The horse must be naturally gaited, "baroque" in appearance (see Breed Standard at end of document), and must have a traceable genetic connection to one of the original Baroque horse breeds in Group 1. The breeds listed below in Group 2 and Group 3 have been found through research done at an international level to have a genetic link to the original Baroque breeds listed in Group 1. The purebred baroque breed parent (Group1), if not gaited, cannot be registered as a GBH but is very valuable to the breed as a founding sire or dam and will be noted historically. The "non-baroque" breed parent (Group 2, Group 3, or not listed) is not required to have registration papers from outside breeds but must be baroque in type and of excellent breeding quality. This parent will be evaluated on an individual basis as to which group it will belong. Initially, the majority of the horses registered as GBHs are crosses between Group 1 horses and Group2/Group 3 horses. However, we hope to move toward breeding more registered GBHs to other registered GBHs once more breeding stock has been established in the GBH breed. Purebred horses from other breeds listed in Group 2 and Group 3 can also be registered in their corresponding group if they are gaited and meet the Breed Standard.
Andalusian (PRE, PSP, Alter Real, Cartujano,
etc.)
Lusitano
Lipizzan
Friesian
Sorraia
Barb (N. African Barb, original Arab-Barb, no Arab-Barb crosses)
Kladruby *pending*
| Notes: "PSP" is the new name for the Portuguese/Spanish Andalusian. The Arab-Barb is its own breed, approximately 1500 years old. The Knabstrupper is not included since there is too much Frederiksborg (TB) blood in it and not so baroque in type. Kladruby's are extremely rare - none may ever be available. Will add Asturcon Pony if any become available for registration or breeding. |
Spanish origin American mustang (requires DNA or blood typing
as Spanish)
Florida Cracker Horse
Peruvian Paso
Paso Fino
Mangalarga Marchador
Azteca
La Cheval Canadian
Kuheilan strain Arab (must be baroque in type and gaited)
Abaco Wild Horse
Galiceno Pony (must be gaited)
Criollo Argentino
Chilean Crioulo (no Mexican Crioulos)
Campolina
| Notes: We need more information on the Mallorquin, Menorquin, Cabollo de Paso Iberoamericano, Costa Rican Saddle Horse, Cuban Paso, Cuarto di Milla to evaluate if they are baroque in type. |
American Spanish Barb
Sorraia mustang
Kiger mustang
Sulphur mustang
Cerbat mustang
Cruce mustang
Spanish Colonial Horse
Morgan (old type)
Quarter Horse (foundation type)
Paint Horse (same)
Appaloosa (old type)
Percheron (type used in Spanish-Norman cross)
Boulnaise
Shire
Clydesdale
Spanish Gaited Pony
Cayuse Indian Pony
Arravaniko
Cob Normand
Rocky Mountain Horse (old type)
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse(old type)
Mountain Pleasure Horse (old type)
Tennessee Walker (old type)
Racking Horse (old type)
Missouri Foxtrotter
Group 1
= 100% baroque ancestry = Foundation
Group 2 = Over 50% baroque ancestry = Breeding Stock
Group 3 = Under 50% baroque ancestry = Pleasure
Not Listed = No traceable connection = Breeds not listed
( in parentheses ) = Can be considered for that Group
| Registerable Crosses |
Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Not Listed |
| Group 1 | Foundation & Breeding Stock | Breeding Stock (Foundation) | Breeding Stock (Foundation) | Pleasure (Breeding Stock, Foundation) |
| Group 2 | Breeding Stock (Foundation) | Breeding Stock (Foundation) | Pleasure (Breeding Stock) | Pleasure (Breeding Stock) |
| Group 3 | Breeding Stock (Foundation) | Pleasure (Breeding Stock) | Pleasure (Breeding Stock) | Not Registerable |
| Not Listed | Pleasure (Breeding Stock, Foundation) | Pleasure (Breeding Stock) | Not Registerable | Not Registerable |
Example:
-If a horse registered in Group 1 is crossed with a horse
registered in Group 2, the resulting offspring (if gaited) is
elegible for registration as Breeding Stock or Foundation when it
reaches breeding age.
Group 1 Crosses
-Gaited purebred (100%) horses from Group 1 will automatically be
registered as Foundation Horses.
-Non-gaited horses from Group 1 are not registerable as Gaited
Baroque Horses but are allowed as sires or dams.
