CTHS (Alberta Division)
2025 - 2026 Maiden and Open Mare Program
Current CTHS (AB) Full Members with registered Thoroughbred mares that have not foaled a Thoroughbred foal in either 2024 and 2025 that produce a foal in 2026 will be eligible for funding of $2,500 if the foal is sired by a Thoroughbred stallion standing in Alberta and $1,500 if the foal is sired by an out of province Thoroughbred stallion. The breeder of the resulting Alberta bred foal will be paid upon proof of registration of the Alberta bred foal with The Jockey Club and CTHS National office. Deadline for submitting copies of the completed foal registration certificates (Jockey Club and Canadian) is December 1, 2026.
All yearlings from this program are eligible for the 2027 Alberta Thoroughbred Sale with the cost of the sale entry fee covered by the CTHS (Alberta Division). Breeders will be responsible for the Sale Stake in Fee of $100 (and the $200 Out fee if unsold).
Mares must be registered, and an application approved by the CTHS (Alberta Division) office prior to foaling. The deadline for approval to this program for 2026 is August 1, 2025. Each mare is only eligible once for this program. A maximum of 30 mares will be accepted into the program. Members may submit multiple applications to the program, but a maximum of two applications may be paid out to each applying CTHS Member. Each individual CTHS member will have priority over any member's second mare application. Application priority will be based on the date the application is received by the CTHS (Alberta Division) office. If the program is undersubscribed unused funds from the Maiden and Open Mare Program will be added to the Breeders’ Bonus and distributed to all breeders.
All applicants must be CTHS full members in good standing for both 2025 and 2026 prior to each of the program deadline dates to be approved into the program. The CTHS reserves the right to deny any application it deems not in the best interest of CTHS (Alberta Division).
Eligibility
Mares:
- Must be Registered Thoroughbred mares that did not foal a Thoroughbred in 2024 and 2025.
- Each mare is eligible for only one CTHS program.
Breeders:
- Must be CTHS Full Members in good standing for both 2025 and 2026.
- Membership must be active before the program deadline to qualify.
- Mare must not have been accepted into other 2025 programs.
Program Limits
- A maximum of 30 mares will be accepted; the CTHS Board may increase this limit at their discretion.
- Members can submit multiple applications, but a maximum of two mares per member will receive payouts.
- Priority will be given to the first application submitted per entity. Second applications will only be considered once all first applications have been processed.
Funding Details
- For mares bred to an Alberta Stallion: $2,500 per eligible mare.
- For mares bred to an Out-of-Province Stallion: $1,500 per eligible mare.
Payout Conditions
- Breeders will receive funding after submitting proof of foal registration with The Jockey Club and the CTHS National Office.
- Deadline for submitting registration certificates: December 1, 2026.
- Application deadline: August 1, 2025.
Program Perks
- Yearlings from this program are eligible for the 2027 Alberta Thoroughbred Sale.
- CTHS (Alberta Division) will cover the sale entry fee.
- Breeders are responsible for:
- Sale Stake in Fee: $100
- Out Fee (if unsold): $200
Application Process
- Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted and approved prior to foaling.
- Final submission date: August 1, 2025.
Review Process
- Applications will be reviewed by a three-person CTHS (Alberta) Board Committee after each program deadline.
- Applications must include all required supporting documents. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
Approval Criteria
Mares must meet all program requirements.
Final decisions on funding will be made by the CTHS (Alberta) Board of Directors, based on the committee’s recommendations
Application Process:
- Application Deadline: All Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, first applications will be given priority over any second applications
- The second payment will be issued after the necessary documents have been submitted by December 1, 2026.
Obtain the application by clicking on this links at the Top of the page
Submit applications via email to CTHS at either of the following addresses:
cthsweb@cthsalta.com
dguhle@cthsalta.com
The CTHS (Alberta Division) reserves the right to limit this program to a maximum of 30 applicants. If a program is undersubscribed, any unused funds may be redirected to the Breeders' Bonus or other CTHS programs, or redistributed to eligible breeders. The CTHS also reserves the right to inspect all records, breeding documents, veterinary certificates, and other related materials to verify eligibility. Participants agree to provide such documents upon request. Non-compliance with verification requests may result in disqualification from the program.
Program Application Review Process:
All applications will be reviewed by a three-person CTHS (Alberta) Board Committee after each program deadline. It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that applications are completed accurately and that all required supporting documentation is submitted with the application. Failure to provide the necessary documentation or proof of current CTHS membership may result in the rejection of the application.
Applications will be assessed by the Committee to confirm that the submitted Thoroughbred mares meet the criteria for the respective program. The Committee reserves the right to transfer an application to a different program if the mare is deemed to be ineligible for the program originally applied for.
The Committee will recommend eligible applications to the CTHS (Alberta) Board of Directors for final approval and payout. Applicants whose submissions are unsuccessful will receive feedback explaining the reasons for rejection.