In 2008, the Yearling Futurity Division World Champion winners from each class received $3,100, and Reserve World Champions received $2,480. The winners of the Yearling Filly and Yearling Colt classes were sired by 2008 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction stallions, which provided an additional $2,500 to their $3,500 earnings for a total of $6,000. The nominated sires and dams of all three yearling classes received paybacks of $500, plus additional bonuses of $2,000 to the stallion and $1,500 to the dam from the proceeds of the 2008 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction if their sires participated in the SSA. Winning trainers of SSA sired yearlings also received $500. All together, the World Morgan Futurity paid out over $47,000 to the three Yearling World Champion classes in dividends and bonuses.

The Two Year Old Futurity Division World Champion winners from each class received $2,800, and Reserve World Champions received $2,230. The winners of the Two Year Old Mare, Gelding and Stallion classes, as well as Two Year Old Park Harness, were all sired by 2008 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction stallions, which provided an additional $2,500 to their $2,800 earnings for a total of $5,300. The nominated sires and dams of these four class winners also received additional bonuses of $2,000 and $1,500 respectively from the proceeds of the 2008 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction. Winning trainers of these SSA sired two year olds also received $500. All together, the World Morgan Futurity paid out over $79,100 to the five Two Year Old World Champion classes in dividends and bonuses.

The Three Year Old Futurity Division World Champion winners from each class received $2,700, and Reserve World Champions received $2,150. The winners of the Three Year Old English Pleasure, Classic Pleasure Driving, Park Harness, Park Saddle, Pleasure Driving and Western Pleasure were all sired by 2008 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction stallions, which provided an additional $2,500 to their $2,700 earnings for a total of $5,200. The nominated sires and dams of these six class winners also received additional bonuses of $2,000 and $1,500 respectively from the proceeds of the 2008 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction. Winning trainers of these SSA sired three year olds also received $500. All together, the World Morgan Futurity paid out over $109,060 to the seven Three Year Old World Champion classes in dividends and bonuses.

The Four Year Old Alumni Program is now in its ninth year of paybacks, with a total $50,000 being paid to those horses that competed in any Grand National Class and were current Futurity Alumni nominees. Eight Alumni horses not only earned Grand National titles in their respective classes, but also picked up $2,000 in Futurity money. Eight Reserve Grand National titleists received $1,600 for their efforts. As in the younger divisions, prize money is paid through to 10 places.

A total of over $285,160 in prize money was brought to the table for the 2008 World Morgan Futurity participants, as well as World Championship titles, coolers, plaques and ribbons.

Each year, savvy buyers insure their new purchases are eligible for the World Futurity. Breeders who want more value for their breeding dollar are participating annually. Shouldn't you be too? Don't wait another year to begin reaping your rewards. Join the savvy breeders of the World Morgan Futurity today. For more information, contact:

Barb Rudicel, World Morgan Futurity Chairperson

6839 W. Isanogel Rd., Muncie, IN 47304   765-288-3558

brudicel@aol.com