Racking Horse Breeders' Association of America

As of 2016^[update], the RHBAA has two methods of registering horses. The first is pedigree registration, by which a foal from a mare and stallion that are themselves registered is given registration. The mare, stallion and foal must all be blood-typed, however.^[4] The second method is open registration, meaning that any horse meeting standards for temperament, gait and conformation may be registered after an evaluation by a licensed commissioner. Adult horses may be ridden for their evaluation, but foals are shown on a loose lead rope.^[7] Approximately 80,000 horses have been registered.^[1]

The RHBAA holds multiple shows throughout the year, mostly in Alabama and Tennessee. The two largest shows are the Spring Celebration, held annually in April, and the World Celebration, held in late September. Both take place at the Celebration Arena in Priceville, Alabama.^[8] The World Celebration is the larger of the two, with over 170 classes and approximately 1,000 horses, and is the final show of each season.^[9][10][8] The RHBAA also has programs for amateur, youth, professional, and female riders and exhibitors, as well as a futurity program for young horses. There is also a versatility program for adult horses that compete in non-traditional competition such as judged trail rides.^[11]