Document your horse’s lineage, access awards and member programs, and join the community built around the breed’s original standard.
The Moriesian horse, a blend of Morgan and Friesian breeds, embodies exceptional balance, symmetry, and adaptability, making it a captivating and versatile sport horse with a gentle disposition, ideal for both show and family purposes.
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Why Register as a Moriesian?
Registering your horse with the Moriesian Horse Registry is about more than paperwork—it’s about building the future of the breed.
While other registries accept Friesian crosses, they do not recognize or name the Moriesian specifically. Without consistent identification, the breed itself cannot grow in visibility, credibility, or opportunity.
Choosing MHR registration ensures your horse is counted, recognized, and contributes to the advancement of the Moriesian as a distinct and established breed.
Breed Preservation: Preserves and promotes the Moriesian horse breed by maintaining standards and genetic diversity.
Quality Assurance: Verifies pedigrees and characteristics to ensure registered horses meet breed standards.
Recognition and Promotion: Raises awareness of the Moriesian breed through participation in events and promotional activities.
Support for Breeders and Owners: Resources and services to assist breeders and owners in responsibly caring for Moriesian horses.
Community Building: Fosters a sense of community among Moriesian enthusiasts, facilitating knowledge sharing and camaraderie.
Many owners choose to double register -- maintaining eligibility in Friesian cross registries while also supporting the recognition and future of the Moriesian through MHR.
By doing so, you gain the benefits of both -- while helping establish something lasting.
Our goal is to establish the Moriesian as a recognized breed with dedicated classes at shows, consistent standards, and a strong, unified community of breeders and owners.
The Benefits of Registering with us
Pedigree verification
Registration with the Moriesian Horse Registry authenticates your horse's lineage, providing documented proof of its ancestry.
enhanced marketability
Registration increases the attractiveness of your horse to potential buyers or lessees due to its certified pedigree and breed authenticity.
access to registry services
Registering grants access to a range of services such as Certification, DNA testing, and participation in exclusive events and competitions.
Member Services
The Registry offers the following services to its members for a one-time membership fee:
Registration of Moriesians.
DNA testing.
Registration transfer and certificate changes.
Farm prefix registration.
Year-end awards for In-hand, Performance, Dressage, Combined Training and Miles.
Inspection awards for High Merit scores.
Available Breeding Stallion Listing- to include Friesian, Morgan, and Moriesian stallions.
Breeding Farm listing
Promotion of the Moriesian breed.
A horse is eligible for registration as a Moriesian horse if:
1. The offspring results from a purebred Friesian to purebred Morgan cross.
A horse is eligible for registration as a Moriesian horse if:
2. Both Sire and Dam of the offspring are registered Moriesians.
A horse is eligible for registration as a Moriesian horse if:
3. The offspring results from a Moriesian to either a purebred Friesian or Morgan.
"Why I Register My Moriesians: "As a breeder, I know that raising beautiful horses that meet the breed standard is important, however, documenting its lineage is what defines its future. The Moriesian Horse Registry is the only organization that formally recognizes and records the specific combination of Morgan and Friesian bloodlines that create the Moriesian."
Sue Olson
Owner Rafter Bar D Morgans and Moriesians
"The Moriesian Horse Registry is a useful tool in locating fellow equine enthusiasts of this versatile, noble breed. All my questions and paperwork, whether it be Registry or Awards Program, have been answered in a timely manner. Both Barb and Sue are knowledgeable and very helpful with any questions."
Sherri Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering your Moriesian Horse with the Moriesian Horse Registry ensures its pedigree is recorded, which can be valuable for breeding purposes, showing, and maintaining breed standards. Registration also adds value to your horse for potential buyers or breeders, as it provides documentation of its lineage and breed authenticity.
Registered Moriesian Horses are eligible for participation in breed-specific events, competitions, and awards. Registration also offers access to events, promotions, and networking opportunities within the Moriesian community.
The yearly MHR calendar is open to non-members to submit photos throughout the year, and is offered for sale late November. Membership is required to participate in MHR services, educational forums, and exclusive Facebook Community Group for members to share information, ask Moriesian specific questions and receive support.
All the forms are found under the "Registry" section of the website. This section provides convenient online forms that can be filled out electronically or downloaded and printed for manual completion.
The forms provided are designed to be straightforward and easy to fill out. They include fields for essential information such as horse details, owner information, and any required documentation.
Forms which need to be filled out by hand are easily downloadable.
Yes, the Moriesian Horse Registry website employs secure encryption protocols to safeguard any personal information and online payments. This helps protect your privacy and ensures that your data is transmitted securely.
Utilizing encryption technologies and secure payment gateways prevents unauthorized access to your financial information and ensures that transactions are processed safely.
The Moriesian Horse Registry website accepts several payment methods for registration fees, including PayPal, credit & debit cards.
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