I'm sure someone will go into more detail, but they must go back at least 5 generations of 'A' papered Shetland. Lewella will probably explain it better for you (or someone else).
To get the Foundation Certification (it isn't a gold seal on the new papers like it was on the old ones) your pony needs to be four generations all "A" papered ponies. This means parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents (in other words every pony listed on your ponies pedigree on it's papers PLUS one generation that isn't on the papers has to be A papered ponies).
If you pony is eligible (and someone can usually look them up in the online studbook and give you the pedigree so you can determine that) then you submit the $10 fee, the horses papers, and a customer work order to the ASPC and have the pony certified.
Thank you so much for your help. The colt's dam is foundation registered and there are 5 generations on the sire's side that are A papered sires, so I guess I just send in my money with a work order. I didn't think of looking at a work order.
Does anyone know how to get in touch with Yvonne Johnson. I bought a mare from her and would like to talk to her about the foal. She's not listed on the AMHR membership site.
Was curious so had to go check out your website and I see you have a H.P. Joan's Delusion, Lefty son! There is a Lefty daughter bred to my Modern stallion Willowlawn's Mr. Unique for next year. She and another Lefty daughter belong to my friend Tina Rosvold. In fact, I think one of her mares is a full sister to your stallion. Her website is http://www.rosvoldfarms.com
Lefty passed away a couple of years ago. He was owned by Harold and Gloria Maus of Osakis, MN. Wonderful older couple who love to drive their ponies in parades.