-Horses from Group 1 crossed with horses from Group 2: gaited
offspring will be registered as Breeding Stock and can be
considered for registration as Foundation.
-Horses from Group 1 crossed with horses from Group 3: gaited
offspring will be registered as Breeding Stock and can be
considered for registration as Foundation Horses.
-Horses from Group 1 crossed with horses not listed: gaited
offspring will be registered as Pleasure and can be considered
for registration as Breeding Stock or Foundation.
Group 2 Crosses
-Horses from Group 2 crossed with horses from Group 2: gaited
offspring will be registered as Breeding Stock and can be
considered for registration as Foundation Horses.
-Horses from Group 2 crossed with horses from Group 3 or horses
not listed: gaited offspring will be registered as Pleasure Horse
and can be considered for registration as Breeding Stock.
Group 3 Crosses
-Horses from Group 3 crossed with gaited horses from Group 3:
gaited offspring will be registered as Pleasure Horse and can be
considered for registration as Breeding Stock.
-Gaited horses from Group 3 crossed with horses not listed:
gaited offspring is not registerable unless one parent has been
approved as Breeding Stock or Foundation.
*** Once a horse has been evaluated and approved to move up one group (example, moved from Group 2/Breeding Stock to Group 1/Foundation), the breeding rules for the new higher group will then be applied to that horse, regardless of the horse's breeding. ***
Registry Policies
The GBHA reserves the right to refuse registration for *any*
horse not meeting the general requirements, gait requirements, or
Breed Standard (see below), regardless of the breeding of the
horse. In this case, all registration fees will be refunded.
Until gait and type is "set" in the breed, ALL
offspring of GBHA registered parents must still meet Intermediate
Gait Requirements. The GBHA reserves the right to cancel any
horse’s registration if it becomes evident that artificial
or inhumane methods have been used to enhance the horse’s
gait. The GBHA also reserves the right to make slight changes to
the Registration Rules in the best interest of the Gaited Baroque
Horse breed.
Pleasure Horse
(Group 3) Registration Requirements |
|
| Intermediate Gait and
Videotape Requirements: NOTE: No videotape is required for purebred horses registered with established gaited breeds, such as Peruvian Paso, TWH, etc. Copy of registration papers is required in lieu of videotape. NOTE: If the handler cannot capture a foal gaiting on videotape, GBHA Registration Papers marked "Temporary" will be issued. When the foal reaches maturity, Permanent papers will be issued when the gait requirements are met. |
- Any four-beat intermediate gait will be
allowed. Can be an uneven four-beat gait such as the
foxtrot or stepping pace. - Videotaped or personally witnessed by a GBHA volunteer to be performing an intermediate gait under saddle, at liberty, on a longe line, in long lines, or while being led with a leadrope. Any of these methods must be shown with only one handler. Foals may drift in and out of gait, which is acceptable. - Additional footage of horse gaiting under saddle to show best gait is acceptable. |
| Photograph Requirements: | -Seven photos of the horse are required:
Side body portrait left and right, frontal body and
facial portrait, profile facial portrait, two photos of
the horse performing intermediate gait at liberty (if
possible, or use video), horse performing canter (or use
video). Note: If using video for gait and canter, then only four still-photos will be required. |
| Registration Fees: | $25 for non-members. $20 for GBHA members. $10 for changes (transfers/name changes/gelding...) Note: Fees are listed in U.S. currency amounts. |
Breeding Stock
(Group 2) Registration Requirements |
|
| Intermediate Gait and
Videotape Requirements: NOTE: No videotape is required for purebred horses registered with established gaited breeds, such as Peruvian Paso, TWH, etc. Copy of registration papers is required in lieu of videotape. |
- Any four-beat intermediate gait will be
allowed. Can be an uneven four-beat gait such as the
foxtrot or stepping pace. - Videotaped or personally witnessed by a GBHA volunteer to be performing an intermediate gait under saddle, at liberty, on a longe line, in long lines, or while being led with a leadrope. Any of these methods must be shown with only one handler. - Additional footage of horse gaiting under saddle to show best gait is acceptable. |
| Photograph Requirements: | -Seven photos of the horse are required:
Side body portrait left and right, frontal body and
facial portrait, profile facial portrait, two photos of
the horse performing intermediate gait at liberty (if
possible, or use video), horse performing canter (or use
video). Note: If using video for gait and canter, then only four still-photos will be required. |
| Other Requirements for Breeding Stock Approval: | -Outstanding baroque typiness, correct
conformation, and excellent temperament. Free of genetic
