A Step By Step Guide to Joining And Registration



This page is designed to assist you with joining and registering your horse or pony with Dilutes Australia.  ALL PDF FORMS ARE INTERACTIVE AND REQUIRE PDF READING SOFTWARE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO COMPLETE THEM ELECTRONICALLY.  A FREE COPY OF ADOBE READER IS AVAILABLE FROM THE ADOBE WEBSITE. Forms and photos can either be emailed (preferred) or posted to us.


If you wish to show in the interim, please advise us and we will issue you with a showing certificate, which must be discarded upon receipt of an official registration certificate.

Dilute, Non-Colour Compliant Dilute, Ancillary & Foundation Mare registrations (Solid & Non-Solid) 

Step 1 - membership application

As the owners of all registered horses must be financial members, you will need to apply to join the company.  An Application for membership form and a fee schedule are available for downloading from the forms page on this site or alternatively you can contact us via one of the email addresses to the left and we will post or email them to you.  If you have been a member previously (of Palominos Australia/APHA, UPWBDA or Dilutes Australia you are considered a renewing member and will need to complete a Membership Renewal).


Step 2A - registration application (foal recording)

The company offers several options for completing a foal recording application.  You may:

 If you have any one of the following you will need to complete an Application for foal recording. 

  • A COLT under 2 years of age, REGARDLESS OF PARENTAGE, COLOUR & REGISTER 
  • A PALOMINO under 2 years of age 
  • A HORSE THAT CARRIES Lp (VARNISH) (DNA TESTED UNLESS ONE PARENT IS LPLP) WITHOUT PATN under 2 years of age.  Horses / ponies that carry Lp without PATN will be foal recorded into the DA NSD registered.  If they are clear of characteristics at 2 years of age they have the option of being issued with a permanent DA NSD Registration OR being issued with a temporary solid dilute registration, in which case they will be required to be reinspected after 4, 6 & 8 years of age to ensure they are still free of characteristics.  If at any stage prior to turning 8 they begin to varnish out or show characteristics they will be changed back to the DA NSD register.  If by the age of 8 they are still solid in colour without characteristics, they will be issued with a permanent solid dilute registration.

Fillies and geldings under 2 years of age that are not one of the above can be either foal recorded or permanently registered. 

Required documentation:

With the application for foal recording you are required to lodge the following supporting documentation:

# Colour photographs or video/DVD footage showing 

  • full view of each side, 
  • full view of front and rear, 
  • side on close up of each eye, 
  • under belly including between front legs and between back legs. 

Examples of what is to be shown in photographs/videos can be found here.

# Proof of breeding for known parentage (service certificate, copy of other breed rego certificate, statutory declaration). 

# Proof of ownership if you are not the breeder (copy of other breed rego certificate showing horse in your name, copy of authorised transfer, copy of receipt, statutory declaration)

# DNA test results if DNA testing is required - please see the DNA Requirements page for more information about DNA testing requirements for DA registration.


Step 2B - registration application (permanent registration)

Dilutes Australia has several different procedures for permanent or adult registration.

·            Adult upgrade for horses that were previously foal recorded with the company
·            Permanent registration for - horses under 2 years of age that are eligible (see 2A above)                                                                                 - horses 2 years of age and older

Adult upgrade for horses that were foal recorded

If your horse was foal recorded download the Application for Adult Upgrade - foal recorded horses

Permanent registration for non foal recorded horses

Permanent registration under 2 years of age - if your horse or pony is under 2 years of age and you would like to permanently register him or her rather than foal record check first to make sure s/he doesn't have to be foal recorded by using the list above then follow the steps below.

Permanent registration 2 years of age and over - if your horse is 2 years of age or older and was not foal recorded with Dilutes Australia follow the steps below. 

Steps for permanent registration:

The company offers several options for completing a permanent registration application.  You may:

Attach the following required documentation:

# Colour photographs or video/DVD footage showing full views of

  • front, rear, near side, off side - these are printed on the registration certificate and should be taken as per the samples below (failure to supply correct photos will delay processing):
  • under belly including between front and back legs, 
  • sheath and testicles (geldings and stallions),
  • side on close up of each eye,
  • side view of teeth,
  • close up of brands,
  • palominos - close up views of fanned out mane & tail
  • duns – close ups of dun characteristics

Examples of what is to be shown in photographs/videos can be found here.

# Proof of breeding for known parentage (service certificate, copy of other breed rego certificate, statutory declaration). Please note that if your horse was foal recorded with Dilutes Australia you are required to return the foal recording certificate as proof of breeding.

# Proof of ownership if you are not the breeder (copy of other breed rego certificate showing horse in your name, copy of authorised transfer, copy of receipt, statutory declaration)

# DNA test results if DNA testing is required - please see the DNA Requirements page for more information about DNA testing requirements for DA registration.


Step 3 - lodging the forms

When you have downloaded the forms, fill them out paying particular attention to the information that is required - there is a checklist included with the registration applications to assist you with this.

Applications for registration of studbook stock must be accompanied by PROOF OF BREEDING by way of either a service certificate, copy of other breed registration certificate or statutory declaration.  The same applies for geldings where parentage is known.  Failure to supply this information will delay the processing of your registration and if it has to be returned to you there is a $10 paperwork fee.  Our advice and assistance however are free so please email us if you are unsure about anything.

Lodging an interactive online form (preferred)

Simply complete the online form then click on the submit button at the bottom.  Use the supplied links on the page to submit your supporting documentation, including a copy of your direct debit receipt for payment of fees.

Lodging an interactive pdf document (alternative preferred option)

Once you have completed the document, SAVE it to your hard drive and then email it and all supporting documentation to the email address on the form (treasurer@dilutesaustralia.au).  Include a copy of your direct debit receipt for payment of fees.

Lodging paper copies by email

Scan and email your paper forms once completed and all supporting documentation to the email address on the form (treasurer@dilutesaustralia.au).  Include a copy of your direct debit receipt for payment of fees.

Lodging paper copies by post

Send all the forms (application for membership / registration, video or photos, proof of breeding) and all fees owing (or proof of payment) to the address listed on the form.  Once the registration has been processed you will receive a registration certificate and proof of membership.

If you have any more queries or are unsure of anything, please email us for assistance.


Process overview

Step 1 - download and complete the membership application form

Step 2 - download and complete the relevant registration form:

  • foal recording
  • permanent registration - non-foal recorded horses
  • permanent registration - foal recorded horses

Step 3 - take the required photos or video/dvd footage
(go to photo sample page or photo requirement page if you require assistance with this step)

Step 4 - make sure you have attached all the other supporting documentation required 
(proof of breeding, proof of ownership, DNA results if testing required)

Step 5 - make sure you have included a copy of your online deposit receipt (direct debits) or a chq or money order for the correct amount made out to Dilutes Australia Ltd

Step 6 - lodge forms and payment / proof of payment by posting or emailing them to the address on the forms.

NB - if you are a former member rejoining download and complete the membership renewal application rather than the membership application form. If you have ever registered or transferred a registered horse into your name with Dilutes Australia, the United Palomino White Buckskin or Dun Association or Palominos Australia you are considered to be a renewing member. 

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