Four Key Incentive Program for 2026

Lindsay Ward • January 8, 2026

Four key incentive programs designed to encourage breeding, foaling, purchasing, and developing horses right here in Alberta!


Happy New Year to our CTHS Members!


As we head into 2026, we’d like to wish all our breeders, owners, and industry partners a successful and rewarding year ahead.


In partnership with Horse Racing Alberta through Breed Improvement Funding, the CTHS (Alberta Division) is excited to continue supporting Alberta-bred Thoroughbreds through four key incentive programs designed to encourage breeding, foaling, purchasing, and developing horses right here in Alberta.


Several of these programs have limited capacity, so we encourage members to review the details and apply early where applicable.




2026–2027 Maiden & Open Mare Program


Up to $2,500 per eligible mare

This program supports registered Thoroughbred mares that have not produced a Thoroughbred foal in 2025 or 2026 and foal in Alberta in 2027.

Funding:

  • $2,500 – Foals sired by an Alberta-based stallion
  • $1,500 – Foals sired by an out-of-province stallion
  • Limited to first 30 applications


Application Deadline: August 1, 2026


Maiden & Open Mare Program Details






2026 Foal in Alberta Program


$1,500 per eligible mare

Encouraging breeders to foal new mares in Alberta and strengthen the provincial foal crop.


Program Limit: 21 mares (first-come, first-served)


Application Deadline: August 1, 2026


Foal in Alberta Program Details






2025-2026 Mare Purchase Program


Up to $5,000 reimbursement + $1,500 Alberta Stallion Bonus


Current Program Window:

  • Purchases made between August 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
  • Mare must foal in Alberta in 2026


(The 2026–2027 Mare Purchase Program parameters will be reviewed following the conclusion of the current cycle)


Application Deadline: August 1, 2026


Mare Purchase Program Details






2026 Two-Year-Old Development Program


$1,500 per Alberta-bred starter

  • First official start on Alberta Racetrack
  • Limited to the first 35 qualifying starters
  • Must be a registered Alberta Bred
  • No application required

Two-Year-Old Development Program Details






📩 How to Apply (Mare Programs Only)


📧 Submit completed applications to before August 1 2026:


cthsweb@cthsalta.com


All programs require current CTHS (Alberta) Full Membership in good standing.

Please ensure you review the full program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application deadlines prior to submitting an application. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered. Application are on a first come first serve basis.

Thank you for your continued support of Alberta’s Thoroughbred industry. We wish all our breeders the very best of luck this season — and here’s to making 2026 a great year for Alberta-bred Thoroughbreds.


Warm regards,

CTHS (Alberta Division)

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