is sold, this is to let the office know who may be looking to register future progeny and ensure that the correct process is adhered to. Fee to be waved as this is just for information purposes.
    a. The office can also check to see if owner of semen owns Dam to be inseminated and is current financial member.

    3. The new owner of the semen is to obtain Certificate of Service for AI.
    a. This must be signed by the attending Veterinarian. This form is to be returned to the office with the Application to register progeny bred by AI form. Along with appropriate fees.
    b. DNA fingerprinting of both Mare and Progeny to be completed before registration of AI progeny into stud book.

    4. Registration of Progeny into Stud book can proceed with normal registration procedure.

    Procedure for Registration of AI progeny into the WPCS Stud Book

    1. Stallions being used for AI need to have been issued with an AI permit by the Society. Please check the online Stud book at www.wpcs.com.au for the Stallions name to see if a permit has been issued to your particular animal. If a Stallion has not been issued with a permit it will not be eligible to be used for AI.

    2. Upon purchase of Semen you should obtain a Certificate of Service for AI these are available on the website or upon request from the office. This form must be filled out by the Vet or AI Technician at time of insemination.

    3. Once progeny has been born you should apply to the office for a DNA fingerprint kit for both the Mare and Foal. The cost of the kit is $70 each. Please download the form from the website and forward this along with payment to the office. The kit will then be posted to you. You should organise for a Vet to pull the hair sample and send the hair sample to the lab in the envelope provided. The Vet should complete the Markings page on the back of the form and sign. The forms should be sent back the office for processing.

    4. Complete the Registration of Progeny bred by AI forms and post them back to the office along with the completed Certificate of Service for AI. Please note that no registration forms can be accepted via Facsimile.

    5. Registration will be completed once DNA results and all paperwork are received at the office as long as all paperwork is filled out correctly.

    6. Imported Semen. If you are importing Semen from an Overseas Welsh Society you will need to apply to the office for a Stallion AI Permit. The office will require the following documentation be submitted together with the application.
    a. Full DNA Profile
    b. Copy of Registration Paperwork from Other Society (Passport etc)
    c. 5 generation pedigree.
    d. Fee of $55.00 for issue of Stallion AI Permit.

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