AMHA Offering PSSM1 Testing

The Registry Committee and AMHA Board voted unanimously during their Third Quarter Board of Directors Meeting to approve offering PSSM1 testing immediately to assist breeders in making informed decisions for their breeding program. These results will be incorporated into the horse’s profile and the results available through the online database or by calling AMHA.

The fee for PSSM1 testing is $45 per horse. A fee of $15 to record a Veterinary Genetics Lab (VGL) test previously recorded with VGL, once the identity of the results has been confirmed through VGL, was also established. The VGL test results done privately must accompany the application. The PSSM1 Testing Application and the updated Registration Application can be found HERE. 

In addition, Rule 10 – Genetic Testing was added to the Registry Rules and Regulation.

RULE 10 – GENETIC TESTING

The Registry exists to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the Morgan horse.  In furtherance thereof, the Registry desires to allow its members to conduct certain genetic testing on Morgan horses so that such members can make educated decisions regarding breeding Morgan horses in an effort to improve the strength, welfare, and integrity of the Morgan breed.  Such genetic testing will be conducted in all respects in accordance with these Rules.  All such genetic testing results obtained will be permanently recorded with the Registry, are the property of the Registry and may be used by the Registry for any and all purposes deemed appropriate by the Registry to perpetuate the mission statement and goals and objectives of the Registry from time to time, including, without limitation, research, education and analysis.  All genetic testing will be under the supervision of the Registrar and will be done at the expense of the owner.  The Registry reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to publish any and all genetic testing results with respect to each horse tested or broadly as part of studies or other breed analyses.  Currently, any such genetic testing is optional and may be requested or conducted with respect to a horse by the registered owner or lessee of such horse.  Below is a list of currently permitted genetic testing:

Coat Color Testing

SynchroGait Testing

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1)

For assistance, please contact AMHA's Registry Department at registry@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944 extension 2.