TEXAS HORSE BREED ASSOCIATIONS
Texas Thoroughbred Association
The Texas Thoroughbred Association (TTA) serves Thoroughbred owners, breeders, trainers, and racing participants throughout Texas. Founded in 1955, TTA promotes Thoroughbred breeding and racing, educates owners and breeders, represents the industry's interests, and strengthens opportunities for Texas Thoroughbreds. The Association is also a key source of information on racing, breeding, equine health, and issues affecting the state's Thoroughbred industry.
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A major responsibility of TTA is administering the Accredited Texas-Bred (ATB) Program, which provides incentive awards to eligible owners, breeders, and stallion owners. TTA also supports Texas-bred racing opportunities, stakes programs, and Thoroughbred sales, including its annual 2-Year-Olds in Training and Summer Yearling sales.
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Horsemen can use the TTA website to access Texas-bred accreditation information and forms, racing and stakes information, sales information and results, membership resources, industry news and important contacts.
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Resources:
Texas-Bred Program • Accreditation Forms • Racing & Stakes • TTA Sales • Membership • Industry News
Visit the Texas Thoroughbred Association
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Texas Quarter Horse Association
The Texas Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) represents the diverse Quarter Horse industry across Texas. Established in 1978, TQHA is the largest affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association and serves owners and participants involved in racing, showing, barrel racing, roping, and other activities involving the American Quarter Horse. Its mission includes providing representation, education, programs, and services for youth, amateur, and professional members while promoting Quarter Horse ownership throughout Texas.
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TQHA serves as the official registrar for the Accredited Texas-Bred Program for Quarter Horses and administers programs providing incentives to Texas owners, breeders, and stallion owners. Its extensive racing program includes Texas-bred incentives, futurities and derbies, an annual yearling sale and stallion programs. Beyond racing, TQHA supports shows, youth programs, barrel racing, roping, scholarships and legislative representation for the Texas equine industry.
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The TQHA website provides an extensive collection of resources, including accreditation applications, racing forms and schedules, show and event information, yearling sale information, youth programs, stallion programs, membership information, and downloadable forms.
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Resources: Accredited Texas-Bred • Racing • Showing • Barrel Racing • Roping • Youth • Yearling Sale • Scholarships • Forms & Resources
Visit the Texas Quarter Horse Association
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Texas Arabian Breeders Association
The Texas Arabian Breeders Association (TABA) promotes the growth of Arabian racing and breeding in Texas. Texas is an important center for Arabian racing in the United States, and TABA works to expand participation, promote the breed, and create opportunities for Arabian owners, breeders, and racing enthusiasts.
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TABA oversees the Accredited Texas-Bred Program for Arabian racehorses, providing state-based incentives designed to encourage the breeding and racing of Arabians in Texas. The Association also promotes Arabian racing opportunities, shares racing and stakes information, and introduces new owners and fans to the sport through outreach programs such as its Newcomer Nights.
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Horsemen interested in Arabian racing can use TABA for Texas-bred accreditation, racing calendars and stakes dates, industry news, membership, and information about getting involved in Arabian racing. TABA also offers a free e-newsletter covering Texas racing information, track news, stakes racing, the Accredited Texas-Bred Program and other developments.
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Resources: Accredited Texas-Bred Program • Racing Calendar • Stakes Information • Membership • Arabian Racing News • E-Newsletter
Visit the Texas Arabian Breeders Association
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Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association
The Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association (TPHBA) promotes the breeding and ownership of race-bred American Paint Horses in Texas, with particular emphasis on horse racing and barrel racing. It provides a connection for breeders, owners and competitors interested in developing and promoting Texas-bred Paint Horses.
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TPHBA is also the officially designated Texas breed registry for Paint Horses and administers the Accredited Texas-Bred Program for Paints. The program provides opportunities for eligible Texas-bred horses and their connections to earn owner, breeder and stallion-owner awards. The Association also supports incentives designed to increase participation by Texas-bred Paints in racing, barrel racing and selected APHA events.
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Resources available to Texas Paint Horse owners and breeders include membership information, Texas-bred racehorse and breeding-stock accreditation applications, racing information, barrel racing programs and incentive opportunities. Additional Paint racing resources are available through the American Paint Horse Association, including racing information, results, and leading-horse statistics.
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Resources: Accredited Texas-Bred • Racehorse Accreditation • Breeding Stock • Paint Racing • Barrel Racing • Membership • Incentive Programs
Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association Resources
