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.
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Yes, an owners award bonus is paid to any Alberta bred placing win, place and show in all open races at or above a minimum $7,000 claiming price and a minimum $6,000 purse. Bonus amount of not less than 20% with true up done at end of race season.
Yes, owners of horses of all ages foaled in Alberta placing win, place and show in all sanctioned races in Alberta having a minimum $7,000 purse and where entered at or above a minimum $7,000 Claiming price (invoiced by monthly to HRA by racetrack) will be paid a Bonus amount of 23%.
Percentage varies.
Breeders of horses of all ages foaled in Alberta placing win, place and show in all sanctioned races in Alberta having a minimum $7,000 purse and where entered at or above a minimum $7,000 Claiming price will be paid a bonus after the conclusion of the Alberta racing season (invoiced by CTHS). Bonuses will not be paid for eligible races that have four (4) or less starters.
The CTHS acknowledges that the Breeders Bonus will be evaluated at the end of the 2019 racing season and that the CTHS reserves the right to alter the minimum standards for the bonus payouts if additional funds become available.
Percentage varies. Stallion Owner’s Breeding Awards will be paid proportionately to Stallion owners whose Stallions have Eligible Alberta Thoroughbred progeny with earnings of $10,000 or greater during the Calendar year. Stallions must have stood in the province of Alberta for the entire Calendar year of conception for each year’s crop to be eligible.
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The total Horse Racing Alberta approved budget for breed improvement in 2019 was $1,720,190.
