Breeders Challenge

Breeders Challenge

Next deadline: Dec 1, 2026

Normal deadline

December 1 of the foal’s birth year (weanling). Yearling and older: December 1 of the nomination year.

Normal fee

$250 online (weanling). Yearling $1,250; 2yo $2,500; 3yo $3,500; 4yo+ $5,000. Mailed/emailed form adds $10 processing fee. Credit card payments add 4% office fee.

Payment type

One-time lifetime offspring nomination. Sire must be enrolled before the foal can be enrolled. Once fully enrolled, the offspring remains eligible even if the stallion later leaves the program.

Late / aged-horse options

Aged-horse nominations: Yearling $1,250; 2-year-old $2,500; 3-year-old $3,500; 4-year-old and older $5,000. All due December 1 of the nomination year. Downloadable form amounts are $10 higher ($260, $1,260, $2,510, $3,510, $5,010) due to processing fee.

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