Tuesday, September 21, 2021	Contact: Kristin Werner (859) 224-2720
T.I.P. Horse Show and Youth Ambassador Application Deadlines Approaching
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) reminds relevant parties that horse show applications are due September 30 and Youth Ambassador Program applications are due October 1. Horse shows, horse trials, and other events interested in offering T.I.P. awards in 2022 must apply during the application period even if the information or show dates are tentative. Shows that offered awards in 2021 still need to re-apply for 2022 dates. More information and the online application are available at tjctip.com/About/HSIGI. Introduced in 2016, the T.I.P. Youth Ambassador Program selects about a dozen youth ambassadors on an annual basis to positively represent T.I.P. and the Thoroughbred breed. The goal of the T.I.P. Youth Ambassador Program is to promote participation in T.I.P. with the mission to encourage retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding. A youth ambassador's role is to positively represent T.I.P. and the Thoroughbred breed at his or her local barn, shows, competitions, or any other activities in which he or she may participate. T.I.P. Youth Ambassadors must meet the following criteria:   Be 18 years old or younger as of January 1, 2022 Reside in the U.S. or Canada Own or lease a Thoroughbred with a T.I.P. number Participate in T.I.P. shows or programs The Youth Ambassador Program application can be found on the T.I.P. website at tjctip.com/About/TBYPAM. Created and announced in October 2011, T.I.P. recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of Thoroughbred classes and high point awards at sanctioned horse shows, year-end performance awards, a recreational riding program, and non-competition awards. Additional information about T.I.P. is available at tjctip.com and on the T.I.P. Facebook page at facebook.com/tjctip.

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