Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
As used in this Chapter, an accredited Oklahoma-Bred
Thoroughbred horse shall mean a Thoroughbred horse which meets the requirements
below:
(1)
Stallion. An
accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion is one that is domiciled in Oklahoma, stands
for service in Oklahoma, and is enrolled in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion
registry. An Oklahoma-Bred stallion that is accredited as racing stock is not
accredited as breeding stock in the registry unless the required application is
filed and fee paid to Registering Agency. For resulting foals to be eligible
for accreditation as Oklahoma-Bred racing stock, the stallion must be
accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry prior to the service that
produces the resulting foal. Except for those foals eligible for accreditation
that are sired by non-accredited stallions, any foals conceived prior to the
stallion being accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry will not be
eligible for accreditation. Eligibility for participation in the Oklahoma-Bred
Program begins when the application for the stallion registry is submitted, at
which time the stallion must be domiciled in Oklahoma. The stallion's
application must be filed with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency by February
1 of that breeding season. Late applications will be accepted after February 1
and through June 30 of that season. A stallion's accreditation shall not be
forfeited if the stallion leaves Oklahoma for an indefinite period of time for
racing, medical treatment, performance, or approved departure for breeding
purposes in another hemisphere. An Oklahoma-Bred stallion may leave Oklahoma
for the purpose of being offered in a recognized sale consignment. In the case
of a sale consignment, an accredited stallion returned to Oklahoma to resume
his domicile within 30 days after the sale date is not required to become
re-accredited. Foals conceived after sale date will be ineligible if the
stallion fails to resume domicile within thirty (30) days. Should the stallion
not meet the return period from the sale, the stallion must be re-accredited
upon resuming his domicile in order to be eligible for breeder awards from
foals conceived after the date of departure. The burden of proof relating to
such race, performance, medical treatment, sale consignment or breeding shall
be on the Owner of record who shall produce such evidence to the Oklahoma-Bred
Registering Agency.
(A)
Stallions
Leaving Oklahoma for Breeding Purposes in Another Hemisphere: Approved
departure for breeding purposes shall be granted by the Registering Agency upon
written notification by the stallion Owner or manager as to the destination of
the stallion, the anticipated date the stallion will be leaving and the
anticipated date of return to Oklahoma. The stallion must reestablish his
domicile in Oklahoma prior to servicing any mare for which subsequent foals
conceived by service from that stallion are to be eligible for accreditation.
The Owner or manager of the stallion must provide written notice of the exact
date of stallion's return and re-established domicile location in Oklahoma and
the effective date for the stallion's eligibility to earn awards will be the
date of return if notice is provided within 30 days of that date, or upon
receipt of notice if longer than 30 days after the return of the Stallion.
(B)
Re-Accreditation of
Stallions: If a stallion leaves the State of Oklahoma for any reason
other than breeding in another hemisphere, sale consignment, performance, or
medical treatment and terminates his domicile, that stallion will not be
eligible to sire subsequent foals eligible for accreditation as racing stock in
the Oklahoma-Bred Program. If the stallion returns to Oklahoma to re-establish
his domicile, pays the appropriate fees and meets all other qualifying
requirements, the stallion may become re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred
stallion registry. If a stallion stands for service outside of Oklahoma during
the calendar year in which a foal(s) was conceived, any foal conceived after
accreditation or reaccreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry and
while the accredited stallion was standing in Oklahoma and which otherwise may
be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred Program upon presentation of acceptable
documentation reflecting that the service producing the foal occurred while the
accredited stallion was standing in Oklahoma. The stallion shall be eligible
for stallion awards only from those breedings that occurred while the
accredited stallion was physically domiciled in Oklahoma. The Registering
Agency may require an affidavit for any breeding season during which the
stallion is standing as an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion. Failure to
provide the required documentation for any year shall result in the stallion
Owner being ineligible for stallion awards for all foals resulting from that
breeding season unless the required documentation is received by the
Registering Agency within thirty (30) days after written request. Further,
foals conceived during that breeding season shall be ineligible for
accreditation unless the required affidavit is received by the Registering
Agency not later than thirty (30) days after written request. An accredited
stallion who terminates his domicile in Oklahoma and later returns to Oklahoma
to resume his domicile, prior to breeding, but fails to reaccredit in the
Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry, may qualify for a hardship reaccreditation. In
addition to the regular application fee, the applicant shall be charged an
additional $200.00 fee. All other qualifications and requirements of the
Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry must be met as well. The Registering Agency may
require proof that all requirements for accreditation have been met. Any foal
by the stallion seeking re-accreditation that would otherwise be eligible for
accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be eligible for
accreditation upon a hardship reaccreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion
registry. Acceptance of a foal application under these circumstances, by the
official Registering Agency, is subject to the stallion being enrolled under a
hardship re-accreditation application in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry
within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice by the stallion Owner that the
stallion was not re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry prior to
breeding. The fee to enroll the racing stock in the Oklahoma- Bred Program will
be based upon the age of the foal on the date the Registering Agency receives
the racing stock application. Failure to enroll a stallion under a Hardship
Application within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice that the stallion was
not re-accredited prior to breeding will result in the rejection of any pending
racing stock applications for foals by the stallion. The Owner of an accredited
Oklahoma-Bred stallion (for the purpose of qualifying for stallion awards) is
the Owner or Lessee of record at the time the offspring is conceived.
