Standardbred Program (cont.) Page 2 



Foxboro, Spencer and Franklin County were the three fairs that were 

 invulved. 



The Department made an additional award of twenty-five horse blankets, 

 one for each of the horses that made up this years race group. 



We did not give out any Stallion Awards this year as it was felt that 

 the law had not been in effect long enough. 



Summary ; 



The Standardbred Breeding Fund was established to promote, develop 

 and encourage the breeding ot Standardbred Horses in Massachusetts. 



Similar programs have been established in neighboring states and 

 have met with much success. Many Massachusetts horse breeders had 

 enrolled in these out-of-state programs, however, many have already begun 

 to bring their mares back into this State. 



Several breeders have purchased well bred stallions which is reflected 

 in the many out-of-state mares that are being brought here t* be serviced 

 and boarded. 



These has been a marked increase in the number of horses being 

 enrolled this year which indicates the Standardbred breeders are very much 

 interested in making our program a success. 



The fair associations that have participated in the Standardbred 

 Program have been very cooperative. We anticipate that the program can be 

 expanded in include more fairs in the future. The racing has provided an 

 additional major feature for the fairs at practically no cost to them. 



The Standardbred Program has attained a fine start and should be a 

 valuable asset in the promotion of Agribusiness for Massachusetts, 



Respectfully submitted. 



Dennis J. Flynn 

 Supervisor 



