ND Certified Bred Races
Celebrating the quality of North Dakota-raised quarter horses — exclusive stakes races for locally-bred horses and the people who raise them.
About the ND Certified Bred Races
Exclusive to horses bred in North Dakota, the ND Certified Bred Races celebrate the quality of locally-raised quarter horses. These races offer competitive purses and are a point of pride for North Dakota breeders and owners.
The ND Bred program recognizes and rewards the investment that North Dakota horsemen make in breeding and raising quality quarter horses right here at home. Competing in these races is a badge of honor for any North Dakota breeder.
Event Details
Program Highlights
ND Bred Certification
To compete in the ND Certified Bred Races, your horse must be certified as North Dakota-bred through the North Dakota Breeders Fund program.
Verify Breeding
Confirm your horse was bred in North Dakota, which is done through the North Dakota Racing Commission.
Submit Certification Application
Complete and submit the ND Bred futurity or derby applications to NDQHRA along with the required documentation and fees.
Make paymets on time
The payment schedule for the NDQHRA ND Bred Futurity and ND Bred Derby will be posted below. ND Bred Maturity payments may be paid at race entry time.
Enter the Races
With certification in hand, enter your horse in the ND Certified Bred Races on entry day at the racetrack. Trials will be held to determine the final eight-horse gate.
Certification requirements, fees, and deadlines for the 2027 season will be published soon. Contact us for more information or to get on the notification list.
Eligibility Requirements
Horses must be certified as North Dakota-bred through the NDQHRA ND Bred program. Open to all ages as specified per race conditions.
- Horse must be certified as North Dakota-bred through the NDQHRA ND Bred program.
- Horse must be a registered American Quarter Horse (AQHA) in good standing.
- Owner and trainer must comply with all NDQHRA and AQHA rules and regulations.
- Horse must pass all required veterinary and equipment inspections on race day.
Contact the North Dakota Racing Commission for information on registering horses as North Dakota Bred.
Proud to Be ND Bred
If you raise quarter horses in North Dakota, the ND Bred program is your opportunity to showcase them on the track.