Welcome To Australian Continental Equestrian Group Inc!
We are proud to be a member of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH).
The ACE Passport has been added to the list of “FEI approved national identification documents” available on the FEI website as well as on the FEI Database.
This means that this Passport can now be used as a national identification document for FEI horses.
Postal Address:
ACE Group Inc.
PO Box 224
Canungra Qld 4275
Phone: 0436 010 676
email to: [email protected]
Awards for Stallions
ACE registered stallions of exceptional quality are honored with prestigious distinctions. These awards are determined during our annual ACE breeding inspection and assessment tour, where each stallion's qualities are meticulously evaluated.
We're proud to announce our enhanced Assessment Award system, now featuring three distinguished tiers, including our prestigious "Diamond" Award.
Premium Status
Stallions achieving an overall percentage of 78% - 82.99% earn the distinguished 1 Star Stallion status, recognizing their outstanding qualities and breeding potential.
Elite Status
Stallions demonstrating exceptional merit with scores of 83% - 87.99% are awarded the prestigious 2 Star Stallion status, marking them as elite breeding specimens.
Diamond Status
Our highest honor is reserved for stallions scoring 88% and above, earning them the coveted 3 Star Stallion status and recognition as exemplars of their breed.
Service Certificate Book (available for ACE Reg. Stallion members only) ~ $99
Single Page Service Certificate per page (available for members only) ~ $15
DNA Request (available for members only) pdf ~ $70 for parentage analysis
Embryo Transfer ET Record Form pdf ~ No Charge
ACE Group Inc AI Record Form pdf ~ No Charge
Application form for Service Certificates pdf
Genetic Screening Tests pdf ~ various pricing available on request.
Service Certificates Guide
Multiple Stallion Coverage
When a mare has been covered by two different stallions in the same season, two Service Certificates must be submitted. DNA testing will be required to confirm paternity.
Artificial Insemination Requirements
For mares inseminated using transported or frozen semen, a Service Certificate is required AND
An Artificial Insemination (AI) Form completed by the attending veterinary surgeon or technician
Process Flow
The breeder (mare owner) must complete their section of the AI Form and send it to the veterinary surgeon or AI Technician for completion.
The completed AI Form should be returned to the Stallion/Semen owner, who will then complete the Service Certificate with the verified information.
Service Certificate Booklets
Owners of financially registered stallions can purchase Service Certificate Booklets from ACE Group. These triplicate forms must be completed for every service:
White copy – Submit to ACE Group
Pink copy – Provide to mare owner
Yellow copy – Retain in booklet
Deadline: All certificates must be lodged with ACE Group by April 30th each year.
Digital Submission Now Available!
We now accept scanned white copies of Service Certificates via email to the ACE Office.
STALLION STUDBOOK
Health
Horses used for breeding are expected to be healthy and fertile. General health, as well as the health of reproductive organs and hereditary health, are to be taken into account.
Recognition of results of sports performance for the entry into the Stallion Studbook:
ACE recognises results from international and national competitive sports events/ horse performance shows for approval to the ACE studbooks if they correspond to the following placings:
Dressage: Receive scores of at least 68% five (5) times under various judges in tests at the advanced level or higher at EA Australia recognised events; or
Jumping: Be placed in the top three (3) in at least 1.45m to 1.50m courses for a total of five (5) times at EA Australia recognised events; or
Eventing: Be placed three (3) times in the top 50% of finishers at EA Australia recognised events at a three-star or higher level.
Horses that achieve these performance results may be accepted into the Studbooks – provided they have also passed an ACE approved inspection of movements, external appearance, and internal characteristics.
Licensing Application
An application for the licensing of a stallion during the ACE breeding inspection and assessment tour must be submitted to the main office of ACE within the time limit stated on the ACE website. It is now mandatory for a Stallion to have the ACE approved vet check prior to the Assessment.
Email the ACE Office to apply for an ACE Stallion Assessment and Licensing Information Booklet 2025 (includes the Vet Check page).
Conditions for admittance to licensing:
The following conditions must be met for a stallion to be admitted to the licensing:
❖ The stallion must be at least 30 months old on the day of presentation for the preliminary licensing and 36 months of age for the full licensing,
❖ His ancestry must correspond to the conditions for registration in the stallion studbooks and register,
❖ the stallion´s certificate of pedigree must be presented on the day of licensing.
The ACE register for stallions is divided into these 4 sections:
❖ Stallion Studbook 1
❖ Stallion Studbook 2
❖ Stallion Studbook 3
❖ Stallion Register
Stallion Studbook 1 |
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Stallion Studbook 2 |
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Stallion Studbook 3 |
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Stallion Register |
Any ACE registered or recognised stallion that does not fulfill one or more of the stallion studbook requirements will be listed in the stallion register. Stallions in the register are eligible to receive a service certificate book from ACE, to encourage efficient record-keeping and registration of the progeny. To be registered in the stallion register the stallion must be ACE registered with an official registration certificate or an ACE horse passport and have a DNA profile. |
Stallion Assessment Program
Two-Section Assessment
Preliminary License (Movement and Conformation)
- Available during ACE Tour
- For Colts and Stallions over 2 years old
Three-Section Assessment with Jumping
Preliminary License (Movement, Conformation, and Jumping)
- Jumping available in free jumping lane or under saddle
- Comprehensive evaluation of athletic ability
Three-Section Assessment with Ridden Work
Preliminary License (Movement, Conformation, and Ridden)
- Ridden demonstration adapted to stallion's age and experience
- Professional evaluation of performance capability
Complete Four-Section Assessment
Full Evaluation (Movement, Conformation, Jumping, and Ridden)
- Comprehensive assessment of all aspects
- Jumping available in free jumping lane or under saddle
Note: Preliminary Licensed Stallions that have passed Movement and Conformation may present with Jumping and Ridden sections only for a Full License.
Jumping Assessment Guidelines
Free Jumping Layout:
- Cross Rail
- One stride to Vertical
- One or two strides to Oxer (depending on available space and equipment)
Ridden Assessment:
- Evaluation over Vertical jump
- Evaluation over Oxer