Indiana-Bred Program an Option for Keeneland Shoppers
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The Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Program invites prospective buyers at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale to ship their new purchases to Indiana, which could net them an additional $2,000 payout. The new broodmare incentive invites new breeders, and breeders looking to grow their breeding business, to Indiana for the 2020 foaling season.
The incentive is aimed towards breeders who have purchased, or are still looking to purchase, mares in foal at any public sale from November 1, 2019, to March 1, 2020. It's the first step for the growth of breeding and racing in Indiana supported by an increase in funding from the implementation of table games at the state's two pari-mutuel tracks.
To be eligible for the initial $1,000 incentive, the following criteria must be met:
- Purchase a mare in foal at a public sale between November 1, 2019, and March 1, 2020, at a minimum purchase price of $5,000.
- Submit documentation of purchase with the mare's 2020 Indiana registration.
- Verify that the mare has not been previously registered in the Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Program.
- Submit a 2020 mare registration with the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) prior to foaling.
- The mare must foal in Indiana, and reside in the state for 30 days after foaling.
- Fulfill breed back requirements, if applicable. Please contact the IHRC to verify if you are required to breed back to a registered Indiana stallion.
- Register the foal with the IHRC.
The incentive payment will be issued to the breeder once the 2020 foal has been registered with the program and eligibility is verified.
An additional $1,000 will be offered to breeders who can fulfill the second part of the following requirements with the same mare:
- Breed the purchased mare back to a registered Indiana Thoroughbred stallion for the 2020 breeding season.
- Submit a 2021 mare application with the IHRC prior to foaling.
- Return your mare to Indiana to foal in 2021.
- Comply with all requirements for registration.
- Register the 2021 foal with the IHRC.
The incentive payment will be issued once the 2021 foal is registered with the program and eligibility is verified.
"We've had some great feedback since announcing this new incentive. We're looking forward to welcoming new breeders to Indiana who want to get in on a growing breeding and racing program that's just going to get even better in the future," says Jessica Barnes, Director of Racing and Breed Development for the IHRC.
Breeders are welcome to call the IHRC with questions Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., email sdistler@hrc.in.gov, or call 317-234-2542.
More information can be found on the program's website (http://in.gov/hrc/tb/).
(Photo: Courtesy IHRC)