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Prize Money Programs

Breeders Sweepstakes

The Breeders Sweepstakes Program
  • Rewarding excellent breeding for almost 30 years
  • Adds excitement to the show ring - over $500,000 available at U.S. Nationals
  • Delivers substantial Breeder Incentives to sire and mare owners
  • Pays prize money to local, regional and national shows and distance rides
  • Proven long-term viability
  • Flexible enough to add classes & larger payouts






Sweepstakes Enrollment Forms

Prize Money Classes

  1. Category A - Allocated prize money at National and Regional Classes
    Category B - Local and Regional Classes for Points Prize Money
    Category C - Allocated Prize Money ion 2 Year-Old Halter Classes at USN & CNL
    Category D - USN 3 Year-Old & Under and 4 Year-Old and Over Championships


  2. The Points Payout will award horses based on points earned in designated Sweepstakes classes at Local and Regional Shows and Rides throughout the calendar year. For 2011, the total points earned each year in designated Sweepstakes Classes and Rides will be awarded $10 per point. An annual enrollment payment of $100 per horse is required to participate in the Sweepstakes Points Program.

Breeders Incentive

  1. Breeder/Nominator Payback. The nominator of the Breeding Entry shall be awarded a payback equal to 5% of the prize money (allocated and point enrollment) 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.
  2. Nominated Sire Payback. The owner of a Nominated Sire shall be awarded a payback equal to 5% of the prize money (allocated and point enrollment) 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).

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 view the list of Designated Sweepstakes Classes under each separate category.

Fees and Deadlines

  • The Breeding Entry deadline for 2012 foals is December 31, 2011 (postmarked/electronic transaction dated). Entries will be accepted after the deadline and up to February 15, 2012 for an additional late fee of $100 per entry. Entries for 2012 foals after February 15 will not be accepted.
Breeding Entry$400
Nominated Sire$2,000
Nominated Dam (Mare)$1,000
Discounted Nominated Sire$1,000
(Colts enrolled as Breeding Entries are eligible for this category.)
Non-Arabian Nominated Sire$2,500

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 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. Regional 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 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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