MEMBERSHIP


Our membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December.

There are three categories of membership open to NSW residents:


Full Membership: Available to individuals.


Family Membership: Available to a group consisting of a minimum of one adult and

related minors, or one adult and partner.  Family listing enables recognition of individuals

for eligibility for SPPHA High Point Showing, Dressage and National Competitions, and

ensures coverage by SPPHA NSW insurance for SPPHA NSW activities.


Junior Membership: Available to individuals under 18 years of age.

REGISTRATION

Application for Registration of Standardbred Horses with SPPHA NSW 

-  For horses NOT ADOPTED through SPPHA NSW Adoption/Placement

Program

Registration provides official identification of the horse, which may be requested for

equestrian competitions and/or breed classes by event/show committees. It also officially
 
identifies a person as the owner of the horse. Note that, for Standardbreds, HRA

(Harness Racing Australia) papers may also serve a similar purpose.

Please note the following in regards to registration with SPPHA NSW:

• Applications for registration will only be accepted from financial members of

SPPHA NSW. (See Membership/Registration package download below)


• There is no limit to the number of horses that may be registered except for junior

members, where the limit is 2 horses.


• Registration is for the life of the horse. Registration issued by another

Standardbred association is acceptable and, in such situations, additional

registration with SPPHA NSW may not be required. Please contact SPPHA NSW to

discuss.


• Definitions of registration, eligibility for competition and requirements for
 
association membership may differ with other Standardbred associations. Please

check with these organisations to confirm their requirements if competing outside

NSW.


• For horses under the SPPHA NSW adoption/placement program, registration will

automatically occur at the end of the lease period as part of the transfer process.

Download the Membership/Registration package.




SPPHA NSW will not enter into any disputes over

ownership/registration

of a horse.