by Karen Hauver, OSS Administration Coordinator

Toronto, ON — Stallion owners and lessees are reminded that the deadline to register a stallion with the Standardbred Improvement Program for the 2014 breeding season without incurring a late fee is Jan. 15.

Stallions not registered by the deadline can still be registered for the 2014 breeding season for an increased fee. However, they must be registered before they breed their first mare of the season.

Stallion registration forms were mailed in December to anyone who registered a stallion in the past two years. If you did not receive a form, it can be downloaded from the “Forms” section of the OSS website.

All checks should be made payable and mailed (registered mail or courier is recommended to ensure that it is postmarked by Jan. 15) to: Standardbred Improvement Program, 10 Carlson Court, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M9W 6L2.

Payments can also be made in person at the Ontario Racing Commission office (10 Carlson Court, Suite 400, Toronto, ON) during regular business hours up to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 15.

Any questions or requests for more information should be directed to: Karen Hauver, OSS Administration Coordinator, 519.369.3545.