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Blood-Horse Launches Spanish Language Edition
The Blood-Horse expanded its international reach Jan. 9 with the launch of a digital-only Spanish language edition. The first translated edition is the Jan. 3, 2015, issue of the weekly magazine.
Blood-Horse Adds MarketWatch on Monthly Basis
Beginning with the Jan. 10 issue, The Blood-Horse will include content previously found in its Thoroughbred professional newsletter, MarketWatch, as a regular monthly feature in its print and digital editions.
Happy Holidays From Blood-Horse Publications
The offices of Blood-Horse Publications will be closed Dec. 24-25. There will be no daily e-newsletters sent for Dec. 25 and Dec. 26.
TOBA Seminar at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 6
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has scheduled an educational Thoroughbred ownership seminar for Saturday, Dec. 6, at Gulfstream Park.
Reader Alert From Blood-Horse Publications
Some readers of The Blood-Horse are receiving fraudulent renewal notices and subscription offers. There are certain things to look for to avoid doing business with unauthorized companies.
Former BH Librarian Theresa Fitzgerald Dies
Theresa C. Fitzgerald, who was a valuable resource to owners, breeders, fans, and writers during her 15-year tenure as librarian at Blood-Horse Publications, died Sept. 13 in Versailles, Ky., at age 87.
Blood-Horse Publications Honored by AHP
The company received three first-place awards and four second-place honors during the annual American Horse Publications Awards contest.
TOBA Ownership Seminar in Maryland May 15-16
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting an ownership seminar May 15-16 in Maryland, coinciding with the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) week.
Widaman Takes Key Role With The Blood-Horse
Fritz Widaman has been named Director of Business Development for Blood-Horse Publications. He begins May 19.
BloodHorse.com Has a New Look
- By Eric Mitchell
- Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky
The redesign of BloodHorse.com offers a more user-friendly navigation and now allows commenting on articles.
Quality is the New Black - By Eric Mitchell
New evaluations will shake up black-type status. read blog
Youth In Racing: Vision 20/20 Group - Part 5
Lenny Shulman asks the Vision 20/20 group 'What Would You Do as Racing Czar?' watch video
Podcast: Steve Haskin BC Wrap, HOY Honors
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse, discusses his insight and thoughts on this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships and year-end honors.
Notice to The Blood-Horse Subscribers
- Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic
Several companies have been sending out unauthorized renewal forms to The Blood-Horse magazine subscribers. Please do not respond to these fraudulent offers.
Blood-Horse Publications Receives AHP Awards
Blood-Horse Publications received a number of awards at the 2013 American Horse Publications Annual Awards Program June 22 at the organization's annual seminar in Colorado Springs.
Consumer Alert From Blood-Horse Publications
Unauthorized companies are contacting customers of Blood-Horse Publications about placing orders.
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: The Basics
Intro To Exotic Bets with Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk. Sponsored by HRTV.
Podcast: Bernie Sams Talks About Arch
- By Ron Mitchell
Bernie Sams, bloodstock manager at Claiborne Farm, discusses the farm's stallion Arch, who is profiled in the March 23 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine. Listen Now!
Blood-Horse Publications Wins AHP Awards
Blood-Horse Publications received a number of awards June 2 at the American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards Program held in Williamsburg, Va.
TOBA to Hold Ownership Seminar in Louisville
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced April 11 that it will conduct a Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on May 3, at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville.
TOBA's 2012 Seminar and Clinic Schedule
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has announced its 2012 seminar and clinic schedule. The schedule includes three ownership seminars, a breeding clinic, and three pedigree and conformation clinics.
Fravel, Haskin on Dec. 20 'Talkin' Horses'
The final segment of BloodHorse.com's popular Talkin' Horses podcast for 2011 will take place at 2 p.m. EST Dec. 20, with two guests: Breeders' Cup president Craig Fravel and Steve Haskin of Blood-Horse Publications.
TOBA Offers Pedigree, Conformation Clinic
The clinic, which is the last for the 2011 series of seven TOBA seminars and clinics, will be held Oct. 10-11 in Lexington, Ky.
Blood-Horse Sales Director Jim Hurst Dies
Jim Hurst Jr., 51, died suddenly Aug. 11 in Lexington. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington.
Genetics Conference Scheduled for Sept. 7-8
Blood-Horse Publications, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants LLC, has announced that the 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics and Performance Conference will be held Sept. 7-8 in Lexington.
