geo, this is my second year in Louisiana and I'm not absolutely sure of the breeders awards,but, I will try. First, there is a pool that accumulates during the year that is funded by several ways, i.e., purses, fees, etc. and if you are the stallion owner and he is LA accredited you will receive about 5% of purses won by the offspring if they run 1,2,or 3 in a race. My understanding is the races are not restricted to LA accredited but races won at any track. If you own the mare and she is LA accredited you would receive about 22% of the purses won if they run 1,2,or 3 and are not restricted just like the stallions.
They are saying that the Fairgrounds this year will run MSW LA accredited for close to $60K. The climate in LA is definitely changing. FT-Texas sold a LA accredited the other day for $330K. The highest price ever paid for a LA bred. There have been several sell for $100K+ in sales this year and last. If things continue to grow and evolve owning and running LA accredited is going to be very lucrative.
Hope this helps,
Larrygene