Association and Related Support

1.

H.B.P.A. - To be used solely for the benefit of Horse Racing and The Bloodstock Industry

$ 65,000

2.

C.T.H.S. (Alberta Division) operational grants, for sales promotion, sponsorships, specialized publications such as Stallion Directories, Statistical Reviews, and Administration.

$200,000

3.

Alberta Thoroughbred magazine support.
(to be invoiced by CTHS)

$20,000

4.

Awards Night support for trophy sponsorship, plaques, etc.
(to be invoiced by CTHS

$15,000

Breeding Support

5.

Owners of horses foaled in Alberta placing win, place and show in all races above $7,500 claiming level, excluding stakes - 20% Supplement .
(to be invoiced monthly to HRA by racetrack)

$700,000

6.

Breeders (registered in Alberta) and Resident Stallion Owners of Alberta-Breds finishing win, place or show in an Open Stakes Race carrying a purse of $50,000 or more in North America and a bonus to owners of each Alberta Bred finishing first in an open stakes race carrying a purse of $50,000 or more in North America. (to be invoiced by CTHS)

$350,000

A.

Breeders bonus will be $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second and $1,500 for third.

B.

Resident Stallion bonus will be $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second and $1,000 for third. Stallion must stand in Alberta for the entire breeding season. Stallion Owner (Lessee) must be active in the Alberta Thoroughbred Industry as an Owner-Breeder or Stallion Owner (lessee) for at least the two prior years to the year of the race.

C.

An owner's supplement of $20,000 will be added for Alberta Breds to the following nine open stakes races. Money will be added to the purse pool and paid out to first $12,000, second $5,000 and third $3,000. Any portion of the $20,000 not paid out will be added to the purse of that race in 2009.

• THE BIRD OF PAY
• THE NORTHLAND OAKS
• THE DUCHESS OF YORK
• THE BIRD CATCHER
• THE KY ALTA
• THE HERALD GOLD PLATE
• PRESIDENT'S STAKES
• THE MOUNT ROYAL
• SUN SPRINT

7.

Breeders of 2, 3, 4 & 5 year old Alberta-Breds based on dollars earned for placing win, place or show in all races from $10,000 claiming and up; including maiden races.
(to be invoiced by CTHS)

$900,000

8.

Stallion Owners of 2, 3 , 4 & 5 year old Alberta-Breds based on dollars earned for placing, win, place or show in all races from $13,000 claiming and up; including maiden races.
(to be invoiced by CTHS)

$250,000

9.

Alberta Fall Classic purses. (to be invoiced by racetrack)

$350,000

10.

Canadian Bred Stakes Races: The Yearling Sales Stake Races for 2 year olds; 3 year olds; and 4 year olds & up.
(to be invoiced by racetracks)

By agreement with the HBPA, the 4 year old and Up Sales Stake will be phased out and a 3 & 4 year old Sales Stake will be offered as an alternative in 2010.

$250,000

11.

Claiming (Marathon) Series (to be invoiced by racetracks).

$15,000

12.

Fall Classic Sponsorship. (to be invoiced by CTHS)

$15,000

13.

Breeder education programs: grants to Western College of Veterinarian Medicine: scholarships to Alberta Colleges (CTHS/HBPA to provide details to HRA before any payouts made). Includes Groom and Farm Workers program.

$25,000

14.

Tattoo expenses. (to be invoiced by racetracks)

$10,000

15.

Horse Industry Association of Alberta Support (to be invoiced by HIAA)

$20,000

16.

Canadian Derby ($50,000), Sonoma Stakes ($25,000) and Penny Ridge ($25,000) supplement. (to be invoiced by racetracks)

$100,000

17.

Mare Incentive Purchase Program - This program is open to an Alberta resident who has purchased at a recognized public auction outside of the Province of Alberta, a thoroughbred mare in foal to a thoroughbred stallion that will foal in 2008.

The purchase price of the mare must be $10,000 or more. U.S. purchases will be equivalent to Canadian.

• A payment of 30% of the hammer price, to a maximum of $10,000 (CDN) is available to a qualified purchaser who meets the following conditions:
  (to be invoiced by CTHS)
• Applicants must be an Alberta Resident for 12 months prior to mare purchase. (proof may be required)
• All mares purchased must have ownership transferred directly from sales company to applicant and/or applicant's (no third party transfers of ownership in part or whole. When using an agent to purchase broodmares for the program, the agent forms need to be filled out properly to ensure this will happen.
• Individuals & Partnerships will be limited to shares in two mare purchases (each partner limited to the maximum refund $10,000 CDN). Business names or partnerships are required to declare all partners or shareholders. Partnerships are restricted to Alberta Residents.
• Mare purchase applicants must be the registered breeders of the resulting foal. No added or deleted breeders. A copy of the 2007 live foal report may be required.
• The application deadline for 2007-2008 mare purchase rebate will be August 1, 2008.
• Application for the payment can only be made after the mare has been covered by an Alberta Thoroughbred sire and all the requirements have been met.
• Purchase must be made at a recognized public auction.
• Mare cannot be over 12 years old and must be confirmed in foal at the auction.
• Mare must foal in Alberta in 2008 and be bred back to an Alberta Thoroughbred Sire.
• If a mare aborts or otherwise loses her foal, it will still qualify for the payment if it was confirmed in foal at the later of the time of the sale or the removal of the mare from the sale grounds and is bred back to a Thoroughbred Stallion standing in Alberta. (Vet Certificate required)
• Mare must be shown as covered on at least two cycles if she did not conceive.

For further information on the program contact the CTHS Alberta Division

$185,000

18.

Community racetrack Thoroughbred Stakes Race support. (to be invoiced by racetracks)

• Lethbridge $15,000
• Grande Prairie $10,000

$25,000

19.

Future Initiatives and Program Support:
Library and Website etc.

$19,000

2008 Budget Total

$3,514,000.