SECTION 325:75-1-3. Definition of Accredited Oklahoma-Bred Thoroughbreds

  As used in this Chapter, an accredited Oklahoma-Bred Thoroughbred horse shall mean a Thoroughbred horse which meets the requirements below:

(1)   Stallion. An accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion is one that is domiciled in Oklahoma, stands for service in Oklahoma, and is enrolled in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry. An Oklahoma-Bred stallion that is accredited as racing stock is not accredited as breeding stock in the registry unless the required application is filed and fee paid to Registering Agency. For resulting foals to be eligible for accreditation as Oklahoma-Bred racing stock, the stallion must be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry prior to the service that produces the resulting foal. Except for those foals eligible for accreditation that are sired by non-accredited stallions, any foals conceived prior to the stallion being accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry will not be eligible for accreditation. Eligibility for participation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program begins when the application for the stallion registry is submitted, at which time the stallion must be domiciled in Oklahoma. The stallion's application must be filed with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency by February 1 of that breeding season. Late applications will be accepted after February 1 and through June 30 of that season. A stallion's accreditation shall not be forfeited if the stallion leaves Oklahoma for an indefinite period of time for racing, medical treatment, performance, or approved departure for breeding purposes in another hemisphere. An Oklahoma-Bred stallion may leave Oklahoma for the purpose of being offered in a recognized sale consignment. In the case of a sale consignment, an accredited stallion returned to Oklahoma to resume his domicile within 30 days after the sale date is not required to become re-accredited. Foals conceived after sale date will be ineligible if the stallion fails to resume domicile within thirty (30) days. Should the stallion not meet the return period from the sale, the stallion must be re-accredited upon resuming his domicile in order to be eligible for breeder awards from foals conceived after the date of departure. The burden of proof relating to such race, performance, medical treatment, sale consignment or breeding shall be on the Owner of record who shall produce such evidence to the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency.

(A)   Stallions Leaving Oklahoma for Breeding Purposes in Another Hemisphere: Approved departure for breeding purposes shall be granted by the Registering Agency upon written notification by the stallion Owner or manager as to the destination of the stallion, the anticipated date the stallion will be leaving and the anticipated date of return to Oklahoma. The stallion must reestablish his domicile in Oklahoma prior to servicing any mare for which subsequent foals conceived by service from that stallion are to be eligible for accreditation. The Owner or manager of the stallion must provide written notice of the exact date of stallion's return and re-established domicile location in Oklahoma and the effective date for the stallion's eligibility to earn awards will be the date of return if notice is provided within 30 days of that date, or upon receipt of notice if longer than 30 days after the return of the Stallion.

(B)   Re-Accreditation of Stallions: If a stallion leaves the State of Oklahoma for any reason other than breeding in another hemisphere, sale consignment, performance, or medical treatment and terminates his domicile, that stallion will not be eligible to sire subsequent foals eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program. If the stallion returns to Oklahoma to re-establish his domicile, pays the appropriate fees and meets all other qualifying requirements, the stallion may become re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry. If a stallion stands for service outside of Oklahoma during the calendar year in which a foal(s) was conceived, any foal conceived after accreditation or reaccreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry and while the accredited stallion was standing in Oklahoma and which otherwise may be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred Program upon presentation of acceptable documentation reflecting that the service producing the foal occurred while the accredited stallion was standing in Oklahoma. The stallion shall be eligible for stallion awards only from those breedings that occurred while the accredited stallion was physically domiciled in Oklahoma. The Registering Agency may require an affidavit for any breeding season during which the stallion is standing as an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion. Failure to provide the required documentation for any year shall result in the stallion Owner being ineligible for stallion awards for all foals resulting from that breeding season unless the required documentation is received by the Registering Agency within thirty (30) days after written request. Further, foals conceived during that breeding season shall be ineligible for accreditation unless the required affidavit is received by the Registering Agency not later than thirty (30) days after written request. An accredited stallion who terminates his domicile in Oklahoma and later returns to Oklahoma to resume his domicile, prior to breeding, but fails to reaccredit in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry, may qualify for a hardship reaccreditation. In addition to the regular application fee, the applicant shall be charged an additional $200.00 fee. All other qualifications and requirements of the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry must be met as well. The Registering Agency may require proof that all requirements for accreditation have been met. Any foal by the stallion seeking re-accreditation that would otherwise be eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be eligible for accreditation upon a hardship reaccreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry. Acceptance of a foal application under these circumstances, by the official Registering Agency, is subject to the stallion being enrolled under a hardship re-accreditation application in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice by the stallion Owner that the stallion was not re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry prior to breeding. The fee to enroll the racing stock in the Oklahoma- Bred Program will be based upon the age of the foal on the date the Registering Agency receives the racing stock application. Failure to enroll a stallion under a Hardship Application within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice that the stallion was not re-accredited prior to breeding will result in the rejection of any pending racing stock applications for foals by the stallion. The Owner of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion (for the purpose of qualifying for stallion awards) is the Owner or Lessee of record at the time the offspring is conceived.

