The proper role of a breed registry depends on the needs of that registry's particular breed. Colonial Spanish horses are nearly extinct as a group with some strains teetering on the cliff's edge. The Horse of The Americas registry recognizes these facts and can be counted on to do the actual work of preserving, protecting and promoting these horses. The HOA is more than a file drawer for dusty registry papers. The HOA is dynamic and alive and on the front line of preservation of these historic horses.
In the previous post I broached the idea of a far reaching program to encourage natural horse care, save family farms, and bring more kids into horse ownership. I will ask the HOA to partner in the development and promotion of such a program. I have no doubt that the leadership of the HOA will do everything in the organization's power to help out.
This is a critical time for our horses whether we call them Colonial Spanish, or mustangs. It is a time for action and leadership.
(This gangly colt has grown into a thing of beauty. He is still growing--just like the HOA)
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