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 23

May 23, 1936: Rushaway, ridden by John Longden, won his second derby in as many days, taking the 1 1/4-mile Latonia Derby at Latonia in Covington, Ky. Rushaway had won the 1 1/8-mile Illinois Derby, run at Aurora, outside Chicago, the previous day.

KTA-KTOB News & Announcements

Tim Thornton, KTA-KTOB Board of Director

Tim was raised in the Thoroughbred breeding industry and began his career working for the families’ Threave Main Stud in Paris, Kentucky. He has been the General Manager of Brereton Jones’ Airdrie Stud in Midway, Kentucky since 1988. Currently serves on the board of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association/Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders. Past President of the KY Farm Managers Club and past director of the Thoroughbred Club of America.

New Federal Drug Legislation Introduced

A U.S. Senator and four members of the House of Representatives have introduced the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2013 to regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that may be used in racing.

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.

Board Profile:

Tim Thornton, KTA-KTOB Board of Director

Our Mission