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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington

TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced May 16 that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic in Lexington May 31-June 2. All aspects of breeding will be presented and farm tours will be included.

 Thursday, May 16, 2013
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: Vertical Bets

Exotic Bets Podcast Series: Vertical Bets

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss exacta, trifecta and superfecta bets. Sponsored by HRTV.

 Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Plato Recognized by Race for Education

The Race for Education has presented its 2011 Valedictorian Award to Laura Plato, director of operations at the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, the organization announced Dec. 1.

 Friday, December 02, 2011

Hello Race Fans Launches Fan Education Site

Hello Race Fans has launched a Thoroughbred horse racing fan education website, www.HelloRaceFans.com, to help new enthusiasts learn about and engage in horse racing.

 Tuesday, March 30, 2010
KY House Drops Racetrack VLTs in Senate's Lap

KY House Drops Racetrack VLTs in Senate's Lap

After debate of nearly four hours June 19, the Kentucky House of Representatives approved a bill permitting video lottery terminals at racetracks. The vote was 52 in favor, 45 opposed with two abstentions.

 Friday, June 19, 2009

Commentary: Who Cares?

By - Dr. C. Reid McLellan - Education? We don't need no stinkin' education!" Few horsemen actually use that paraphrase of Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles movie quote in public, but many practice that mantra, even if they don't preach it.

 Tuesday, November 20, 2007

TCA Board Approves Over $1.5 million in '07 Grants

At an annual board meeting June 2, Thoroughbred Charities of America approved grants of $1,564,400 to 149 non-profits in the charitable work of Thoroughbred Rescue, Research, Backstretch, Education and Therapeutic Riding, in 28 states.

 Friday, June 08, 2007

The Race For Education To Award $340,000 in 2004

The board of directors of The Race For Education voted Friday to allocate just under $300,000 for scholarships for the 2004 school year. Another $40,000 has been slotted for educational programs such as English as Second Language and literacy classes.

 Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Illinois Tax to Benefit Equine Research, Education

Illinois horse owners polled in a statewide referendum Oct. 7 approved an innovative new program that establishes a tax on horse feed products to benefit equine research and education in the state.

 Wednesday, October 22, 2003

Educational Facility Coming to Churchill Backstretch

Two major forces in Thoroughbred racing have formed an alliance aimed at improving the lives of Kentucky backstretch workers.

 Tuesday, July 08, 2003

KEMI Program Gets New Coordinator

Leslie Janecka has been named the coordinator of the Kentucky Equine Management Internship program.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2001