Taylor Made State-Bred Initiative Program
A program designed to support and incentivize breeders who choose to breed, foal, and register their horses within regional state-bred programs outside of Kentucky.
This initiative rewards qualifying breeders with a waived (comped) stud fee upon meeting all program requirements.
Participating Stallions
Angel of Empire ($5,000 LFSN)
G1 Arkansas Derby winner and Classic-placed in the Kentucky Derby.
Angel of Empire will be represented by his first crop of foals in 2026.
Dr. Schivel ($5,000 LFSN)
A dual G1-winning son of Violence who posted four triple-digit Beyers.
In the money in 12 of 15 starts, earning over $1.3 million.
First-crop yearlings in 2026.
Idol ($5,000 LFSN)
G1 Winner and full brother to Champion, multiple G1 winner Nest.
Idol’s first crop of yearlings sold up to $175,000, with first 2YOs in 2026.
Tacitus ($5,000 LFSN)
Won or placed in 10 graded stakes.
Full brother to 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff victress Scylla.
His first crop of 2YOs includes Silent Tactic, who placed in the G3 Grey S. at Woodbine.
Program Requirements
1. Designation & Contract Terms
- All mares submitted are subject to approval.
- All participating mares must be officially designated as “State-Bred Initiative” at time of submission.
- Not be registered as a Kentucky-bred.
- If the mare:
- Is submitted as a State-Bred Initiative mare,
- Produces a live foal in a qualifying regional state, and
- The foal is registered as a regional state-bred with appropriate documentation submitted as proof,
Then the stud fee for the 2026 season will be waived (comped), subject to full compliance with all requirements outlined in the standard live foal stand and nurse agreement. No mare may be sold in utero to a Participating Stallion. Any such action will nullify the mare’s State-Bred Initiative qualification, and the full contracted stud fee will become due prior to the sale.
Foaling & Registration Eligibility
Foals bred under the Taylor Made State-Bred Initiative plan must:
- Be registered as a state-bred in a qualifying state, eligible for that state’s specific state-bred incentives and races.
- Qualifying states and programs for foal registration include state programs in the United States and Canada.
- Not be a registered Kentucky-bred.
Proof of Registration / Waiver of Stud Fee
To finalize the stud fee waiver, breeders must submit proof of foal residency with the applicable state-bred organization.
Applicable Proof of Registration/Residency may include, but not limited to:
- Live Foal Report with The Jockey Club
- Copy of State Registration Inspection Report
- Copy of State-Bred Foal Application
Committed to Supporting Regional Breeders
The State-Bred Initiative Program strengthens regional racing programs while providing meaningful incentives to breeders who invest in their home states.
Taylor Made is proud to support your breeding goals – wherever you choose to foal.
For more information or to nominate a mare, please contact:
Brock Martin – (859) 881-6148
Travis White – (859) 396-3508
