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Prize Money Programs

Breeders Sweepstakes


The Breeders Sweepstakes Program
  • Delivers substantial Breeder Incentives to sire and mare owners
  • Pays prize money to local, regional and national shows and distance rides
  • Provides TWO prize money programs
  • Includes Sport Horse Nationals
  • Structured to guarantee long-term program viability
  • Flexible enough to add classes & larger payouts as program grows





Sweepstakes Entry Categories


Sweepstakes Entry Categories

Breeding Entry - $400
  • Enroll in utero foal by December 31 of the year prior to birth
  • Most economical entry category
  • Purebred foals must be by a Sweepstakes Nominated Sire
  • Half-Arabian foals must be by a Sweepstakes Nominated Sire or out of a Sweepstakes Nominated Dam
  • Only entry category allowed to compete in Regional and National Yearling Classes
Nominated Sire - $3,500
  • $1,500 for colts or stallions already enrolled as Breeding Entries
  • Allows foals sired by the enrolled stallion to be entered as Breeding Entries
  • Nominated Sires automatically participate in the Sire Payback Program (Sire payback only pertains to Nominated Sires enrolled prior to December 31, 2009)
  • Enrollment as a Nominated Sire does not make the stallion eligible to win prize money in Sweepstakes Designated payback events
Non-Arabian Nominated Sire - $4,000
  • Allows Half-Arabian foals sired by the enrolled stallion to be entered as Breeding Entries
  • Enrollment as a Non-Arabian Nominated Sire does not make the stallion eligible to win prize money in Sweepstakes Designated payback events or to participate in the Sire Payback Program
Nominated Dam - $1000
  • Open to Purebred and Anglo-Arabian Mares only
  • Must be bred to a non-Arabian Stallion
  • Resulting Half-Arabian Foal will be eligible to be entered as a Breeding Entry
  • Enrollment as a Nominated Dam does not make the mare eligible to win prize money in Sweepstakes Designated payback events
Original Entry - $15,000
  • Second chance for those who forgot to enroll an in utero foal as a Breeding Entry
  • Original Entries are eligible to win prize money
  • Original Entries are not eligible to compete in the Regional and National Yearling Sweepstakes Breeding Classes
Enroll Now! Contact an AHA Competition Program Representative at (303)696-4500. click here to download the form.

Deferred Billing Agreement: Payment of the entry fees due for Breeding Entry, Original Entry, Nominated Sire, Nominated Dam, Non-Arabian Nominated Sire or Anglo-Arabian Nominated Dam may be made pursuant to a Deferred Billing Agreement. Please see Chapter 18 of the AHA Handbook regarding complete information and requirements or contact a Competition Program Representative. (Enrollments made on a Deferred Billing Agreement cannot be processed on-line and must be submitted to AHA with completed forms and payment.)

Breeders Incentive

  1. Breeder/Nominator Payback. The nominator of the Breeding Entry shall be awarded a payback equal to 10% of the point value earned to that entry at National, Regional and Local Shows, or at designated non-show events (except Arabian Community Shows) provided all Sweepstakes requirements are met. Payback money will be paid to the original nominator of the Breeding Entry. The Breeding Entry need not be entered into the Points Payback Program in order to pay the original nominator.
  2. Nominated Sire Payback. The owner of a Nominated Sire shall be awarded a payback equal to 5 percent of the Allocated Prize Money awarded and point values earned to each of the sire's offspring as a Breeding Entry at National, Regional and Local Shows or designated non-show events provided that the Nominated Sire is enrolled in Sweepstakes as a Nominated Sire at the time of the shows or events. (Nominated Sire Payback only pertains to Nominated Sires enrolled prior to December 31, 2009).

