Intent

This program is designed for Alberta residents who purchase a Thoroughbred mare in foal through a public auction or digital sale outside of Alberta between January 1 and March 31, with the intent of foaling out in Alberta in 2025 and being bred to a Thoroughbred stallion during the 2025 breeding season. The mare can leave the province to be bred but must return to Alberta to complete the Alberta Residency, if bred back to Alberta stallion an additional bonus is available. Verification must be provided via a document signed by a registered Alberta farm. 

Qualification Criteria

 Applicants

• Open to individuals, corporations, or partnerships. 
• Must be current CTHS members in good standing. 
• Must be the registered breeders of the foal produced. 
• the province to be bred but must return to Alberta to complete the Alberta residence, proof of this residency must be verified with a document signed by a registered Alberta farm. 
• Mares must not be eligible and approved under any other Horse Race Alberta/CTHS Alberta sponsorship programs. 

Requirements

• Proof of Alberta residency.
• The mare can leave the province to be bred but must return to Alberta to complete the Alberta Residency. 
• The mare must not be older than 12 years at the time of purchase. 
• Mares must be purchased at a recognized public auction or digital sale outside Alberta between January 1 and March 31. 
• The purchase must be directly from the sales company, with no third-party ownership transfers, except via a formally appointed agent. 
• If the mare loses her foal but was confirmed in foal at the time of purchase, eligibility remains if the mare is rebred as specified. 
• Must foal in Alberta in 2025. 
• Must provide proof of service to a Thoroughbred stallion during the 2025 breeding season. An extra bonus is available if bred back to an Alberta stallion. 

Purchase Requirements

Minimum Purchase Price: 

• $5,000 USD. 
• For purchases made in US funds, the conversion rate applied will be the rate on the day of the purchase. The converted amount in Canadian dollars will be the basis for program payouts. All payments from the program will be issued in Canadian dollars 

Reimbursement:

• 40% of the hammer price paid, up to a maximum of $5,000 CAD. 
• If bred back to an Alberta-based stallion in the 2025 breeding season, applicants will receive an additional $1,500 CAD. 

Documentation: 

• Sales company Bill of Sale and the Foaling/Veterinary Certificate. 
• Proof of Alberta Residency
• If an agent is used, proof of their formal appointment is required. 
• Veterinary certificate required if the mare loses her foal. 
• Proof of 2025 service signed by stallion owner or Syndicate manager. 
• Proof required if the mare did not conceive, indicating breeding during at least two estrous cycles.
• Canadian Foal Registration Certificate through the CTHS. 
• Live foal pictures and veterinary certificate confirming the foal's health. 

Deadline

• August 1 2025

Limit: 

• A maximum of 2 applications per entity. If oversubscribed, priority will be given to the first application per entity before considering a second. 

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

• 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, 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.