About the CTHS
Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society
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.
MEMBERSHIP YEAR is January 1 - December 31.
Membership Inquiry
Types of Memberships
IMPORTANT: The forms available here or in the Forms section must be sent to the CTHS National Office, by mail, fax or email. Membership Dues must also be received by the CTHS National Office either along with your membership form in the mail, in person or through the CTHS National Office Store.
Annual
$125.00
Per year + GST or HST*
For persons, partnership or companies who are owners of a Thoroughbred for the purpose of breeding Thoroughbreds in the current year in Canada, whose application has been approved by the National Board and who have paid the prescribed membership fee.
Associate
$50.00
Per year + GST or HST*
For persons, partnerships or companies whose application has been approved by the National Board and who have paid the prescribed fees.
Family
$20.00
Per year per person + GST or HST*
For those persons who are the dependent children of an Annual Member not older than 24 years, or a spouse of an Annual Member, who resides with the Annual Member. The “Family Member(s)” will be able to register foals at the preferred Annual Member fee.
They will not have voting privileges or receive CTHS publications.
*LATE MEMBERSHIP FEE =
$175.00 + taxes if paid after January 31st.
LAPSED MEMBERS: If lapsed for at least one year you may renew for $125.00 + GST or HST
**Note $60.00 is returned to the provincial division in which the member lives for all Annual Full Members.
Membership Benefits
Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society is an association member of TOBA, C.T.H.S. members may access the following TOBA membership benefits:
- Monthly TOBA eNewsletters
- NTRA Advantage discounts (John Deere, Nationwide, OfficeMax, UPS, Sherwin-Williams, Valvoline and Red Brand Fencing).
Please contact TOBA directly for more information or promotional codes.
By phone: 859-276-3897 or by email: membership@toba.org
Life Insurance with BFL Canada
Included as a membership benefit for Annual Full Members and Associate Members, is a $25,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy through BFL Canada.
Members of the C.T.H.S. are entitled to further savings on additional insurance packages through BFL.
Please contact Stephanie Kirton for additional details, at 416-849-3061 or 1-800-668-5901 or by email: skirton@BFLCanada.ca
Equestrian Canada
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society is an Affiliate Organization of Equestrian Canada, and as such C.T.H.S. members are eligible for certain Benefits & Discounts as "registered participants"! Please follow the instructions below or on the EC website to receive your discounts. Remember to mention you are a member of an EC Affiliate Organization, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS).
John Deere: Call 1-800-965-6872 to save up to 28% on purchases and get coupon discounts up to $2,700. Please see flyer here.
BMO: Two different credit card options for Equestrians to choose from! BMO Equestrian Canada AIR MILES or Cash Back Master Cards.
When you get the BMO® Equestrian Canada MasterCard®*, a percentage of the dollar value of the transaction goes to the Horsepower Foundation, and directly benefits the equestrian industry, athletes, and sport in Canada - at no additional cost to you!
*Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at www.bmo.com/equine or call 1-800-263-2263.
Choice Hotels Canada: Email ksimpson@equestrian.ca to recieve discounted room rates at over 5,300 participating Choice hotels worldwide.
Park'N Fly: Email ksimpson@equestrian.ca to save 15% at any Park'N Fly location across Canada.
ECOGOLD: Call 1-866-432-6465 or email info@ecogold.ca to save 10% on ECOGOLD saddle pads, half pads & horse boots.
Stud Tree: Email customerservice@studtree.com & mention you are a member of an EC affiliate to receive 10% on Stud Tree kits.
Sherwin Williams: Call 1-800-965-6872 to find out how you can save up to 40% off Sherwin Williams paints and paint supplies.
Feel free to also visit the Benefits & discounts section of the Equestrian Canada website for additional details.
Travel Insurance with Ingle International
There is a new travel company assisting the membership starting in 2015. C.T.H.S. National Office would like to introduce Ingle International, whom members should contact for their travel needs. Members who have received travel insurance through BFL before should now contact Ingle International.
Please remember, that a member wishing to have this product will need to be in good standing with the C.T.H.S. and will need their C.T.H.S. membership number to get the special rate.
Here is Ingle International’s contact information:
Phone: 416-847-8076
Fax: 416-730-1878
Toll Free: 1-877-874-8076
Email: equine@ingleinsurance.com
Plusvital
- Product/Item Available: CTHS Full Annual Members will receive 10% off Plusvital Services.
- Value: The discount will vary depending on the product.
- Benefit: This product can give Owners & Breeders a new perspective into the potential capability of their horse.
- Timeline: CTHS Annual Full Members Breeders may access the Benefit at any time.
- Repetition: There is currently no limit on how many times a member may have the discount applied.
Please contact Marylu Ernsting who is the North American Territory Manager for Plusvital Limited. Cell: +1 (859) 351-3217
Email: marylu.ernsting@plusvital.com
The Members status will be confirmed with the CTHS National Office before the discount can be applied.
CTHS
National Directors
National Directors 2024-2026
David Anderson (ON) - President
Darrell Bauder (AB)
Colleen Dalos (ON)
Jamie Demetrick (BC)
James Gallant (SK)
Michaela Kemp (ON)
Adrian Munro (AB) - Vice President
David Pihl (BC)
Glenn Sikura (ON) - Vice President
Boe Stone (AB)
Grant Watson (MB)