How important is it to register my horse as a Florida-bred?
How do I register my horse as a Florida-bred?
Is there a deadline to register my horse as a Florida-bred?
What are the benefits of the Florida-bred Florida Sire program?
How do I register my stallion?
How does the Breeders' Awards program operate?
How do I become a member of the FTBOA?
What are the benefits of becoming an FTBOA member?
Q: What is a Florida-bred?
A: A Florida-bred is defined as: (1) A Florida Thoroughbred foaled in Florida whose dam is normally domiciled in Florida, or (2) A Thoroughbred foaled within the State of Florida by any broodmare normally domiciled elsewhere and bred back to a stallion quartered within the State of Florida and which did not stand for service any place outside of Florida during that calendar year. After producing her foal, the foal at her side shall be considered a Florida-bred, even though such broodmare may not be bred within the breeding season because of unusual circumstances and these circumstances are so certified by her owner and/or veterinarian and subject to the approval of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Board of Directors.
Q: How important is it to register a Florida-bred? A: It is very important as well as profitable to register a Florida-bred with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. Florida-breds not registered with the FTBOA are not eligible to earn Breeders’ Awards and Florida Owners’ Awards.
Q: How do I register my horse as a Florida-bred? A: To register a Thoroughbred with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, applicants must submit to the FTBOA the following: (1) A complete and signed official application form available from the FTBOA for each animal to be registered (2) A check in payment of registration fees in accordance with the current fee schedule (3) An official Florida-bred certificate will be mailed to the applicant for attachment to the Jockey Club Certificate. Click here to download the FTBOA Foal Application.
Q: Is there a deadline to register my Florida-breds?
A: Breeders are encouraged to register their horses as foals since the registration fee increases with the age of the horse. The breeder of record as shown on the Jockey Club Certificate of a registered Florida-bred shall be eligible for Breeders’ Awards if the Florida-bred is registered with the FTBOA prior to winning the race from which the award is earned.
Q: What are the benefits of the Florida-bred Florida Sire program?
A: All foals registered as Florida-breds with the FTBOA who are by a Florida sire registered with the FTBOA will be eligible for the Florida Stallion Stakes Series (FSS) of 2014 and thereafter under the terms of an agreement with Calder Race Course, the FHBPA and the FTBOA (pending). Assuming the FSS agreements will be in place, there will be no additional FSS stallion nomination, no weanling and yearling nomination for all Florida-breds registered with the FTBOA by Florida sires registered with the FTBOA in the year the mare was covered. We anticipate the race will be funded and guaranteed by Calder Race Course, the FHBPA (purse account) and the FTBOA (Florida Stakes Fund). This year, the FTBOA has supplemented 24 ($530,000) Florida-bred Florida Sire races which include Florida-breds nominated to the FSS at Calder and Tropical. Click here to download the list of supplemented stakes races. Breeders who register their Florida-breds by Florida Sires with the FTBOA will be eligible for increased breeders’ awards due to the increased purses funded by the Florida-bred stakes supplement. Florida-bred race days such as the Sunshine Millions, Florida Million Day and Florida Cup Day will not change and all Florida-breds registered with the FTBOA will be eligible.
Q: How do I register my stallion as a Florida-based stallion in order for his foals to be eligible for Florida-bred Florida Sire Awards? A: A completed and signed official application form provided by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association must be filed for each stallion to be registered. There is an annual registration fee of $1,000 which will be due on or before June 1, 2011, with an additional late fee of $1,000 after that date until August 1. Florida Stallion registrations in 2011 will affect the 2012 foal crop that will begin racing in 2014 as two-year olds. Thereafter, the annual fee of $1,000 will be due by February 15 with an additional late fee of $1,000 after that date until June 1. Beginning in 2012, new stallions standing in Florida for the first time must have their application filed and their fees paid within thirty days after breeding their first mare or by February 15, whichever is later, with a $1,000 penalty after that date until June 1. Florida-based stallions must be registered by the deadline for the breeder to be eligible to earn an award on the progeny’s stakes win supplement and the owner to be eligible for the increased Florida sire supplement at a recognized thoroughbred track in Florida. The foal must be a Florida-bred registered with the FTBOA. Stallions must be registered with the FTBOA for Florida Stallion Stakes Series eligibility and the Florida-bred foal must be registered with the FTBOA to be eligible. Click here to download the FTBOA Stallion Application.
