As a new horse owner, what are the USHJA registration requirements for my horse to compete in USEF-licensed competitions? Specifically, is it a one-time or annual fee, are other organizations involved, and is microchipping mandatory according to the website's browsable content?
Navigate to the 'Membership & Horse Services' section. Click on the 'Horses' link. Locate and review the 'Horse Registration' information. Identify the core requirements for horse registration. Determine if the registration fee is one-time or annual. Identify if other organizations are involved in the registration process. Check if microchipping is explicitly stated as a mandatory requirement on the browsed pages or directly linked content.
State that horses must be properly identified and obtain a USHJA registration number for USEF-licensed competitions. Confirm that the USHJA horse registration is a one-time fee. State that horse registrations must also be completed through US Equestrian. Conclude that microchipping is not explicitly stated as a mandatory requirement on the browsed webpages, as the 'Microchip' link leads to a file download.