Who We Are

The CTHS (Ontario Division) is a membership-based organization formed to promote, support, and improve the breeding of thoroughbred race horses in Ontario.  

It is not only the voice of Ontario based breeders but also for all breeders who have an interest in breeding thoroughbreds in Ontario.  

A healthy and vibrant thoroughbred breeding industry in Ontario is essential to support thoroughbred racing in Ontario.

The principal objective of the CTHS Ontario is to support breeders and improve the economics and sustainability of the thoroughbred breeding industry. 

Specific roles include:

  • To insure and raise awareness that the critical importance of breeders as the basis for the thoroughbred racing industry in Ontario is widely recognized.

  • To conduct, promote and expand the annual yearling sale to provide a market for yearlings produced by our membership.

  • To conduct an annual live mixed sale of breeding stock and associated on-line sales, as appropriate.

  • To represent the interests of Thoroughbred Breeders to the government and to critical racing organizations such as Ontario Racing and the Thoroughbred Improvement Program(TIP).

  • To work with all key racing organizations to develop a racing program that supports Ontario breeding and can be supported by Ontario breeders. This involves liaison with Woodbine Racetrack, Fort Erie Racetrack, HBPA, Ontario Racing, and the Ontario Lottery Corporation.

  • Provide an annual awards program celebrating the successes of Ontario breeders.

  • Provide statistical summaries and other relevant data needed to evaluate the success of breeding programs.

  • Maintain an office at Woodbine Racetrack to conduct CTHS programs and to assist members in accessing registration and other breeding programs and initiatives.

  • The CTHS Ontario will pursue new sources of funding that will allow it to provide the above services and to expand existing programs.

 2022 CTHS Annual Awards Dinner Gallery