Taylor Made Stallions will launch a new “State-Bred Initiative Program,” the farm announced Thursday. According to their press release, the initiative is “a unique opportunity created to support and incentivize regional breeders who participate in state-bred programs outside of Kentucky.”
The program will allow breeders to breed approved mares to four stallions, Angel of Empire, Dr. Schivel, Idol and Tacitus, at a set stud fee, which will be waived as a complimentary no-guarantee once the resulting foal is reported as being born outside of Kentucky and supporting documentation for state-bred registration is submitted.
“Regional breeders and state programs are vital to the overall health of the Thoroughbred industry, and we understand the importance of those breeders,” said Taylor Made's Travis White. “With the foal population and the number of mares bred declining every year, we wanted to offer a unique opportunity to regional breeders in hopes of getting more foals on the ground and providing better access to what we believe are four high-quality stallions who are in various stages of their stallion careers. Hopefully, this initiative will bolster the future progress of regional programs, which will impact the industry as a whole.”
All mares submitted for seasons are subject to approval and must be designated as “State-Bred Initiative” mares at the time of submission. Once a live foal is produced and reported as being foaled outside of Kentucky, and supporting documentation for state-bred registration is provided, the stud fee will be waived. All seasons remain subject to the restrictions and conditions of a standard Live Foal Stand and Nurse season contract.
For more information on the Taylor Made's “State-Bred Initiative Program,” or to submit a mare for consideration, breeders may contact Brock Martin or Travis White at Taylor Made Stallions at (859) 885-3345. Space in the program is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis with approval.
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