OTTB BC-BRED AWARD

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CTHS BC • October 29, 2019

CTHS BC Division OTTB Annual Award

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division) is presently seeking names of Thoroughbreds that might qualify for this year’s award, which will be presented at our annual Industry Awards dinner and Hall of Fame Inductions on Thursday, December 5th.

The award is open to any registered BC-bred Thoroughbred that has had at least one race at a recognized track.

Applications for this award are for, but not limited to, persons who participate in recognized Equine competitions or organizations with their OTTB horse where the ability and/or training of the thoroughbred has excelled in 2019.

All applicationsmust be received no later than Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Applications can be emailed to cthsbc@cthsbc.org.

For further details please contact the CTHS BC office at 604.534.0145 or email cthsbc@cthsbc.org.

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