(C)   Yearly Re-Certification Fee. The Owner of the accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion must pay a yearly re-certification fee. The yearly recertification fee is $25.00 and due on or before February 1. If the yearly recertification fee is paid between February 2 and June 30, the fee is $50.00. If the yearly recertification fee is paid between July 1 and December 31, the fee is $250.00. If the yearly recertification fee is not paid on or before December 31, the stallion will lose its certification as an accredited Oklahoma- Bred stallion. The owner of a stallion may re-certify the stallion as an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion by paying a hardship fee of $500.00 prior to the stallion's foal(s) becoming a yearling or $1,000.00 prior to the foal(s)' two-year-old year. If the stallion is not re-certified, the stallion loses its accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Stallion Registry, and the Owner is ineligible for stallion awards for all foals resulting from that breeding season.

(2)   Broodmare. An accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare is one that is domiciled in Oklahoma and is enrolled in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. An Oklahoma-Bred mare that is accredited as racing stock is not accredited as breeding stock in the registry unless the required application is filed and fee paid to Registering Agency. Eligibility for participation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program begins when the application for the broodmare registry is submitted, at which time the broodmare must be domiciled in Oklahoma, and such application is in substantial compliance with the requirements of the registry. The broodmare's application must be filed with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency by December 31 of the year prior to foaling. Late applications will be accepted after December 31, but must be prior to foaling. Hardship Applications are accepted at any time. A broodmare's accreditation shall not be forfeited if the broodmare leaves Oklahoma for an indefinite period of time for racing, medical treatment, performance, or approved departure for breeding purposes in another hemisphere. An Oklahoma-Bred broodmare may leave Oklahoma for the purpose of being offered in a recognized sale consignment. In the case of sale consignment, an accredited broodmare returned to Oklahoma to resume her domicile within 30 days after the sale date is not required to become re-accredited. The burden of proof relating to such race, performance, medical treatment, sale consignment or breeding shall be on the Owner of record who shall produce such evidence to the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency.

(A)   Broodmares Serviced by Out-of-State Stallions: An accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare may be shipped out of Oklahoma to be serviced by a non-accredited stallion, provided she is returned to Oklahoma to resume her domicile not later than August 15 of the calendar year in which she is serviced. Failure of the accredited broodmare to return to Oklahoma to resume her domicile not later than August 15 shall have two results: First, the broodmare loses her accreditation in the program; Second, the resultant foal is ineligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, unless the broodmare resumes her domicile in Oklahoma and files for reaccreditation prior to the birth of the foal. In order for the broodmare to produce successive foals eligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, beginning with foals born in 2011, she must produce a foal in Oklahoma in alternating years by an accredited stallion standing in Oklahoma.

