FOREWORD
The Anglo European Studbook is a European Community recognised studbook and also a member of the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses. The AES is a Limited Company registered at Companies House (number 2895163). Its aim is to promote the breeding of the world-class sport horses, using the bloodlines available in the U.K. and Europe today. This is achieved by a system of continuous grading and performance monitoring. It is the input and collaboration of top people from all Disciplines that dictate the direction and keeps the AES up to date and in the forefront of modern developments. The results can already be seen participating at recent WBFSH Championships. More recently on the Spanish Sunshine Circuit young AES horses were leading the field. The milestone of producing stallions to be approved and stand at stud abroad has already been passed!
This document seeks to record the ideal, structure, and methods of the AES.
Matters which cannot be solved by interpreting the rules to the letter should be resolved by following, as nearly as possible, the spirit of the text to obtain the solution which is fairest to all members.
In order to comply with Commission Decision 92/353/EEC, the Company (Anglo European Studbook Ltd.) declares that there will be no discrimination between members.
The AES is a Data controller and endeavours at all times to process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act1998.
Any personal details will be kept confidential and secure and will only be used for administration, statistical and analytical purposes, supplying information to the National Equine Database and contacting members/subscribers.
We will not disclose your personal data to third party data controllers other than in connection with the NED, unless in accordance with law or with your permission.
The AES is bound by Commission Decision 92/353/EEC and all relevant Horse Passport Regulations.
OBJECTIVES
- Encourage the registration of all horses in the U.K.
- Breed the best possible competition horses.
- Support and inform owners and breeders
- Provide services to riders
- Encourage co-operation and interchange of knowledge between owners,
breeders and riders
HOW
- By providing media to inform through Newsletters and seminars.
- Utilising the knowledge and skills of top riders in Dressage and Show
Jumping.
- Annual Grading of breeding stock and progeny, incorporating
performance.
- Young stock grading shows.
, British Performance Horse section
- Stallion grading show connected with BSJA and BHS performance
results.
- Annual National Stallion Jumping Show.
- Membership of the WBFSH.
IN THE FUTURE
- Breeders Trophy.
- Annual National Stallion Dressage Show.
- Mare show jumping championships of GB.
- Performance schemes
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GRADING CRITERIA
- Soundness and ability
- Conformation and movement and grading results of offspring
- Competition prowess and ability of offspring
- Reproductive ability
- Pedigree and studbook status (Full, Auxiliary or Foundation Studbook)
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to everyone. Benefits to the membership are:
- Registration facilities and passporting.
- Information through Newsletters and the Internet.
- Free admission to the stallion grading shows.
- Attending meetings and seminars.
- Access to research and further information.
- Eligibility to participate in grading shows.
- EC recognised documentation.
Note: It is not mandatory to be a member in order to register a horse. Membership is renewable annually on 1 January. Costs are detailed elsewhere.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
Complaints must be offered in writing to the SIES office.
Acknowledgement of the complaint will be issued by return or
at least within 5 working days followed up by a letter explaining
how the complaint will be dealt with or constitute a direct answer.
THE STUDBOOK
Comprises:
- Main/Full studbook for mares, geldings and young stock
- Main/Full studbook for stallions
- Auxiliary studbook for mares, gelding and young stock
- Auxiliary studbook for stallions
- Foundation studbook for mares, geldings and young stock
- Foundation studbook for stallions
- British Performance studbook for competition mares
Main/Full Studbook - In the case of mares, geldings and young stock, the main/full studbook is for those with 3 or more generations of pedigree on both sides and by an AES graded stallion.
Auxiliary studbook - For mares, young stock and geldings with less than three generations of pedigree on both sides; or with three generations on both sides but not by an AES graded stallion.
Foundation studbook - For mares, young stock and geldings with no documented pedigree.
The British Performance Horse section
The British Performance Horse studbook is open to mares that have achieved a minimum level as a competition horse in their chosen discipline of show jumping, dressage or eventing. The minimum level for show jumping is: Foxhunter and 1.20 metre. Placings with double clear rounds. For dressage a mare must have won points at Advanced Medium level. For eventing a mare must be placed at Intermediate level.
