Welcome to the website of the international stud book committee, the body which. Nas was established with the single purpose of assisting the north american sport horse breeder to better compete. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Integrity of the american stud book is the foundation on which all thoroughbred racing in north america depends. The jockey club projects 2020 north american foal crop of. Percent mares bred by stallion covering year distribution of registered us foal. The national office determines the requirements for canadianbred status of foals, maintains the. Northern dancer was the leading sire in north america in 1971 per the bloodhorse and thoroughbred times and in 1977 per the bloodhorse. North american thoroughbred society posts facebook. In addition to the three foundation stallions another arabian stallion from the 1700s left an indelible mark on the thoroughbred as a breed the alcock arabian, grandfather to all grey thoroughbreds. The show is held in conjunction with the publication of lathams monograph american thoroughbred twin palms, 2016 and on the occasion of the 2016 belmont stakes. The american stud book jockey club interactive registration.
The american stud book is the stud book for the thoroughbred horse in the united states. As reported by foreign stud book authorities at the time of publication, the individual countries that led that. The thoroughbred is a distinct breed of horse, although people sometimes refer to a purebred horse of any breed as a thoroughbred. Hall advocates the importance of empirical research to identify truth in breeding practices. German breeders whose stud books strict requirements for stallion eligibility might prove to save the breed in the long run purposefully produce latedeveloping, sturdy runners that are anathema to the u. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Welcome to, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. This process effectively created the thoroughbred and led to record books like the general stud book and the jockey club. The three stallion books of the nas are a reflection of the stallion s progression through the licensing process, not a reflection of relative quality. In 20, latham took a drive from new york city north into horse country to clear his head after his mothers passing. We hope you find the statistics and information contained herein helpful in your research. It was created by a small group of seasoned breeders and professionals who have a keen insight into the hurdles facing north american breeders. Since 1894, the jockey club in american has been the principle governing body dedicated to the registry of thoroughbred stud book, and improvement of thoroughbred horseracing in the us.
In north america the first volumes of the stud book, as with all early stud books, were compiled with errors or incomplete pedigrees. North america, it maintains the american stud book, which includes all thoroughbreds foaled in or imported into the united states, canada, and puerto rico. As has been widely reported, the size of the north american foal crop has diminished. Concerns regarding a narrowing of the thoroughbred gene pool has motivated the jockey club board of stewards to consider capping the annual book size for north american stallions at. The mission of the ntra is to increase the popularity, welfare and integrity of thoroughbred racing through consensusbased leadership, legislative advocacy, safety and integrity initiatives, fan engagement and corporate partner development. Studbook selection is a process used in certain breeds of horses to select breeding stock. There were 314 tracks operating in the united states by 1890. The jockey club is projecting a 2020 north american registered thoroughbred foal crop of 20,500. It was founded by sanders bruce, with assistance from his brother b. Have you completed your annual stallion registration.
M arried for 55 years, houstonbased bill and corinne heiligbrodt have turned their lone star love into a. Including north american division the stallion licensing program the nas stallion licensing program is a multiphase process, including an extensive screening process, an inspection by a panel of nas judges, the compilation of a performance record reflecting the stallions ability to excel as a competition horse and an assessment of the. The american stud book headlines page 1 of 1 bloodhorse. The book is illustrated and contains history, famous races, and other vital information. Is the modern american thoroughbred too speed oriented. The american racehorse stallion register was mailed to all members of the thoroughbred breeders associations in alabama, arkansas, colorado, georgia, indiana, iowa, michigan, minnesota, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, south carolina and texas, plus hundreds more in louisiana, kentucky, florida and new mexico. A thoroughbred is a horse that has satisfied the rules and requirements set forth herein and is registered in the american stud book or in a foreign stud book approved by the jockey club and the international stud book committee. This amazing stallion, alex rossi, multiple graded stakes winner bred in argentina, raced in argentina, peru, and the united states. The thoroughbred race horse breeding in generaleverywhere have been selectively bred for the fast maturing brilliant types.
The isbc has set standards for all stud book authorities to follow, such that all published stud books not only contain foaling records but also. Each stallion s point of entry will be dictated by their present licensing status and their breeding and performance accomplishments to date. A lifelong student of bloodstock topics as well as being an active owner and breeder, mr. As such, it is responsible for maintaining the american stud book, which includes all thoroughbreds foaled in the united states, canada and puerto rico as well as. The trend in australia and new zealand has shifted to a europeanstyle thoroughbred type, with an emphasis on durability. Enjoy 3 ways to win recognition for your thoroughbred horse. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at. It also serves as the major registry of stable names and racing silks colours and patterns in the united states. Equibase north american entries index horse racing. American stud book louisiana thoroughbred breeders. Book is bound in cloth and onequarter leather covers. It was created by a small group of seasoned breeders and professionals who have a keen insight into the hurdles facing north american breeders, coupled with a strong understanding of the european means to achievement. Welcome to the north american studbook nas was established with the single purpose of assisting the north american sport horse breeder to better compete in the domestic and international marketplace.
