About CTHS

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (C.T.H.S.) was incorporated in 1906 under the federal Live Stock Pedigree Act (presently called the Animal Pedigree Act – 1988) as a national breed organization to assist breeders of Thoroughbred horses in Canada. The National Office determines the requirements for Canadian-bred status of foals, maintains the breeder membership roster for Canada, compiles statistics and represents Canadian Thoroughbred breeders nationally and internationally.

In 1976, provincial divisions were established in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The divisions assist breeders with provincial bonus and incentive programs, operate auctions, and provide other services to member. Most of the provincial divisions have web sites, feel free to visit them.

C.T.H.S. Members may send requests to receive the C.T.H.S. Financial Statements to the National Office. 

• To assist and afford a means for the promotion of the interests of those engaged in the breeding of Thoroughbreds, to protect its members against unbusinesslike methods, to disseminate information for its members and others, and to secure uniformity in usage and business conditions.
• To satisfy the demands for racing stock within Canada by encouraging more people to participate in the breeding industry.
• To encourage those in the breeding industry to upgrade their facilities and management of stock.
• To establish the credibility of horses foaled in Canada and on the International market.
• To sponsor, assist and conduct sales of Thoroughbred stock.
• To compile statistics of the industry.
• All of the above roles are for the purpose of encouraging the ownership and breeding of Thoroughbreds in Canada.
  
  

The CTHS National Office is managed by the National General Manager who reports to the National Board of Directors comprised of Directors from each of the five Provincial Boards across Canada. Each Regional Division is also managed by a Board of Directors.

The CTHS aims to ensure a viable future for its members by providing assistance and representation within the Thoroughbred Breeding Industry.

Becoming a member of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society brings with it the many programs offered to Canadian-Breds as well as access to the CTHS Annual Review, sales catalogues and other information.

Benefits of registering foals as Canadian-Breds will allow for entry into restricted stakes, breeders & owners supplements, stallion bonuses, and numerous other programs.