Two Scholarships to be Awarded on Louisiana Premier Day, February 10
Vinton, La. – The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association  (LTBA) will award two scholarships each valued at $1,000. Two scholarships will be awarded via Facebook Live drawing during Louisiana Premier Day on Wednesday, February 10.
The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
- Must be a college student enrolled full-time for Spring 2021or Summer 2021.
- Must register using the online registration link for the scholarship drawing.
- Â Must be in good standing with the college or university.
- Â Must have college ID and government-issued ID.
For Premier Day, February 10:
- No registration at Delta Downs
- Â Drawing Time: The scholarships will be awarded after the fifth race of the day.
- The drawing is scheduled for Facebook LIVE, and winners will be contacted by LTBA after the race.
- Deadline to enter is noon, February 9, 2021.
The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student’s account at the college or university. The student is asked to know the name and address of the college that they are attending.
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association manages one of the best incentive programs for breeding thoroughbreds in the United States. Since the organization formed, this has led to increased purses, better quality horses, and increased interest in racing and breeding horses.
“The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association continues to make an investment in the future of our state by investing in our students and their education,” said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. “This type of investment is for our future, the state, as well as the organization. Our hope is that these scholarships get the younger generations interested in thoroughbred racehorses so that our organization stays the top breeding incentive program in the United States.”
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association manages one of the best incentive programs for breeding thoroughbreds in the United States. Since the organization formed, this has led to increased purses, better quality horses, and increased interest in racing and breeding horses.
Louisiana’s four racetracks provide year-round racing at Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, Vinton; Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, Opelousas; The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, New Orleans; and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, Bossier City.
Louisiana’s racing and breeding industry plays an important role in the state’s economic well-being and contributes a significant source of state revenue. The combined impacts of both racing and breeding and their related industries generates over $1 billion annually and employs nearly 13,000 people.
For more information about Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association visitÂ
louisianabred.com or call (504) 947-4676.
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