Examiners
Click Here for a Complete List of Our ExaminersSpecial Note: The new Certification Evaluation Forms have three copies now. Please send to the RMHA the yellow and the pink copies to Headquarters Office so they can keep them on file. The white copy goes to the owner of the horse that is being certified. CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE DATES CANNOT BE OVER 90 DAYS OLD WHEN RECEIVED IN THE REGISTRY OFFICE. YOU HAVE 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE RECEIVED IN OFFICE TO COMPLETE ANY MISSING MATERIAL
Rocky Mountain Members and Examiners please notify:
Rocky Mountain Horse Association
4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160
Lexington, KY 40511
859.243.0260
When you want to have a certification, they will set up examiners in your area for the certification.
Videos are to be presented to the Rocky Mountain Horse Association Headquarters or mailed to:
Rocky Mountain Horse Association
4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160
Lexington, KY 40511
859.243.0260
Please include what you will need to complete a certification by video:
- 1/2" VHS video tape or DVD ONLY (not to be returned)
- Veterinarian's certificate of inspection
- Original certificate of registration, Breeding certificate,
- Affidavit, or Application for registration
- Four (4) full body photos (front, rear, left, right side) move mane or tail aside to show no white markings, if any
- May not wear any training devices i.e. martingales, tie downs, over check, etc.
- Must show all four feet for shoes or no shoes. Also the tack in a video can be with bit, hackamore, or side pull but not with a halter.
RULES FOR CERTIFICATION BY VIDEO Exhibit C - 1
The following is to be mailed to RMHA National Headquarters:- Videotapes will remain on file with the RMHA and will be archived.
- Veterinarian’s Certification of Inspection
- Original Certificate of Registration
- Four (4) Full Body Photos (front, rear, left side, right side)
- Certification Fee.
- If digital photos are used they must be on photo quality paper
- Certification Fees are as set forth on the attached fee schedule.
- It is recommended that you use a tripod to steady your video camera. Warm the horse up before taping. It is recommended that you have an area about 50’ to 60’ in diameter for a riding circle with firmly packed ground, pavement or sod. Please avoid a grassy area that will prevent the horse’s hooves from being in full view.
- NOTE: THE FINAL SUBMITTED TAPE MUST BE CONTINUOUS AND WITHOUT THE VIDEO CAMERA BEING STOPPED FOR ANY REASON.
- At the beginning of the tape the horse is to be orally identified by registered name, RMHA registration number, color and sex.
- HALTERED VIEWS: Thoroughly clean and groom the horse before taping. There is a full view requirement of at least 30 seconds at each of the four positions (front, left side, rear and right side) Lead the horse through the four positions. Ensure that all markings are clearly shown. For close- up views, pan the camera slowly to the horse. Working from the head of the horse, begin panning with the head in full view, slowly move to the neck area, have an assistant lift the mane out of the way so that the neck under the mane can be clearly seen. Moving to the rear, hold the tail out of the way so the legs can be clearly viewed directly from behind. DEMONSTRATIONS UNDER SADDLE: Place the saddle on the horse along with the bridle. If a bit is used it must meet the standards of the RMHA. Bit shank length may not exceed 8 (eight( inches and is to be measured from top of top ring to the end of the metal at the bottom, not including the bottom ring. Shoes must meet the standards of the RMHA, and must be factory made keg shoes and must not exceed _ (three-fourths) inch width at all locations on the show, and must not exceed 3/8 (three-eights) inch in thickness at all locations on the show. Total thickness of the shoe may go to a total of 5/8 (five-eights) inch when including borium or drill tech. If calk shoes are used (factory caulk only) the total thickness of the shoe, borium (or drill tech) and the caulk must not exceed 7/8 (seven-eights) inch. The horse’s natural toe length must not exceed 4.5 (four and a half) inches including the shoe. Shoes are to be on all four feet, or the horse is to be barefooted on all four feet. The bottom of all four feet are to be on the video to show the bottom of the bare foot or shoe. Mount and ride the horse in either direction around the circle. The camera should be continuously following the horse around. Try to keep the horse centered and filling the entire view but do not cut the view of the rider’s head or the feet of the horse. The horse should travel in one direction for two (2) minutes (timed), then turn and go in the other direction for an additional two (2) minutes. The speed of the horse should be regulated to demonstrate the gait. IT MUST BE A LATERAL FOUR BEAT GAIT, not a fast walk. (Refer to Gait section 1st page of Rules of Registry)
Respectfully yours,
Rocky Mountain Horse Association
4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160
Lexington, KY 40511
859.243.0260
