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Rule 1
Membership
Rule 2
Registration
Rule 3
Transfer of Registration
Rule 4 Certificate
Changes
Rule 5 Denials of
Applications
Rule 6 Cancellation
of Registration
Rule 7 Disciplinary
Proceedings
Rule 8 Hearings
Rule 9 Records
Rule 10 Application
of Wisconsin Law
Rule 11 Privileges &
Responsibilities of Members and Non Members
Rule 12 Notices
Rule 13 Amendment
Rule 14 Fees
Rule 15 Inhumane
Treatment Prohibited
Rule 16 Humane
Policy
Appendix 1:
Form to
recommend a Rule Change
Appendix 2:
Explanations of Rule
Changes
Date of last rule
changes: May 20, 2007.
Rule 1 Membership
Any recorded owner
of a registered Morab horse, or individuals interested in the Morab
horse, may become a member of the Registry by submitting an application
and paying the required fees. Membership in the International Morab
Breeders Association includes membership in the IMR™.
Rule 2 Registration
Section 1
Registration Requirements
A.
One of
the following three situations are necessary in order to register a
Morab:
1.
The
sire and dam are registered with an approved Morab Registry and all
transfers of ownership have been recorded.
2.
Or,
the sire and dam are registered as full blood Arabian or Morgan horses
(one of each) with an approved registry. This is a 50%/50% blood cross.
3.
Or,
the offspring of #1 or #2 (in this part “A” of Section 1 of Rule 2) can
be bred to an Arabian or Morgan as long as the resulting blood mix does
not exceed 75%, (either Arabian or Morgan).
B.
An
application for registration of the horse on a form provided by the
Registry has been completed, signed by the appropriate recorded owner(s)
[or by the person whom the recorded owner(s) has authorized in writing
to sign the application] and filed with the Registry;
C.
Two
pictures (one of each side) have been attached to the application;
D.
Copies
of both parents’ registration papers have been attached to the
application; unless copies are already on file in the IMR office.
E.
The
registration fee has been paid.
F.
For
Morabs foaled on or after January 1, 2003, the foal must be DNA tested
(for parent verification of the foal).
Section 2 Certificates
of Registration
A.
Morabs from a former Morab Registry (Hearst, Clovis, North American Morab
Horse Association) that were accepted into IMR™ and are missing pedigree
or there are other than Arabian and/or Morgan bloodlines in the pedigree
shall be marked with an “X” in front of the number on the pedigree for
“unknown”.
B.
The seal placed on the certificate by the IMR Registry may be of any
color. Replacement of the older certificates of registration papers to
change the color of the seal is optional.
C.
Older certificates of registration containing a “#” sign shall have the
same meaning and significance as the “X” and replacements of the older
certificates of registration papers to reflect the “X” is optional by
the current owner of the horse. The Registry shall update the
certificates when transfers are completed.
D.
Certificates of registration shall indicate how the horse may be bred to
produce a foal eligible for Morab registration.
Section 3 Half Bred
A horse conceived by
a combination of one registered Morab parent and any other breed or
grade parent may NOT be registered in this registry, but it may be
registered in The Half Morab Registry (THMR™). (See The Half Morab
Registry Rules.)
Section 4
Requirements for Pasture Breeding
Only one stallion
may run with a mare or a group of mares, and they must be surrounded by
permanent fences that are maintained in such a manner that no other
stallion could breed any mare in the pasture.
Section 5
Requirements for Artificial Insemination
Transported semen is
allowed.
Section 6
Requirements for Embryo Transfers
Embryo Transfers are
allowed. (See fee schedule for fees.)
Section 7 Stallion
Reports
On or before
December 31st of each year, the recorded owner of each
purebred Morab stallion to which purebred Morab and Arabian or Morgan
mares have been exposed during the calendar year may complete, sign and
mail to the Registry a stallion report. The report for each stallion
shall be on a form supplied by the Registry, listing all such mares
exposed to the stallion, whether they are in foal or not, and listing
all dates of exposure. Stallion reports must be mailed to the Registry
for all stallions in the Breeders’ Trust Fund and if the stallion report
is not mailed on or before December 31 of the calendar year which it
covers, the recorded owner must pay a late filing fee.
