The RBHA has many levels of grading "classes" or titles in which a horse may achieve to show it's breeding value. This ranges from the preliminary Studbook Inspection held either annually or bi-annually, where any breeding horse may apply to be graded and entered into one of four studbook classes, to the more valued Elite and Premium Status, where horses must meet a much higher requirement to be classified under that studbook. Titled horses also earn a star in the Star Program. A maximum of 6 horses may be applied per owner per inspection period.
Listed below are the level titles available to be applied for, and how to apply:

The Studbook Inspection is the beginning of a horses' road to recognition in the RBHA. Owners must be registered with the RBHA in order for horses to be eligible for inspection, and breeding horses will be inspected according to a given criteria. They will be rated into classes according to their total point scores. Depending on their scores, studbook approved horses may be eligible for more prestigious titles, which gives them more value as a breeding horse, and entitles them to other privileges offered by the RBHA in the future. Studbook horses who have been previously inspected with a rating of Class II or above are eligible to be applied for Grade A or Elite status for stallions, Merit, Premium or Elite status for mare, depending on their grades. The criteria for earning these statuses are much stricter, and only a limited number of approved horses who have proven themselves are eligible to hold these titles. However, titled horses are more recognised for their value as a breeding horse, and are entitled to special classes and events that will be held by the RBHA in the future.

For more information about the Studbook Inspections, please click here.


Stallions:
- Studbook stallions must have received a Class I or Class II rating from a Studbook Inspection.
- Studbook stallions must have participated in a minimum of eight previous RBHA shows
- Studbook stallions must have at least seven offspring available for grading, and all offspring must receive a rating of   Class III or above
- Each graded offspring must have earned at least one championship title or won one race from any Riata held show or    race, or a mix.
- At least one graded offspring must be aged four or over.

Mares:
- Studbook mares must have received Class I or Class II rating from a previous inspection
- Studbook mares must have participated in a minimum of eight previous RBHA shows
- Studbook mares must have at least five offspring available for grading, and all offspring must receive a rating of Class    III or above
- Each graded offspring must have earned at least one championship title or won one race from any Riata held show or    race, or a mix.
- At least one graded offspring must be aged four or over.


- Studbook stallions must have received a Class III or above rating from a Studbook Inspection.
- Studbook stallions must have participated and passed a 100 Day Peformance Test or 10 Day Mare Test.
- Studbook stallions must have earned at least two stars in the Star Program.
- Studbook stallions must have received a Class I or Class II rating from a Studbook Inspection.
- Studbook stallions must have participated in a minimum of twelve previous RBHA shows
- Studbook stallions must have at least seven offspring available for grading, and all offspring must receive a rating of    Class III or above
- Each graded offspring must have earned at least one championship title or won one race from any Riata held show or    race, or a mix.
- At least two graded offspring must be aged four or over.


- Studbook mares must have received a Class III or above rating from a Studbook Inspection.
- Studbook mares must have participated and passed a 10 Day Mare Test.
- Studbook mares must have earned at least two stars in the Star Program.
- Studbook mares must have received Class I or Class II rating from a previous inspection
- Studbook mares must have participated in a minimum of twelve previous RBHA shows
- Studbook mares must have at least five offspring available for grading, and all offspring must receive a rating of Class    III or above
- Each graded offspring must have earned at least one championship title or won one race from any Riata held show or    race, or a mix.
- At least two graded offspring must be aged four or over.


All fees include offspring inspections:
- Grade A Status (stallion and mare): $500 per horse
- Stallion - Elite Status: $1000 per horse
- Broodmare - Premium Status: $1000 per horse


Please click here to view the application form
Please click here to view a list of inspected offspring