| Who we are |
Benefits of Membership |
| Objectives and Purposes | What we do |
Who We Are
Founded in 1906, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) was incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act as the official registry of Thoroughbred horses in Canada.
The CTHS (Alberta Division) and its membership are a major part of the agriculture community in Alberta - our goal is to ensure a viable future for our members by providing assistance and developing programs to ensure that future.
Our mandate is to promote the purchase of Alberta Thoroughbreds, keep records, organize sales, disseminate information, compile statistics and assist our membership with registration.
The Objectives and Purposes of the CTHS are:
- To assist and afford a means for the promotion of the interests of those engaged in the breeding of Thoroughbreds, to protect its members against unbusinesslike methods, to disseminate information for its members and others, and to secure uniformity in usage and business conditions.
- To satisfy the demands for racing stock within the province by encouraging more people to participate in the breeding industry
- To encourage those in the breeding industry to upgrade their facilities and management of stock.
- To establish the credibility of horses foaled in Alberta on the International market.
- To sponsor, assist and conduct sales of Thoroughbred stock.
- To compile statistics of the industry
All of the above roles are for the purpose of encouraging the ownership and breeding of Thoroughbreds in Canada.
The CTHS is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 Directors elected by members to represent six regions across Canada. Each region is also managed by a Board of 11 Directors.
Both National and Regional boards are subdivided into several committees. An executive committee - made up of the President, 1st Vice President they are responsible for specific matters as delegated by the Board.
Other committees set up by the elected Board are a Finance Committee, Sales Committee, Thoroughbred Improvement Program Committee etc.
Benefits of Membership
The CTHS aims to ensure a viable future for its members by providing assistance and representation within the Thoroughbred Breeding Industry.
Becoming a member of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society brings with it the many programs offered to Alberta breds as well as a one-year subscription to the Canadian Thoroughbred, sales catalogues and other information.
Benefits of registering foals as Canadian-Breds will allow for entry into restricted stakes, breeders & owners supplements, stallion bonuses, Fall Classic eligibility and numerous other programs.
- The CTHS serves as a voice for its members in the industry. As key issues and problems of the industry are discussed, the CTHS representatives carry the voice of breeders to those meeting rooms where decisions are made.
- The CTHS co-hosts the Annual Awards Night which brings together breeders from all across Canada.
- The CTHS continues to hold sales in Alberta to serve as a means for our membership to increase their cash benefits from breeding.
- The CTHS, through our Thoroughbred Improvement Program, distributes funds to various programs.
- The CTHS supports many facets of the Thoroughbred Industry through sponsorship of various organizations including the Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Spruce Meadows Masters, The Owners & Breeders Conference, Alberta colleges and many others.
