FEES & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Membership, Services & Fees Schedule
This schedule outlines membership categories, registry service fees, payment handling, transparency practices, and refund policies for the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat Registry (HSFGR). A clear financial structure ensures fairness, transparency, and sustainability.
PURPOSE OF FEES & MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
Fees exist to:
Sustain registry operations
Fund shows, youth programs, and inspections
Support database development and maintenance
Ensure long-term viability of HSFGR
Current Fees & Service Schedule
Version: v1.1 Fees & Services / Transfer
Published: January 19, 2026
Last Updated: May 1, 2026
Status: Active Fees & Service Schedule
Applies To: HSFGR Fees, Transfers & Certificates
Official Operating Book: In development
Revision History: View Updates
Membership Types & Annual Fees
Standard Individual Membership (initial + renewal; renews annually) – $35/year
- For adults who breed, register, transfer, show breeding stock, hold herd names/herd marks, or participate in full registry services.
Junior Breeder Membership (initial + renewal; renews annually) – $35/year
- For youth under 18 who want an independent herd name, herd mark/tattoo prefix, or breeder account. Requires parent/guardian oversight.
Youth / Wether Project Membership (ages 3–18; initial + renewal; renews annually) – $15/year
- For youth exhibitors participating in youth programs, show wether projects, youth shows, or non-breeding animal exhibition. Requires adult sponsor or guardian. Does not include herd name, herd mark, tattoo prefix, breeding-stock registration privileges, or voting rights.
Lifetime Membership (one-time; includes voting rights and full member privileges) – $525
Non-transferable
Lifetime Membership is priced to reflect a long-term commitment to the registry and to support future programs. A portion will be reserved for long-term program funding (example: show support/youth initiatives).
Support Membership (Donation-based. The suggested annual contribution is $25, but any amount is appreciated.)
Support Membership is available for individuals or families who wish to support HSFGR but are not currently breeding Silky Fainting Goats.
This membership is a good fit for wether owners, companion goat homes, retired herd owners, future breeders, or anyone who wants to support the preservation and documentation of the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat.
Support Members may have their goats recorded with HSFGR when applicable, including wethers and non-breeding animals. Support Members may list a farm, home, or herd name for identification, but protected breeding prefixes are reserved for Breeder Members.
If a Support Member later begins breeding or wishes to register breeding stock, they may upgrade to Breeder Membership and apply for a protected herd prefix at that time.
Support Members are proof that these goats matter beyond breeding pens and show rings. They love the animals and support the registry, and for that we are eternally grateful.
- Quick Read: It Takes a Barn
HSFGR was not built for breeders alone. A healthy registry grows through many kinds of support, and not every supporter will breed, show, or register goats. Support Membership gives those who believe in the work a place to belong, whether they own wethers, retired goats, companion animals, future breeding stock, or no goats at all.
There is no requirement to do more than support the registry in the way that feels right for you. Every strong barn is built and maintained by many hands, and every kind of support helps strengthen the future of the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat.
More on Support Membership
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Youth Participation & Show Wether Projects
HSFGR offers a Youth Show Wether Project Program to give youth exhibitors a meaningful, affordable way to participate in Heritage Silky Fainting Goat education and exhibition without requiring ownership of breeding stock.
Youth participants must be connected to an approved adult sponsor or active adult member account. The youth may be listed as the exhibitor or handler, while the adult sponsor remains responsible for registry communications, records, conduct, transfers, and fees.
Youth members do not automatically receive an independent herd name or herd mark. Herd names and herd marks are breeder/farm identifiers and are reserved for approved breeder accounts.
Registration & Record Services
HSFGR is digital-first for speed, accuracy, and verification. Printed certificates remain available as an optional service for members who prefer paper records or need buyer handoff packets.
Per-Goat Registration Fees
Doe Registration — $15/head
Buck Registration — $25/head
Buck registration fees are higher by design to encourage intentional breeding decisions and discourage indiscriminate use of unproven males. Structural correctness and soundness come first.
Show Wether Registration — $10/head
- A breeder-classified, castrated male considered suitable for youth, project, or exhibition use may be registered as a Show Wether for a reduced fee. Show Wethers are non-breeding animals but may be transferred and shown by eligible HSFGR members or youth exhibitors.
