Register Your Tigre Horse
The Tiger Horse Breed Registry, The Royal Tiger Horse Registry, and The Heavenly Tiger Horse Registry, all strive for the creation of a modern day version of a once famous breed from Siberia. As a whole, the breed registry is referred to as TIGRE – The Tiger Horse International Breed Registry, which encompasses the 3 separate registration books. We run 2 registration books side by side, with the opening of a third expected soon. The first is the probationary book where all horses will be registered until they qualify for permanent registration in either The Royal Tiger Horse book, or The Heavenly Tiger Horse book, both are permanent registries.
The Royal Tiger Horse Registry exemplifies the truly gaited horses of the Tiger Horse Breed. By contrast, The Heavenly Tiger Horse Registry will embody the more warmblood-like examples, including horses that shuffle and trot.
We understand that an extinct horse can never be revived but because genes from the ancient "Heavenly" or Tigre horses were saved by others who out crossed to local breeds, a variety of international breeds now show a relationship to those earliest horses.
We have carefully selected for a certain body type. LP horses, or appaloosa spotted horses, were crossed on solid colored gaited breeds that displayed similar look-alike body styles to each other, and the first Tiger Horse was born. First, second, third, and even fourth generation Tigers are now available for sale or breeding.
On this web site and publications around the world, our proven results for modern day Tiger Horse production, speak for themselves and we are committed to continued excellence through strict breeding practices and controls that guarantee predictable results.
TIGRE will never be a "roundup organization" that compromises standards for the sake of increased membership. Our focus will always be on the highest breeding standards and the quest for top quality sport horses that are easily recognized as TIGRE registered animals. We are dedicated to reproducing as closely as possible a horse that resembles the once famous "Heavenly Horses" of Siberia which we shall call TIGRE, aka; The Tiger Horse.
Any “original entry” horse, must show “appaloosa” type coloring, including but not limited to; white sclera, striped hooves, and mottled skin. Hair coat patterns from roans, blankets, leopard, snowcaps, and even ghosts (often called fewspots) are welcome. Foals born from Tiger Horse parentage will be eligible regardless of coat pattern. There are two types of solid colored horse in our breed. True solid horses and Ghost Horses which are largely white usually with only one or two body spots. Some Ghost Horses can be poorly pigmented and vulnerable to sunburn but they insure that spots remain within our breed. When a Ghost Horse is crossed on a solid colored horses, the most exotic coat colours can be produced.
The Probationary Registry:
Our probationary registry, The Tiger Horse Breed Registry, which was started in 1993 by acquiring and then using 3 very special color producing stallions and several refined and gaited mares, once closed it's books to outside stallions. The impending opening of the third registration book, The Heavenly Tiger Horse Registry, will again allow the breed to accept “original entry” stallions, which will be registered with The Tiger Horse Breed Registry until such time as those stallions are promoted to permanent registration.
At the time of closing the probationary files to new stallions in 2004, there were 14 stallions registered in the books. Some of them related to each other. "Original entry" or "outside" mares are also acceptable to us together with their qualified offspring, including their stud colts.
The Royal Tiger Horse Registry:
The Royal Stud Book of TIGRE International accepts only those horses that were first entered into the probationary book and which proved themselves worthy for permanent installation.
To prove themselves worthy of permanent registration in The Royal Tiger Horse Registry, an eligible stallion must first sire 5 eligible and registered Tiger Horse foals. Eligible mares must qualify by producing 3 eligible and registered Tiger Horse foals. These individuals are then accepted as Tiger Horse Royalty. The only exception to this rule is for offspring born from 2 Royalty registered parents. Offspring born from 2 Royalty registered parents automatically qualify as Royalty.
The Heavenly Tiger Horse Regsitry:
Like in The Royal Tiger Horse Registry, only those horses that were first entered into the probationary book and which proved themselves worthy for permanent installation will be accepted.
The ideal Heavenly Tiger Horse will exhibit an uphill style of movement, and either perform a true trot, or shuffle. These horses are bred to excel in such disciplines as dressage, as hunters, or jumpers. Their way of going can be compared to many warmblood breeds, by lifting the shoulders, and forward motion originating from the hindquarters.