Q: How does the Breeders’ Awards program operate? Where do the monies for the program come from and how are the awards paid out? A: Breeders’ awards are paid out by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association according to Florida statutes. Each year the FTBOA prepares a plan of payment which has to be approved by the Florida Department of Business Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. In submitting each year’s payment plan to the Department, we have to project the total revenues to be received and then we must estimate the number of eligible Florida-bred winners. Pari-mutuel legislation designates the source of revenue for the breeders’ incentive program as a percentage of the daily pari-mutuel handle. Under the provision of Florida statutes, a percentage of the combined on-track and intertrack pari-mutuel handle and a percentage of the income from the outgoing interstate simulcasts will be allocated to the breeders’ incentive program. Breeders’ Awards, along with a Florida-bred Stakes Program, comprise the breeders’ incentive program. In accordance with Chapter 550.26165(2)(3) of the Florida statutes, a plan for the payment of Breeders’ Awards for each year ending December 31 must be filed with the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. BREEDERS” AWARDS – Under the current plan, beginning in January 2011, Breeders’ Awards will be paid to the breeder of a Florida-bred registered with the FTBOA that finishes in first, second or third place in a race at a Florida Thoroughbred track as follows: 1st place—Ten percent of the announced gross purse, less any Florida Owners’ Awards included therein, with each such Breeders’ Award limited to no more than $10,000; 2nd place—Three percent of the announced gross purse, less any Florida Owners’ Awards included therein, with each such Breeders’ Award limited to no more than $3,000; and 3rd place—Two percent of the announced gross purse, less any Florida Owners’ Awards included therein, with each such Breeders’ limited to no more than $1,500.
The February 2011 Breeders’ Awards checks will reflect the change in the program and will be paid on races held in January. A: There are four classes of membership. REGULAR: Person engaged in the breeding or racing of Thoroughbred horses in the State of Florida and who own a broodmare, stallion or racehorse (or a part thereof) domiciled in the State of Florida and who are interested in the aims of the FTBOA. Only REGULAR members can vote, hold office or take any role in conduct of FTBOA business. ASSOCIATE: Persons interested in the objectives of the FTBOA and who desire to have limited use of the FTBOA facilities. HONORARY: Persons elected by the Board of Directors whenever the Board deems such members deserving and the honor warranted. CORPORATE SPONSOR: For companies upon agreement with the Board of Directors. Any person(s) eligible for membership may apply for membership upon payment of the initiation fee and a year’s dues and then be subject to election to membership by approval of three-quarters of those entitled to vote at a Directors’ meeting. Annual dues are payable on January 1 of each calendar year and are late after March 31 of each year. Memberships are for a calendar year. Click here to download the FTBOA Membership Application
Q: How do I become a member of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association?
Q: What are the benefits of joining the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association? A: Becoming a member of the FTBOA allows you to benefit from many services and participate in many Thoroughbred industry activities. Benefits and services include: INDUSTRY MATTERS: The FTBOA will be your voice in the state of Florida in all matters concerning the Thoroughbred industry. FLORIDA-BRED REGISTRY: All members receive discounts when registering a Florida-bred to become eligible for breeders’ and owners’ awards. VOTING PRIVILEGES: Regular FTBOA members vote for and elect the Board of Directors of the association. THE FLORIDA HORSE: All members receive The Florida Horse magazine, the official publication of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. The publication will keep them abreast of industry news, the performance of Florida-breds nationally, and association activities. PEDIGREE SERVICES: Both the Jockey Club and Bloodstock Research computer services are available to members at a discounted price. LIBRARY: An extensive library and research center is available for members. The center includes microfiche records, sales catalogs, videotapes, books and periodicals. LIAISON SERVICE: The FTBOA acts as a liaison for its members by providing representation to the state government and agencies, horse councils and associations. PROMOTIONAL SERVICES: The FTBOA serves as a promotional arm for the Thoroughbred industry. Promotional material and news releases are provided, as well as participation in tourism and trade shows. AGRICULTURE AFFILIATION: The FTBOA maintains close affiliations with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and other agriculture related associations. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: The FTBOA sponsors numerous seminars throughout the year and works in conjunction with the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the Department of Animal Science, the Marion County Cooperative Extension Service and the College of Central Florida.
BREEDERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The FTBOA administers and pays out the Breeders’ Awards.
