# Kelly Huston & Lucy Mertens • Making Arabian Horse Registration Easier for Members

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Podcast: [We LOVE Arabian Horses® Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-love-arabian-horses-podcast-3759418)
Published: 2026-03-11T17:53:29+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1290

## Resource

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, host Paul Kostial chats with Kelly Huston and Lucy Mertens from the Arabian Horse Association to talk about some important updates that make life easier for Arabian horse owners and breeders. From fillable forms and easier submission processes to DNA testing and chain-of-ownership issues, this conversation explores the behind-the-scenes work happening at AHA to modernize and streamline services for members. Kelly shares how the organization is making paperwork easier through fillable PDFs, clearer payment information on forms, and the ability to submit Transfer of Service Certificates by email. She also discusses the new “Let’s Talk About” educational topics being shared through the monthly Insider to help answer common questions from the community. Lucy dives into DNA testing procedures, explains what happens when unknown DNA results or broken chains of ownership appear, and describes how sending hair samples directly to the office can speed up processing. The conversation also touches on the growing use of passports for domestic purposes, why early submission of paperwork helps protect the horse’s identity, and how these systems ultimately support the integrity of the Arabian horse registry. Whether you are a breeder, owner, or new enthusiast learning the ropes, this episode provides valuable insight into the systems that document and protect the Arabian horse.

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