Contact & Submission Info

By becoming an ATOA member and registering your horse, you help preserve accurate Paint Horse pedigrees while supporting initiatives that promote performance, breeding excellence, and education.

To complete your paint horse registration, you must have a current ATOA membership. Remember, one ATOA membership can cover multiple horses. If you haven't registered yet, be sure to submit the ATOA Membership Application along with your horse registration.

To register your horse for ATOA membership, please provide the following information: Horse’s registered name (if applicable), date of birth, sex (stallion, mare, gelding), color, and paint pattern (Tobiano, Overo, Tovero, etc.), along with sire and dam information and owner information. To complete the paint horse registration, download the Registration Form found on the downloadable forms page.

Photos are required to document color and markings accurately for ATOA membership and paint horse registration. Please include: Left side view, Right side view, Front view, Rear view, and a clear head photo. Ensure that all photos are clear, current, and taken in natural lighting to help you register your horse effectively.

DNA testing may be requested for purposes such as pattern verification, registry clarification, and participation in breeding programs. It is especially important to Frame Overo test if you wish to register your horse with paint horse registration under ATOA membership, as this ensures compliance with breeding standards.

Send the following together to register your horse: 

- Horse Registration Application for paint horse registration 

- ATOA membership Application (if needed) 

- Photos 

- Supporting documentation 

- Applicable fees (or note promotional/free registration offers)

Registrations for ATOA membership are reviewed by ATOA staff. You may be contacted if additional information is needed to process your paint horse registration. Once approved, you will receive your ATOA Registration Certificate and Membership Card, allowing you to officially register your horse.

Where to Submit

Email: ATOAPaints@gmail.com

Website: www.ATOApaints.com

Text (questions only): 231-620-4042

Need Help?

ATOA is happy to assist with your ATOA membership and paint horse registration. If you need to register your horse but are missing paperwork or photos, contact us—we will work with you to complete your registration.