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SARGA.CO - Just as humans have passports for identification and travel, it turns out that racehorses also have similar official documents. In the world of horse racing, a ‘passport’ is not just a formality, but an essential part of maintaining professionalism, fairness and the quality of horse breeding.
In Indonesia, the horse registration system is regulated by PORDASI to ensure that every horse competing on the track has a clear and valid identity. Everything from the horse’s name, coat colour, physical characteristics, pedigree, to the owner’s details, is neatly recorded in this official document. In fact, without complete registration, a horse may struggle to enter major races or official championships.
Currently, there are three types of horse ‘passports’ used in Indonesia.
1. PORDASI Passport
This passport is used to participate in various official national championships such as the Kejuaraan Nasional/National Championships (Kejurnas), the Pekan Olahraga Nasional/National Sports Week (PON), and the Pekan Olahraga Provinsi/Provincial Sports Week (Porprov).
This document serves as proof that the horse is officially registered and eligible to compete in prestigious national events.
2. FEI Passport
For international competitions, horses must hold an FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) passport. Interestingly, in addition to the identity document, the horse must also have a microchip implanted in its body as a permanent identifier.
This microchip helps ensure that the horse’s identity is accurate when competing at an international level.
3. BRK Passport
Meanwhile, the BRK (Biro Registrasi Kuda/Horse Registration Bureau) focuses more on recording the pedigree and lineage of horses. This breeding data is vital for both owners and breeders to track the bloodline quality of racehorses.
Through proper registration, the development of the quality of Indonesian racehorses can also be monitored in a more structured manner.
It turns out that a horse’s passport functions far more than as a mere administrative document. Registration helps ensure that a horse’s age, identity and pedigree are genuinely valid, thereby minimising the potential for racecourse fraud.
Furthermore, pedigree data serves as a vital reference for breeders in developing the quality of the next generation of racehorses. It is no surprise, then, that horses with complete documentation typically command a higher resale value.
Behind the excitement of the races on the track, there is actually a strict and modern administrative system in place to uphold the integrity of the horse racing world. So, don’t be surprised that racehorses have their own ‘passports’ too!
(Sources: Pordasi.id, studbook.or.id)
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