Registration Requirement's
Tobianos, Overos & Tovero: Registered as (P)
- Tobianos, Overos & Toveros applying for (P) must provide DNA verification. Genetic Testing
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ATOA recognizes the following white-spotting genes for Permanent Registry consideration:
- Frame Overo (OLWS)
- Tobiano
- Sabino 1
- Splashed White 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Dominant White 5, 10, 20, 22, 31, 32, 34, 35
Testing must be conducted through an ATOA-approved lab
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Solid Paint (AQHA, APHA): Registered as (T)
- The horse must have Coat Color Pattern testing and genetic/DNA verified upon approval.
- Solids can bred to registered ATOA Tobianos for their offspring to be eligible for registration with ATOA
Undocumented Horses: Registered as (U)
These horses will be tentatively registered and are only permitted for non-breeding purposes.
These are groups of tests that provide results for certain colors, patterns and health conditions in a specific horse. Stallions are required to have their Genetic Health Panel results on file before foals can be registered. Horses with only AQHA or Thoroughbred parents are required to have a Color/Pattern Panel testing conducted as part
These are groups of tests that provide results for certain colors, patterns and health conditions in a specific horse. Stallions are required to have their Genetic Health Panel results on file before foals can be registered. Horses with only AQHA or Thoroughbred parents are required to have a Color/Pattern Panel testing conducted as part of the registration process. The Color/Pattern Panel can also help advance your horse to Permanent Registry.
- ATOA Genetic Health Panel (UC-Davis): HYPP, HERDA, GBED, OLWS, MH & PSSM1
- ATOA Color/Pattern Panel (UC-Davis): red factor/extension, agouti, cream, champagne, dun, gray, pearl, silver, OLWS/Frame Overo, Tobiano, Splashed White (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8) and Dominant White (W5, 10, 20, 22)
- ATOA Standard Package (Etalon Diagnostics): basic colors, patterns, health conditions and performance traits.
- ATOA Pro Package (Etalon Diagnostics): comprehensive collection of all coat colors, health conditions & risks, performance traits and height prediction.