Kentucky Quarter Horse Association

Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund

2008 KyQHA Breeders' Incentive Fund Awards Announced

The 2008 Breeders' Incentive Fund of the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association (KyQHA BIF) has been one of the most successful programs ever. The intent of the Kentucky Legislature was to increase economic activity through the stimulation of demand for state-bred horses. Figures released today show that in 2008 BIF-eligible Quarter Horses earned nearly 6,000 points in sanctioned shows or races, more than twenty times the total in 2006.

For this third year of the program, a total of $428,927 will be awarded to the breeders, owners, and, in a majority of cases, the sires of 925 BIF-eligible Kentucky-bred horses that in 2008 were shown or raced to 5,888 points. This compares to only 257 show-and-racing points earned by eligible Kentucky-bred Quarter Horses in 2006, and 2,158 points in 2007. That this dramatic increase in activity was produced, for the most part, by horses conceived prior to the creation of the BIF reveals the scope of its unique and dramatic economic-incentive impact.

Under the rules of the KyQHA BIF, 80 percent of the amount allocated is awarded to those owners who actually race or exhibit eligible horses in shows or races sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association, wherever they take place. This structure gives Kentucky breeders the choice of either retaining ownership, thereby earning owner awards themselves, or marketing their foals to others, presumably at a BIF-induced premium, and also receiving the allocated 10 percent in breeder awards. The other 10 percent goes to Kentucky-based sires. ... Read More Click Here «

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KyQHA Breeders' Incentive Fund (BIF) Notification/Reminder/Requirements

Information for Stallion Owners/Managers/Agents:

1. Stallion owners/managers/agents must notify KyQHA by November 30, 2009 if a stallion will be standing in Kentucky during the 2010 breeding season. Use the Stallion Nomination Form 2010 which can be downloaded from www.kyqha.com. The fee is $300 with a $500 late fee if not postmarked by November 30, 2009.

2. All Quarter Horse stallions participating in the KyQHA BIF, that stood the 2009 breeding season in Kentucky, were required to be tested for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA). Foals of 2010 sired by Kentucky stallions will not be eligible for verification until the sire has been EVA tested. The Dr. Peter Timoney at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center is doing the testing at no charge as a service to the industry. Your veterinarian will need to collect a serum sample and submit the regular EVA sample submission form to the address listed on the form. Write in on the form "KyQHA BIF Sample". Your veterinarian can contact Kathy Shuck at (859) 257-4757 if they have questions.

3. Beginning with the breeding season of 2010, the KyQHA BIF will require, as mandated by existing Kentucky state law, vaccination of all Quarter Horse breeding stallions for Equine Viral Arteritis.

4. A copy of the AQHA Stallion Breeding Report for 2009 shall be sent to the KyQHA no later than December 31, 2009. Ten ($10) dollars for each mare bred will be due and payable to the KyQHA from the stallion owner/agent. Copies postmarked after December 31 will only be accepted with a $500 penalty fee, in addition to the fee for each mare bred. Same rules apply as AQHA for reports received late: $10 late fee will apply in addition to the regular fee.

Information for owners of foals born in 2009:

1. For foals of 2009, a Foaling Verification/Registration Form (Part 1 & 2) must be submitted to the KyQHA office no later than December 31, 2009. There is a one-time fee of $50 that should accompany Part 2. Significant late fee is due thereafter based upon the date submitted.

2. When received back from AQHA, a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration (COR) should be sent to KyQHA. Note an Application for Registration does not meet this requirement; we need a photocopy of the COR. DO NOT HOLD PART 2 WHILE YOU WAIT THE COR, PART 2 AND THE $50 FEE MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 31, 2009 TO AVOID THE LATE FEE.

3. The file will remain PENDING until Part 1, Part 2 and the photocopy copy of the COR are received. Once all are received the information will be verified and if approved will be listed on the KyQHA web site as KyQHA BIF eligible.

Information for owners of foals born from 2002 - 2008:

1. If you believe you own a KyQHA BIF eligible foal, check to see if it is listed as verified on the www.kyqha.com web site. All horses that have previously verified are listed. If your horse is not listed, you have the option to have the horse verified by completing the Horse Eligibility Verification form.

Note: All KyQHA BIF information can be found at www.kyqha.com including required forms. While the regular KyQHA address can be used, to expedite BIF requirements with deadlines, you can send information to: KyQHA BIF, P.O. Box 85, Eastwood, KY 40018-0085.

2009-2011 KyQHA BIF Proposal Submission Information
The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association’s Breeders Incentive Fund (KyQHA BIF) was formally approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on February 10, 2009. The KyQHA BIF will be in effect through 2011.

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