(B)   Thoroughbred Broodmares Serviced by Non-Thoroughbred Stallions: An accredited Oklahoma-Bred Thoroughbred broodmare that is serviced by a Non- Thoroughbred stallion shall be subject to the same regulations as Quarter Horse, Paint, or Appaloosa broodmares with regard to its accreditation and eligibility to produce accredited Oklahoma-Bred racing stock so long as the mare is serviced by a Quarter Horse, Paint, or Appaloosa stallion.

(C)   Re-accreditation Rule: If a broodmare leaves the State of Oklahoma for any reason other than breeding, performance, sale consignment or medical treatment, the broodmare is deemed terminated and loses broodmare accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program. Such broodmare will not be eligible to produce subsequent foals eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program. If the broodmare returns to Oklahoma to reestablish her domicile, pays the appropriate fees and meets all other qualifying requirements, the broodmare may become re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry provided, however, a broodmare re-accredited in consecutive years shall not be eligible to produce accredited foals born in the second or subsequent, consecutive year of back to back re-accreditation, unless the application for re-accreditation includes a valid transfer of Ownership between individuals that are not related by blood or marriage, or that share the same physical address. In the event a re-accredited broodmare produces successive foals by non-accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallions, the broodmare Owner will not receive any breeder awards for the second foal. The Registering Agency may request a copy of the foal report submitted to the official breed registry for any accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare. An accredited broodmare who terminates her domicile in Oklahoma and later returns to Oklahoma to resume her domicile, prior to foaling, but fails to re-accredit in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry, may qualify for a hardship re-accreditation. In addition to the regular application fee, the applicant shall be charged an additional $200.00 fee. All other qualifications and requirements of the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry must be met as well. The Registering Agency may require proof that all requirements for accreditation have been met. Any foal out of the broodmare seeking re-accreditation that would otherwise be eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be eligible for accreditation upon hardship reaccreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry provided however, a broodmare re-accredited in consecutive years shall not be eligible to produce accredited foals born in the second or subsequent, consecutive year of back to back re-accreditation, unless the application for re-accreditation includes a valid transfer of Ownership between individuals that are not related by blood or marriage, or that share the same physical address. Acceptance of a foal application under these circumstances, by the official Registering Agency, is subject to the broodmare being enrolled under a hardship re-accreditation application in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice by the broodmare Owner that the broodmare was not re-accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry prior to foaling. The fee to enroll the racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be based upon the age of the foal on the date the Registering Agency receives the racing stock application. Failure to enroll a broodmare under a Hardship Application within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice that the broodmare was not re-accredited prior to foaling will result in the rejection of any pending racing stock applications for foals out of that mare.

(D)   Oklahoma broodmares are classified annually as one of the following and are eligible for awards from Oklahoma-Bred funds as defined, and must meet all other eligibility requirements:

(i)   Category A - Accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare who is bred to an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion receives 100% of the available broodmare awards for that foal [Oklahoma conceived and foaled].

(ii)   Category B - Accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare who is bred to a non-Oklahoma-Bred accredited stallion receives 50% of the available broodmare awards for that foal [Oklahoma foaled].

(iii)   Category C - A broodmare who is accredited for the first time in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, whether or not bred to an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion, receives 100% of the available breeders awards for her first foal. [Re-accredited broodmares do not qualify for Category C.] All subsequent awards for the broodmare will be based upon the first two foal options listed above.

(E)   For Purposes of Qualifying for Broodmare Awards: the Owner of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred Thoroughbred broodmare is the Owner or Lessee of record at the time of foaling.

(3)   Hardship Application. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Section, a mare accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred Program as a racing stock (with the proper Oklahoma-Bred stamp) but which has not been accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry prior to producing a foal that would otherwise be eligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program may be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. In addition to the regular application fee, the applicant shall be charged an additional $200.00 fee. All other qualifications and requirements of the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry must be met as well. The Registering Agency may require proof that all requirements for accreditation have been met. Any foal out of the broodmare that would otherwise be eligible for accreditation as racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be eligible for accreditation upon enrollment in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. Acceptance of a foal application under these circumstances by the official Registering Agency is subject to the broodmare being enrolled under a Hardship Application in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice by the broodmare Owner that the broodmare was not accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry. The fee to enroll the racing stock in the Oklahoma-Bred Program will be based upon the age of the foal on the date the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency received the racing stock application. Failure to enroll a broodmare under a Hardship Application within sixty (60) days from receipt of notice from the official Registering Agency that the broodmare was accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred racing stock registry and not in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry, will result in the rejection of any pending racing stock applications for foals out of that mare.