Section 8 Names
A.
No horse
will be registered by a name which has exactly the same spelling as a
name already registered, which has numerical prefixes or suffixes, or
which has the suffix "Sr." or "Jr." No horse will be registered by any
name containing diacritical markings, or composed of more than four (4)
parts or more than forty (40) letters, including spaces and dashes.
Names may be changed after registration (see below).
B.
A prefix
may be exclusively issued to an individual by letter petition to the
registry.
C.
Geldings
may have their names changed with the payment of a fee and the approval
of the breeder. Stallions and mares that have sired or produced a foal
may not have their names changed. If they have not sired or produced a
foal the name may be changed with the approval of the breeder and
payment of the fee. In no case shall the prefix, if any, be changed.
D.
The name
field on the computer system will be followed by one space and an
*(asterisk) for those Arabian horses that were imported into the U.S.
Section 9 Lifetime
Achievement Award Program (LAAP) Designation
The name field in
the IMBA computer system will be followed by one space and a +BA (for
Bronze Award), a ++SA (for Sliver Award), +++GA (for Gold Award), ++++
MHF (Miller Hall of Fame Award), ++/GA (Golddust Award) and ++//SM
(Supreme Morab Award) for IMR™ Registered Morabs that have reached those
levels in the Lifetime Achievement Award Program.
Section 10
Registration Numbers
The Registry will
issue registration numbers in a computer generated hex decimal order,
based upon the order in which the Registry processes the applications.
The Board of Directors may authorize special numbering.
Section 11
Certificate of Registration
A.
The
original Certificate of Registration will be issued in the name of the
recorded owner of the dam at the time of foaling and will display the
breeder to be the recorded owner at the time the dam was bred. The
recorded owner of the dam at the time she was bred may designate another
person to be the breeder of a specific foal by providing written notice
to the Registry.
B.
A
Certificate of Registration is issued by the Registry and displays
pertinent information from the Registry. It shall, at a minimum,
include breeder name, foal’s name and registration number, foal’s
parentage, IMR™ watermark and IMR™ logo.
Section 12
Authorizations
Any recorded owner
may authorize in writing another party to sign Registry-related
transactions on such owner’s behalf.
Section 13 Horses
from other Morab Registries started after IMR™
Horses that were
certified as Morab by a Morab registry started after the IMR™ was
established in 1992 are eligible for IMR™ registration. The Registry
may present any questionable documentation or circumstances to the Board
for review and a determination. The Registry shall present a report on
these horses accepted during the current year to the Board of Directors
and at the Annual Meeting.
Section 14
Identification
A.
The registry will accept and record Genotyping provided by DNA testing
results for any Morab registered with the Registry when an owner
requests it.
B. For Morabs
foaled after January 1, 2003, the foal must be DNA tested and parentage
verified.
C.
The IMBA™
Board of Directors shall determine which laboratory to use, the
procedures, fees to charge for this service and how to handle
challenges.
D.
The
Registry may require Genotyping for any registered horse and its
sire/dam where positive identification is deemed necessary to either
register a new horse or where a registered horse's parentage needs to be
verified. All costs for this process are born by the owner when
initiated by the Registry. Challenges of parentage by members or the
general public will be reviewed upon receipt of a formal request
(stating the reasons), and the Challenge Fee. If the challenge is
successful, challenger will be refunded the Challenge Fee and the
breeder (or original applicant) will be reviewed for possible
disciplinary proceedings and charged for all cost incurred.
Section 15 Color and
Pattern
While it is the
intent to register any color derived from the breeding of Morabs from
Morgans and Arabians outlined elsewhere in these rules, the registration
will fall into specific colors and patterns.
A.
Acceptable colors are: Bay, Black, Buckskin, Chestnut, Cremelo, Dunn,
Gray, Palomino, and Perlino.
B.
Acceptable color patterns are Solid, Overo, Leopard and Roan.
C.
All other
colors and patterns are considered derivatives of the above and are to
be reduced to the basic color or pattern so
listed.
Rule 3 Transfer of Registration
Section 1 Change in
Recorded Ownership
To transfer the
recorded ownership of a registered horse, the recorded owner must
complete and sign the transfer portion of the Certificate of
Registration (on the back of the certificate) or present a court order.
