Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4618)
The main purpose is to improve the breed of Philippine horses for the benefit of all breeders and horse owners and to prevent illegal importation of race horses.
The National Stud Farm is governed and managed by a Board of Trustees charged with implementing the Act's aims and discharging prescribed duties.
The Farm operates under the administrative control and supervision of the Office of the President of the Philippines.
The Board is composed of the Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry, Chairman of the Games and Amusements Board, General Manager of the Philippine Tuberculosis Society Races, General Manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, General Manager of Races of the White Cross, Inc., presidents of existing racing clubs, President of the Thoroughbred and Horse Breeders Association of the Philippines, Inc., and three other members including a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine appointed by the President of the Philippines.
He must have been a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for at least ten years and have special knowledge and thorough experience about horses.
No, personnel appointed by the Board for implementing the Act's purposes are exempt from any provisions of the Civil Service Act and related rules.
Mares must be of top quality as determined by pedigree and racing record, owners must apply at least two months before the breeding season, mares must undergo veterinary inspection, and mares served and found in foal cannot be sold or exported.
No, the Farm shall not charge service fees on a commercial level but may set reasonable fees to encourage use of their stallions.
Stallions must not be more than twelve years old and must be duly certified sires with pedigrees certified by the Stud Book Keeper of the country of origin.
Yes, imported thoroughbreds with proper pedigree and no previous racing records for a prize may participate for four years after the Act's approval but only compete among themselves in limited races per race day.