Is the stallion then registered for life, or must this process be repeated annually?

Unless major changes occur, registration takes effect at the beginning of the breeding season of the year in which the stallion was registered, and remains valid for life. Re-registration is necessary only if: [1] The stallion leaves Pennsylvania to stand in another state and subsequently returns; [2] More than 50 percent of his ownership changes.

If a stallion is relocated from Pennsylvania to stand elsewhere, are awards still paid?

Yes. The stallion owner will be paid awards earned by any registered PA-Breds conceived during the stallion’s effective term of registration.

How and when are awards paid?
 

Breeder, stallion and owner awards are processed monthly by the PHBA. Recipients are notified of their pending award usually within 20 days after the end

of the month in which it was earned; payment should be received within another 45 days. PA-Bred owner bonuses are paid at the time of purse release, and are deposited directly into owners’ accounts at the particular track.

When ownership of a PA-Bred or a Pennsylvania sire changes, who receives the awards?

The breeder of record remains the same, no matter who subsequently owns the horse. Thus, the breeder continues to receive any applicable breeder awards. PA-Bred owner bonuses are paid to the horse’s licensed owner at the time the bonus was earned. A stallion owner receives awards earned by eligible PA-Breds conceived during his tenure as owner, and continues to do so if the stallion is sold, and even if the stallion is no longer at stud in Pennsylvania.

Can out-of-state residents participate in the Pennsylvania breeding program?

Yes. There are no residency requirements for owners and/or breeders.