Mares competing at the lower level will receive a Bronze award while those competing at National advanced levels will receive a Silver award and International horses will receive the Gold award. All these mares must be DNA tested.
Foals out of these mares by Approved stallions are also eligible for the BPH studbook after DNA parentage testing.
STALLION GRADING SYSTEM
The concept of grading stallions without rejecting them out of hand (providing they are sound), is totally new to any European studbook. The reason behind this is that people in the U.K. have the freedom to use any horse for breeding purposes good, bad or indifferent. The best policy must be to register and grade them all, monitor their prowess (or lack of it) and re-grade accordingly.
STALLION GRADES
- Failed
- Private
- Licensed
- Approved
- Life approved
- Elite
At the stallion’s first grading show his initial grade is assessed on his conformation, performance ability, movement and pedigree. Unsound horses are excluded. In case of a dispute concerning soundness, Newmarket decides. A grade can change over time according to his performance and that of his progeny. At two and a half and three and a half years old the stallion can be failed, passed for private use or Registered/Licensed. At four years or over they can be assessed under saddle, either jumping or dressage, in an attempt to upgrade to Licensed or Approved. When graded at four years old they then have three years in which to prove themselves in open competition under BHS or BSJA rules. Meanwhile the quality and performance of their offspring will be monitored. Based on this data a stallion can then be up or down graded.
PRIVATE STALLIONS or REGISTERED
Advised to be for owners use only and not stand at public stud. They are limited to ten mares per year. Foals will be registered in the Auxiliary or Foundation Studbook. Private stallions abroad will not receive covering certificates but their owners can apply in writing to cover his own mares. Maximum of ten mares per annum.
LICENSED
For stallions deserving a better chance to prove themselves through their offspring. Can cover up to thirty mares annually. Offspring can be registered in the full studbook or auxiliary studbook.
Maximum of thirty mares per annum.
APPROVED
Can cover unlimited number of mares and are considered to be the same quality as Approved stallions on the Continent.
Unlimited number of mares.
LIFE APPROVED
Stallions that have proven performance and progeny of desired standard.
Unlimited number of mares.
ELITE
Stallions that have performed at the highest level, and whose offspring are consistently well above average.
Unlimited number of mares.
NOTE: Non-performance at 7+ will result in down grading or exclusion.
The grading for the stallions are decided by the Stallion Grading Committee, which comprises of stallion judges and the AES Director.
Upgrading or downgrading can only be done by the Stallion Grading Committee, either during the Stallion Show, or at a special meeting (Annual Review). Downgrading must take place if any stallion has a poor performance record at seven years old. Upgrading can happen if a stallion performs in such a way that he can be expected to be an asset to the breed population. The minimum level of performance required at seven is:
- Grade B Show jumping
- Advanced Medium Dressage
- Top Half Intermediate Eventing
These are minimum levels and do not guarantee up grading or prevent down grading. Several other factors are to be considered as well. Grading results of offspring, number of offspring, in what sort of competitions (members cups or B&C's) did the stallion win prizes, etc.
The performance figures for the seven year olds are obtained by the AES from the BHS and BSJA. If a stallion is either up or downgraded the owner is notified by post. In exceptional cases a year’s amnesty may be given. If the owner feels that there are extenuating circumstances for his stallion’s poor performance he should notify the AES in writing, including any supportive evidence, at least fourteen days before the Annual Stallion Grading Show, or the Annual Review.
If the stallion is put on a years amnesty of downgrading the owner will be informed in writing. Stallion grades, as a result of the annual review are available to all members on the stallion list, which can be obtained from the office or Internet. All stallions MUST undergo a full five -stage vetting before the stallion grading show. X-rays must be included.
Youngstock GRADING SYSTEM
The grades available for young stock in all studbooks are as follows:
- Third Premium - White rosette (lowest)
- Second Premium - Red rosette
- First Premium - Orange rosette (highest)
Shows have the following classes:
- Foals born in current year.
B( Yearling filly or colt.
- Two year old filly or colt
d) Three year old filly or gelding
All horses have to be shown in –hand as well as loose, 2 and 3 year olds will have to be loose schooled over jumps.
Entry fees per horse are detailed in the section on AES charges. AES registration is mandatory for all animals entering grading shows.
