Questions and Answers Regarding The Fund

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Pennsylvania’s Breeding Fund Program. For additional information, contact the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (P H B A).
 

How does a horse become eligible to participate in this program?

A Thoroughbred foal born in the state of Pennsylvania and registered as such with the Jockey Club is eligible for Pennsylvania-Bred registration with the PHBA if one of the following conditions is met:

• For foals of 2006 and prior, either the foal or its dam must reside in Pennsylvania for at least 90 days during the year of foaling. The 90 days need not be consecutive, but must occur during the year of foaling.
   
• For foals of 2007, the dam of the foal resided continuously in Pennsylvania since November 1, 2006, through foaling.
   
• For foals of 2008 and thereafter, the dam of the foal resided continuously in Pennsylvania since October 1 of the year of conception through foaling.
   
• The dam of the foal was purchased at a public sale after October 1 of the year of conception and brought into Pennsylvania within 14 days of the date of purchase and remained continuously through foaling. During the year of foaling, the foal or its dam spent at least ninety (90) days in the state.
   
• The dam of the foal was bred to a stallion standing in Pennsylvania which was registered with the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association as a Pennsylvania stallion during the breeding season of the year of foaling, and said dam of the foal remained in the state for at least the next ninety (90) days after foaling.

What is the procedure for registering a PA-Bred?

Contact the PHBA to request a registration form. Reference www.pabred.com for forms. Fill out the form completely and accurately, including the signature of the breeder of record. Return the form, along with the required W-9 form, copy of the Jockey Club certifricate and correct fee to the PHBA. That’s all there is to it! The registration will remain in effect for the rest of the horse’s life.
 

How much does PA-Bred registration cost?

PHBA members pay $10 for applications postmarked by 12/31 of the horse’s foaling year; $30 for applications postmarked by 7/31 of the yearling year. Fees for non-PHBA members are $50 and $70, respectively. Registration applications beyond 7/31 of the yearling year are considered Late Application for Registration. Call the PHBA office for appropriate late registration instructions. Please note there is a late, nonrefundable $500 registration fee with a mandatory 30-day waiting period.

Does the location of the sire affect a horse’s status as a registered PA-Bred?

PA-Bred registration criteria allows the dam of the foal to be bred to a stallion standing in Pennsylvania which was registered with PHBA as a Pennsylvania stallion during the breeding season of the