Herd Registration Pack (6+ goats, one submission)
Does — $13/head
Bucks — $23/head
Show Wethers — $9/head
Conditions:
Herd Pack applies to 6+ goats submitted together in one complete submission.
Incomplete submissions revert to standard fees until all required info is received.
Transfers
Seller Transfer Notice – FREE – Seller reports that an HSFGR-recorded animal has been sold, placed, or transferred. This creates a registry record that the animal has left the seller’s possession, but does not complete official ownership transfer.
- Official Transfer Completion — $10/head – Buyer confirms required information, meets applicable membership requirements, pays the transfer fee, and becomes the official owner of record. Updated digital certificate is issued when transfer is complete. Mailed paper certificate is optional and may be requested for the applicable certificate fee.
Required Reporting
If an animal is registered and later moved to Pet-Only or non-breeding status, prior registration fees are not refunded.
Certificates
Digital PDF Certificate – Included Approved registrations and completed transfers include a digital certificate or digital registry record. Members may print their own certificate copy from the digital certificate when available.
- Printed Certificate Packets – Bulk Registrations
As courtesy, HSFGR will mail a bulk packet, at no additional charge, of printed registrations with official seals, to members. Packets will be mailed once a member reaches registrations in counts of 10. (example 10, 20, 30)
Incomplete submissions do not qualify until all required information has been received and the registrations are ready to process.
Duplicate or Replacement Certificates
$10/paper copy – If the error was HSFGR’s, replacement is free.
MIE: Mentor / Inspect / Evaluate (fees vary by region/travel)
Individual Rate — $20/head
Herd Rate (6+ goats) — $15/head
- MIE Travel Expenses –
This program may evolve in the near future
Shows, Sanctioning & Licensing
Show Sanction Fee — $40/show
Show Packet (judge sheets, signage, digital materials) — Free to hosts
Nationals / Finals Entry Fees — Set annually
- Show reports – free to host by electronic submission
Judge / MIE Evaluator Licensing
Licensing — $25
Renewal — $15/year
PAYMENT METHODS
HSFGR accepts the following forms of payment – coming soon – until then you will receive an electronic invoice for payment, no further services will be completed until payment is made.
Returned checks incur a $35 service fee.
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
HSFGR commits to:
• Annual financial summaries available to members upon request
• Clear breakdown of major expenses
• Secure accounting practices
• No use of funds for personal benefit
Registry funds are used solely to support operations and programs. Fees may be adjusted annually.
REFUND POLICIES
Refunds are granted under these conditions:
• Duplicate payment
• Registration submitted in error before processing
• Event cancellation (host fault)
• Incorrect fees charged
No refunds granted for:
• Membership dues
• Show entries after deadlines
• Animals failing MIE (Evaluations)
• Animals moved to pet category after being registered as breeding quality
• Voluntary withdrawal from the registry
FUNDING PROGRAMS
HSFGR may allocate budget for:
• Regional show support grants
• Youth scholarships
• Educational clinics
•Mentor/Inspect/Evaluate (MIE) travel stipends
Programs are announced annually.
FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT
Financial misconduct includes:
• Misuse of registry funds
• Theft, fraud, or falsification
• Unauthorized spending
• Failure to submit appropriate receipts
Misconduct may result in:
• Removal from leadership
• Loss of membership
• Legal action (if applicable)
Revision Notes
Updated HSFGR’s fee and transfer language to clarify the registry’s digital-first record system, optional paper certificate services, and two-stage transfer process.
A clear distinction in our original process of a Seller Transfer Notice and Official Transfer Completion. The Seller Transfer Notice allows the seller or breeder to report that an HSFGR-recorded animal has been sold, placed, or transferred, creating a registry record that the animal has left the seller’s possession. Official Transfer Completion requires buyer information, applicable membership requirements, and payment of any required transfer fee before the buyer becomes the owner of record.
Certificate language was also updated to clarify that digital certificates and registry records are the primary official record format, while mailed paper certificates and printed certificate packets may be offered as optional services to support buyer handoff, breeder files, and members who prefer physical documentation.
Created supporting transfer forms, including the Seller Transfer Notice Form, Buyer Transfer Completion Form, and Sale & Transfer Receipt, to improve traceability, buyer documentation, and breeder accountability without requiring automatic mailed certificates for every registration or transfer.