Registry

Register a horse

An overview of what's required to register a horse in the TDA studbook, and the current registration fees.

Foal Registration

AUD $60

Submitted while the horse is under 12 months old.

Horse Registration

AUD $80

Submitted once the horse is 12 months old or older.

What registration involves

Active membership

A current TDA member submits the application as the horse's registered owner.

Identification

The horse is identified against TDA's identification requirements.

Pedigree verification

Pedigree information is reviewed and verified by authorised TDA staff using accepted supporting documentation.

DNA evidence

DNA evidence may be required to verify Thoroughbred ancestry, parentage or other registration information where applicable.

Registers within the TDA Studbook

Every registered horse is recorded in the one TDA Studbook, in one of three registers: Gold — Foundation Register, Silver — Sport Register, or Bronze — Derivative Register.

Gold — Foundation Register

Gold

100% verified Thoroughbred ancestry

Verified full Thoroughbred ancestry.

Silver — Sport Register

Silver

At least 50% verified Thoroughbred ancestry

Verified Thoroughbred ancestry of 50% or more.

Bronze — Derivative Register

Bronze

At least 25% verified Thoroughbred ancestry

Verified Thoroughbred ancestry of 25% or more.

Horses with verified Thoroughbred ancestry below 25% are not eligible for the TDA Studbook.

Registration is completed through your TDA account.

Sign in if you already have a TDA account. New here? Create a free account, then apply for TDA Membership from your member portal.