In a move that will hopefully bring more unification in the industry, the Jockey Club announced on February 17 that it is rescinding a rule that would limit the number of mares mated per horse. same every year.
In a release, the Jockey Club said it would be canceling the language in Rule 14C in the main rules and requirements of the American Studbook that created the 140 mares limit.
The language of the rescinded rule is: “The total number of broodstock bred per stallion with birth year 2020 or later shall not exceed 140 broodstock per calendar year in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Jockey Club will limit the number of Stallion Service Certificates for such stallions to a maximum of 140 per calendar year.”
Three major stallions opposed the regulation with a lawsuit. Recently, Kentucky legislators filed legislation banning The Jockey Club from placing such a limit on Kentucky stallions.
The Jockey Club said a similar stallion limit rule was first proposed in September 2019 before being adopted in its current form by the board in May 2020, following numerous comments. widely to the public. Now the rule will be updated to remove the mare limit.
Mr. Stuart S. Janney III said: “The Jockey Club’s Board of Directors is rescinding the rule out of concern that the response to the rule could split the industry at a time when there are so many important issues that need to be addressed. resolved by consensus,” said Stuart S. Janney III. President of the Jockey Club. “We are taking this action for the greater good of the entire industry.
“The Jockey Club remains committed to the sustainability and welfare of the breed and will continue to invest in programs and research that will advance and support the industry in the years to come.”
BloodHorse.com intends a more detailed story on the matter.
