Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) & Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders (KTOB)

Our Mission

We are committed to long-term solutions that will enable us to protect and promote the Thoroughbred industry. We strive to increase our influence on issues that impact our industry locally, nationally, and internationally.

Kentucky Thoroughbred Association

A group of Kentucky's finest horsemen formed the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) in 1983 with two primary goals. The first was to unite the industry by addressing long-term problems and representing the Thoroughbred industry on a national basis. The second was to maintain the highest standards of racing, breeding and training in the Commonwealth.

Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders

The state's leading breeders founded the Thoroughbred Breeders of Kentucky, Inc. in 1961. TBK focused on promoting and protecting the Thoroughbred industry in Kentucky. Renamed Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, Inc. (KTOB) in 1980, the organization expanded to include owners as well as breeders.

This Day in History

May 19

May 19, 1999: Secretariat was honored as the 35th greatest athlete of the 20th Century by ESPN’s SportsCentury, a series of programs profiling the top athletes of the past 100 years. Secretariat was the only non-human to make the top 50.

KTA-KTOB News & Announcements

Why horse racing's Triple Crown is so hard to achieve

As winner of the Kentucky Derby, Orb is the only horse in 2013 with a shot to become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years. Trainer Doug O'Neill, who aims to beat Orb in Saturday's Preakness with Derby also-ran Goldencents, is among many who have fallen short of the triple. He says Orb might be up to it.

Family Foundation files instant racing briefs to Kentucky Supreme Court

The Family Foundation has filed response briefs with the Kentucky Supreme Court laying out its argument for allowing discovery in the instant racing case.

Stephen Johnson, KTA-KTOB Board of Director

President and Managing Partner/General Manager of Margaux Farm LLC in Midway, KY. Visiting Professor at Yanbian University, China. Member of the Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Club of America, Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program (KEMI), and Midway College Equine Studies Advisory Committee.

Business plan has Kentucky Horse Park on right financial track

The Kentucky Horse Park isn't just for horses anymore. Already it has added charity galas, the state wrestling finals and more to its ever-expanding schedule of events, with new events on the way in 2014.

Board Profile:

Stephen Johnson, KTA-KTOB Board of Director

Our Mission