FlyingJT - 2014-04-28 7:54 AM
missroselee - 2014-04-28 9:43 AM
countrygirl2006 - 2014-04-28 10:41 AM You should check with your state to see what your branding laws are, as they vary with each state. In Missouri, you have to have it registered with the Dept of Ag. They have a log of what brands are registered, and what position on the body that brand is registered for.
I had my brand made through Pittsburgh Foundry and was very happy with the quality of the brand and their service. They were more affordable that L&H, which I know a lot of people use, but have just as good of quality and quickier turnaround time. (Or this was the case 5 years ago when I ordered mine)
So in the state of MO, you say you HAVE to have your brand registered? What if all five of my horses were already branded with my brand when I moved here? Do I still have to register my brand? And if I do, where/how do I get it done? Most states want you to register your brand.
I'm pretty sure it's not against the law to not register them but if someone where to steal your horse, put there registered brand on them and yours is not registered than in court it's going to be harder to prove that they are yours. In Oklahoma, registered brands are prima facie evidence in a court.
(I had to look prima facie up the first time I read the rules so "sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved"
) We didn't register ours when we moved to Oklahoma, I guess it's a chance we'll take.
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