by Susan Travers, Cal. Sires Stakes Committee administrator

Sacramento, CA — An economic stimulus package is being offered to California Standardbred breeders in 2010 with bonus payments in 2011 for successful production of Cal-sired Standardbred foals. The one-time “breeders bonus” of $1,500 per foal is designed to boost the 2011 crop of potential harness racing athletes.

To become eligible for the breeder bonus, an owner must register the broodmare(s) with the California Sires Stakes program by July 1 for $25 or September 1 for $50. To receive the breeder bonus, owners need to submit official USTA registration for the offspring between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2011.

Registration forms and program information will be posted online at www.chhaonline.com or by e-mail request to susan.travers@gmail.com.