The Standardbred Improvement Program is a component of the Ontario Horse Improvement Program, which offers incentives for the breeding and ownership of Standardbred racehorses in Ontario. In 2009, more than $25 million was available in awards and purses through:
- Ontario Sires Stakes races
- Breeder Rewards program, and
- Ontario Breeder Bonus
Program Criteria
Detailed information and the rules surrounding the various programs are laid out in the Program Criteria Book. It is the responsibility of all participants to make themselves aware of the eigibility requirements and the various opportunities under the Program. Participants are encouraged to contact the ORC Programs Department for assistance at any time.
Copies of the Program Criteria Book have been mailed to all owners of Ontario stallions, owners (regardless of residency) of broodmares bred to Ontario stallions and all Ontario broodmare owners in early January 2010. If you did not receive a copy of the Critiera Book, you can print a copy from the link below or contact the ORC to receive a hard copy.
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2010 Standardbred Horse Improvement Program Criteria Book |
NEW IN 2010
- Ontario Bred Rewards now transferable
Previously, Ontairo Bred Rewards for the offspring of Ontario Resident Mares were payable only to the registered Owner(s) or Lessee(s) of the mare at the time of enrolment in the Ontario Resident Mare program. Beginning in 2010, if an enrolled mare is sold during the 180-day residency period, the seller has the option to transfer the Ontario Bred Rewards to the purchaser of the mare. This new option will add value to the sale transaction and will encourage purchasers to maintain the mare's Ontario residency.
- Resident Mare Change of Location Form for Enrolled Mares
Beginning in 2010, a Resident mare Change of Location form must be submitted if an enrolled mare moves to a new residency location in Ontario, whether the mare remains under original ownership OR the ownership of the mare has been transferred.
- Resident Mare must be enrolled in the Program prior to foaling out in Ontario in 2010
While the forms will allow you to declare a past date for the start date of the required 180 days of residency, the mare must be enrolled in the Program prior to foaling out in Ontario in 2010. This is different than last year, when the deadline was September 1 of 2009.
For reference, the 2009 Program Criteria Book is available below:
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2009 Standardbred Horse Improvement Program Criteria Book |
Who receives benefits from the Program in 2010?
- Breeders of Ontario Sired horses racing in the OSS
- Owners of Ontario Sired horses racing in the OSS
- Ontario (resident) breeders of OSS purse-winning horses
And Starting With Foals of 2009
A new program of rewards will be available in 2011 that includes:
- Ontario Sired Rewards for breeders that use Ontario Sires in their breeding program
- Ontario Bred Rewards for offspring of Ontario Resident Mares
- Ontario Bred Winner’s Bonus for owners of Ontario Bred winners of Open Stakes
How do you participate?
- Stallion Owners must register their Stallion by January 15th each year to be recognized as an
Ontario Sire
- Mare Owners (or Lessees) must enroll their mare(s) as an Ontario Resident Mare for each
foal year, for their foals to be recognized as Ontario Bred
- Owners of OSS eligible horses must meet all nomination, sustaining and entry requirements for the racing programs.
What Do I Need To Do?
Stallion Owners
The deadline for registration for a 2010 Ontario Sire is January 15, 2010 – after which time late registration fees and special conditions apply. To register a Stallion as a 2010 Ontario Sire, you must:
- Hold a current ORC licence,
- Complete the Application to Register a Stallion application form
- Send the form with all required payments to …
ONTARIO SIRES STAKES
10 Carlson Court, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6L2
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2010 Application to Register a Stallion |
Mare Owners - 2010 foaling year
The deadline for enrollment for a 2010 Ontario Resident Mare is prior to her foaling out in Ontario in 2010. To enroll a mare, the mare must be in Ontario, and mare owners (or lessees) must:
- Hold a current ORC licence
- Complete the 2010 Standardbred Mare Enrollment form, and
- Send the form with all required payments to …
STANDARDBRED CANADA
Attention: Ontario Resident Mare Program
1-2150 Meadowvale Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6R6
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2010 Standardbred Mare Enrolment Form |
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2010 Standardbred Embryo Transfer Donor Mare Enrolment Form |
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2011 Standardbred Mare Enrolment Form **NEW** (for foals of 2011) |
NEW - 2011 Foals resulting from 2010 Embryo Transfer Procedures
Offspring of embryo transfer procedures occuring in 2010 (foals of 2011) will qualify for Ontario Bred status if the donar mare is enrolled in the Program after conception and before tthe recipient mare has foaled, and all conditions of the program are met.
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2011 Standardbred Embryo Transfer Donor Mare Enrollment Form |
NEW - Requirement to record change of location of the mare during residency period
Proper declaration of the current place of residency of the mare is central to the integrity of any residency program. It is the responsibility of the person enrolling a mare to ensure the Program is kept informed of the location of the mare. If in doubt, contact the Program Administrator to make sure you are meeting the requirements for eligibility.
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Change of Location Form - Resident Mares |
NEW - Ontario Bred Rewards now transferable
Previously, Ontairo Bred Rewards for the offspring of Ontario Resident Mares were payable only to the registered Owner(s) or Lessee(s) of the mare at the time of enrolment in the Ontario Resident Mare program. Beginning in 2010, if an enrolled mare is sold during the 180-day residency period, the seller has the option to transfer the Ontario Bred Rewards to the purchaser of the mare.
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Transfer of Ontario Bred Rewards |
Ontario Sires Stakes eligible horses
Owners of horses eligible for the Ontario Sires Stakes must comply with all required nomination and sustaining requirements as outlined for the Program. For information on eligibility requirements,
Visit the OSS website at www.ontariosiresstakes.com
ORC Licence Requirement
As of 2009 and forward, all participants wishing to enrol mares or stallions in the Standardbred Improvement Program must hold a current Ontario Racing Commission licence. A breeder or stallion owner participating in the Program must hold a ORC Licence in the Program category. If the participant already holds another licence, there will be no charge. If the Program Licence is the only licence the participant holds, then a fee of $20 is applicable.