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As the official authority for equestrian sports in Indonesia, PORDASI has clear and measured regulations regarding horse ownership.

Every horse that wants to compete on the track must be registered through a trainer. This is the official gateway for a racehorse to enter the world of racing. 

This is stated in Article 45, Chapter IX of the "Owner and Horse Ownership" section of PORDASI's racing invitations and implementation guidelines. Without this process, your horse won't have the chance to compete.

In horse racing, the relationship between an owner and a trainer is that of an employer and a manager entrusted with the horse. Although not bound by a formal contract, this partnership requires professionalism, mutual trust, and full commitment. 

In other words, communication and collaboration are the main foundations of this relationship.

An owner has the right to withdraw a racehorse at any time. However, there is one absolute condition: all financial obligations to the trainer must be settled prior to the start of the training. This is a crucial part of professional ethics that must be upheld. 

In every race, the decisions of the Racing Commission and the Board of Stewards are final. Respecting their choices is part of good sportsmanship and fair play.

It's important to know that a horse with disputed ownership will not be allowed to compete. Make sure all administrative and legal matters regarding the horse are finalized before it returns to the track.

Horse ownership can be done jointly (in a partnership), by appointing one person as the person in charge. Additionally, horses can be owned through a "lease" system, where the lessee is fully responsible for the horse. Note that every lease contract must be reported in writing to the Racing Commission.

Experienced owners can level up to become trainers, provided they meet the applicable requirements, receive a recommendation from the Board of Stewards, and get approval from the Racing Commission. 

If their horse participates in a racing event, their status is no longer considered an owner, but a trainer. With this status, all the rights, obligations, duties, and responsibilities that apply to a trainer also apply to them.

In addition to the mandatory rules, there are several things a racehorse owner should avoid:

As mentioned before, delaying payments to a trainer is not just a matter of debt. If ignored, it can lead to legal issues, sanctions from the Racing Commission, and even permanently damage an owner's reputation.

Arguing with or opposing the decisions of the authorities is not a wise choice. The consequences include disqualification for both the owner and the racehorse.

A disqualified horse cannot be "saved" in any way. For example, selling or transferring ownership will not lift the disqualification, as the status remains with the horse.

Never force a horse with disputed ownership to race. This violates the rules and will only cause serious problems later on.

Falsifying a horse's identity is a serious, zero-tolerance offense, with severe sanctions including total disqualification for the horse, owner, and trainer proven to be involved, as outlined in Article 50. 

For this reason, every racehorse must have an official identity certificate issued by the Central Horse Registration Bureau or Stud Book Indonesia.