New York Seeks Input on Possible Residency Rule Change
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Mares and foals at Taylor Made Jan. 31, 2018 Taylor Made in Nicholasville, Kentuckky.
The New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund is seeking comments on a potential change to the residency requirement for non-resident mares.
Currently the rule reads:
Non-Resident Mares: Must FOAL in New York State, remain in the state for a continuous period of 90 days after foaling AND be BRED BACK to a registered New York stallion before leaving the state.
The potential rule change would allow the 90-day residency to begin up to 30 days before the mare drops the foal, such that she can return to her home state earlier than the current rule allows.
Possible rule change:
Non-Resident Mares: Must FOAL in New York State, remain for a minimum of 90 days on a farm in New York State, the count of which may begin as much as 30 days before the mare delivers, and after foaling be BRED BACK to a registered New York stallion before leaving the state.
"Industry stake holders can officially submit their comments to me through July 23," said the fund's executive director, Tracy Egan. "If this initial comment period indicates broad support for a change, then we will post the proposed change on the State Registry for 90 days to solicit even more comments. We want to make sure that stakeholders believe this small change in the residency rule will benefit our farms and our breeding industry before acting."
Comments on the potential rule change can be made by contacting Egan via email at TEgan@NYBreds.com or by mail at the NYS Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, One Broadway Center, Suite 601, Schenectady, NY 12305.