The objects of the Association are:

To raise the standard, credibility and quality of the Miniature Horse, and the ethics within the industry by:

1. Creating and maintaining a registry of Miniature Horse and Category A Horse that meet the standard and requirements of the rules of the Association.
   
   

2. Protecting the integrity of the registry and the correctness of information of all horses entered to the best ability of the Association from information supplied by members.
   
   

3. To have all horse's DNA on file and parentage verified.
   
   

4. Educating all interested in Miniature Horses in the care and well being of Miniature Horses generally, and the safe and responsible handling of horses in public.
   
   

5. To stand by our concern about the care of Miniature Horses, the Association will, when ever possible, sponsor approved recognized organizations established for the rescue of Miniature Horses.
   
   

6. Educating all interested in Miniature Horses about undesirable traits and genetic unsoundness of horses and the selective breeding to eradicate such undesirable traits and genetic unsoundness.
   
   

7. Encouraging breeders of Miniature Horses to breed to the Standard of Excellence and strive to improve on each generation.
   
   

8. Encouraging members of the Association to familiarize themselves with the Association Code of Ethics and act within the Association Code of Ethics.
   
   

9. Promoting the Miniature Horse to the general public.
   
   

10. Holding educational clinics.
    
    

11. Holding shows at National and State level of a superior standard.
    
    

12. Creating and maintaining an accredited Miniature Horse judges list.
    
    

13. To produce and publish a stud book of the Association as deemed required.
    
    

14. To produce a newsletter to keep members informed of all committee rules changes and decisions that affect the membership, and of all the forthcoming activities of the Association.
    
    

15. To produce a magazine twice yearly with the future objective of public
    availability.
    
    

16. To liaise with bodies that are established for the well-being and safe management of horses, and all involved with the handling thereof.
    
    

17. To pursue that all Miniature Horses and Category A Horses are bred to the highest standard possible this includes females, entires and geldings. Geldings should be of the same quality as females and entires.