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OBS Reports Five Riding Crop Violations

The set of uniform policies developed by four major auction firms Barretts, Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland, and the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. took effect beginning with the OBS February select sale of 2-year-olds in training Feb. 17 in Central Florida. The policies address medication, prohibited practices, riding crops, and horseshoes. "As the first sale under these new guidelines, I thought it went tremendously well," said Tom Ventura, the OBS general manager and director of sales.

 Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Record Median Set at OBS Yearling Select Session; Gross, Average Down

Record Median Set at OBS Yearling Select Session; Gross, Average Down

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. got off to a solid start, setting a record for median during its select session.

 Monday, August 20, 2007

$375,000 Aptitude Colt Tops OBS Spring Sale's Second Session

A colt from the first crop of multiple grade I winner Aptitude brought $375,000 Tuesday to top the second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Tale of the Cat Weanling Brings $145,000 at OBS

Led by a $145,000 purchase of a Tale of the Cat weanling filly Tuesday, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. fall mixed sale closed the second of two preferred consignor sessions with double-digit increases in both average and median sale figures.

 Wednesday, October 15, 2003

OBS Catalogues More Than 1,200 Horses For August Yearling Sale

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has catalogued 1,276 horses for its yearling sale that will be conducted Aug. 18-21 in Central Florida.

 Friday, July 11, 2003