Highlights of 2020 Changes to the
Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program
Highlights of changes to the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program for 2020 are below.
Embryo Transfer
For resulting foal(s) to be eligible as Ontario Bred:
- Donor mare will no longer have to serve her residency period in Ontario
- Recipient mare(s) will be the Ontario Accredited Mare(s) and will be required to meet the residency requirements
- Multiple foals out of the Donor Mare may be recognized as Ontario Bred
To be eligible for Mare Breeding Incentive
- Donor mare must meet requirements for Mare Breeding Incentive eligibility
- Recipient mare(s) must meet residency requirements
Ontario Bred and Ontario Sired Purse Bonus
- Capped at $6,000 per race
Third Start Bonus
- Additional $1,000 payment to Owner of horse earning Third Start Bonus, capped at $10,000 per Owner
Princess Breeding Stakes
- $2,500 Breeding Incentive Certificate to 10 finalists in Princess Breeding Derby, redeemable within 6 years
Enrollment and Licencing for Breeders’ and/or Stallion Awards
- Deadline for eligibility – 7 days after the last day of racing
For complete details, please refer to the Criteria Book which will be posted on the Ontario Racing website, www.ontarioracing.com or contact:
Kathie Wilkinson
Program Coordinator
Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program
Ontario Racing
Direct: 416-477-5529
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