Q. How do I become a member of CHAPS(UK)?

A. Complete the membership application form that can be downloaded from the website, taking out the package that best suits your needs. Prices are as per form or can be found on the "Prices At A Glance" page

Q. How do I register my horse with CHAPS(UK)?

A. Complete the Horse Registration Application Form that can be downloaded from the website. Use the Non-Members form if you are not a member of this society, or the Members form if you are a member. If you are applying for membership at the same time as registering your horse, use the Members form and send them both together

Q. My horse already has a passport – how do I register it with CHAPS(UK)?

A. Use the Horse Registration Application Form, and follow the overstamp procedure as described. It is illegal for horses to have more than one passport!

Q. How do I get a passport for my horse?

A. Use the Horse Registration Application form as described above – follow the instructions on this form and this will give you a passport

Q. How much …..?

A. All fees are laid out on the downloadable forms and on the "Prices At A Glance" page

Q. Can I register my appaloosa/spot/dun/palomino with CHAPS(UK)?

A. No – refer to homepage of this website for the definition of a coloured horse in line with CHAPS(UK) criteria

Q. I cannot get hold of CHAPS(UK) on the telephone

A. Admin office phone line is open between 10.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. on Mondays, and 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday inclusive. Helpline is open between 6.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Monday – Wednesday inclusive. Keep an eye on the website for notifications of when the offices may be closed for holidays, shows, etc., etc.. A list of council members is also shown on the website with their respective “job descriptions”, and may be contacted at any time with regard to any queries related to their particular field

Q. I have just bought a horse with a CHAP(UK) passport, how do I transfer the ownership?

A. All passports are provided with a transfer of ownership form. The more recent passports have this page fixed within, the older ones having a loose-leaf form accompanying them. This form must be signed off by the vendor before handing over the passport, and then the form, passport and fee submitted to CHAPS(UK) for administration.

Q. How do I apply for a HOYS qualifier card?

A. The reverse of the membership application form contains the fields that must be completed for the application of qualifier cards. Before applying, the owner must be a showing member and the horse registered with CHAPS(UK) – cards will not be issued without these fields being filled in

Q. I cannot download the forms on the website

A. Try saving the form before printing. If this does not work, please send an s.a.e. to CHAPS(UK) for hardcopies to be forwarded