AGE AND MARKINGS CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTIONS
(Aide-Memoire)
Because many markings need to be returned we have produced the following to help in the
completion of the form overleaf.
DO
SCAN THE HORSE FOR A MICROCHIP AND RECORD THE NUMBER IN THE BOX
OVERLEAF.
DESCRIBE in the narrative all features drawn on the sketch and DRAW all features that you
have described.
Ensure that all features are DRAWN FROM ALL PERSPECTIVES on all of the diagrams.
Ensure that the position of all features are SUFFICIENTLY DESCRIBED (i.e head whorls and
markings in relation to the mid-line and eye level etc).
DESCRIBE CREST WHORLS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NECK (if one or both are not present
please state. e.g. “There are no crest whorls on the left side” since the rarity of this event
qualifies as an identifying feature).
Ensure that you record ALL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES. Hatch white markings in RED,
mark whorls with an “X”, feathering with “—” and prophets thumb marks with a
w
and
scars with
©
. Include any permanent identifying congenital defects such as parrot mouth
etc.
Indicate the location of the microchip with M
Make sure the description is clearly legible and completed in dark ink. Preferably avoid
writing in lower case handwriting - if possible type the description, or print in block
capitals.
DON’T
DON’T ABBREVIATE OR USE DITTO MARKS (
) - use “right hand side” not R.H.S.
DON’T USE TECHNICAL TERMS NOT EASILY UNDERSTOOD BY A LAYPERSON
(e.g “caudal”).
DON’T USE TERMS SUCH AS STOCKING OR SOCK - describe the white in relation to the
fetlock, pastern, cannon bone or hock etc.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN AND DATE THE MARKINGS FORM AND GIVE YOUR PRACTICE
ADDRESS.
WEATHERBYS GSB LTD
‘a not for profit company’
Sanders Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 4BX
Telephone: + 44 (0)1933 440077 Fax: 01933 304758 Email: studbook@weatherbys.co.uk www.weatherbys.co.uk
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
HIND REAR VIEW - 18 (POSTERIEURS
VUE POSTERIEURE)
MUZZLE - 17
(NEZ)
LEFT SIDE - 13
(COTE GAUCHE)
RIGHT SIDE - 12
(COTE DROIT)
HEAD AND NECK UNDERSIDE VIEW -16
(TETE ET ENCOLURE VUE VENTRALE)
FORE REAR VIEW - 15
(ANTERIEURS VUE POSTERIEURE)
LEFT
(GAUCHE)
RIGHT
(DROIT)
LEFT
(GAUCHE)
RIGHT
(DROIT)
RIGHT - 14
(DROIT)
LEFT - 14
(GAUCHE)
RIGHT
(DROIT)
LEFT
(GAUCHE)
Please affix a Weatherbys microchip
barcode here
I certify that I have read and understood the instructions overleaf. I have been given the pedigree details by the owner/
keeper who has assured me that they have confirmed the identity of the dam against her passport, I have also
*a) bloodsampled the foal,
*b) inserted a Weatherbys Microchip into the foal,
*c) scanned and read a Weatherbys microchip previously inserted
* Please delete as appropriate
NAME AND ADDRESS OF VETERINARY SURGEON
(IN BLOCK CAPITALS)
Date of examination
Signature of Veterinary Surgeon:
(Not to be the breeder, owner or trainer of the horse)
Townsland where
foal was marked
HEAD - (3b)
(TETE)
L.F. (A.G.)
(3c)
R.F. (A.D.)
(3d)
L.H. (P.G.)
(3e)
R.H. (P.D.)
(3f)
LIMBS (Membres)
BODY /NECK-
(3g) (CORPS)
MARKINGS (3h)
(MARQUES)
* THESE ITEMS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER OR KEEPER
COLOUR (Robe)
SEX (Sexe)
* DATE OF BIRTH (D.d.N)
* SIRE (Pere) * DAM (Mere)
Please read new instructions overleaf before completing this form. Once completed send this form with the blood sample to the Weatherbys Laboratory.
NAME OF BREEDER/KEEPER DETAILS
ADDRESS
AGE ESTIMATE OF ANIMAL BEING MARKED
Telephone
GRANDAM
UPPER
MID
LOWER
UPPER
MID
LOWER
VETERINARY CERTIFICATE OF AGE AND MARKINGS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES
Please read instructions overleaf before completing this form.
*THESE ITEMS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER OR THEIR AGENT. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY.
NAME OF OWNER
ADDRES
S
TEL
NAME AND ADDRESS OF VETERINARY SURGEON (IN BLOCK CAPITALS)
Signature of Veterinary Surgeon
(not to be the breeder, owner or trainer of the horse)
Date of examination
/ /
Please affix or write a Weatherbys
microchip barcode here.