Whether you are actively breeding in the state, or simply enjoy the sport, there is membership level for you.
According to the LTBA Bylaws, three (3) classes of membership: Regular, Associate and Lifetime. The qualifications and voting privileges of each class are as follows:
A.) Regular Member:
Fee $75
- An individual of majority actively engaged in the breeding of a thoroughbred horse domiciled in Louisiana that he/she owns or whose ownership interest in multiple breeding horses domiciled in Louisiana totals fifty percent (50%). Actively engaged is defined as the mating of a thoroughbred mare with a thoroughbred stallion and/or foaling a thoroughbred mare in each membership year. Ownership of the breeding entity on the membership application shall correspond with the mare’s registration and accreditation of said mare’s foals or stallion’s registration recorded with the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Such members shall have one vote only. (Revised 12/13/19)
- A Legal Entity, (Corporation, Partnership, LLC, LLP, Estate, Farm, other than an individual), actively engaged in the breeding of a thoroughbred horse domiciled in Louisiana which owns at least one thoroughbred breeding horse domiciled in Louisiana or whose ownership interest in multiple breeding horses domiciled in Louisiana totals fifty percent (50%). The voting right of the members, partners or shareholder of any such entity is determined as follows:
i. Determine the percentage of ownership interest of each qualified breeding horse owned by the legal entity;
ii. Combine all such ownership interests of the legal entity to determine a total ownership interest;
iii. if the total ownership interest combined equals or exceeds a 50% interest in qualified horse or horses the entity shall be entitled to designate a member, partner or shareholder, with the right to vote;
iv. The entity shall be allowed to designate only one member, partner or shareholder with the right to vote;
v. any person designated with the right to vote pursuant to this sub-section must be a dues paying regular member and is entitled to only one vote. (Revised 12/13/19)
B) Associate Membership
Fee: $50
Persons not eligible for membership under (A) above or (C) below are eligible to be associate members with no voting rights. However all other rights and privileges awarded a regular member are received. (Revised 04/10/12)
C) Lifetime Membership:
(1) Honorary Lifetime: A membership bestowed on an individual or legal entity by the Board of Directors or the membership of the LTBA because of their contribution of time, talent and service which has been of great value to the LTBA. The Honorary Life Member shall pay no dues but shall enjoy all the Benefits of Regular Membership (Revised 12/13/19)
(2) Lifetime: A membership paid by a one-time fee determined by the Board of Directors that entitles an individual membership rights to the LTBA. The member is entitled to one vote provided he/she meets the qualifications of Regular Membership. Although the member’s fee is fully paid, that member must complete the membership application each year and submit to the LTBA office. If such member fails to meet the qualifications of Regular Membership at any time, such member shall be considered an Associate member with no voting rights. (Revised 04/10/12)
Fee $1,000
Benefits of membership include
- Foal accreditation fees of $75/foal vs. non-member fees of $250.
- Subscription to the Louisiana Horse Magazine an $18 value
- Reminders and notifications from the LTBA on all important dates and deadlines.
- The right to vote for LTBA Board of Directors (Associate Members may NOT vote in LTBA elections)