2025 Racehorse Procurement Incentive Program

2025 Race Horse Population

Incentive Program

Program 1

Racehorses

ASHA will pay up to 50% or $6000, whichever is less, on racehorse purchases outside of Western Canada (including shipping costs)

Conditions

The horse must remain in Alberta for 12 calendar months (beginning the day the horse arrives on Alberta soil)

Payouts 40% when the horse arrives in Alberta.

20% for each of the first three starts

Program 2

Broodmares

ASHA will pay up to $6000 for broodmare purchases (including shipping costs)

Conditions

The mare must have been out of Alberta for three racing seasons.

Broodmares in foal are preferred.

Payouts 50% when the mare lands in Alberta 50% when the first foal is registered

Program 4

Alberta Foals

In collaboration with the Breeder’s Incentive Program, ASHA will pay one lump sum to every registered foal born in Alberta in 2025.

Conditions

To qualify for the foal bonus, you must register your foal with Standardbred Canada.

There is no application form. Standardbred Canada provides ASHA with the information.

Payout amounts will be subject to available HPI and BIP funds.

How To Apply

You can apply for the program online or submit the application form via email.

Your choice!

Both forms are available on the ASHA website.

Questions about the program or how to apply?

Contact ASHA Executive Director Nancy Retzlaff via email: nancy@asha.ab.ca OR Colleen Haining ASHA Project Manager via email: colleen@asha.ab.ca