The Breeders Sweepstakes Program

Rewarding more horse owners than ever before
There’s never been a better time to enroll your horse in Breeders Sweepstakes!

AHA proudly presents the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Program designed to revitalize interest, excitement and participation.

Responding to widespread member input regarding greater awards for breeders, owners and exhibitors, AHA has implemented revolutionary changes.

AHA invites you to review this fabulous new program below.

1. Breeders Incentive offers direct and continuing returns worth 10 percent of the point value earned for the lifetime of the horse paid to the person defined as the nominator of the Breeding Entry. The Breeder/Nominator will be awarded a payout equal to 10 percent pf the points prize money paid in Designated Sweepstakes Classes and distance rides at AHA-recognized competitions (except Arabian Community Shows). The payout for points will be paid regardless of whether the current owner pays the $100 annual point enrollment.



2. Enhanced Nominated Sire Payback will be paid. In addition to the 5 percent of prize money that is currently paid to a sire owner whose horse places Top Five or Top Ten in a Designated Sweepstakes Class at a regional or national show, a Nominated Sire owner will ALSO receive 5 percent of the points prize money earned in Designated Sweepstakes Classes at local, regional and national shows.

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 Points prize money 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. Year-End Prize Money Payout
   Sweepstakes prize money is paid annually as a lump sum within 60 days of receipt of all competition records for that calendar year. Current AHA membership is required to receive payback.

• 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

• Entries must be postmarked/electronic transaction dated by December 31, 2007. 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.