(C)
Yearly Re-Certification
Fee. The Owner of the accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion must pay a
yearly re-certification fee. The yearly recertification fee is $25.00 and due
on or before February 1. If the yearly recertification fee is paid between
February 2 and June 30, the fee is $50.00. If the yearly recertification fee is
paid between July 1 and December 31, the fee is $250.00. If the yearly
recertification fee is not paid on or before December 31, the stallion will
lose its certification as an accredited Oklahoma- Bred stallion. The owner of a
stallion may re-certify the stallion as an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion by
paying a hardship fee of $500.00 prior to the stallion's foal(s) becoming a
yearling or $1,000.00 prior to the foal(s)' two-year-old year. If the stallion
is not re-certified, the stallion loses its accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred
Stallion Registry, and the Owner is ineligible for stallion awards for all
foals resulting from that breeding season.
(2)
Broodmare. An accredited
Oklahoma-Bred broodmare is one that is domiciled in Oklahoma and is enrolled in
the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. An Oklahoma-Bred mare that is accredited
as racing stock is not accredited as breeding stock in the registry unless the
required application is filed and fee paid to Registering Agency. Eligibility
for participation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program begins when the application for
the broodmare registry is submitted, at which time the broodmare must be
domiciled in Oklahoma, and such application is in substantial compliance with
the requirements of the registry. The broodmare's application must be filed
with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency by December 31 of the year prior to
foaling. Late applications will be accepted after December 31, but must be
prior to foaling. Hardship Applications are accepted at any time. A broodmare's
accreditation shall not be forfeited if the broodmare leaves Oklahoma for an
indefinite period of time for racing, medical treatment, performance, or
approved departure for breeding purposes in another hemisphere. An
Oklahoma-Bred broodmare may leave Oklahoma for the purpose of being offered in
a recognized sale consignment. In the case of sale consignment, an accredited
broodmare returned to Oklahoma to resume her domicile within 30 days after the
sale date is not required to become re-accredited. The burden of proof relating
to such race, performance, medical treatment, sale consignment or breeding
shall be on the Owner of record who shall produce such evidence to the
Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency.
(A)
Broodmares Serviced by Out-of-State Stallions: An accredited
Oklahoma-Bred broodmare may be shipped out of Oklahoma to be serviced by a
non-accredited stallion, provided she is returned to Oklahoma to resume her
domicile not later than August 15 of the calendar year in which she is
serviced. Failure of the accredited broodmare to return to Oklahoma to resume
her domicile not later than August 15 shall have two results: First, the
broodmare loses her accreditation in the program; Second, the resultant foal is
ineligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, unless the broodmare
resumes her domicile in Oklahoma and files for reaccreditation prior to the
birth of the foal. In order for the broodmare to produce successive foals
eligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, beginning with foals
born in 2011, she must produce a foal in Oklahoma in alternating years by an
accredited stallion standing in Oklahoma.
