Breeding Rules
Resident Mares and Non-resident Mares
The rules are simple and effectively create two categories of mares: resident and non-resident. To qualify for registration as a New York-bred, the mare must FOAL in New York State and meet the domicile requirements specified below. Please note that mare residency is determined on a foal-by-foal basis.
Resident Mares: A resident mare is a mare that is continuously in residence in New York State from within 120 days after last cover in the year of conception, and thereafter remain in the state until foaling the following year, with no breed-back required. Mares that maintain their resident status can be covered each season by a stallion located anywhere in the world.
A non-resident mare would be a mare that does not qualify as a resident mare.
Mares from public auciton:
Effective for public auction sales occurring on or after November 1, 2019, a non-resident mare that is purchased in foal through public auction will be deemed to be a resident mare for all purposes if each of the following conditions is satisfied:
1. the mare is purchased for at least $ 50,000 (or such other amount as the fund may determine annually and prominently disclose on the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund website on or before July 1 of each year) in the public auction;
2. the mare is present in New York State within 15 days after the sale is concluded; (or within 60 days in the case of a mare purchased at public auction abroad);
3. the foal from public auction mare is foaled in New York State; and
4. thereafter, the mare is continuously in residence in New York State from within 120 days after last cover in the year of conception of another foal and remains in residence until foaling (such mare shall not be subject to breed-back requirements). In the event that any of the foregoing conditions in this subdivision are not met, no breeder, owner or stallion awards attributable to the foal from public auction mare shall be due or owing to the individual or entity that purported to purchase the public auction mare in accordance with this subdivision, provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall affect the owner awards or stallion awards that may be due and owing to individuals or entitles that are not controlled by or affiliated with the individual or entity that purported to purchase the public auction mare in accordance with this subdivision.
Non-Resident Mares: In order for her foal to be eligible to be registered as a NY-bred, a non-resident mare must FOAL in New York State, remain in the state for a total continuous period of 90 days (including the time before and after foaling) AND be BRED BACK to a registered New York stallion before leaving the state.
Broodmare “Leave of Absence”
To protect their New York State “resident mare” status, in-foal broodmares may be granted a “leave of absence” when leaving the state for bloodstock sales. If returned to New York State within the guidelines of the leave of absence, the mare will be considered a resident mare regarding her in-utero foal.
Leave of absence - A mare may be removed from the state up to fifteen (15) days before the commencement of the sale and stay for the duration of the sale, but must be returned to New York State no longer than fifteen (15) days after the sale has concluded.
Jockey Club Certification
Please note that no horse can be registered as a NY-bred without first receiving certification from the Jockey Club. For further information, contact the Fund Registrar at (518) 388-0174.
Click here for the online foal application.
Registered NY Stallions
A stallion must be registered with the New York State-bred Registry and must
be (1) owned by a resident of this state and standing the entire stud season in
this state, or (2) owned by a resident of another state but standing the entire
stud season in this state and leased by a resident of this area for a term of
not less than one year. Leases must be filed with the New York State-bred Registry.