The seller is encouraged to promptly send to the Registry the completed
and signed Certificate of Registration and pay the transfer fee.
Section 2 Transfer
Without Signature of Recorded Owner
Whenever legal title to
a registered horse passes to another by reason of death of the recorded
owner, by reason of foreclosure or any lien or by any order or decree of
court, or otherwise by operation of law, the Registry may transfer the
registration of such horse to the new owner:
A.
Upon
order of a court of competent jurisdiction or other satisfactory proof
of authority for the transfer.
B.
Upon
payment of the transfer fee and any reasonable costs for expenses of
investigation; and;
C.
Upon
satisfaction of such other requirements as may be defined by the
Registry.
Section 3 Sale Without
Certificate Registration
If a registered horse
is sold without the Certificate of Registration, the certificate must be
surrendered by the recorded owner to the Registry for cancellation. The
Registry will record such cancellation on its records.
Rule 4 Certificate Changes, Duplicate and Replacement
Certificates, Pedigree and Cancellation upon Death of Horse
Section 1 Replacement
Certificate
To obtain a replacement
for a certificate of Registration which has been torn, mutilated, soiled
or otherwise defaced, but which is identifiable, the recorded owner must
file the original Certificate of Registration with the Registry for
identification and pay the replacement certificate fee. Upon approval
by the Registry, a replacement Certificate of Registration will be
issued to the recorded owner of the horse.
Section 2 Markings or
Color Change
A recorded owner may
request a change in the horse’s markings or color as shown on the
Certificate of Registration by submitting the Certificate of
Registration, along with an appropriate form provided by the Registry,
and such additional information or pictures as may be required by the
Registry. Upon approval by the Registry, an amended Certificate of
Registration will be issued to the recorded owner at a minimal charge.
Section 3 Castration
After a stallion is
castrated, the Certificate of Registration with the date of castration
noted and signatures(s) of recorded owners(s) affixed or appended must
be submitted to the Registry. The Registry will issue a new certificate
showing the horse as a gelding, to the recorded owner, at no charge.
Section 4 Pedigree
The Registry will
prepare a pedigree record only back to the parents of the registered
horse.
Section 5 Cancellation
upon Death of a Horse
Upon the death of a
registered horse, its Certificate of Registration with the date of death
noted and signature(s) of recorded owners(s) affixed or appended must be
sent to the Registry for recording and cancellation. Upon request, the
Registry will return the cancelled Certificate of Registration to the
recorded owner, if so requested.
Rule 5 Denial of Application for Registration
Section 1 Request for Hearing
If the Registry
denies registration of a horse, the Registry will notify the applicant
in writing. The applicant may then request that the Registry hold a
hearing on the denial. The request must:
A. Be in writing;
B. State all grounds and reasons upon which the applicant
relies for the assertion that the horse should be registered; and
C. Be received by the Registry within 45 days after the mailing of the
notice of denial of registration.
Section 2 Hearing
If a request for
hearing is received in accordance with this Rule, a hearing will be held
as provided by Rule 8. The applicant seeking registration of a horse
will have the burden of providing that the horse qualifies for
registration.
Section 3 Final
Decision
If a request for a
hearing is not made in accordance with this Rule, the denial of
registration will be final. If a request for a hearing is made in
accordance with this Rule, the Hearing Board will determine whether the
horse will be registered and their findings will be final.
Rule 6 Cancellation of Registration
Section 1 Procedure to
Cancel Registration
A. The Registry may propose to cancel the registration of a horse if the
Registry finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe:
1) That the horse does
not meet the requirements for registration; or
2) That a horse identified as the subject of a registration certificate
is not the subject of that certificate.
B. The Registry will
advise the recorded owner in writing of any proposal to cancel the
registration of a horse and the reasons supporting this proposal.
C. At the time of
issuing a proposal for cancellation or at any time prior thereto when
the Board of Directors finds reasonable grounds for such cancellation,
the Board of Directors may temporarily suspend the Certificate of
Registration of such horse, transfers of the Certificate of Registration
for such horse and for such horse's progeny, and applications for
registration of progeny of such horse, pending a decision by the Hearing
Board of the Registry. If a temporary suspension is imposed, the
recorded owner of the horse will be notified in writing.
