There is no better time to breed, race or buy in the Ontario market. The Ontario Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP) has a new signifigance for Ontario Thoroughbred breeders and owners. The tax money rebated by the government to The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) is finding its way into the pockets of Ontario breeders through breeders' awards of $1.3 million, and the sponsorship of 75 stakes races with a total value of over $3 million at Woodbine and Fort Erie.

Foals by Ontario sires, regardless of the country, province or state of foaling, are eligible for 22 sire stakes races. This gives breeders the potential benefit of dual programs for foals born outside Ontario, and an excellent incentive for farms in the Northeastern or Midwest United States to breed to Ontario stallions. Combined with the value of the Canadian dollar at current U.S. exchange rates, this program offers great value for breeders now, and in the future.

For more information, contact Julie at the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society.