In appearance, the horse should show a typical Iberian profile, with a naturally arched neck, bending at the second vertebrae. The withers should be moderate to high, The shoulders sloping back, and the back should be of moderate length. Often, these horses will have a low tail set, but will not be penalized for a higher tail set. Legs should be well boned, and dry, with larger hoof size then seen in the Royal Tiger Horse. Draft influence should be minimal.
To prove themselves worthy of permanent registration in The Heavenly Tiger Horse Registry, an eligible stallion must first sire 5 eligible and registered Tiger Horse foals. Eligible mares must qualify by producing 3 eligible and registered Tiger Horse foals. These individuals are then accepted as Heavenly Tiger Horses. The only exception to this rule is for offspring born from 2 Heavenly registered parents. Offspring born from 2 Heavenly registered parents automatically qualify as Royalty.
Registration Forms
Registration Form1 can be printed By Clicking Here! and the Second form can be printed By Clicking Here! In HTML format.
Alternatively you may download these forms in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format By Clicking Here!
(note: Right Click and choose "save target as.." to save the PDF to your computer.).
Membership and Registration Fees for 2007
Complete entry and send with personal check or money order to: The Tiger Horse Registry, 32 Jack Rabbit Lane,, Santa Fe, NM 87508 Tel: (505)438-2827 E-Mail: info@tigrehorse.com Membership for year 2007 includes once annual newsletter
VIP PATRONS/MEMBERSHIP: $5,000.00 includes free annual newsletter and a 10% discount on horse registrations VIP Members are dedicated to the resurgence of The Tiger Horse of the 21st century and make this contribution to assist with the project. Other priveleges apply from time to time ie, special guest invitations and seating at important Tiger Horse promotional functions. Personal free breeding and management assistance from the founders is also free to VIP members who enjoy double chances in free breeding lotteries from Annandale and any others who wish to donate Stud services.
*PLEASE NOTE: CURRENT MEMBER FEES ARE ONLY $25.00 AND INCLUDES ONE ANNUAL NEWSLETTER. Please do not send cash through the mail. Send only personal checks or money orders made out to The Tiger Horse Registry or Victoria Varley at 32 Jack Rabbit Ln, Santa Fe, NM 87508 Tel: (505)438-2827.
It is necessary to be a current member of TIGRE to register a Tiger Horse or to receive Tale of The Tiger our annual newsletter. The Tiger Horse Registry and The Royal Stud Book of Tigre International exist solely for the registration and promotion of The Tiger Horse breed. Tale of the Tiger is our annual colorful and educational publication and is privately owned. Tigre and Tale Of the Tiger are published, staffed and funded by Victoria and Mark Varley who are the founders of both organizations. Annandale's Tiger Horse Farm which is Headquarters for TIGRE is also privately owned by the Varleys. If you need help or would like to help please contact Victoria Varley at the above address or e-mail us at: tigrehorse@aol.com If you own or know of any spotted gaited horses ("gaited" means other than the normal walk, trot and canter gaits but does not exclude these). ("Spotted" means the Lp gene also known as Appaloosa coloring) or if you wish to create or own a registered Tiger horse we encourage participation in TIGRE * The Tiger Horse Breed Registry for a free education.
TIGRE has gained world wide recognition for their research and production of Tiger Horses which are known as a new breed of the 21st century. Results and data are published internationally and nationally in prestigeous equine magazines and teaching manuals. After only 13 years of operation Annandale's Tiger Horse Farm and TIGRE have produced and/or registered over 80 new world Tiger Horses and members. NEWSLETTER: is included free to all current members. We appreciate it when lifetime members voluntarily contribute $25.00 to receive Tale of the Tiger . $25.00 annually applies to others. Lifetime members may register any quantity of horses annually without having to subscribe but we sincerely appreciate their contributions and loyal support. Membership is required in TIGRE in order to register any horse. Change of ownership of any TIGRE registered Tiger Horse costs $15.00.
We are a privately owned and operated organization gratefully supported by loyal members. Because we are a private organization we offer the service you can expect from people who care about their reputation. Expanding the breed is our focus and helping each new member to be successful the first time they try is a priority.
MAIL ENTRIES, PHOTOS AND GAIT VIDEO TO:
The Tigre Horse Breed Registry
623 Broadway Street, Whitesboro, TX 76273
note: Some Tiger Horses are eligible for registration in additional and/or other registries.