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606. Registration of Mules and Hinny(s)

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  1. Name of the owner(s) applying for registration of a mule shall be the same name as that appearing on the membership card.
    1. If one of the owners is a non-member, there will be an additional charge for that person.
    2. Husband and wife, only one needs to be a member.
  2. Registration fees for mules are $30.00/AMA members and $60.00 for non-members.
  3. Five clear photos are required showing the mule from each side, front, and rear, including feet. One additional side view for the certificate.
    1. Spotted or appaloosa mules need two sets of photographs; one for the AMA and one to be returned with the certificate.
    2. Photographs must be in color and of sufficient clarity to distinguish all markings(See Rule 605.A) for further information on photographs.
    3. Photographs must be dated, and the owner’s name and address must be on the reverse side of the photographs.
    4. Photographs become the property of the AMA and cannot be returned.
  4. Mules shall be registered as of unknown parents unless a signed breeding certificate by the owner or breeder of the sire accompanies the registration application
  5. Tattooing is required for all race mules.
    1. Tattooing shall be done at the track prior to the race meet.
    2. The tattoo number shall be the same as the registration number.
    3. The tattoo shall be on the inside of the upper lip and placed on the mule’s registration certificate and becomes part of its identifying features.
  6. Corrections – The Association must be provided with a letter signed by the owner stating any corrections to be made, such as brands, scars, etc., that occurred after original issue of certificate, and mailed along with the original certificate to the AMA for recording with fee of $30.00.
    1. Lost certificate fee shall be $30.00.
    2. No person shall make any alteration on an original certificate.
  7. When the owner of any registered animal disposes of that animal without papers, or the animal dies or is sold, the owner shall notify the Association for proper notation.
    1. If requested, a cancelled registration certificate will be returned to the owner.
  8. Registered name limited to twenty-two(22) characters.