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Equine Savings Adds Four Partner Companies

Equine Savings said Feb. 7 it has launched 2012 with four new partner programs geared toward the horse racing and breeding industry.

 Tuesday, February 07, 2012
NTRA Relying Less on Membership Dues

NTRA Relying Less on Membership Dues

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has adopted a $9.1 million budget for 2011 that relies less on dues from members and more on revenue from other programs.

 Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Morris Back to NTRA to Head Group Purchasing

Joe Morris is returning to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association as senior vice president of NTRA Advantage, a position he held about three years ago.

 Thursday, August 05, 2010
Breeders' Cup, Deere Negotiating

Breeders' Cup, Deere Negotiating

Breeders' Cup officials are in talks with John Deere, which gained entitlement rights to the Breeders' Cup Turf Division in 2001, to continue its sponsorship.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Morris to Leave NTRA Group Purchasing Post

Joe Morris is leaving his job as president of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's group purchasing division.

 Monday, April 16, 2007

Breeders' Cup to Examine Possibility of Title Sponsor

The Breeders' Cup board of directors plans to explore the possibility of seeking a title sponsor for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Standardbred Groups Join NTRA Purchasing

The United States Trotting Association and Harness Tracks of America will become partners in NTRA Purchasing, officials announced May 25.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2005

NTRA Purchasing, Harness Group Close to Deal

NTRA Purchasing, which has reached out to equine organizations outside the Thoroughbred industry, is close to signing up the United States Trotting Association, which has more than 25,000 individual members and 45 member racetracks.

 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Sign of Growth: NTRA Purchasing Moves to New Office

NTRA Purchasing officially opened its new office in Lexington May 11, a move officials said is a sign of growth for not only the National Thoroughbred Racing Association but the racing and breeding industry at large.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2004

BC Stakes Purse Supplements Tied to Vehicle Sales

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup unveiled a promotion April 21 that offers Breeders' Cup Stakes purse enhancements tied to the sale of Dodge vehicles.

 Wednesday, April 21, 2004

League Office, Industry Support Still Issues for NTRA

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has made tangible progress over the past year, but the goal of becoming a national office for a major league sport is still dangling like a carrot, commissioner Tim Smith said Sept. 22 during the organization's Annual Meeting and Marketing Summit.

 Monday, September 22, 2003

For NTRA, It's All About 'Strength in Numbers'

For the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the racing industry, the phrase "strength in numbers" can apply to sponsors, the wagering public, legislative clout, and even movie theaters.

 Wednesday, January 29, 2003