To order the horse breed/ancestry DNA test which includes a free parentage search, simply click here to order the test online. Upon completing your purchase, please post us the DNA Submission Sheet (click to open), along with your horse's hair sample. All needed instructions are on the sheet.

Once we receive your horse's hair sample by mail, we will promptly notify you via email. After conducting the necessary tests, we will then email you the comprehensive results, presented in beautifully crafted reports that make for a wonderful keepsake. The breed certificate, included in the email, can be easily shared on social media or printed out for display.

All samples are to be mailed to:

DNA My Horse

Suite FR1588

PO BOX 491

Kellyville NSW 2155

As a environmentally conscious company, we are committed to sustainability, and therefore, all results are exclusively delivered via email to minimize paper usage. You have the option to print the results at your convenience. In the event that you don't have access to a computer or printer, numerous professional printing companies are available to assist you with a physical copy. Thank you for joining us in our efforts to reduce environmental impact.

While a picture can be a delightful addition to personalize the DNA report cover and the breed certificate, it is not a requirement. Including a picture can add a charming finishing touch, making the results even more special for keepsake and display purposes. This is particularly meaningful if the DNA test is intended as a gift.

Feel free to share your horse's picture with us by emailing it to: info@dnamyhorses.com

We look forward to receiving your cherished photos to enhance your DNA report cover and breed certificate. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Each horse will receive a unique and personalised report. If you provided us with a picture of your horse, it will be featured on the report cover and the special breed composition certificate. This certificate can be easily printed for display purposes or shared on your social media platforms.

The comprehensive report not only discloses the specific breed(s) present in your horse's genetic makeup but also offers an explanation of the results. Depending on your horse's breed composition, the report includes valuable information such as prevalent diseases and health concerns associated with that breed. Additionally, you'll find extensive details covering proper nutrition, common uses, origin, temperament, conformation, and more related to your horse's identified breed(s).

Free Bonus Test: If you submit DNA for your horse along with known sire and/or dam samples under your account, we will perform a parentage confirmation at no additional cost, provided all samples meet testing requirements.

Please note: We no longer conduct database-wide parentage searches due to ever-changing privacy laws and operational constraints.

We’re excited to share that in the future we’ll be rolling out updates to our software, including the reintroduction of database-wide parentage searches once the new system is fully implemented.

To better protect customer privacy, these updates will also include a private messaging feature, allowing users to connect with the owners of any matched sires or dams - only if both parties choose to engage in communication. This ensures a secure and respectful experience for all users while making it easier to explore potential parentage connections.

We look forward to bringing you these new tools and will keep you updated as they become available.

If you submit DNA for your horse along with known sire and/or dam samples under your account, we will perform a parentage confirmation at no additional cost, provided all samples meet testing requirements.

Please note: We no longer conduct database-wide parentage searches due to ever-changing privacy laws and operational constraints.

We’re excited to share that in the future we’ll be rolling out updates to our software, including the reintroduction of database-wide parentage searches once the new system is fully implemented.

To better protect customer privacy, these updates will also include a private messaging feature, allowing users to connect with the owners of any matched sires or dams - only if both parties choose to engage in communication. This ensures a secure and respectful experience for all users while making it easier to explore potential parentage connections.

We look forward to bringing you these new tools and will keep you updated as they become available.

The DNA My Horse Breed/Ancestry Test is specifically designed to identify the breeds present in the genetic makeup of horses by matching DNA with validated breeds in our database.

The analysis of your horse's DNA sample is conducted with a reasonable level of certainty. However, it's important to acknowledge the possibility of random changes within your horse's DNA that may influence the results. Our testing procedures and database are designed to recognize and minimize the impact of such changes. It's crucial to note that while the test is a valuable tool, no analytical test can claim 100% accuracy. DNA My Horse cannot be held responsible for any inferences drawn about individual horses based on the provided information.

The test relies on a database of recognised breeds, and if your horse contains breeds not in the database, it may lead to the identification of breeds further back in your horse's lineage, potentially yielding unexpected results. It's essential to recognise the unique individuality of each horse. Even if two horses share the same identified breeds in their DNA, they may display markedly different physical traits. Additionally, behavior and personality are influenced not only by genetic factors but also by environment, training, and handling.

The behavioral, health, and personality summary provided is for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available information about purebred horses. It is not intended to predict disease or behaviour but serves as a guide to traits commonly associated with the identified breeds in your horse. These traits may or may not be present in your individual horse.

Just like with any lab testing, there is always the possibility that results can be inconclusive. This can occur for a variety of reasons such as degradation, allele dropout, contamination, and other reasons. On rare occasions, our breed algorithm is not able to narrow down your horse's recent breed composition from ancestry (ancestry is your horse's breed composition over the last one thousand generations and rarely has an obvious connection to recent breed composition). Any sample will be deemed inconclusive should our specific breed algorithm parameters not be met in which case you will be given a full refund for your horse's test. You are welcome to get your horse retested but any horse's sample tested as previously inconclusive may take up to one month for results to be ready due to a different method of testing as per our company policy.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, DNA test results for your horse may come back inconclusive (as can happen with any lab test), and we cannot always pinpoint the exact reason. This can happen due to several factors:

1. Allele Dropout: This occurs when certain genetic markers fail to be detected, leading to incomplete data.
2. DNA Degradation: DNA can degrade, making it difficult to obtain clear results.
3. Contamination: If the sample is contaminated by foreign DNA, it can interfere with the accuracy of the test.
4. Environmental Damage: If the sample envelope gets wet, overheated, or otherwise damaged during transit, the DNA can be compromised.
5. Algorithm Limitations: Our breed identification algorithm may struggle to narrow down ancestry when the horse’s genetic background is diverse or when the ancestry is too distant, making recent breed composition difficult to determine.

These factors can make it challenging to get conclusive results, but we’re committed to working with you to try and resolve any issues, which may include retesting with a new sample.

Inconclusive results are frustrating, but they reflect the complexities of DNA testing and the importance of proper sample collection and handling. If the inconclusive result was due to an algorithm limitation, we recommend retesting in six months after updates are made to our algorithm.