Kentucky Quarter Horse Association

Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund

August 1, 2010

KENTUCKY QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION BREEDERS' INCENTIVE FUND PAYOUTS ANNOUNCED FOR SHOW POINTS EARNED DURING 2009

The most successful state breeder's incentive program of the last 25 years, the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Breeders' Incentive Fund (KyQHA BIF), has released projected payouts resulting from points earned by eligible horses in shows recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) during 2009, the most recently completed competition year. Both the number of winners and also the point values are up from last year, according to the Association.

"There are more show-horse owners, foal nominators, and stallion nominators eligible for payments this year from the BIF Program than ever before," reported Norm Luba, the BIF Committee Chairman. "There are nearly 650 eligible winners for 2009, compared to about 450 for 2008 and 153 for 2007," he said. "In addition, the value of the points has gone up from an average of $72.33 for all show horses in 2008 to $187.99 per point for senior show horses and $115.54 per point for junior show horses in 2009."

Rich Wilcke, KyQHA President, commented on the numbers by saying, "In 2008, the KyQHA made some forward-thinking changes to how these funds from the State of Kentucky are distributed by the KyQHA. We're gratified that the several steps we took have led both to significantly higher point values for 2009 show horse events than for 2008 events and also to a greater number of horse buyers and exhibitors earning these awards. The upshot is that a vast majority of the individual owners and nominators of Kentucky-bred American Quarter Horses will have earned larger incentive checks this year."

The KyQHA BIF payouts are based upon show points earned in all recognized AQHA competitions. As of press time, the racing points for eligible Kentucky-bred Quarter Horses in 2009 had not yet been tabulated or received from the AQHA. Because show points and racing points are calculated differently by the AQHA, two pools are created - one for show and one for race. On average, they are virtually the same per each horse.

The list of award winners can be viewed on the website of the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association at www.kyqha.com. In keeping with the protocol established over previous years, information regarding the horses, the points earned, the award amounts, etc., will remain posted on the KyQHA website for at least thirty days for public review. There is an automated response mechanism available for comment and/or corrections.

"An exhaustive review has been accomplished prior to the posting of these results, and then, with tens of thousands of additional eyes now reviewing the information while it is posted on the website, any known or suspected improprieties, as well as any inaccuracies concerning the calculations, can be reported to the KyQHA easily and anonymously," stated Bennie Sargent, AQHA Director and member of the KyQHA BIF Committee.

Comments can also be made by calling toll-free (888) 367-5742 and leaving a message on the BIF Fraud Hotline (option #2). All records receiving an "inquiry" are highlighted in red on the website so that interested parties can closely examine them. They will remain highlighted until follow-up investigations are completed. Payouts will be reported to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission after the comment period ends. Any new investigation that may result as a result of the comment period will not delay payouts for others.

All award winners are required to be current year (2010) AQHA and KyQHA members. Any winner who is not a member will be notified via regular mail and highlighted in yellow on the web site so that his or her memberships can be updated.

The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association is the official affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. Additional information about the KyQHA BIF, membership forms, as well as other programs, can be found by visiting the web site at: www.kyqha.com.

Review 2009 Race Award Winners (Not Yet Available)
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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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