Blood-Horse Wins 14 American Horse Honors
Blood-Horse Publications garnered 14 honors in the American Horse Publications annual awards program June 18 in San Diego, Calif.
TOBA to Hold Breeding Clinic in Lexington
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced May 26 that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5 in Lexington.
Eclipse Press' Keeneland Book Wins Award
'Keeneland: A Thoroughbred Legacy' has won an Independent Publisher Book Award for best sports book of 2010.
TOBA to Conduct Seminar at Portland Meadows
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will conduct a Thoroughbred Racehorse Ownership Seminar March 23 at Portland Meadows in Portland, Ore.
Mitchell Named Executive Vice President
Eric Mitchell has been appointed Executive Vice President of Blood-Horse Publications it was announced Jan. 17. He will retain his primary role of Editorial Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Blood-Horse.
TOBA to Hold Breeding/Conformation Clinic
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will hold a Thoroughbred pedigree and conformation clinic in Lexington Oct. 18-19.
Retired Trainer Wiggins to Chair Fundraiser
Retired trainer Hal Wiggins will serve as the honorary chairperson for Blue Grass Farms Charities' annual fundraiser at Fasig-Tipton Co. in Lexington on Oct. 22.
Marla Bickel Named Blood-Horse Publisher, CEO
Marla Bickel brings 20 years of experience in publishing with her when she assumes the duties of Blood-Horse Publications' publisher and chief executive officer Nov. 1.
Bearse to Retire as Blood-Horse President/CEO
The Board of Trustees of Blood-Horse Publications announced Aug. 26 that Stacy V. Bearse will retire as president and CEO of the company, effective Nov. 1, 2010, after two decades of service.
TOBA Schedules Two Events in Saratoga
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association conduct a pedigree and conformation clinic on Monday, Aug. 2 and a Thoroughbred ownership seminar on Thursday, Aug. 5 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Tapp Joins TrueNicks
Blood-Horse Publications announced that Ian Tapp has joined the company as sales and marketing manager for TrueNicks.
Blood-Horse Publications Wins 13 Media Awards
Blood-Horse Publications magazines and web sites were honored June 19 with 13 awards during the American Horse Publications' annual seminar.
Livingston Book Wins Prestigious Award
Photographer Barbara Livingston's Horses: In Living Color has won an Independent Publisher Book Awards gold medal. More than 2,000 authors and publishers participated in the prestigious awards.
TOBA to Hold Breeding Clinic in Lexington
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced May 10 that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic May 21-May 23 in Lexington.
TOBA to Conduct New Owner Seminar April 29
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced April 21 that it will conduct a New Owner Seminar on April 29 at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky.
West Named Digital Editor of TheHorse.com
West will oversee the design and execution of a wide portfolio of digital information products dedicated to equine health.
TOBA Announces New Owner Seminar
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Feb. 22 that it will conduct a New Owner Seminar March 12 at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Fla.
'Bracket Battles' Return to bloodhorse.com
BloodHorse.com has announced the return of the interactive game "Breeders' Cup Bracket Battles" presented by Youbet.com. Beginning Oct. 1, and for the five-week period leading up to this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Experts Discuss Conformation in New DVD
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Michael Matz, Keeneland sales inspector Ryan Mahan, Fasig-Tipton sales inspector Bill Graves, and noted bloodstock agent Buzz Chace share their knowledge and guiding principles when it comes to analyzing conformation in Conformation for Performance, a DVD released by Blood-Horse Publications.
Bloodhorse.com Videos Feature Nerud Interview
Bloodhorse.com is now presenting an engaging and entertaining three-part video interview series featuring legendary trainer, owner, and breeder John Nerud, who at age 96 shares keen observations on where racing has been and where its future lies.
Blood-Horse, Bluebloods in Joint Venture
Blood-Horse Publications announces a joint venture between its industry-leading Blood-Horse Stallion Register Online and Bluebloods' newly upgraded Stallions.com.au.
TOBA to Hold Clinics in New York, Lexington
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced July 14 it will hold a Thoroughbred Pedigree and Conformation Clinic Aug. 11 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Blood-Horse Publications Honored by AHP
Blood-Horse Publications received a total of 17 awards -- including the top award for general excellence for Keeneland magazine -- on June 27 at the American Horse Publications Annual Awards Program held in New Orleans, LA.
TOBA to Conduct Three-Day Breeding Clinic
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic in Lexington May 29-31.
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