Section 2 Request for
Hearing
If the Registry
issues a proposal for cancellation of the registration of a horse, a
request may be made to the Registry for a hearing on the proposal. The
request must:
A. Be in writing;
B. State all grounds and reasons why the registration of the horse should
not be canceled; and
C. Be received by the Registry within 45 days after the mailing of the
proposal of cancellation of registration.
Section 3 Hearing
If a request for a
hearing is received in accordance with this Rule, a hearing will be held
as provided by Rule 8. The Registry will have the burden of proving by a
preponderance of evidence that the registration of the horse should be
canceled.
Section 4 Final
Decision
If no request for a
hearing is made in accordance with this Rule, the Registry may issue an
order of cancellation. If a request for a hearing is made in accordance
with this Rule, a hearing will be held and the Hearing Board will
determine whether the registration of the horse will be canceled. The
decision of the Hearing Board will be final.
Section 5 Publication
Notice of any temporary
suspension and of any cancellation of a certificate may be published in
the Registry's newsletter and also in not more than three publications
devoted primarily to the Morab horse and the industry in general.
Rule 7 Disciplinary Proceedings
Section 1 Investigation
The Registry may
investigate circumstances involving possible violations of these Rules.
After the Rules investigation, the Board of Directors will decide
whether possible violations can be satisfactorily resolved by agreement
for corrective action with the person involved or whether a notice of
charges should be issued.
Section 2 Notice of
Charges
After investigation,
if the Board of Directors finds reasonable grounds to believe that any
person has violated these Rules, or has engaged in any
misrepresentation, misconduct, or any other act involving in any adverse
manner the purpose or good name of the Registry, the Board of Directors
will mail to such a person a notice of charges stating the wrongdoing
alleged to have been committed by such person. The charged person may
submit a written answer to the charges within 45 days after the notice
of charges is mailed. The Board of Directors may informally resolve any
matters relating to a notice of charges prior to any hearing scheduled
under this Rule by agreement with the charged person.
Section 3 Temporary Suspension
After investigation,
if the Board of Directors issues a notice of charges to a person, it
will also temporarily suspend that person's use of Registry privileges
pending the hearing and decision by the Hearing Board for the protection
of third parties or of the Registry's purpose and good name. Notice of
such temporary suspension will be mailed to the charged person.
Section 4 Hearing
After a notice of
charges is given, the Registry will schedule a hearing as provided by
Rule 8. The charged person will be notified of the date and place of the
hearing by mail. The Registry will have the burden of proving all
charges by a preponderance of evidence. The charged person will have the
burden of proving any and all excuses and mitigating circumstances by a
preponderance of evidence.
Section 5 Decision
The Hearing Board
will determine whether the charged person is guilty or not guilty of any
or all of the charges. If the person is found guilty, the Hearing Board
may impose penalties provided for by Section 6. If the person is found
not guilty, the charges will be dismissed. The Registry will notify the
charged person of the Hearing Board's decision by mailing a copy of the
decision to the charged person. Within twenty days after mailing of the
decision of the Hearing Board, the charged person may file a written
request with the Registry for changes in the decision. The Hearing Board
win rule on the request, with or without a hearing.
Section 6 Penalties
The Hearing Board
may impose such penalties as it deems appropriate, including: denial of
all or part of the Registry privileges; expulsion or suspension from the
Registry (if such person is a member); refusal by the Registry to
approve registration applications signed by or submitted by or on behalf
of the person and all transfers of registration for horses owned on
record by the person; public censure; or private censure. The Hearing
Board may also impose any other penalty or restrictions on exercise of
the privileges of the Registry, which it deems proper in furtherance of
Registry objectives.
Section 7 Agents and
Employees
If any person, acting
as an agent of an owner or having horses owned by another in his care,
custody or control, is found to have violated these Rules, the Hearing
Board may proceed against that person as provided for under these Rules.
In addition, the Hearing Board may direct that the Registry refuse to
accept any registrations or transfers of Certificates of Registration
for horses, which are in such person's care, custody or control.
