VISION

To create an environment, which maximizes the opportunity for New York’s Thoroughbred breeders to produce horses competitive at the highest levels of racing.

MISSION

To effectively represent the economic and political interests of New York’s Thoroughbred Breeders. To promote the long-term best interests of Thoroughbred racing and breeding in New York and nationally.

To ensure that New York’s Thoroughbred Breeding and Development program is administered efficiently and fairly.

To encourage New York’s Thoroughbred breeders to be aware of and participate in the activities of their association.

To work with other elements of the Thoroughbred industry to maintain New York’s supremacy as a premiere Thoroughbred racing state.

STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENTS

MEMBERSHIP – to continue to grow membership and increase opportunities for education, networking and communication

GOVERNANCE – to continue to make appropriate changes to the association’s by-laws as needed and to monitor any and all state and federal legislation that could impact the breeding and racing industry.

FINANCES – to continue to prepare, approve and monitor an annual budget for the association with an emphasis on income exceeding expenses to allow for reserves to be built

EDUCATION/PROMOTION – NYTB is unique as the sole organization established for the purpose of representing the interests of Thoroughbred breeders throughout New York State.  By virtue of its governance, history and record of accomplishments, it is uniquely positioned to promote Thoroughbred breeding and racing to a broad range of constituencies and to provide educational programs for both seasoned breeders and owners and new and prospective breeders and owners.

1. NYTB will continue to provide educational programs that will raise awareness in the general public about industry – its impact on the economy, its protection of open space and introduce and bring new people to the industry
   
   
2. NYTB will host educational programs for breeders and owners bringing in experts on a variety of subjects with the intent to raise the quality of equine management and care
   
   
3. NYTB will continue to raise funds and awareness for scholarships for students
   seeking to advance their education in the equine field which in turn will increase the quality and quantity in the labor pool within our industry
   
   
4. NYTB will continue to publish a monthly newsletter “News and Notes” to keep members informed and the annual Stallion Register to promote the stallions standing in New York
   
   
5. NYTB will continue to participate in appropriate activities and events that will bring positive attention to our organization with emphasis on the significance of the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing industry 

     
FUND OVERSIGHT – Maintain an oversight of the Fund administration of purse enrichment, owners’ awards breeders and stallion awards

RACING- NYTB unanimously approved the following objectives for the future of racing in New York

1. The organization entrusted with the conduct of thoroughbred racing in New York should adhere to the highest standards of honesty, efficiency and accountability.
   
   
2. The over-arching objective should be to establish and maintain the highest quality of thoroughbred racing anywhere.
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3. There should be no significant diminution in the calendar of racing, and proposed changes should be subject to full and fair review by the constituencies most affected.
   
4. The structure of racing and related sources of revenue should stimulate growth in purses. The Fund should remain intact and the revenue stream should keep the growth in this program in proportion to the growth in purses.
   
   
5. The safety and well-being of horses and riders are paramount.  It is in the public’s interest to have racing conducted according to the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all aspects, including the promulgation and enforcement of medication rules.
   
   
6. Emphasis should be placed on the establishment and maintenance of facilities geared to the comfort and pleasure of racing fans, and to incentives/rewards for the most loyal customers.
   
   
7. The New York Stallion Stakes Series must be maintained and permitted to grow as a centerpiece of New York’s thoroughbred industry and as an integral component of NYTB’s revenue base.
   
   
8. Improvements to the backstretch should be commensurate with the quality of racing New York should maintain.  This should include, but not be limited to, improvements to the barn area. Emphasis should be placed on creating a horse friendly environment, improving employee housing and living conditions and establishing appropriate recreational facilities.
   
   
9. Purse parity and racing opportunities consistent with the New York-bred population are essential.
   
10. As the representative of more than a thousand breeders and over 400 active farms throughout our state, NYTB intends to participate fully in whatever public or public/private processes may develop to chart the future of thoroughbred racing in New York.

AFFILIATIONS – NYTB will continue to cooperate and partner with the various entities that support the industry and participate in the activities that support the continued success of thoroughbred breeding & racing in New York State in particular as well as at the national level.  This will include but not be limited to NYTHA, NYRA, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes HBPA, the FUND, The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, The NYS Farm Bureau and National Farm Bureau, American Horse Council, NYS Racing and Wagering Board, NTRA, TOBA, Harness Horse Breeders, the various sales companies and the NYS legislature.  As needed and if deemed appropriate NYTB will be ready, and willing to take a leadership role in these affiliations and participate in the activities of the same.