OBTAINING AN ACH
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All naturally based horses are allowed to be registered with ACHA, as long as they fit all ACH Breed standards.
BUILT FOR HARD WORK
The American Cattle Horse originates from a small ranch in the Western U.S., back when the land was still young, before everyone "rushed" in. Most of the Horses across the U.S. were enlisted in the wars, taking the "best" of the breeds already here, thus leaving behind the smaller, lighter horses.
Ranchers in the area started to hide their prime horses in well secluded places. These horses, being left on their own, started mingling with Mustangs and other Spanish stock left over from the legendary explorer Cortes.
This caught the attention of one particular rancher, who could see the foundation being built on its own. After years of selecting specific horses and adding in Draft, Thoroughbred, and more Spanish blood, The American Cattle Horse was founded.
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These horses should not be slim in their build.
Height: 15hh - 18hh
Weight: 1400 - 1800lbs
Light to Medium feathering on their legs.
Cattle Horses have thick broad chests and barrel, while their hindquarters are well rounded.
IMPORTING A HORSE TO ACHA
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Horses should be within the standards listed above.
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Allowed Base Colors:
Chestnut, Seal Bay, Bay, and Black
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All paint genes except Appaloosa and Roan.
Paint genes shall not resemble breed specific genes.
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Natural Dilution Genes:
Dun, Silver, Cream, Pearl, and Champagne.
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Natural Modifier Genes:
Flaxen, Sooty, Pangare, Grey,
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Natural Anomalies:
Somatic, Chimera, Birdcatcher Spots, and Blend Spots.
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ANY GENE NOT LISTED ABOVE ARE ALREADY IN THE BREED AS A MUTATION,
or they are not apart of the breed as of now.
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If your design falls under any of these categories, you are free to send in your horse for registration.
They will need to be uploaded on the group's import lines, and have a ACHA registry profile created.
Once all of this is completed, your horse can be sent in.
Once accepted, your horse will be given an ID #, making it an Official American Cattle Horse.