Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Retires Two Mounted Unit Members

Valor and Major, both horses with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, have been retired after years of service to the community. Valor is a 28-year-old off-track Thoroughbred who was donated to the sheriff's office 17 years ago. Valor worked the Super Bowl and the Republican National Convention; he was also deployed to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Among his many accolades was being named the 2017 The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Thoroughbred of the Year.

Major is a 19-year-old Hanoverian trained in dressage who was donated to the sheriff's office by a community member. Major also worked the Republican National Convention; he has also worked the Florida Classic and other high-profile events.

The horses will be retired at the Sarasota Polo Club.

Read more at the Venice Gondolier and at the Sarasota Sheriff's Office website.

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Thoroughbred Incentive Program, U.S. Polo Association To Offer Thoroughbred Polo Awards

The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) and United States Polo Association® (USPA) announced today that they will recognize Thoroughbreds that are excelling as polo horses through six awards that will be offered annually, starting this year. For a Thoroughbred to be eligible for these awards, it must have a T.I.P. number. There is no charge for a T.I.P. number.

“Polo is just one of many disciplines in which Thoroughbreds can succeed following their racing careers, and T.I.P. is pleased to partner with the USPA to honor the accomplishments of these horses at all levels of polo,” said Kristin Werner, senior counsel of The Jockey Club and coordinator of T.I.P.

Each award winner will receive an award sash and special logo prizes. The categories for each award are:

  • High Goal Horse: for a Thoroughbred that has played in at least one USPA Outdoor Tournament in 2020 and scored more than 16 goals in total.
  • Medium Goal Horse: for a Thoroughbred that has played in at least one USPA Outdoor Tournament in 2020 and scored eight to 16 goals in total.
  • Low Goal Horse: for a Thoroughbred that has played in at least one USPA Outdoor Tournament in 2020 and scored fewer than eight goals in total.
  • Arena Polo Horse: for a Thoroughbred that has played in at least one USPA Arena Tournament in 2020.
  • Lesson Horse: for a Thoroughbred used in a lesson program at a USPA club.
  • Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) Horse: for a Thoroughbred that has played in an I/I Regional or National Tournament in 2020.

“The USPA is excited to work with the Thoroughbred Incentive Program to highlight the Thoroughbred's long history in the sport of polo,” said Justin Powers, executive director of the United States Polo Association Polo Development LLC.

Applications will open on the T.I.P. and USPA websites on November 1 and close November 30. The winners will be announced in January and selected based on the application and an essay. Applicants will be judged by a committee formed by the USPA and T.I.P.

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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Thoroughbred Incentive Program to Add Polo Awards

The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), which recognizes the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of classes, year-end performance awards, a recreational riding program, and non-competition awards, announced Tuesday jointly with the United States Polo Association (USPA) that Thoroughbreds excelling as polo horses will also be recognized. Six awards will be offered annually, starting this year.

“Polo is just one of many disciplines in which Thoroughbreds can succeed following their racing careers, and T.I.P. is pleased to partner with the USPA to honor the accomplishments of these horses at all levels of polo,” said Kristin Werner, senior counsel of The Jockey Club and coordinator of T.I.P.

Applications will be open Nov. 1-30, with the winners announced in January and selected based on the application and an essay. For more information, visit tjctip.com.

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Thoroughbred Incentive Program Horse Show, 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 2021 must apply during the application period even if the information or show dates are tentative. Shows that offered awards in 2020 and shows that were approved for awards but canceled in 2020 still need to re-apply for 2021 dates. More information and the online application are available at tjctip.com/About/HSIGI.

“Offering T.I.P. awards is a great way of increasing participation from Thoroughbreds and their riders at horse shows, and we encourage applications from all interested groups in anticipation of a more typical horse show schedule in 2021,” said Kristin Werner, senior counsel of The Jockey Club and coordinator for T.I.P. “Similarly, our Youth Ambassador Program has proven to be an excellent opportunity for individuals to develop leadership skills while promoting the versatility of the Thoroughbred breed.”

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, 2021

· 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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