Heritage Stock Horses
The Australian Stock Horse Society is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the breed by recognizing Registered Australian Stock Horses that have descended from the same breeds as horses ridden by the Australian Light Horse in WWI and breeds that resided in Australia prior to 1945.
To be ELIGIBLE for Heritage Stock Horse, Breed Ancestry must NOT exceed the
following:
Until 1st June 2021, not equivalent to 100% Thoroughbred.
From 1st June 2021, not equivalent to or exceed 50% Thoroughbred lineage.
Exceeds 25% Approved Breeds
Exceeds 12.5% Modern Breeds
Exceeds 12.5% Unknown Breeding
Exceeds 12.5% Combined Modern & Unknown Breeding