ILLINOIS THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS FUND PROGRAMS

An Illinois Conceived and Foaled Thoroughbred for 2012, is a foal dropped in Illinois by a mare that was bred to an Illinois-Registered Stallion. The sire being a stallion that was certified with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at the time of the foal's conception.

1. The mare's current breeding is submitted by the owners of Illinois-certified stallions, or their agents, by September 1 of each year.
2. An eligible mare must remain in Illinois for a total of thirty (30) days; which must include her foaling time.
3. An Illinois Application for Foal Registration must be filed with the Department of Agriculture within 10 days of the foaling date.
4. Foals must be identified or its registration issued before leaving Illinois.
5. Eligible foal's Jockey Club Certificate of Registration must be submitted to and certified by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

An Illinois Foaled Thoroughbred (Early-Arrival Program) for 2012, is a foal dropped in Illinois by a mare that arrived in Illinois on or before December 1 of the year of conception. The sire being a stallion that was not certified with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at the time of the foal's conception.

1. Request and submit an Illinois Foaled Mare Status Report to the Illinois Department of Agriculture on or before December 1, 2011.
2. An eligible mare must be in Illinois on or before December 1 of the year of conception.
3. The eligible mare may be inspected at an Illinois location.
4. Mares must remain continuously in Illinois until the foal is born. If the mare leaves for any reason, she becomes ineligible to the Illinois Early-Arrival Program. If you desire to bring a mare back into the state to foal, please call regarding eligibility options into the New Purchase or the Breed-Back Program.
5. An Illinois Application for Foal Registration must be filed with the Department of Agriculture within 10 days of the foaling date.
6. Foals must be identified or its registration issued before leaving Illinois.
7. Eligible foal's Jockey Club Certificate of Registration must be submitted to and certified by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

An Illinois Foaled Thoroughbred (New Purchase Program) for 2012, is a foal dropped in Illinois by a mare that is purchased at a public auction, is 100% Illinois owned and arrives in Illinois before February 1 of the foaling year. The sire would be a stallion that was not certified with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at the time of the foal's conception.

1. Request and submit an Illinois New Purchase Mare Status Report to the Illinois Department of Agriculture before February 1, 2012.
2. An eligible mare must be in Illinois before February 1.
3. The eligible mare may be inspected at an Illinois location.
4. Mares must remain continuously in Illinois until the foal is born.
5. An Illinois Application for Foal Registration must be filed with the Department of Agriculture within 10 days of the foaling date.
6. Foals must be identified or its registration issued before leaving Illinois.
7. Eligible foal's Jockey Club Certificate of Registration must be submitted to and certified by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

An Illinois Foaled Thoroughbred (Breed-Back Program) for 2012, is a foal dropped in Illinois by a mare that arrives in Illinois on or before March 1 of the foaling year. The sire being a stallion that was not certified with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at the time of the foal's conception.

1. Request and submit an Illinois Breed-Back Mare Status Report to the Illinois Department of Agriculture on or before March 1, 2012.
2. An eligible mare must be in Illinois on or before March 1.
3. The eligible mare may be inspected at an Illinois location.
4. Mares must remain continuously in Illinois until the foal is born and remain 30 days after foaling.
5. An Illinois Application for Foal Registration must be filed with the Department of Agriculture within 10 days of the foaling date.
6. Foals must be identified or its registration issued before leaving Illinois.
7. Mares must be bred to none other than an Illinois-Certified Stallion during the season of foaling.
8. Eligible foal's Jockey Club Certificate of Registration must be submitted to and certified by the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture.