Thoroughbred Incentive Program October Updates!

Championships Photo Album

Happy October! September was a busy month for T.I.P. with the first ever T.I.P. Championships and applications for horse shows to have T.I.P. awards next year! It's also a great time to see the beautiful fall leaves while logging hours for #TRRIP!
I hope you enjoy the information in this month's newsletter and that you have a great autumn!

~Kristin Werner Leshney, T.I.P. Coordinator

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What's the Deal with Microchips???

Beginning with the 2017 foal crop, microchips are a requirement of registration for Thoroughbreds. But you can buy your older Thoroughbred a microchip too! Microchips may be helpful in establishing identity of Thoroughbreds involved in horse shows and in the event a horse is lost or stolen. Additionally, as of Dec. 1, 2017, US Equestrian will require a microchip for classes that require USHJA horse registration.

The Jockey Club offers microchips for $15 each (plus tax in New York and Kentucky). AND Reporting of the microchip number for Thoroughbreds to The Jockey Club is included with the cost of the microchip.

If you wish to pay by check, use the Order Form below. If you wish to pay by credit card, order online using Interactive Registration.

Microchip FAQ's from the Registry

Order a Microchip

MEET OUR 2017 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

SSO Valor
2017 Thoroughbred of the Year

Registered as Raja’s Best Dancer, the 23-year-old gelding serves as a police mount with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Valor has been a member of the police force for 14 years. He has worked every large event in Sarasota County is one of two horses used in the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Activities League SADDLES program, an experience for latch-key kids and at-risk kids who learn team building, non-verbal communication, and how to care for horses. “Valor has served with distinction his entire career at the sheriff’s office, and everyone who has worked with him has been honored and thankful to do so,” said Sergeant Chris Laster,. “He is an ambassador not only for mounted police units but also for retired racehorses.”

Sydney Standing
2017 T.I.P. Young Rider of the Year

Sydney, from Ontario, currently competes in western dressage and Extreme Cowboy shows with her Cocoria ("Rosie"). She will use the funds from her T.I.P. award to help pay for her lease of Rosie as well as lesson and showing expenses.

“Rosie was the first Thoroughbred that I had ever ridden and will definitely not be the last!” said Standing. “Thoroughbreds have so much to offer and put their hearts into everything that they do.”

Brenna Tento
2017 T.I.P. Young Rider of the Year

Brenna, from Pennsylvania competes in the children’s and Thoroughbred hunters with her Thoroughbred Scatter Creek, also known as Joe. Tento first became interested in Thoroughbreds after leasing a Thoroughbred named Nash.

“When my lease ended, I knew I wanted a horse as versatile and willing as Nash,” Tento said. “In order to have a horse that versatile, I knew that I needed to buy a Thoroughbred."

T.I.P. Video: From Racetrack to Rolex Arena

Programs available through T.I.P.

Awards at sponsored horse shows
T.I.P. Championships
Performance Awards (Year End "Points" program)
Recreational Riding Incentive Program
Youth Ambassador Program
Young Rider of the Year Award
Thoroughbred of the Year Award

Click the links for more info!

Important Dates

Nov. 30 2017:
Performance Award Year Ends

Dec. 20, 2017:
2017 Perf. Award forms due

Aug. 1 2017 to July 31, 2018:
2018 Championships Qualifying (H/J/E.Pl.)

????? FAQ of the Month ?????

My new horse already has a T.I.P. Number, what do I do?
What if I just need to add a rider?

T.I.P. Numbers are horse/owner specific, so you should get a new T.I.P. Number for the horse. To obtain a T.I.P. Number, please go to My Account at tjctip.com. You can add additional riders to existing T.I.P. Numbers by logging in to My Account.