There shall be two classifications for Nebraska Bred foals, which hall be referred to as Class “A” and Class “B”.

Class “A” foals must meet the following requirements (a) be conceived and foaled in the State of Nebraska out of a mare properly registered at the time of foaling with the official registrar, (b) be sired by a stallion that was at the time of conception properly registered with the official registry, (c) the annual stallion Report of mares Bred must be on file which the official registrar and (d) the Annual Broodmare Report for the mare must be on file with the official registrar. When these requirements are met, the official registrar shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for the class ‘A: Nebraska bred foal.

Class “B” foals must meet the following requirements: (a) be foaled in the State of Nebraska out of a mare properly registered at the time of foaling with the official registrar, (b) the Stallion Report for a Class “B” Nebraska Bred foal must be on file with the official registrar. (A stallion report for a Class “B” foal is for a stallion standing outside the State of Nebraska or a stallion in Nebraska that is not registered with the official registrar at the time of conception)

To apply for Nebraska Bred certification, the breeder must file with the official registrar a Breeder’s Certificate and the certification fee. The appropriate form shall be provided by the official registrar.

The breeder shall certify on the Breeder’s Certificate the breeder, name of the broodmare, name of the stallion, the date the foal was dropped, the state where the foal was dropped, and name, color, sex and official registration number on the Jockey Club registration certificate for the foal.

Upon approval by the official registrar, a Certificate of eligibility will be issued. The Jockey Club registration certificate and the Nebraska Certificate of Eligibility must be presented at the office of the Nebraska State Racing Commission. The Nebraska State Racing commission will then affix its official seal and Nebraska Bred stamp to the Jockey Club registration certificate.

The official registrar shall recommend in writing to the Nebraska State Racing Commission that the Nebraska Bred status be revoked if it is determined by a hearing conducted by the board or officers of the registry organization that a horse was not eligible to be certified as a Nebraska bred. Said recommendation shall include an explanation of the basis for said recommendation and a copy shall be sent by certified mail to the breeder.

The official registrar may appoint investigators as necessary to assist in ascertaining compliance with statutes and rules relating to Nebraska bred horses.

Any questions regarding the registration of mares and/or stallions and the certification of foals may be directed to the Nebraska Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association
PO Box 2215
Grand Island, NE 68802
Telephone: 308-384-4683