This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> With the recent discussion here about brand inspections, I spent some time reading the various state laws on the Texas Law site. I've come to the conclusion that before I follow Cynthia to New Mexico, I'm going to register Pferd with one of the registries for grade horses. I have always considered these organizations to be silly ego trips, but on reading the brand inspection laws, I can see real value in having papers from one of them. It appears that having a piece of paper that accurately describes the horse and documents ownership can save a lot of hassle. I even found states that *require* hot iron branding of any animals that don't have registration papers. Mr. P's butt looks fine unmarked, thank you very much!
Joel commented on registering the brand you use, and I found that most states treat an unregistered brand quite severely. I suppose this dates back to rustlin' and running irons. -- Steve McIlree -- Pferd & Skipper -- Omaha, Nebraska, USA It's never the horse, it's always the rider. --Old Cavalry Adage
