Celebrating 45 Years!
Developing A
Higher Standard
Founded to support and promote the breeding and enjoyment of American Warmblood Sporthorses.
Part of AWR’s mission is to provide beneficial services for its Members, which enhance and encourage American Warmblood Registry Sporthorse ownership, and to record and preserve the pedigrees of the American Warmblood Registry Sporthorses while maintaining the integrity of the breed.
Goals
AWR has been charged with several major responsibilities. First is to develop the American Warmblood Sporthorse to the highest possible standard in North America through the careful maintenance of their Registries and Studbooks and their annual Breeding Stock Approvals.
Membership
Take advantage of the many benefits of becoming a member of the American Warmblood Registry including: sport horse registration, inspections, sponsorship programs, promotion, educational programs and materials, and access to an extensive network of sport horse breeders and owners.
Forms
Explore the AWR Rulebook and access all of our pdf forms forms for your convenience. If you prefer to join AWR by mail or check, use the forms on this page. Complete your sport horse registration, microchip order, stallion breeding permits, and more. You can also review our inspection requirements.
News &
Highlights
Screwworm Confirmed in the United States
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming and US Equestrian wants to make sure you know about the potential risks of this parasitic fly to horses. Detailed information is available by using the following link: https://www.usef.org/compete/regulation/drugs-medications/new-world-screwworm Please also make yourself familiar with the rules established by your state authorities concerning the transportation of horses from affected areas.
EVH-1 Is Here To Stay
Many horse owners become acutely aware of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) when there’s an outbreak or a reported positive test in your local community. The reality is that EHV is a permanent part of the equine environment – not just at horse shows, but across the population. Virtually all horses are exposed to the EHV-1 virus at a young age, and the virus hides out (is “latent”) in most horses without causing symptoms. The virus is intermittently shed from healthy horses into the environment, particularly in times of stress, and this is
Membership
Benefits
Sponsorship programs designed to place members’ American Warmblood Sporthorses in the public eye.
Promoting a demand in the marketplace for the products of our members’ breeding programs.
Careful selection and grading of breeding stock through professional AWR inspections.
Educational programs, materials, and curricula that will position American Warmblood Registry as the leading resource organization in the American Sporthorse Breeding Industry.
Providing access to our worldwide community of sporthorse breeders and owners to showcase their horses through special key to our websites.
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