Form and Content of Stud Book
Division of main section of stud book
6) An organisation( AES) must not divide the main section of its
studbook except into different classes according to the horses’ merits.
Compulsory entry in the main section of stud book
7) (1) The AES must enter a horse in the main section
of its stud book if that horse-
(a) is descended from parents entered in the main section of a stud book of the same breed;
(b) has a pedigree established in accordance with the rules of its stud book; and
(c) is identified as foal at foot in accordance with the rules of its stud book, which rules must at least include a requirement for a covering certificate.
(2) Where a horse is eligible for entry in a supplementary section of a stud book in accordance with the criteria set out in regulation 8, a recognised organisation must allow the progeny of that horse to be entered in the main section of its stud book.
Entry in supplementary section of stud book
8) Where a horse does not satisfy the criteria set out in regulation 7(1), a recognised organisation may enter that horse in a supplementary section of its stud book if that horse-
(a) has been identified in accordance with the rules of its stud book;
(b) is judged by the recognised organisation to conform to the breed standard; and
(c) meets the requirements for the minimum performance set out in the rules of its stud book.
Cross breeding programmes
9) Where a horse does not satisfy the criteria set out in the regulation 7(1), a recognised organisation may enter that horse in the main section of its stud book for the purpose of it taking part in a cross-breeding programme which-
(a) has been approved by that organisation in accordance with the rules of its stud book; and
(b) specifies the breeds which are allowed to take part in that programme.
Entry of horses registered in other stud books
10) Where a recognised organisation-
(a) receives a request from the owner of a horse registered in another stud book to enter that horse in the main section of its own stud book; and
(b) has divided the main section of its stud book in accordance with regulation 6,
The recognised organisation must enter the horse into the class of its stud book whose criteria that horse meets.
Entry in stud book for an animal imported from another member state
11) (1) Where a horse registered in one member state is imported to
another member state then, except where a derogation has been agree by common accord between the two organisations or associations concerned,-
(a) the horse must be registered or entered in the appropriate studbook of the member state of destination under the same name; and
(b) the entry in the studbook of the member state of destination must be accompanied with an indication, in accordance with international agreements, of the initial(s) of the country of foaling.
(2) Where the constitution of the organisations or associations so permits, the original name of the horse as entered in the first stud book may be preceded or followed by another name on a provisional or permanent basis, provided that throughout the horses life-
(a) the original name is retained in brackets; and
(b) the country of birth is indicated by means of the initial(s) recognised by international agreements.
REGISTRATION RULES
- For a horse registered in one of the EC studbooks to be accepted into the main or full studbook its original studbook papers showing at least 3 generations of pedigree and a markings diagram, must accompany the application.
- No new pedigree paper will be issued. The original papers will be over stamped to safeguard the numbers and authenticity of the originals.
- Duplication is to be avoided. In case of fire theft or loss of passports or papers a new markings diagram must be submitted together with a signed declaration
- All registrations will be dealt with according the EC directive on horses.
- For acceptance into the Foundation studbook papers are not required.
- All foals born in 1998 and thereafter will be issued with a passport.
- All foals must be registered whilst still with the mare. The markings form must be completed, signed and stamped by a veterinarian or an AES appointed qualified layman.
- Late registrations after weaning must be parentage tested by means of blood type or DNA testing. Costs of which are to be carried by the applicant.
- Horses from non-EC countries can apply for registration and may be accepted if considered suitable to our aims and targets.
- When a horse dies its papers must be returned to the AES office and must not remain in circulation.
RULES FOR MARE AND YOUNG STOCK GRADING
- The AES accepts no financial liability in respect of the grades given at grading shows.
- The judges and officials act in a voluntary capacity and have no financial responsibility for their decisions.
- The judges are bound to explain their decisions and are also required to inform and assist exhibitors either privately or in public at their discretion.
- Judges will be looking for sound, athletic well-built horses with paces and conformation to suit their chosen discipline. Dressage, show jumping or eventing. The origins are of lesser importance, as it is sport horses in the true sense of the word they will be looking for.
- A horse must be registered in one of the AES studbooks before it can be entered for a grading show
- In order to enter a grading show the horse must be registered as described above, an entry form must be complete and an entry fee paid.
