Wow! A registry for "misfit horses"...just what we need! Have you heard of this?

Question

I was looking for interesting horse facts online, and stumbled across this:

Perkehner

Not a true breed, the Perkehner has been defined as "any equines in the universe that express somewhat misfit traits." Owners with potential Perkehners may register them by sending the Society $11.79, along with a photograph and a list of three qualifying "peculiarities."

Universal Perkehner Society, P.O. Box 1874, Cave Creek, AZ 85311-1874

http://www.horseworlddata.com/breeds.html#Color%20and%20Markings%20Breeds

I just thought it was pretty interesting that you can register a horse based on its weird (or undesirable) characteristics. I wonder if the fuglyhorseoftheday gal has heard of this breed?

If I did have a horse with the three qualifying traits needed for this breed, why would I want to register it in a group of poorly-formed equines? To have a contest for whose is worst? What do you all think?

Answer 1

And it begins again. This kills me....if you have a great horse it doesn't matter if it is mixed or not. But society is making people who love their horses think they are not any good if they don't have papers. NONE of my horses are papered. I don't compete or show they are for pleasure only so there is no reason to pay more money for a piece of paper in my opinion. I know what breed they are and where they came from, that's good enough for me. Some people just don't understand that by registering their horses there they make themselves look the fool and makes that person that thought of this rich off their own insecurities. Be happy with your furry partner papered or not.

Answer 2

What a con, I was wondering how long it would take for someone to see the money making potential of mongrel horses.

Lets just hope it doesn't catch on.

Edit:

Will be watching for this on FHOTD !

Do you think they would accept my Clydeabred ?

Answer 3

What a great idea for easy money!  I think I'll make up a fake registry and see how many suckers I can get to send me money!

Seriously, I don't know why people have a need for "registered" animals like fake "breeds" of mutt dogs, or this.   Only 3 of the 12 or so horses I've ever owned were registered, and it made no difference whatsoever since I didn't show them in breed shows or breed them.

Answer 4

I'd rather be happy with my (imperfect by their eyes) perfect, multi-breed horse unregistered.

Just another stupid law or money-sceaming idea added to this world.

Answer 5

It's a great idea concocted by one who understands human nature.  It's fun and cheap enough to attract thousands of unsound or grade horse owners to send for their papers and registry number, etc. in the spirit of appreciation for their beloved misfits and joining an elite group, while potentially providing the creator with  an incredible profit.  I wish I'd thought of it...whoever it is is probably out purchasing a herd of Friesians right now.

Answer 6

Wow. JUST what the world needs... LOL What is wrong with some people?! This is only going to give idiot breeders who breed there arab-walka-loosa-bred horse to there thorou-risian-teca more reason to do it!!... Lmao

Fuglyhorseoftheday? I may sound like a moron here, never heard of it?

**Edit**

Ooh Yeah, the ever so popular arabiaquartermustangclydeamini!!! How could I forget the great demand for those wonderous creatures Black Bunny!!! LOL great minds do think alike!

Answer 7

If you think about it, whomever thought of this is pretty clever seeing as there are going to be those people that are interested in just how many other people are going to sign up for this or who are going to just register to gain access to their website.

Not the brightest light in the barn, but it has us scratching our heads so they know it's working.

Answer 8

ohh. Fugs definately needs to hear about this. I would love to read that blog.

Answer 9

Yes, every horse that I know in detention and waiting for a trial date has signed up for this....:>)  And, the twink that thought of this idea will be a few bucks richer if you fall for it.

Answer 10

I really do hope this is a joke. My pony is a mutt something between a gaited horse, pony, and a warmbloodish type horse, with more of the pony, and he's an amazing jumper. I would never enter him in a registry for misfits.

It sounds like someone trying to make their random horse special. My horse is not a purebred breed in any way, shape or form, and to make a registry combining all of these mutt horses is somewhat demeaning. It defeats the purpose of a registry.

Respect your horse for what it is. They all have talents, without having a fancy breed registery to belong to.

Answer 11

Really its a ploy for someone with a horse that can not be registered because its a mutt type horse, so they can sell it as a registered horse. Mainly you can get anywhere between 500-10,000 more for a horse if its registered, and what the bloodlines are. It doesn't bother me, but its mostly a scam in my opinion.

Edit- If this is real I can register, my spaven-bowleg-pin eared-parrot lipped-ewe necked-piggeoned toed- roman nosed-pin eared- lowed jawed  arabiaquartermustangclydeamini can be registered ALRIGHT!

Answer 12

Ummm you want to register it so that some very clever person can be $11.79 richer? Wish I'd thought of it!

Answer 13

Geez, that's like all those mutt dogs they are calling "breeds" now and then charging a lot of money for. (Puggles, Labradoodles, Maltipoos, etc.)

What a joke.

Answer 14

Wow...sounds like one of two things...

"There's a sucker born every minute"...

and people will PAY for something that makes them feel better and more important.  Low self esteem I guess...

Does that mean the neighbor can register her super parrot mouthed arabiaquartermustangclydeamini??  Oh yeah...that has a rat tail??

I know they say you can't ride color...'

Well...you can't ride a pice of paper either...

Lord...this could lead even more to the incentive of BAD back yard breeders...

**EDIT...Ziggybad...great minds think alike...*breeds of horses!!*