Gypsy Horse Association

Benefits to Members

GHA seeks to offer excellent value to its members in return for their membership dues. Among the current services to members are the following:

•A streamlined, online registration service with a reasonable turnaround time for registration documents
•An informative, professional, and up-to-date web site
•An official presence at Equine Affaires
•A Sales Book, which is displayed prominently at all affairs at which GHA has an official presence
•Free Sales and Breeding Ads on the GHA Website
•Discounts on DNA testing through UKY

Member Support Services

On an ongoing basis, GHA is exploring and developing new services to offer its members...

Registration - In order to preserve the long-term legitimacy of the GH breed, GHA recognizes the need for collecting, preserving, and making available DNA and accurate pedigree information. The Registrar routinely performs an audit when the DNA profile of the sire or dam of previously registered offspring becomes available. Registration information resides on a server so as not to be irretrievably lost in the event of a disaster or accident. Provisions have been made for the preservation of the data were GHA to cease to exist.

Research - GHA's innovative horse registration certificate displays two side-view photos of the horse, the horse's pedigree, and the horse's DNA markers on its back. The certificate backs of all GHA-registered horses are available online to members and nonmembers alike for viewing. The value of this service will grow as the number of registered horses, 850 as of 2014, grows. Mare owners seeking stallions for their mares, potential buyers, and enthusiasts researching their horses' pedigrees will find it very helpful.

Education - GHA seeks to collect and disseminate information about the care, breeding, genetics, conformation, purchase of, and other aspects of the Gypsy Horse. Materials are being developed and are being posted on GHA's web site as they are completed.

Membership with GHA

Membership with GHA is available at several levels:

If you are interested in getting some of the benefits of a GHA membership without a big commitment, we have memberships that start at the Associate level. If you are interested in becoming more involved, you can step up to the General level, or Family level, or you can make an even bigger commitment and become a Lifetime member. All of our memberships include reduced registration fees, discounts on DNA Testing and free breeding and sales ads on our website. In addition, annual memberships last a full 12 months, unlike some associations. We even have Youth memberships for younger Gypsy enthusiasts! Visit the Membership link to read more about GHA membership benefits and see how you can join today.

Meet our Members

Many of our members choose to be listed on the GHA site. Membership includes a free listing for all active members and space for photos and logos for our member farms. Please visit our Members Page to meet the many members of GHA - many of them are willing to share their knowledge and love of the breed.

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