Dear ACDS Member,

Re: Horse Registration - ACDS Members Only

Federal Council has deemed ACDS Horse Registration will be compulsory from 1.1.2007 for horse/ponies competing at all levels of Combined Driving Events. Most members will be aware of this as this information has been documented in several issues of the Journal. Whilst it is optional for non CDE drivers to have their horses registered, Federal Council would like to encourage all members to be registered. Forms have been sent to your Club Secretary.

FEES

1. Registration of Horse - $10.00
2. Application for replacement of registration card - $5.00
3. Change of owner/driver/lessee advice - $5.00 (This involves reissuing a new card).

There is a change in the procedure of registering a horse.

1. The completed form and payment (cheque/money order made out to the ACDS) can be:
   1. Given to Club Secretary (for an immediate issue of receipt which means horse is instantly registered and awaiting receipt of card.
   2. Forwarded direct to Horse Registrar and a card will be issued in due course.
2. The Club Secretary will issue a receipt with the date of payment, the horse's name and the name of the owner/driver/lessee to the member.
3. The horse is immediately registered.
4. Photocopy of this receipt may be attached to a CDE entry form as proof of registration.
5. The Club Secretary will forward the form and payment to the Federal Horse Registrar, Sue Waters, 4 Centre Avenue, Bittern Victoria 3918.
6. A registration card will be issued in due course and posted direct to the member.
7. It is not necessary for Club Secretaries to keep a copy of the form, sufficient that a copy of the receipt is retained.
8. Event Secretaries will now be required to include a section on the CDE entry form for the horse registration number. (A photocopy of the receipt can be used pending the issuing of the registration card with a number).
9. A list of Horse names and registration numbers will then need to be submitted by the Event Secretary to the Horse Registrar for checking, similar to the requirement of checking the ACDS membership of a competitor is current.
10. There is a form for Members requiring a new card or for those who need to advise change of details. This form is sent direct to the Registrar (as detailed on the form).

Any queries please contact the Federal Horse Registrar using any of the above contacts.

Sue Waters - Horse Registrar