1. How do I transfer a Canadian registered purebred or partbred Arabian?
To transfer ownership, the last recorded owner must fill in the SELLER section on the reverse side of the Certificate of Registration. The Date of Sale (Month/Day/Year) must be included and the seller (or sellers) must sign. If the ownership is in an "AND" form of ownership, ALL owners must sign (see FAQ#3).
*If the last recorded owner listed on the front of the Certificate is different from the Seller, see FAQ #5. The Buyer will then complete the BUYER section including their full name(s) and mailing address. Certificates with altered information should be accompanied by a letter of explanation for the alterations and must be signed by the seller.
Submit the certificate along with the appropriate fee to:
#113, 37 Athabascan Ave, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 4H3
** We recommend that certificates be sent by registered mail or ExpressPost. You can fold the certificate as a new one will be issued.
2. Whose responsibility is it to transfer ownership?
Under the Animal Pedigree Act, it is the seller’s legal responsibility to supply the buyer with the transferred certificate within six months of the date of sale. If a horse is sold as a purebred/partbred, registered or registerable horse, the buyer is legally entitled to the certificate at no extra cost. Failure to supply the transferred certificate within six months is a federal offence and can result in legal action being taken against the seller by the buyer.
3. What is the difference between an "and" form of ownership and an "or" form of ownership?
If a horse is recorded in an "and" form of ownership, all owners must sign future transfers of ownership for the horse and/or its offspring. If recorded in an "or" form of ownership, only one signature is required for future transfers of ownership.
4. Can I register the horse in the ownership of a farm of company?
Farm names, corporations or organizational names will be accepted but an Owner Authorization form must be completed and returned to the CAHR office before the transfer will be completed. This form indicates who is authorized to sign documents on behalf of the owner(s). A form can be obtained from the CAHR office.
5. The person I bought the horse from never updated their ownership. What do I do?
Certificates of registration are legal documents and the CAHR will not knowingly skip ownerships. The buyer information on the back of the certificate must be completed in the name of the person who bought the horse from the recorded owner. Complete a separate application for transfer of ownership or bill of sale for each additional transfer required. Forms can be obtained from the CAHR web site or from the office. All transfer fees must be paid.
Do not alter or erase the buyer’s information on the back of the original certificate. If this is done, a signed statement from the recorded owner will be required before the certificate will be transferred.
6. My horse has been castrated. How do I update the certificate?
Complete and sign the CASTRATION REPORT SECTION on the back of the certificate and submit the original certificate to the CAHR office. A new certificate will be issued at no charge.
7. My horse died. Do I have to inform the CAHR?
To keep our records accurate, we ask that we be advised if a horse dies. Send a written statement (fax or mail) to the CAHR office indicating the horse’s name and registration number and the date of death. You may keep the certificate.
8. My horse has changed colour. How do I amend the certificate?
Complete a Colour and Markings Verification form and submit it along with the original certificate of registration and at least four photographs (front, back and both sides) that clearly show all white markings. Close-up photos of lip and chin markings or scars and brands should also be included. A new certificate will be issued at no charge.
9. I sold my horse without papers. What do I do?
If a horse is sold without papers, the original certificate must be submitted to the CAHR office for permanent cancellation. We require a written statement advising us of the date the horse was sold without papers.
10. I lost the certificate of registration. How do I obtain a duplicate?
To obtain a duplicate certificate, complete a Duplicate Certificate Request form and submit it with the appropriate fee. The markings must be completed.
11. I sold the horse and can’t find the certificate. Can I transfer ownership at the same time as I request a duplicate certificate?
Yes, you can do both at once. Complete a Duplicate Certificate request form and a separate Application for Transfer of Ownership. All applicable duplicate certificate and transfer fees apply.
12. What is the difference between a replacement certificate and a duplicate certificate?
When the original certificate is returned to our office with a request for a new one, a replacement certificate is issued. One certificate is replaced for another. The replacement certificate can be requested because the original has been damaged or because there has been a change to the recorded owner’s name or address.
A duplicate certificate is issued when the original certificate is permanently lost or destroyed. No certificate is available to be exchanged. The new certificate is marked "Duplicate" and the original becomes null and void. If the certificate is submitted for change at a later date, the certificate marked "Duplicate" must be received.
13. I am importing a horse from the United States. How do I transfer it into my name?
AHRA-only registered horses are considered as "North American Transfers".
To complete the transfer, we require the following:
1. A completed Colour and Markings Verification form (draw the markings
from the horse - don't copy them from the AHRA certificate.)
2. The original AHRA certificate with the transfer section completed (if
the horse is to be transferred). If the horse is on lease or contract
purchase, a note should be submitted with the application and the CAHR
certificate will be issued in the name of the US owner.
3. A copy of the border crossing papers showing when the horse was
imported into Canada.
4. The 2011 fees can be found on the FEES page. Transfer fees are dependant on when the horse was imported into Canada compared to the date
of ownership of the new owner. If the transfer date is not the same as the import date, additional transfer fees may be required.
Payment can be made by certified cheque, money order or credit card. Personal cheques will not be accepted and may cause a delay in the prompt completion of your transfer.
Submit the original certificate by registered mail or ExpressPost to:
CAHR
#113, 37 Athabascan Ave
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4H3
14. I am leasing a stallion/mare from the US for breeding. Does this horse have to be registered with the CAHR?
Yes, the horse must be registered with the CAHR before any progeny will be
eligible for registration. If the horse is being leased or is being
purchased on contract, the horse will be recorded in the ownership of the
US owner. The original Arabian Horse Registry of America (AHRA)
certificate must be submitted to the CAHR and a Canadian certificate will
be issued. When the horse returns to the United States, the owner submits
the CAHR certificate to the AHRA who will then re-issue a US certificate.*Note: The CAHR does not recognize leases and upon application for registration, the RECORDED owner(s) of the dam/sire must sign in the appropriate sections. In order to be shown as the BREEDER, an Assignment of Breeder Designation may be filled out, however this does not entitle the bearer to ownership of the foal. The Recorded owner of the Dam at the time of foaling will need to sign the Foaling section and if a transfer is to take place, they will also need to sign the Transfer of Ownership section on the registration application or provide a proper bill of sale. A transfer fee will apply.
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