| Reminder to Stallion Proprietors – October coverings | 13 Nov 2026 |
| A reminder to Stallion Proprietors that Declarations of Service for any covering which occurred 1 October to 31 October are due 15 November 2026. Studs lodging service dates Online - log on via the home page and select the 'Online Services' / 'Declarations of Service' / ‘Add Service’ menu on our website. Studs lodging service dates electronically through a stud management program (Ardex, Equimaster or Stable-Eyes) - please email your file as soon as possible to servicedeclarations@studbook.org.au |
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| Reminder to Stallion Proprietors – September coverings | 14 Oct 2026 |
| A reminder to Stallion Proprietors that Declarations of Service for any covering which occurred 1 September to 30 September are due 15 October 2026. Studs lodging service dates Online - log on via the home page and select the 'Online Services' / 'Declarations of Service' / ‘Add Service’ menu on our website. Studs lodging service dates electronically through a stud management program (Ardex, Equimaster or Stable-Eyes) - please email your file as soon as possible to servicedeclarations@studbook.org.au |
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| Reminder to Breeders - Live Foal Mare Returns & FOD’s | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Live Foal Mare Returns and Foal Ownership Declaration’s (FOD’s) are due within 30 days of birth. To access the Online mare return program, log on via the home page and select the ‘Online Services’ / ‘Lodge Mare Return’ header. The Mare Return and FOD is now processed within a single transaction. Failure to lodge within 30 days of birth will render the horse ineligible to be registered for racing in Australia under AR285, AR286 and AR287. Please contact the Owners & Breeders Service Centre if you require further assistance on 02-8072 1900. |
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| Official Covering Season | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Stallion Proprietors are reminded that any mare covered prior to 1 September 2026 must contact the ASB to obtain a ‘Declaration of Pre Covering Season Activity’ form. Any foal conceived by artificial insemination, embryo transfer or cloning can not be recorded in the Australian Stud Book. |
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| Reminder to Breeders | 18 Aug 2026 |
 Any mare covered by a stallion that has not been registered to stand in the 2026 covering season, will not have the covering recorded in the ASB records, or any resulting progeny accepted. To ensure your choice of stallion is eligible to cover this season, check the stallion’s header block on our website (new imported stallions are exempt and will not be displayed as standing until late August due to completing the import DNA process). |
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| Congratulations on your Retirement Lynne McLean | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Celebrating 43 years of service with the Australian Stud Book. Thank you for your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the industry over the years. Enjoy this well-deserved next chapter of your life Lynne. |