2008 American Sport Pony Inspection is August 23, 2008
The American Sportpony Registry
The 2007 Inspection held in Windsor was a great success. 2 Stallions licensed and 23 First Premium Designations Awarded!
Congratulations to all participants!
Site Champion
Fantasticat (*Rosedale Top Cat x Serenade)
Owner & Breeder: Jennifer Weidhaas, Granville Ferry, NS
Reserve Site Champion
Simon (*Stockham Commander M x Flower Power)
Owner & Breeder: Lisa Hines, Windsor, NS
The American Sportpony Registry was founded as a result of the need for similar standards and procedures to be put in place in North America as there are in European sportpony breeding countries. The ASPR helps to document, grade and promote those ponies bred in North America for the Olympic disciplines of Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing, as well as Driving. The ASPR has also played a vital role in providing incentives Programs and sponsored classes to help them be seen and acknowledged in the equestrian community.
An American Sportpony is a pony in the general range of 13.2-14.2 h that looks and moves like a small horse, chosen for more athletic and horse-like appearance and ability.
All ponies accepted into the Registry must undergo an inspection and be DNA-typed. It is in this way that pedigrees can be documented from this point forward, even with breeding stock that is currently of unknown parentage. Stallions accepted into the Registry undergo additional performance and progeny requirements. American Sport Ponies being inspected as breeding stock may fall outside this ideal range of 13.2 – 14.2 h. All colours accepted. Please note: Performance testing may not be required for stallions and mares that have not yet been presented for grading.
Please visit the American Sportpony website to read about Inspection Requirements & Guidelines. A fee schedule is available under the Forms & Publications menu of the website (in US Funds). Downloadable forms for registration, DNA-typing, and inspection site attendance are also available. For further questions regarding pony eligibility or fees, please contact the ASPR office.
