In 2009, over 30 weanlings competed for $82,000 in prize money. The first place weanling won $28,800 with $7200 of that being paid to the stallion donor. Our auction pays out prize money to 10 places if the purse is $60,000 and 8 places if less than $60,000. Read on to learn how you can become a part of this lucrative and fun program by buying one or more stallion services on January 16, 2010!

The annual WI Futurity Limited Breeder's Auction was held on January 16th. There are some Stallions still available for purchase now through 3/31/2010. Please click here to view a current list. For more info or to purchase, please call Paulette Healey at (262) 242-2559.

Limited Breeders Guidelines and Rules

DR. RICK LUFT LIMITED BREEDERS STAKE OF WISCONSIN

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In 1985 an innovative idea promoting the American Saddlebred was developed and presented by the Wisconsin Futurity. A unique competition was created where only one weanling sired by each qualified "Limited Breeder's Stallions" is eligible to compete.

1. Source of Funds
   1. The stallion services donated by stallion owners are auctioned off, starting with one-half the current stallion service fee or a minimum of $300.00 bid. Sealed bids are accepted, but must be received prior to the auction. A check must accompany the sealed bid and will be returned if a live bid exceeds the sealed bid. All stallion services must be paid at the auction. A NSF FEE of $100.00 will be charged to the stallion service buyer. The buyer will have 5 business days to settle the account from the time the buyer is notified of the nonpayment due to the bad check. Payment of stallion nomination of $75.00 will be added when purchasing stallion service.
   2. Neither the Wisconsin Futurity nor its board of directors will intervene between the purchaser of the stallion service and the stallion owner. All contracts, arrangements and negotiations that may arise in the service of any mare designated for the Limited Breeder's Weanling Stakes will be strictly between the mare owner and stallion owner.
   3. A refund, the amount paid for the purchased stallion service will be made if the stallion dies before the designated mare has been bred.
      
2. Prize Money
   1. The Wisconsin Futurity will retain 10 percent of the auction proceeds plus the cost of insuring the stallion services from March 1st through August 31st of the current year. Interest accumulated from the date of the auction until distribution, following the competition, will become part of the purse.
   2. Prize money will be paid as follows: If the purse totals $60,000 or less, the prize money will be paid to eight places. If the purse exceeds $60,000, the prize money will be paid to ten places. Owner of the weanling at the time of show entry deadline receives 75% of the purse and the stallion donor 25% of the purse.
      Prize Money shall be paid as follows:

      1st Prize 40%

      2nd Prize 25%

      3rd Prize 15%

      4th & 5th Prize 10% each

      *6th Prize $3500

      *7th Prize $3000

      *8th Prize $2500

      *9th Prize $2000

      *10th Prize $2000

      *Note, 6th through 10th Prize Money not to exceed 4th & 5th Prize Money

      1. Designating The Mare
         1. A copy of the registration paper for the designated mare bred by a purchased stallion service must be received by the Wisconsin Futurity before December 31st of the year the mare was bred to be eligible for the competition.
         2. The rights of the designated mare's foal cannot be postponed to the following year.
            
      2. Requirements for Weaning Eligibility
         1. The owner of a weanling showing in the Limited Breeder's Weanling Stake must be a member of the Wisconsin Futurity. Annual membership dues are $25.00.
         2. The sire, dam and weanling must be nominated with the American Saddlebred Horse Breeder Futurity of Wisconsin with all fees paid, on or before the nomination closing date, and must be registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association.
         3. All weanlings showing in the Limited Breeder's Weanling Stake will be subject to blood typing by the Wisconsin Futurity following the competition.
            
      3. Wisconsin Futurity Horse Show Class
         A separate entry form to show must be filed and mailed to the Wisconsin Futurity Horse Festival Secretary to enter the Limited Breeder's Weanling Stake. No entry fee required.

         Rules for Showing the Limited Breeder's Weanling:
         

         1. The class will be divided into sections and called by section. Each weanling must be presented as assigned or forfeit right to show.
         2. It is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain the correct order of go.
         3. Showing procedure for In-Hand: entries will enter the ring one at a time showing at a trot, be lead down the right hand rail to the other end of the ring, return to the judges at a trot, and then be judged on conformation. On the return lead, entries are permitted to trot past the judges to the end of the ring, if so desired, and then return to the judges. Entry will then be lead to the opposite rail at a walk, out of the way of subsequent entries. Entries are not to be judged lunging.
         4. Twelve (12) weanlings will be selected for final evaluation. The ring announcer will then read the back numbers for the selected weanlings in numerical order after which a five-minute break will begin. The order of go will be determined and posted at the in-gate area as well as announced during the break.
         5. When the class resumes, the weanlings will enter one at a time in the order of go, showing at a trot, be lead down the right hand rail to the other end of the ring, return to the judges at a trot, and then be judged on conformation. On the return lead, entries are permitted to trot past the judges to the end of the ring, if so desired, and then return to the judges. Entry will then be lead to the opposite rail at a walk, out of the way of subsequent entries. Entries are not to be judged lunging.
         6. The class will then be tied to twelve (12) places by the three judges with 50% of the placement to be determined from the first showing added to 50% of a determination made from the second showing.
         7. All weanlings from the final evaluation will report to the designated holding area upon exit from the ring for required testing and remain there until excused. Any entry failing to do so will forfeit any and all prizes from the class.

         Rules revised 12/5/2008