defects listed below. -Videotape (or witness) of horse performing intermediate gait as an adult. Breeding Stock approval will be pending until this time. -Videotape (or witness) of horse in *all* gaits at liberty. -Videotape (or witness) of horse gaiting and cantering under saddle is also preferred (if broke to ride). |
| Registration Fees: | $40 (or $15 with existing Pleasure Horse
registration) for non-members. $30 (or $10 with existing Pleasure Horse registration) for GBHA members. $10 for record changes (transfers/name changes...) Note: Fees are listed in U.S. currency amounts. |
Foundation Horse
(Group 1) Registration Requirements |
|
| Intermediate Gait and
Videotape Requirements: NOTE: No videotape is required for purebred horses registered with established gaited breeds, such as Peruvian Paso, TWH, etc. Copy of registration papers is required in lieu of videotape. |
- Any four-beat intermediate gait will be
allowed. Can be an uneven four-beat gait such as the
foxtrot or stepping pace. - Videotaped or personally witnessed by a GBHA volunteer to be performing an intermediate gait under saddle, at liberty, on a longe line, in long lines, or while being led with a leadrope. Any of these methods must be shown with only one handler. - Additional footage of horse gaiting under saddle to show best gait is acceptable. |
| Photograph Requirements: | Seven photos of the horse are required:
Side body portrait left and right, frontal body and
facial portrait, profile facial portrait, two photos of
the horse performing intermediate gait at liberty (if
possible, or use video), horse performing canter (or use
video). Note: If using video for gait and canter, then only four still-photos will be required. |
| Other Requirements for Foundation Horse Approval: | -Exceptional baroque typiness, correct
conformation, and excellent temperament. Free of genetic
defects listed below. -Videotape (or witness) of horse performing intermediate gait as an adult. Foundation approval will be pending until this time. -Videotape (or witness) of horse in *all* gaits at liberty. -Videotape (or witness) of horse gaiting and cantering under saddle is also preferred (if broke to ride). |
| Breeding Requirements for Foundation Horse Approval: | -Pedigree and photos (if available) of
horse's sire and dam. -Photos or video of offspring in gait, including photos of other parent. -Established record of consistently throwing gait on foals from both non-gaited and gaited crossbreedings. |
| Registration Fees: | $55 (or $15 with existing Breeding Stock
registration) for non-members. $45 (or $10 with existing Breeding Stock registration) for GBHA members. $10 for record changes (transfers/name changes...) Note: Fees are listed in U.S. currency amounts. |
For Breeding Stock and Foundation horses - health certificate and/or negative DNA test results are required if member of affected breed:
Impressive bloodlines (HYPP) - Quarter Horse
HC (Hyperelastosis Cutis) - Quarter Horse
ASD (Anterior Segment Dysgenesis) - KMSH, MPH, RMH
SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency) - Arabian
DSLD (Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis) - all breeds if evident.
Upon registration, owner will receive a GBHA registration certificate with a 3-generation pedigree of the horse. If the 3-generation pedigree information is not listed on any registration certificates from other registries, please provide this information (if known) to the GBHA upon application. The estimated percentage of baroque ancestry will be listed on certificate for the registry's tracking purposes. From this information also, different types or pools of Gaited Baroque Horses may eventually be created (ex., Draft type, pony type, etc.).
NEW: If a foal cannot be witnessed or videotaped in its intermediate gait(s), Temporary registration papers will be issued. Upon maturity, the Temporary registration papers will be converted to Permanent papers when the gait requirements are met (for no additional fee). If the gait requirements are not met within a reasonable amount of time and the adult horse cannot be shown to exhibit any intermediate gaits, the GBHA registration papers will be revoked and no refund will be given.
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End of Rules
Baroque Appearance - round forms, convex body form, uphill conformation, short-to-medium back, not overly narrow chest, not overly short head nor dished face (convex profile is the ideal), correct angulation of extremities, well-boned legs, hard hooves, flowing mane and tail with low tailset.
Temperament - good character, kind and willing temperament.
Colors - all colors, patterns, and markings, and all eye colors allowed.
Gaits - easy, flowing gaits of the walk, trot, canter, gallop, and *at least* one four-beat intermediate gait (in addition to, or instead of the trot). All horses must have a nice, rhythmic canter since this was a characteristic of the original baroque horse.
Size - currently no height restrictions.
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End of Breed Standard