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.
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