Additional Funding for Alberta Bred Owner's Bonus
Lindsay Ward • September 20, 2017
2017 HRA Thoroughbred Breed Improvement Program Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2017 HRA Thoroughbred Breed Improvement Program - Alberta Bred Owner’s Bonus
The HBPA of Alberta and the CTHS (Alberta Division), along with HRA are pleased to announce an allocation of an additional $160,000 funding to the Alberta Bred Owner’s Bonus Pool of the Thoroughbred BIP for 2017.
- This additional funding is necessitated by the greater success of Alberta-breds competing in open company which is a key objective of the program.
- The additional funding comes from contributions from the HBPA and CTHS as well as a reallocation of existing funds within the program.
- In order to balance the budget that remains, the payout rate of the bonus will be adjusted from 37% to 30% for the remainder of 2017, effective immediately.
Any questions can be directed to:
Darrell Bauder
Executive Director, HBPA of Alberta
403-875-1956
Jean Kruse
Manager, CTHS (Alberta Division)
403-229-3609
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