What's Going On Here: Size Doesn't Matter
TOBA Awards dinner brings together breeders of all shapes and sizes
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Improving the economics, integrity and pleasure of Thoroughbred Racing
TOBA National Awards Dinner 2016
TOBA National Awards Dinner 2016
100 Anniversary Audio Slideshow
- By Adam Spradling
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky, Thoroughbred Sales, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Ed Bowen guides us through the rich history of BloodHorse's coverage of the Thoroughbred industry.
BloodHorse to Co-Host Owner Conference
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky, West Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
BloodHorse has signed on to join OwnerView as the co-host of the third Thoroughbred Owner Conference.
TOBA September Member of the Month
Dennis Drazin is TOBA's September member of month
Richardson Re-Elected Chairman of TOBA
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has re-elected Dr. J. David Richardson as chairman of its board of trustees, the organization announced Aug. 10.
TOBA to Host Two Seminars in Saratoga Springs
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Pedigree and Conformation Clinic Aug. 8-9 and an Ownership Seminar Aug. 12 at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion and Saratoga Race Course, respectively.
TOBA Awards Dinner at Stonestreet Sept. 10
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association July 26 announced that the 31st annual TOBA National Awards Dinner will be Saturday, Sept. 10 at Stonestreet Farm near Lexington.
TOBA August Member of the Month
Though Robert Masterson has owned graded stakes-winning mares before, none compare to Tepin, whom he called an once-in-a-lifetime horse.
TOBA Ownership Clinic Set for Indiana Grand
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Midwest Region, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The day-long seminar will include features on new owner resources, trainer relationships and viewpoints, state-bred programs and development funds, legalities and partnerships, among other topics of interest to owners.
TOBA July Member of the Month
Whether in partnerships or solo, Peter J. Callahan has a finger in every equine pot. Most recently, three-year-old colt Collected (whom he co-bred with historic Runnymede Farm of Paris, Kentucky) made a splash on this year’s Derby trail.
TOBA Launches Redesigned Website
The enhancement of the website focuses on providing more information to members and greater function across all digital devices.
Thoroughbred Makeover Tickets Now for Sale
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Kentucky, Off Track Thoroughbreds, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Tickets are $10 per day or $25 for the event held Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park, and include access to seminars, competition, demonstrations, and the finale.
TCA Sponsors Thoroughbred Makeover
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Off Track Thoroughbreds, Kentucky, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Retired Racehorse Project and Thoroughbred Charities of America June 21 jointly announced that TCA will be the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium this fall.
McMahon Elected TCA President
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Kentucky, Off Track Thoroughbreds, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Mike McMahon, co-owner of McMahon and Hill Bloodstock and founder of Bourbon Lane Racing Stable, has been elected president of the Thoroughbred Charities of America, the organization announced June 7.
TOBA June Member of the Month
Charles Fipke spreads his talents equally between discovering gems and polishing off Thoroughbred diamonds in the rough.
TOBA May Member of the Month
Siena-bred runners have included grade II-placed Island Saint and Angela Renee.
Registration Open for Owner Conference
The conference will coincide with Breeders' Cup week and will have panels about racehorse ownership. It will also feature a variety of social events and provide reserved seating for both Breeders' Cup days.
TOBA Owners Concierge at Oaklawn for Arkansas Derby
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Owners Concierge will be onsite to help Oaklawn provide hospitality to owners and their connections.
TOBA April Member of the Month
Owner Samuel Henderson and breeders Robert and Ben Berger have Suddenbreakingnews.
TOBA March Member of the Month
For Amy Tarrant, life imitates racetrack success -- aptly demonstrated in this case by Life Imitates Art, whom she bred at her Hardacre Farm in Ocala, Florida.
TOBA Pedigree, Conformation Clinic Scheduled
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Breeding, Southeast Region, Thoroughbred Sales, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host a pedigree and conformation clinic March 1 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.
TOBA February Member of the Month
Robert Evans knows a thing or two about building dynasties.
TOBA January Member of the Month
Breeder Jack Swain III resides in Manhattan, but his heart may reside in the Bluegrass. This year, his biggest equine stars included the now-five-year-old Noble Bird, who won the June 13 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I).
TOBA Announces 2016 Clinics, Seminars
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Breeding, Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has announced the 2016 schedule for its seminars and clinics.
