If you own an American Quarter Horse but never bothered to put his or her registration papers in your name, now’s your chance.

The AQHA currently has a special “amnesty” program which will allow you to update your horse’s ownership papers for only $15 per horse—regardless of how many times he or she has been sold. Normally, there would be a $15 charge for every time the horse changed hands and the transfer paperwork wasn’t completed. That charge would be $50 for nonmembers.

Updating your horse’s paper is a good idea for several reasons. It provides verification that you own a particular horse, increases your horse’s value, makes him or her eligible to compete in various events, and makes any offspring eligible for registration when bred to another AQHA recognized horse.

The AQHA has not said how long this special transfer opportunity will be available—only that it’s a “limited time” offer. Call (806) 376-4811 for assistance in transferring your horse. You can download a transfer report from www.aqha.com/forms/index.html.