Program Guidelines
Rules
Official rules and regulations for the Top Shelf Breeders Incentive Program.
Foal / Offspring Eligibility
- —All offspring by enrolled Stallions and Mares are immediately eligible to compete for TSB incentive purses.
- —Must meet entry requirements for the TSB Futurity, Derby, 4D, or PRCA rodeo events.
- —Foal enrollment is a one-time payment for the life of the horse.
Enrollment Fee Schedule
- —$250 by March 1 of the foal's yearling year.
- —$600 late fee by March 1 of the 2-year-old year.
- —$2,000 late fee by March 1 of the 3-year-old year.
- —$4,000 late fee by March 1 of the 4-year-old year.
- —$6,000 late fee by March 1 of the 5-year-old year and beyond.
All nominations must be completed prior to competition at a TSB Sidepot event.
Black Label Stallions
- —$3,000 annual enrollment for stallions not participating in the TSB Auction.
- —Any stallion of any registration and breed is eligible.
- —Deadline for annual enrollment is April 1.
- —First 50 stallions enrolled at a discounted rate.
Black Label Mares
- —$2,000 annual enrollment for mares not participating in the TSB Auction.
- —Any mare of any registration and breed is eligible.
- —Deadline for annual enrollment is April 1.
- —First 50 mares enrolled at a discounted introductory rate.
Sidepot Payout Structure
- —20% paid to the enrolled Stallion or Mare owner.
- —10% paid to the Breeder.
- —70% paid to the Horse Owner at time of the event.
- —Checks are mailed the first Monday of each month for the prior month (W-9 must be on file).
Stallion Auction Rules
- —All bids are held confidential. Payment required immediately following the auction.
- —Winning bidders must contact the Stallion Owner for a breeding contract.
- —Stallion chute fees, farm fees, embryo fees, and vet fees are not included in the bid.
- —Bidding starts at half the stallion fee or $500 — whichever is higher.
- —Stallions removed from the program may only return under new ownership.
- —If the annual guarantee is not received by April 30, the stallion is dropped from the program.
Embryo Auction Rules
- —Auction runs September 1 through September 25 annually.
- —Payment required immediately following the auction close.
- —Winning bidders must contact the embryo owner for pickup or transport.
- —Transport, recip, embryo, and vet fees are not included in the bid.
- —Bidding starts at half the embryo price or $3,000 — whichever is greater.
Incentive Fund Usage
- —Added money at TSB Sidepots: divisional barrel races and PRCA rodeos.
- —Annual TSB Championship event payout.
- —Operational costs and marketing.
Change of Ownership
- —A Change of Ownership Form must be completed to transfer nomination eligibility.
- —Registration papers and a W-9 from the new owner must be uploaded with the request.
Full Incentive Terms
View the complete Top Shelf Breeders Incentive Terms & Conditions, including all rules, payout structures, and eligibility requirements.
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