Section 8 Publication
Notice of the
imposition of any penalties or temporary suspension of privileges of any
person, other than private censure, may be published in the Registry's
newsletter and also in not more than three publications devoted
primarily to the Morab horse and the industry in general.
Section 9 Restoration
of Privileges
A Hearing Board may
restore privileges, including membership, to any person who has been
denied privileges pursuant to this Rule, upon application and
satisfactory showing by such person that restoration of privileges is
warranted.
Rule 8 Hearings
Section 1 Impaneling
Board
If a hearing is to be
held under these Rules, or if a hearing on any matter is determined by
the Registry to be desirable, the Chairman of the Board of Directors
will appoint a Hearing Board. The Hearing Board will consist of not less
than three Members, at least one of whom is a Director.
Section 2 Time and Place of Hearings
The Registry will
designate the time and place of the hearing, which may from time to time
be continued or rescheduled.
Section 3 Hearing
Procedures
Persons who have been
given notice of a hearing wilt be afforded the opportunity to appear in
person or by counsel to present evidence in their behalf and to hear and
evidence offered against them. The common law or statutory rules of
evidence will not apply at the hearing, but the Hearing Board will
determine the admissibility of evidence that is offered and the weight
to be given to the evidence admitted.
Section 4 Decision
The Hearing Board will
make its decision following the hearing.
Rule 9 Records
Any person subject to
these Rules may be required to supply such information and documents as
the Registry may determine to be necessary with respect to the
registration of horses or the transfer of registration certificates.
Complete and accurate records of breeding (hand breeding, artificial
insemination and pasture breeding), embryo transfer, foaling and
ownership must be keep in permanent form by owners of horses and these
records must be available at all reasonable times for inspection by
representatives of the Registry. If the Registry determines that no
systematic and satisfactory plan for keeping records is in use, or if no
records are made available upon request, the Registry, after requesting
compliance in a written notice mailed to the person, may, for up to 45
days, temporarily refuse registrations or transfers of registration
certificates from such owner until the records are complete. If, during
that 45-day period, the owner fails to demonstrate that he/she has
complied with the Registry's request for keeping and maintaining
systematic and satisfactory records, the Registry may proceed against
the owner under Rule 7.
Rule 10 Application of Wisconsin Law for Non- Liability of
Directors and Officers
The Registry, its
Directors, Governing Members, Officers, members of committee, members of
Hearing Boards, employees, representatives and agents will attempt to
obtain true and complete information in connection with registration of
horses, transfers of registration certificates, hearings, and all other
matters relating to Registry activities. Except for proven intentional
wrong doing, neither the Registry nor its Directors, Governing Members,
Officers, committee members, Hearing Board members, employees,
representatives, nor agents will be liable in any way, whether in
damages or otherwise, for the issuance of any Certificates of
Registration, for the transfer of any Certificates of Registration, for
the refusal to issue a Certificate of Registration, for the issuance of
any pedigree statements, for the refusal to transfer any Certificate of
Registration, for the cancellation of any Certificate of Registration,
for any disciplinary proceeding brought against or penalties imposed on
any member or other person or for any other activities engaged in, by,
or on behalf of the Registry. In addition, the internal laws of the
State of Wisconsin shall determine and control the liability of any
Director of the Registry or of any other person acting on a voluntary
basis without compensation for the benefit of the Registry.
Rule 11 Privileges and Responsibilities of Members and
Non-Members
All members of the
Registry and all non-members who utilize the privileges of the Registry
(i.e., by signing any portion of any document required for the
registration of a horse or for the transfer of a Certificate of
Registration and by requesting that a Certificate of Registration be
transferred into their ownership) agree to be bound by, obey and follow
all provisions of these rules, as amended from time to time, and all
decisions and actions of the Registry. The term “Registry” as used in
this Rule refers to the International Morab Registry™, the International
Morab Breeders' Association™ Board of Directors, Hearing Boards,
Committees, Officers, representatives, agents and employees. While the
right or privilege of a member or nonmember to seek judicial review of
final Registry decisions or actions is recognized, all persons utilizing
the privileges of the Registry agree, if unsuccessful in the attempt to
overturn Registry decisions and action or the provisions of these rules,
to reimburse the Registry in full for its reasonable attorney’s fees,
court costs and other expenses in defense of the suit. In addition,
members and non-members agree that any suit brought against or involving
in any way the Registry shall be brought only in the United States
District Court for Western Wisconsin and that no suit shall be brought
against the Registry in any manner in any other court.