- Grading of the mares and young stock is assessed on movement, type and conformation Performance is seriously taken in to account and in fact required for mares to progress to honorary title of Elite.
- First Premium horses qualify for the National Championship.
- Where performance is taken in to account for grading, the horse’s owner must provide current evidence of the claimed performance with the entry form.
- There is currently no minimum height for broodmares although they must be over 14.2 hands (148 cm).
- Dress. It is not mandatory for the handler to be dressed in white as on the Continent. As a British studbook, British standards and tradition should be adhered to. Also white tape in the plaits of mane is not desired.
- The bridle should consist of a plain snaffle.
STALLION REGISTRATION AND GRADING
- Stallion to be graded must attend a stallion grading show in the year they are to stand at stud or before.
- Stallion owners can apply for an extra-ordinary grading at home if they have all the required facilities and are prepared to pay the extra fee of £1,500.
- Stallions which have proved themselves at International level and have a clean bill of health must at least attend a grading show and parade in front of the judges and public in order to obtain approval.
- Stallions entered for grading must undergo a full five-stage vetting. A vet’s certificate stating that the stallion is free from any hereditary unsoundness, together with completed markings form must accompany the entry form for the stallion grading.
- All subsequently graded stallions must be DNA tested.
- The AES will accept stallions for grading from any EC recognised studbook and may choose to accept stallions from unrecognised or non-European studbooks.
- Stallions must achieve a high level of performance to be fully Approved for life.
- A stallion that is Approved in another EC studbook, other than the AES studbook, will be entered into the AES grading system as Licensed. If their stallion fulfils the AES performance requirements he can be subsequently upgraded to Approved and their offspring will be registered as such.
- A stallion which is not Approved in an EC studbook will be entered in the AES studbook as failed until he might be graded with the AES.
- A stallion can always attend subsequent grading shows to appeal against a previous grade.
- A stallion can be graded for a discipline of its choice – dressage, show jumping or eventing. Eventing stallions are best served by competing to advanced level first before entering a grading.
- New Rule: After initial grading all stallions must be X-rayed and findings must be submitted to the AES
- Competitions at the AES Stallion Performance show are open to both those to be graded and previously graded stallions as well as stallions registered with the British Show Jumping Association (BSJA).
- These competitions are run under BSJA rules and as such horses must be registered with the BSJA in order to compete.
- Stallions 7 years and older that have already been Approved in the and have performed at 1.50 metre or higher, or are deemed expected to contribute, can be Approved on entry to the studbook. They will however be required to be seen paraded at the next Stallion Grading Show.
- Offspring of stallions can only be registered if accompanied by a covering certificate or the correct AI documentation. Covering certificates are provided free of charge by the AES but are non-returnable and photocopies will not be accepted. The stallion owner is bound to verify the mare’s ID or studbook papers against her markings and to fill in and sign the covering certificates correctly. The white copy is handed to the mare owner, the green copy returned to the AES, the yellow copy should be retained by the stud for their reference. Covering certificates from other sources are accepted provided the ID markings for the offspring are verified and signed by a veterinarian, stamped and dated.
- By entering a stallion grading, the owner agrees to subject his horse to the opinion of the judges and accepts that their opinion is fair and without prejudice. Their verdict on the day is final.
- See rule 10.
- Random blood tests will be carried out to prevent malpractice.
- The AES is compelled by the EC rules to accept registrations from other EC related studbooks.
- The AES reserves the right to refuse entry into the studbook, competitions and grading shows, to people who have behaved in a dangerous or slanderous manner.
- Untrue projections of the status of a stallion, to the general public can lead to expulsion from the studbook.
- Non payment of stallion contributions will result in exclusion from the studbook.
- All covering certificates are numbered. Every year, new certificates with new numbers will be issued upon receipt of the stallion contribution. Left over covering certificates must be returned to the AES at the end of the stud year and are invalid.
- AES covering certificates can only be used for AES graded stallions. Misuse will not be tolerated and subsequent foals will not be registered.
- The green copy of the covering certificates must be retuned to the AES office by 1st November of each year.
- Fraud in any form will be met by expulsion from the AES. This includes untrue or misleading advertisement of stallions (e.g. presenting Registered stallions as ‘Fully Graded’).
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