TOBA November Member of the Month
In 2016, Machmer Hall Farm will celebrate its 15th anniversary and is heading into that monumental occasion off its best year yet.
TOBA October Member of the Month
Bruce Lunsford is a Kentuckian to the core. Having served as state commerce secretary and as an integral member of several Kentucky businesses, Lunsford has since turned to the Bluegrass State's equine pastime.
TOBA September Member of the Month
This summer, Pam and Marty Wygod's homebred Prospect Park has gone from prospect to proven racehorse.
DeFranco Wins TCA Youth Essay Contest
Spring DeFranco, 14 of New York, wrote about her experience volunteering at the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Center.
TCA Essay: Chance of a Lifetime
Spring DeFranco tells how the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Center changed her life.
2015 TOBA Awards Dinner
Held on September 11, 2015, the TOBA Awards honor owners and breeders from 24 states and Canada. Watch Video
Ramseys National Owner, Breeder for 2014
- By Myra Lewyn
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Mid-Atlantic Region, West Region, Kentucky, Midwest Region, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Ken and Sarah Ramsey were named National Owner of the Year and National Breeder of the Year the evening of Sept. 11 during the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association national awards dinner held at Hill 'n' Dale Farms.
TOBA August Member of the Month
Sheer Drama is the latest star from Hal Queen's top broodmare Riveting Drama.
Stacy Mitchhart to Conclude TOBA Dinner
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that Nashville-based singer/songwriter Stacy Mitchhart and his band will perform American blues music at the conclusion of the 30th annual National Awards Dinner.
TOBA July Member of the Month
Owner-breeders Darrell and Sadie Brommer hit the big time on June 13. That day, their homebred three-year-old Prado's Sweet Ride edged out Lady Zuzu to win the nine-furlong Regret Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs.
TCA Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Off Track Thoroughbreds, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Kentucky, Breeders' Cup, Horse Health
The Retired Racehorse Project and Thoroughbred Charities of America jointly announced July 7 that TCA will be title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Oct. 23-25 at Kentucky Horse Park.
TOBA Names Top Owners, Breeders for 2014
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Breeding, Southwest Region, Southeast Region, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Kentucky, West Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Mid-Atlantic Region
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association July 6 named many of those who will be honored at its National Awards Dinner Sept. 11 at Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington.
TOBA June Member of the Month
Robert Luttrell's homebred Promise Me Silver delivered gold to take the seven-furlong Eight Belles Stakes May 1. The sophomore filly came home in a speedy 1:22.90, posting a one-and-a-quarter length victory over Callback.
Five New Additions for TOBA Owners Concierge
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Mid-Atlantic Region, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southwest Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The TOBA Owners Concierge, which launched in March, recently welcomed five new additions, boosting the initiative's participants to 25.
TOBA May Member of the Month
Sam-Son Farm just keeps racking up the accolades. TOBA's Canadian Breeder of the Year in 2014, the Ontario-based operation experienced its latest triumph with homebred Deceptive Vision.
TOBA Awards Dinner at Hill 'n' Dale Sept. 11
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that the 30th annual National Awards Dinner will be held Friday, Sept. 11 at Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington.
TOBA April Member of the Month
John Gunther hit it big time on March 28, 2015 when two horses he bred won graded/group races on two sides of the world.
TOBA March Member of the Month
Eh Cumpari, bred by Thomas Turner, proved the best in the March 7 Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT).
What's Going On Here: Keep Raising the Bar
TOBA initiatives aim to improve owners' experiences at the track. read blog
TOBA, Fasig-Tipton Launch 'Owners Concierge'
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association March 20 announced a partnership with Fasig-Tipton to serve Thoroughbred owners through a new concierge service.
TOBA February Member of the Month
14-year-old Tapit and Ron Winchell are just getting started.
TCA Announces February Merit Award Winners
Thoroughbred Charities of America has announced the recipients of its Award of Merit honored at state breeders associations' awards ceremonies in February.
TOBA January Member of the Month
2015 marks three decades as a Thoroughbred owner for Dr. Glen Warren.
Record Crowd Celebrates 25th TCA Auction
The annual TCA fundraiser is expecting to see record donations from its live, phone, and online stallion season auctions and auction of non-season item.
Owners Conference Planned for Early 2016
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Southeast Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Ownerview announced Jan. 9 it will hold its second national Thoroughbred Owners Conference in January 2016 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.
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