Oregon Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association

Promoting the owning, breeding and racing of Oregon Thoroughbreds

OTOBA

INCENTIVES & PROGRAMS

2024

$1,500 FOAL INCENTIVE

Paid to the Breeder for Oregon-bred Thoroughbred foals born in 2024 & 2025.

Submit a copy of the Jockey Club Certificate to the OTOBA for payment.

STARTING BONUSES

$250 will be paid to the Owner of Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds for the first start at EACH summer fair meet!

$500 will be paid to the Owner of Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds for the first start at the Grants Pass Commercial Meet!

HI POINT CHALLENGE

Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds earn points for starting at the summer fair meets and placing 1st –5th in any Thoroughbred race. The Owners of the top 5 horses in Colts/Geldings and Fillies/Mares categories win cash prizes!

PURSE SUPPLEMENTS

OTOBA will add $1,000 to each Oregon-bred Thoroughbred overnight race at the summer meets and the commercial meet.

$2,000 will be added to each Oregon-bred stakes race at the summer meets.

$ (TBD) will be added to Oregon-bred stakes races at the commercial meet.

BREEDER’S AWARDS

20% of Oregon-bred Thoroughbred earnings  for 1st-5th place finishes during the summer meets and the commercial meet will be paid to the Breeder!

OWNER’S BONUS

10% of Oregon-bred Thoroughbred earnings for 1st-5th place finishes during the summer meets will be paid to the Owner!

$ (TBD) will be paid to Owners of Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds who  place 1st –5th  in Thoroughbred races at the commercial meet.

A 5% non-member fee will be withheld from payments. Please join the OTOBA today to avoid this fee!

Awards, Incentives , and Bonuses for Thoroughbred races only,  summer meets  only in Oregon, and the 2024 commercial meet in Grants Pass.

Please contact the OTOBA office with any questions.

 

 

 

 

OTOBA

OFFTRACK OREGON-BRED THOROUGHBRED

SCHOLARSHIP

The OTOBA is offering a $1,000 scholarship to promote rehoming and retraining Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds that have retired from their racing careers!

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to one person who acquires an Oregon-bred Thoroughbred who has retired from racing.  The funds are to be used for retraining the Thoroughbred to compete in equestrian disciplines or rodeo events. Eligible expenses will include the cost of lessons, clinics, travel, competition fees and entry fees.

Application requirements:

  • Applicants must submit an essay about themselves and their offtrack Oregon-bred Thoroughbred. Recent photos of the Thoroughbred and proof of ownership must be included.
  • A letter of recommendation from a trainer, instructor, or veterinarian must be included.
  • The Thoroughbred must be registered with the Jockey Club as an Oregon-bred and have been entered in at least one race during their career.
  • Applicants must be Oregon residents.

The applicant who meets all the requirements and demonstrates a strong passion and commitment to Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds will receive the award.

 The winner will attest they will pursue training and competition with their offtrack Oregon-bred. They will provide the OTOBA with written updates and photos of their progress.

 The OTOBA reserves the right to use the winner’s and horse’s names, photographs, and statements on OTOBA social media sites, newsletters, and website.

 Previous winners will not be eligible in subsequent years.

 The winner will be responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes. A 1099 will be issued by the OTOBA.

 Applications may be submitted to the OTOBA until September 30th of each year. The winner will be selected and announced by December 31st. Current OTOBA Board of Directors are not eligible.

OTOBA

P.O. Box 17248

Portland, OR 97217 or lynnelle@oregontoba.com

(503) 285-0658
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INFORMATION ON RACE HORSE RETIREMENT
AND SECOND CAREERS
Thoroughbred Charities of America: www.tca.org
Canter USA: www.canterusa.org/washington
Retired Racehorse Project: www.retiredracehorseproject.org
Thoroughbred Adoption: www.thoroughbredadoption.com
America's Best Racing: www.americasbestracing.net
Equine Now: www.equinenow.com

The Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association strongly condemns the practice of horse slaughter, and the sale and transport of any horse for the purpose of slaughter. The OTOBA has a focused interest in encouraging the rehoming and retraining of retired race horses and breeding stock.