Funds totaling an additional $66,588 have been allocated to the Thoroughbred Breed Improvement Program for 2024, according to a press release from the Alberta Thoroughbred Community Racing Association (ACTRA), the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS), and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA).
“This allocation of additional funds marks a significant commitment to the enhancement of the Alberta Thoroughbred industry,” said CTHS Alberta General Manager Jean Kruse. “We are confident that these investments will not only support the development of local breeding programs but also strengthen the competitiveness of Alberta-bred horses in the racing circuit.”
The funds, available from Horse Racing Alberta, will be distributed as follows:
- $5,000 directed toward owners of horses of all ages foaled in Alberta which place in Community Stakes races, bringing the total funding for 2024 in this category to $25,000.
- $10,000 allocated to enhance Community Alberta-Bred Stakes purses, resulting in a total of $100,000 for these races.
- $51,588 split between Owners' Breeding Support and Breeders' Breeding Support, with each group receiving an additional $25,794.
For more information, visit the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Alberta Division) website at cthsalta.com.
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