(4)   Racing stock. An accredited Oklahoma-Bred racehorse is one that foaled in Oklahoma, and meets the following requirements:

(A)   Beginning with the foal crop of 2001 there will be two (2) classifications of Thoroughbred foals eligible for accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred Program. The category for those foals out of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare and by an accredited Oklahoma-Bred Stallion shall be classified as Oklahoma-Bred Conceived and Foaled. The second category for foals out of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare and by a non-accredited stallion shall be classified as Oklahoma-Bred Foaled. A foal out of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred broodmare and by a non-accredited stallion may receive accreditation in the Oklahoma-Bred racing stock registry provided all other requirements are met. In such an event, to be eligible for accreditation, the next foal out of said broodmare presented for accreditation must be by an accredited Oklahoma-Bred stallion and meet all other requirements. Further, in no event can a broodmare produce accredited Oklahoma-Bred foals in succession that are by non-accredited stallions. Except for the initial foal accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred Program, all accredited foals sired by non-accredited stallions must be preceded [by year of birth] in the registry by an accredited foal sired by an accredited stallion. Re-accreditation shall not preclude the listed rule. Provided all other requirements are met, both classifications are eligible for accreditation and may compete in Oklahoma-Bred races.

(B)   An Oklahoma-Bred that is accredited as racing stock is not accredited as breeding stock in the registry. The Owner of an accredited Oklahoma-Bred racehorse (for the purpose of qualifying for added purse supplements) is the Owner or Lessee of record at the time of the race.

(5)   Late applications.

(A)   Broodmare. A broodmare may be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred broodmare registry after December 31 of the year prior to foaling if the application for accreditation is submitted to the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency prior to foaling; and the broodmare is otherwise in substantial compliance with the requirements of the registry. Domicile must be established in Oklahoma when the broodmare's application is filed with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency.

(B)   Stallion. A stallion may be accredited in the Oklahoma-Bred stallion registry after February 1 and by June 30 and complete the current breeding season if the stallion is otherwise in substantial compliance with the requirements of the registry. Domicile must be established in Oklahoma when the stallion's application is filed with the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency.

(C)   Fee. The fee to accredit a broodmare or stallion under a late application is twice the regular fee. The fee will not be refunded if the Registering Agency rejects the application but will be applied to accreditation of the horse for the next ensuing year.

(6)   Domicile exception. An Oklahoma-Bred broodmare or stallion may leave Oklahoma for an indefinite period of time for race, performance or for medical treatment. The broodmare or stallion may leave Oklahoma for the purpose of being offered in a recognized sale consignment, and, if returned within thirty (30) days of sale date, is not required to become reaccredited. Should the broodmare or stallion not meet the return period from the sale, it must be re-accredited. The burden of proof shall be on the Owner to notify the Registering Agency of the intent to leave the state for any of the above reasons. The Registering Agency may further require verification of participation, treatment or consignment to a sale. Further, the Owner must report to the Oklahoma-Bred Registering Agency the date the broodmare or stallion returned to Oklahoma.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2773, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 139, eff 10-10-93 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 4205, eff 7-26-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1369, eff 5-13-96; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2285, eff 6-12-97; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3315, eff 7-26-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2422, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1235, eff 5-27-03; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1237, eff 5-28-03; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 880, eff 5-11-08; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2177, eff 6-25-09; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1650, eff 6-25-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 532, eff 5-15-13; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1779, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1325, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1554, eff 9-14-18; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1474, eff 9-14-19]