AIHR — the American Indian Horse Registry — was established in 1961 for the purpose of collecting, recording and preserving the pedigrees of American Indian Horses. The Registry is currently housed near Marshall, TX.
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The American Indian Horse Registry is dedicated to a singular and vital mission: to collect, record, and preserve the pedigrees and history of the American Indian Horse. This work ensures that the lineage of these culturally significant animals remains documented for future generations. By maintaining accurate records, we protect a heritage that spans centuries across the American landscape.
Your contribution directly supports our ongoing archival efforts and genealogical research, specifically in helping us achieve our 501(c)5 (non-profit status). Every gift gets us one step closer. We invite you to join us in this professional commitment to preservation. When you give, you become a partner in safeguarding a living piece of American history.
Please click here to make a donation (this link opens a new browser tab). Thank you very much for your support!
The New Newsletter is Out!
The Spring/Summer Newsletter has been released! Check it out along with some of our back issues!
The American Indian Horse has many names…
This is Barney (Born To Run, AIHR O-1928) with artist Liz Austin and her grandson Javon in the Native American costume class at the 2014 AIHR National in Marshall, TX.
Call him cow pony or buffalo horse; mustang or Indian pony; cayuse or Spanish Colonial — basically they are all the same animal. Virtually every color known to the horse appears in this breed; he is sometimes appaloosa spotted, sometimes paint and sometimes solid colored with every variation imaginable occurring. He is well made, has excellent feet and legs and has as much savvy as any horse that ever lived. Height ranges from 13 to 16 hands; weight 700 to 1000 pounds with a few individuals over or under. You might have an Indian Horse in your backyard. We hope you’ll use our website to learn more about the five classifications of horse registration within AIHR.
Membership is open to any owner of an American Indian Horse and to any person interested in the American Indian Horse. Members receive The American Indian Horse News, issued quarterly, and qualify for lower registration rates. They are also eligible for the various awards programs sponsored by AIHR.