Rule 12 Notices
Any and all notices
required or permitted under these Rules will be deemed given on the date
such notice is mailed to a person’s last known street address or email
address according to the Registry’s records, or is posted on the
Association’s website after written notice of that posting is mailed to
a person’s last known street address or email address according to the
Registry’s records.
Rule 13 Amendments
Any rule promulgated
herein may be repealed, modified, altered or amended and any new rule
may be adopted at any regular or special meeting of the Board of
Directors by a majority vote of the members of the Board. Notice of any
changes will be published in the Association’s Newsletter. The Board of
Directors may refer recommended rule changes to the voting membership
for determination if they feel it is in the best interest of the
association. A form is provided on the Association’s website for
members to recommend rule changes.
Rule 14 Fees:
Effective 12/1/2007
Associate
Membership
Annual dues (January
1 to December 31) $30.00
Voting Membership
Breeder/Owner:
Individual annual
dues (January 1 to December 31) $35.00
Lifetime dues
(lifetime of the individual – non transferable) $225.00 or $225.00 with
payments made within one year
Family Annual dues
(January 1 to December 31) – two votes when the family includes at least
two adults $45.00
Youth Membership
Individual Youth – (18 years and under) $15
Family
Youth – (All family members 18 years and under) $15
Dates Applicable
The postmark date
will be used for dating purposes on all registration and transfer fees.
It is the seller’s obligation to promptly process transfers.
Registration
Note: All
non-member fees include a year membership.
Foals
Date of birth to one year, member $30.00 + DNA =
$70
Date of birth to one year, non-member $65.00 +
DNA = $105
12 months to 24 months, member $40 + DNA = $80
12 months to 24 months, non-member $75 + DNA =
$115
After 24 months, member $65.00 + DNA = $105
After 24 months, non-member $100.00 + DNA = $140
Foals –
Embryo Transfer
Date of birth to 14 days only, member $65 + DNA
= $105
Date of birth to 14 days only, non-member $100 +
DNA = $140
Transfer
Date of sale to 6 months $25
Date of sale to 6 months non-member $60
After 6 months from date of sale $50
After 6 months from date of sale, non-member $85
Note: In the case
of a contract sale, contract sale dates must be indicated. The
beginning date of the contract may be used as the recorded transfer
date, but the ending date of the contract will be used to determine the
applicable transfer fee.
Other Fees
Replacement certificate – original returned $5
Replacement certificate – original lost $35
Pedigree
Chart or Progeny listing (Morab, Morgan or Arab) $20
Pedigree
Chart with IMR™ photo as watermark suitable for framing $20
Late
stallion report $35
Name
change (if allowed) $100
Member
DNA testing kit $40 per horse
Non-member DNA
testing kit $50 per horse
Copy of a DNA report
requested after registration is completed $5
Parentage challenge
fee $160
Designation of
Breeder Certificate $35
Returned check fee
$25
Rule 15: Inhumane
Treatment Prohibited
Legal conviction, in a
court of law, of abuse, neglect, and/or mistreatment-related offenses
involving horses shall be sufficient grounds for removal of membership
in the IMBA™.
Rule 16: Humane Policy
The International Morab
Breeders’ Association, Inc. shall not endorse or accept abusive and/or
inhumane treatment or training methods. Examples of unacceptable
practices include, but are not limited to, soring chains or buckles on
pasterns, excessive and unnecessary use of a whip or crop, altering of
tail carriage by any method, bits or equipment that cause severe
irritation, discomfort or bleeding etc.
For any IMBA™
sanctioned show or event, evidence of a violation of these rules by any
participant, upon complaint to the judge/judges and/or show
director/directors shall be grounds for disqualification, and the
horse-owner, trainer, handler, breeder may be dismissed from the
show/event by the show director or judge, thus forfeiting any awards and
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