Two Prize Money Programs

  1. The Points Payout will award horses based on points earned in designated Sweepstakes classes at local, regional and national shows and rides throughout the calendar year. Approximately 55 percent of total collected funds will go into the Points pool. Total points earned each year in designated Sweepstakes classes and rides will be divided into the Points pool to arrive at a per point figure. An annual enrollment payment of $100 per horse is required to participate in the Sweepstakes Points Program.
  2. The Allocated Payout is paid to Top Five and Top Ten horses in Designated Sweepstakes Classes at Regional and National shows. Approximately 25 percent of the total collected funds go to regional shows and 20 percent to national shows. Based on historical percentages of nominations, 65 percent of allocations are for Arabians and 35 percent are for Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians. Placings at Regional and National shows will be paid accordingly:
    30 percent   Champion
    20 percent   Reserve Champion
    50 percent   Remaining Top Five or Top Ten
    The 50 percent payout for Top Ten will be divided equally among the remaining eight or 50 percent of the class. The Top Five payout will be divided equally among the remaining three or 50 percent of the class.
  3. Sweepstakes Prize Payout. Prize money at the National, Regional, Local Shows and designated events will be paid only to the party whose name appears on a horse's Certificate of Registration on December 31 of the year the prize money is earned. Checks for prize money shall be mailed after December 31 of each year, not later than 60 days of receipt of complete results for that year. Current AHA membership is required to receive payback.

Designated Sweepstakes Classes

  • These classes were selected from a standardized class list that makes it easy to identify, track and calculate payouts. These popular classes will not burden shows with the need to provide extra classes to their schedules. Classes were selected to encourage breeders to nominate foals; however, the program is flexible enough to include additional classes as funds become available. Click here to review the list of Designated Sweepstakes Classes

Entry Deadline – December 31

  • Breeding Entries must be postmarked/electronic transaction dated by December 31. Entries postmarked/electronic transaction dated after December 31 through February 15 will be assessed an additional $100 late fee. Entries postmarked/electronic transaction dated after February 15 will not be accepted.
Breeding Entry$400
Nominated Sire*$3,500
Nominated Dam (Mare)**$1,000
Discounted Nominated Sire*$1,500
(Colts enrolled as Breeding Entries are eligible for this category.)
Non-Arabian Nominated Sire*$4,000
Original Entry$15,000

* Late enrollments will be accepted postmarked January 1 through February 15 preceding the year his foal crop is born with an additional late fee of $100.

** Mare must be nominated by December 31 of the year of conception. Late enrollments will be accepted postmarked from January 1 through February 15 preceding the year her foal is born with an additional late fee of $100.

FAQ’s About Sweepstakes Points

What is the Sweepstakes Points Program?
This program is optional for horses when all Sweepstakes requirements are met. Sweepstakes nominated horses (horses enrolled as Breeding Entries or as Original Entries) must enroll in the Sweepstakes Point Program to be eligible for prize money payout for accumulated points in Sweepstakes designated classes at National, Regional and Local Shows and events.

How do I enroll?
Download a form here online or call a Competition Program Representative at 303-696-4500 and register via phone. Be sure to complete the enrollment prior to the first event in which you intend to earn Payback points.

When should I enroll?
Enrollments must be paid, postmarked/electronic transaction dated to the AHA office prior to points being earned. Any points won before the payment of the $100 enrollment fee will not be paid.

How are points calculated?
Sweepstakes Payback Points are calculated just as Qualification points are. You will receive one point for each horse that you beat in the event, plus one for yourself. Points will be paid to 6th place at the Local level, 5th place at the Regional level and 10th place at the National level. Regional and National Points are awarded based on the 50% rule.

What classes allow me to earn points?
Click here for a list of Sweepstakes Designated Classes

How do I know if my show is offering Sweepstakes classes?
You may verify the Sweepstakes status of a class by referring to your prize list. Shows are required to denote Sweepstakes classes in their prize list. If you refer to the prize list and do not find the Sweepstakes indication, then contact the Show Secretary. Let show management know that you would like to see Sweepstakes classes at their show.

Can I still enter a Sweepstakes Designated Class if I don't own a Sweepstakes-enrolled horse?
Yes. The only exception is the Yearling Sweepstakes Classes at the Regional and National Level. However, non-Sweepstakes horses will not be eligible to earn Sweepstakes prize money if they win.

Can my Sweepstakes horse earn any other prize money if I don't enroll in the Points Program?
Your horse is still eligible to earn allocated prize money in Sweepstakes Designated Classes at regional and national shows.

 

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