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SARGA.CO – Behind the cheers of the crowd at the racetrack, the thundering hooves breaking through the wind, there exists an institution that works quietly yet holds a crucial role.
It is not a jockey, not a trainer, and not a horse owner. Yet, without its presence, the world of horse racing and breeding in Indonesia would not run smoothly.
The institution now holding this vital role is called Stud Book Indonesia, commonly known as SBI. It was officially established on 20 May 2020, coinciding with the amendment of the Articles of Association and Bylaws of the Indonesian Equestrian Sports Federation (PORDASI), ratified at the National Working Meeting.
In the 2020 Articles of Association of PORDASI, Article 25.1 states:
"The activities of registration, identification, and issuance of official horse documents shall be carried out by an independent body named Stud Book Indonesia, established by the Central Board of PORDASI."
Previously, this function was carried out by the Horse Registration Bureau, and now, SBI has emerged with a broader mandate and a more modern system.
SBI was founded against the historical backdrop of horse breeding and the use of horses as an essential part of Indonesia’s sports and culture. For that reason, SBI serves as a multi-breed stud book.
This means it manages the national registration of various horse types, ranging from Thoroughbreds and Indonesian native horses to crossbreeds known as Kuda G and Kuda Pacu Indonesia (KPI).
In addition, SBI also maintains a special register for Racing Horses (KP) and other breeds outside the main list.
For horse enthusiasts, a stud book is not just a list of names. It is a record of lineage, identity, and the complete history of a horse—from registration to dispute settlement.
One aspect regulated by SBI is a horse’s identity, such as its color. Since coat colors vary greatly, SBI classifies them into seven groups to prevent misidentification:
SBI also recognizes three horse genders: male, female, and gelding. In some cases, males may be categorized as stallions and females as broodmares.
Furthermore, SBI requires every horse to have an officially registered name before the age of two. There are technical rules regarding length, format, and restrictions on certain names. If deemed necessary, SBI has the authority to cancel a registered name.
In the hands of SBI, Indonesia’s equestrian world is not only orderly in administration but also protected genetically. Every horse that races, breeds, or becomes part of cultural heritage is meticulously recorded in the nation’s official archive.
The world changes and evolves every day. Nothing remains constant except change itself. Therefore, Stud Book Indonesia will continue to grow and improve to adapt to the times.
That is the role of Stud Book Indonesia—the guardian of identity, the recorder of history, and the keeper of the future of horses in this country.
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