The american stud book was started in 1868, prompting the beginning of organized horse racing in the united states. The jockey club exploring book size limits bloodhorse. Some north american branches of sport horse registries even accept show results in show hunters. His articles have appeared in such magazines as the bloodhorse, thoroughbred times, the midatlantic thoroughbred, the texas thoroughbred, the homestretch. The worlds ten most expensive stallions for 2017 topics.
May 1, 2009 a new north american registry debuts for warmblood and thoroughbred breeding the continental studbook the right studbook for north america at the right time today the continental studbook announces its opening as a new registry for north american breeders of warmbloods and thoroughbreds for olympic and hunter sports. The american stud book is the registry maintained by the jockey club for all thoroughbreds foaled in the united states, puerto rico and canada and for all thoroughbreds imported into the united states, puerto rico and canada from countries that have a stud book approved by the jockey club and the international stud book committee. Bred to produce racing stock with native racing mares that were undoubtedly scottish galloways, the purity of their efforts were kept first in the general stud book in england by james weatherby, and later in the united states by col. The jockey club also announced a revision to the 2019 foal crop from 21,500 to 20,800. North american studbook north american warmblood registry for.
The canadian thoroughbred horse society cths was incorporated in 1906 under the federal live stock pedigree act presently called the animal pedigree act 1988 as a national breed organization to assist breeders of thoroughbred horses in canada. Providing statistical information, resources for the breeders and owners. The champion american juvenile of 2010, he has wasted very little time in establishing himself as. In 1896, the jockey club bought out bruce and assumed publication of the book, which it has continued to the present. North american foal crop, number of stallions, mares bred. Louisiana thoroughbred breeders association ltba news. Origin of the thoroughbred horse page 3 local riding. All sires thoroughbred breeding news, sire lists, blogs, video.
Vitiello will be denied all privileges of the american stud book permanently, effective jan. This excluded most americanbred horses, because the 100year gap between the founding of the gsb and the american stud book meant that most. Undoubtedly, the finest book on north american thoroughbreds. Probation ready stakes winning tb stallion standing for the first time in indiana. While the term probably came into general use because the english thoroughbreds general stud book was one of the first breed registries created, in modern usage. United states the united states includes the 50 states, the district of. The jockey club is pleased to introduce the 29th edition of our annual guide to the thoroughbred industry in north america. North american foal crop, number of stallions, mares bred all decline. For example, a horse foal with two thoroughbred parents is almost certainly a thoroughbred, but a foal with two oldenburg. The first publication of the american stud book by the jockey club had a foal crop of around 3,000. Our horses show others what thoroughbreds accomplish in. Minimum content of a thoroughbred stud book is perhaps a subject of less obvious impact but is nonetheless important. In 2012, neil latham was driving through the horse country of new york state.
Although most statistics may be considered final, some are not. The site is devoted to promoting the corrected pedigrees of the early imported thoroughbred mares as well as providing hypotheses for some mares whose parentage is unknown. A slipcase limited edition, largescale, black and white book with weight. He led the combined englishirish general sire list four times 1970, 1977, 1983 and 1984, an unusual feat for a horse based in north america. Full text of the american stud book internet archive. Jul 31, 20 in 1665, the first racetrack was constructed on long island. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the muscular shoulder of a horse standing by a fence. There is a quicker return for the racehorse breeder, if it shows brilliance early onat two, then it can be sold for a profit or even be put to stud. The american stud book the american stud book is the registry maintained by the jockey club for all thoroughbreds foaled in the united states, puerto rico and canada and for all thoroughbreds imported into the united states, puerto rico and canada from countries that have a stud book approved by the jockey club and the international stud book committee. International federation of horseracing authorities. The american stud book was first published, as volume one, in 1868, covering the first part of the alphabet. Tobas american graded stakes committee meets annually to evaluate eligible american stakes races and assign graded status to those that consistently attract the highest quality fields. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. He is out on his own at the top of the sires list in australia once again this season, and a further rise for 2019 is likely.
Without assurance, beyond all reasonable doubt, of the identity of every thoroughbred which competes, or which is bred with a view to continuing the breed, the sport of racing as it is known today, could not exist. In 1665, the first racetrack was constructed on long island. The integrity of the american stud book is the foundation on which all thoroughbred racing in north america depends. The act effectively disqualified as thoroughbreds many horses bred outside england or ireland, including the majority of north american horses. The term for any horse or other animal derived from a single breed line is purebred. Other articles where american stud book is discussed. The thoroughbred horses for sale in our classified ads have a. The worlds most expensive stallions are an international. The board of stewards of the jockey club is considering a cap of 140 mares bred per individual stallion per calendar year in north america. American stud book louisiana thoroughbred breeders association. The monumental size of american thoroughbred fits the grandeur of the subject matter. Declarations for coverings which occurred in october 2019 are due more. Without assurance, beyond all reasonable doubt, of the identity of every thoroughbred which competes, or which is bred with a view to continuing the breed.
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