CSI
is a Sport Horse registry, therefore, we have decided
to follow a sport horse naming convention, similar
to that required by the majority of the Warmblood
registries. The intention is to respect and honor
the Curly bloodlines of our horses. Over time, the
successful Curly Sporthorse bloodlines will stand
out and unsuccessful lines will fade into history.
Another benefit is that time will prove which lines
carry particular talents and those lines can be easily
identified by the horse's name.
The naming convention goes into effect 2004. Horses
born prior to 2004 do not have to be named following
the convention. Foals born in the year 2004 or later
must follow the convention.
Naming
Convention
Use of a Breeder's Prefix or Breeder's Suffix is optional,
both farm/ranch initials or name are allowed. However,
if a breeder chooses to use a prefix or suffix, it
must be declared to the registry prior to registration
of any horses. This can be done via an email.
Declaration of a prefix/suffix is free to members,
but there will be a charge to non-members. The importance
of this declaration is so that foals are not named
after a breeder’s prefix in error.
Optional Breeder's Prefix + Name (+ Optional
Breeder's Suffix)
Name must not exceed 30 characters including prefix
or suffix. Only prefix or suffix is allowed, not both.
If the horse's sire is registered in a Curly registry,
the horse’s name must begin with the first letter
of the sire’s name (not the breeder’s
prefix)
If the horse is the product of a non-curly stallion
X Curly mare, there are several options. First, the
offspring’s name may begin with the first letter
of the mare’s name. (The intention is to honor
the bloodlines of Curly heritage). Due to duplication
of major lines (existing, unrelated lines starting
with the same initial) there is a second option, which
is to use the first letter of the grandsire (dam line)
and use that letter to start the foal's name. If you
have any questions about naming conventions or what
this means to you, please contact the CSI office.
Use of the sire’s name as part of the foal’s
registered name is discouraged, as are the use of
initials, other than a breeder's prefix or suffix.
No
naming convention applies to horses without any immediate
Curly ancestors registered in the Breedstock Improvement
Division.
Any
questions? Send an email to: csi@curlysporthorse.org
