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Kentucky Horses. Where are all the horses ?. 1 - Texas 2 - California 3 - Florida 4 - Oklahoma 5 - Kentucky 6 - Ohio 7 - Missouri 8 - North Carolina 9 - Pennsylvania 10- Colorado. AHC 2005. Horses in Kentucky. Horse Breeds in Kentucky. Over 30 different breeds Used for:
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Where are all the horses ? 1 - Texas 2 - California 3 - Florida 4 - Oklahoma 5 - Kentucky 6 - Ohio 7 - Missouri 8 - North Carolina 9 - Pennsylvania 10- Colorado AHC 2005
Horse Breeds in Kentucky Over 30 different breeds Used for: - racing - showing - recreation
Thoroughbreds The Jockey Club 2004
AQHA in the US AQHA 2005
Farm Cash Receipts Horses $1.11 Billion Poultry $710.7 Million Cattle/calves $607.8 Million Corn $339.3 Million Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Service 2006 - 2007
Industry Issues Unwanted horses how large is the problem what is happening what to do Horse values Breed Incentives
Breeders Incentive Fund
Breeders Incentive Fund Funds are from the sales & use tax on Stallion service fees Administered by the KHRA Breeds: Thoroughbred Standardbred Non Race breeds
Program Administration Fund is based on: KRS 230.804 regulation 811 KAR 2:120
Program Administration Breed Affiliates Breed based 9 breeds initially 2009 KHRA approval process
Breed Programs Breed activities Not all the same Kentucky breds Demand for KY horses Quality Horses Economic Development
Created interest Incentives to buy KY? Economic development. farms horses shows Over production of horses?
Horse Owners need to: have a plan follow the program