(B)
Thoroughbred Broodmares Serviced by
Non-Thoroughbred Stallions: An accredited Oklahoma-Bred Thoroughbred
broodmare that is serviced by a Non- Thoroughbred stallion shall be subject to
the same regulations as Quarter Horse, Paint, or Appaloosa broodmares with
regard to its accreditation and eligibility to produce accredited Oklahoma-Bred
racing stock so long as the mare is serviced by a Quarter Horse, Paint, or
Appaloosa stallion.
(C)
Re-accreditation Rule: If a broodmare leaves the State of Oklahoma
for any reason other than breeding, performance, sale consignment or medical
treatment, the broodmare is deemed terminated and loses broodmare accreditation
in the Oklahoma-Bred Program. Such broodmare will not be eligible to produce
subsequent foals eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the
Oklahoma-Bred Program. If the broodmare returns to Oklahoma to reestablish her
domicile, pays the appropriate fees and meets all other qualifying
requirements, the broodmare may become re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred
broodmare registry provided, however, a broodmare re-accredited in consecutive
years shall not be eligible to produce accredited foals born in the second or
subsequent, consecutive year of back to back re-accreditation, unless the
application for re-accreditation includes a valid transfer of Ownership between
individuals that are not related by blood or marriage, or that share the same
physical address. In the event a re-accredited broodmare produces successive
foals by non-accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallions, the broodmare Owner will not
receive any breeder awards for the second foal. The Registering Agency may
request a copy of the foal report submitted to the official breed registry for
any accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare. An accredited broodmare who terminates
her domicile in Oklahoma and later returns to Oklahoma to resume her domicile,
prior to foaling, but fails to re-accredit in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare
registry, may qualify for a hardship re-accreditation. In addition to the
regular application fee, the applicant shall be charged an additional $200.00
fee. All other qualifications and requirements of the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare
registry must be met as well. The Registering Agency may require proof that all
requirements for accreditation have been met. Any foal out of the broodmare
seeking re-accreditation that would otherwise be eligible for accreditation as
racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be eligible for accreditation
upon hardship reaccreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry provided
however, a broodmare re-accredited in consecutive years shall not be eligible
to produce accredited foals born in the second or subsequent, consecutive year
of back to back re-accreditation, unless the application for re-accreditation
includes a valid transfer of Ownership between individuals that are not related
by blood or marriage, or that share the same physical address. Acceptance of a
foal application under these circumstances, by the official Registering Agency,
is subject to the broodmare being enrolled under a hardship re-accreditation
application in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry within sixty (60) days from
receipt of notice by the broodmare Owner that the broodmare was not
re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry prior to foaling. The fee
to enroll the racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be based upon the
age of the foal on the date the Registering Agency receives the racing stock
application. Failure to enroll a broodmare under a Hardship Application within
sixty (60) days from receipt of notice that the broodmare was not re-accredited
prior to foaling will result in the rejection of any pending racing stock
applications for foals out of that mare.
(D) Oklahoma broodmares are classified
annually as one of the following and are eligible for awards from Oklahoma-Bred
funds as defined, and must meet all other eligibility requirements:
(i) Category A - Accredited Oklahoma-Bred
broodmare who is bred to an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion receives 100% of
the available broodmare awards for that foal [Oklahoma conceived and foaled].
(ii) Category B - Accredited
Oklahoma-Bred broodmare who is bred to a non-Oklahoma-Bred accredited stallion
receives 50% of the available broodmare awards for that foal [Oklahoma foaled].
(iii) Category C - A broodmare who
is accredited for the first time in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, whether or not
bred to an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion, receives 100% of the available
breeders awards for her first foal. [Re-accredited broodmares do not qualify
for Category C.] All subsequent awards for the broodmare will be based upon the
first two foal options listed above.
(E)
For Purposes of Qualifying for
Broodmare Awards: the Owner of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred Thoroughbred
broodmare is the Owner or Lessee of record at the time of foaling.
