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Retirement Plans for FTBOA's Hancock Outlined

Dick Hancock, executive director of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association for 22 years, plans to retire before his contract ends, according to organization president Fred Brei.

 Monday, June 27, 2011

Florida TBOA Takes Step Toward Possible Meet

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association has taken the first step toward converting its Quarter Horse permit to a Thoroughbred permit, for a possible Thoroughbred race meet in Marion County.

 Friday, June 24, 2011
Hialeah Breeders' Cup Plan on Hold for Now

Hialeah Breeders' Cup Plan on Hold for Now

The Florida legislature will end its 2011 regular session May 6, and it appears language authorizing a special Breeders' Cup permit for Hialeah Park will have to wait a year.

 Thursday, May 05, 2011
Gulfstream Sees Strong Handle Growth

Gulfstream Sees Strong Handle Growth

Gulfstream Park is reporting its third straight annual handle growth as it heads into the final month of its racing season. New exotic wagers and good weath contribute to the strength.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Top Owner/Breeder Appleton Dies

Top Owner/Breeder Appleton Dies

Leading Thoroughbred breeder and owner Arthur I. Appleton of Bridlewood Farm in Florida died Jan. 15 at the age of 92.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Dizney Re-Elected FTBOA President

Donald R. Dizney was re-elected president of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association following the annual membership meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Ocala, Florida.

 Monday, October 10, 2005

FTBOA Hosts Round Table on Strangles

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association officials said they are satisfied the strangles situation is being properly handled in Florida.

 Monday, April 04, 2005

Kentucky and Florida in 'Horse Capital' Battle

Is the "Horse Capital of the World" Lexington, Kentucky or Ocala, Forida.? According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it's Ocala and the surrounding area in Marion County, Fla.

 Thursday, March 28, 2002

Central Florida Farms Handling West Nile Virus

Though Florida has been hardest hit by West Nile vVrus this year, the number of confirmed cases in Marion County, home to Ocala and many horse farms, isn't out of line with the rest of the state, according to data registered through Oct. 31.

 Monday, November 19, 2001