2026 Updates to the Buckskin Bred Program: What Owners Need to Know

In 2025, ABRA expanded the Buckskin Bred Program to include horses with Buckskin lineage further back in the pedigree. These changes — along with the Hardship Clause (REG124) — make the program more accessible than ever.

And in 2026, there’s a special Half-Price Buckskin Bred Hardship Registration offer for qualifying horses.

What Changed in the Buckskin Bred Hardship Registration Rules?

Key updates include:

• Horses with qualifying great-great Buckskin lineage (4th generation) may now register with proper verification

• Horses with white markings outside ABRA’s accepted limits may qualify under the Hardship Clause

• Hardship registration applies to horses such as Paints, Pintos, and Appaloosas

• BBP foals born before December 31 are not eligible

• BBP horses are not eligible for Weanling Work Orders (WWO)

These updates allow more owners to showcase horses with Buckskin heritage without requiring ABRA-ideal color.

2026 Half-Price Fees for Hardship Horses

For 2026 only:

💛 Member Rate: $100

💛 Non-Member Rate: $140

This is the ideal time to register eligible horses and get them in the ABRA system.

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All details, forms, and requirements:👉 https://www.americanbuckskin.com/buckskin-bred-program