(3)
Hardship
Application. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Section, a mare
accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred Program as a racing stock (with the proper
Oklahoma-Bred stamp) but which has not been accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred
broodmare registry prior to producing a foal that would otherwise be eligible
for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program may be accredited in the
Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. In addition to the regular application fee,
the applicant shall be charged an additional $200.00 fee. All other
qualifications and requirements of the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry must be
met as well. The Registering Agency may require proof that all requirements for
accreditation have been met. Any foal out of the broodmare that would otherwise
be eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will
be eligible for accreditation upon enrollment in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare
registry. Acceptance of a foal application under these circumstances by the
official Registering Agency is subject to the broodmare being enrolled under a
Hardship Application in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry within sixty (60)
days from receipt of notice by the broodmare Owner that the broodmare was not
accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. The fee to enroll the
racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be based upon the age of the
foal on the date the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency received the racing stock
application. Failure to enroll a broodmare under a Hardship Application within
sixty (60) days from receipt of notice from the official Registering Agency
that the broodmare was accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred racing stock registry
and not in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry, will result in the rejection
of any pending racing stock applications for foals out of that mare.
(4)
Racing stock. An accredited
Oklahoma-Bred racehorse is one that foaled in Oklahoma, and meets the following
requirements:
(A) Beginning with the foal
crop of 2001 there will be two (2) classifications of Thoroughbred foals
eligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program. The category for those
foals out of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare and by an accredited
Oklahoma-Bred Stallion shall be classified as Oklahoma-Bred Conceived and
Foaled. The second category for foals out of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred
broodmare and by a non-accredited stallion shall be classified as Oklahoma-Bred
Foaled. A foal out of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare and by a
non-accredited stallion may receive accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred racing
stock registry provided all other requirements are met. In such an event, to be
eligible for accreditation, the next foal out of said broodmare presented for
accreditation must be by an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion and meet all
other requirements. Further, in no event can a broodmare produce accredited
Oklahoma-Bred foals in succession that are by non-accredited stallions. Except
for the initial foal accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, all accredited
foals sired by non-accredited stallions must be preceded [by year of birth] in
the registry by an accredited foal sired by an accredited stallion.
Re-accreditation shall not preclude the listed rule. Provided all other
requirements are met, both classifications are eligible for accreditation and
may compete in Oklahoma-Bred races.
(B) An Oklahoma-Bred that is accredited as
racing stock is not accredited as breeding stock in the registry. The Owner of
an accredited Oklahoma-Bred racehorse (for the purpose of qualifying for added
purse supplements) is the Owner or Lessee of record at the time of the race.
(5)
Late
applications.
(A)
Broodmare. A broodmare may be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred
broodmare registry after December 31 of the year prior to foaling if the
application for accreditation is submitted to the Oklahoma-Bred Registering
Agency prior to foaling; and the broodmare is otherwise in substantial
compliance with the requirements of the registry. Domicile must be established
in Oklahoma when the broodmare's application is filed with the Oklahoma-Bred
Registering Agency.
(B)
Stallion. A stallion may be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred
stallion registry after February 1 and by June 30 and complete the current
breeding season if the stallion is otherwise in substantial compliance with the
requirements of the registry. Domicile must be established in Oklahoma when the
stallion's application is filed with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency.
(C)
Fee. The fee to
accredit a broodmare or stallion under a late application is twice the regular
fee. The fee will not be refunded if the Registering Agency rejects the
application but will be applied to accreditation of the horse for the next
ensuing year.
(6)
Domicile exception. An Oklahoma-Bred broodmare or stallion may
leave Oklahoma for an indefinite period of time for race, performance or for
medical treatment. The broodmare or stallion may leave Oklahoma for the purpose
of being offered in a recognized sale consignment, and, if returned within
thirty (30) days of sale date, is not required to become reaccredited. Should
the broodmare or stallion not meet the return period from the sale, it must be
re-accredited. The burden of proof shall be on the Owner to notify the
Registering Agency of the intent to leave the state for any of the above
reasons. The Registering Agency may further require verification of
participation, treatment or consignment to a sale. Further, the Owner must
report to the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency the date the broodmare or
stallion returned to Oklahoma.
Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2773, eff 7-1-93 ; Amended at 11 Ok Reg
139, eff 10-10-93 (emergency) ; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 4205, eff 7-26-94 ;
Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1369, eff 5-13-96 ; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2285, eff 6-12-97
; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3315, eff 7-26-99 ; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2422, eff
6-26-00 ; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1235, eff 5-27-03 ; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1237,
eff 5-28-03 ; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 880, eff 5-11-08 ; Amended at 26 Ok Reg
2177, eff 6-25-09 ; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1650, eff 6-25-11 ; Amended at 30 Ok
Reg 532, eff 5-15-13