Purpose and policy for local horses
- PHILRACOM supports improvement of the breed of Philippine horses.
- Support for locally bred horses is implemented by providing a ready market for locally bred horses and by staging races exclusively for locally bred horses.
- Importation from other countries is allowed only in a way that supports locally bred horses and their owners.
Core importation eligibility requirement
- A horse owner may import horses from other countries only after the horse owner has bred or otherwise has in ownership at least three (3) locally-bred horse/s.
- The eligibility requirement applies to horse owners who intend to import horses from other countries.
- The requirement becomes effective on June 1, 2010.
Exception to the three-horse restriction
- The restriction on needing at least three (3) locally-bred horse/s does not apply when the horse owner imports a pregnant mare.
- The restriction also does not apply when the horse owner imports stallion/s.
Implementation and notice
- PHILRACOM directs that a copy of the resolution be furnished to horse owners and all persons concerned.
- The furnishing of copies is for proper guidance of horse owners and all persons concerned.
Approval and signatories
- The resolution is approved by Honorable Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Chairman.
- The resolution is approved by Commissioners Honorable Reynaldo G. Fernando, Honorable Victor V. Tantoco, and Honorable James Erving L. Paman.