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TOBA Announces Owners, Breeders of the Year
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has announced the regional owners and state and Canadian breeders that will be recognized at its National Awards Dinner Sept. 10 at Stonestreet Farm in Lexington.
Breeder Lucy Bassett Dies at 87
Lucy Gay Bassett, wife of James E. "Ted" Bassett, died May 1 at 87. She owned Lanark Farm in Woodford Co., Kentucky, and bred Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) winner Adoration.
South East Regional: Big Numbers
Florida breeders have a lot of new stallions to choose from in 2016 Download Now
WGOH: Intangibles and Opportunities
The commercial markets are generally trending upward, but the selectivity of the market will continue to cause heartburn for a lot of breeders. read blog
Needmore Flattery Repeats as OH Horse of Year
Bruce Ryan and Blazing Meadows Farm's Needmore Flattery, a six-time stakes winner last year, was named 2014 Ohio Horse of the Year, champion 3-year-old filly, and champion handicap filly.
On the Way In Uruguay
Breeders hope imported stallions will improve stock. Read the full feature in the March 7, 2015 issue of Blood-Horse Magazine.
Deadline for Naming Foals Approaching
The Jockey Club reminds owners and breeders that a valid attempt to name foals of 2013 must be made by Feb. 1 to avoid a $100 late fee.
What's Going On Here: Lessons Learned
Insight from some of North America's top breeders. read blog
WGOH: America's Horse in Europe
European spending on U.S. yearlings is at its lowest since 1981. read blog
Owners, Breeders to be Honored at TOBA Dinner
Achievements of Thoroughbred owners in the four major North American racing regions and breeders in 22 states and Canada will be honored at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's annual National Awards Dinner.
Partners Share Thrill of Breeding Derby Horse
A few years ago Xavier Moreau was talking to his Ocala, Fla. area neighbor Wilson Winter when the retired businessman mentioned his interest in getting into Thoroughbred breeding.
Expanded State-Bred Incentives at Arlington
The plan, co-authored by Arlington Park and the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation, includes bonus money, expanded state-bred races, and promotional efforts.
Intense Holiday Lived to be Rising Star
If you can imagine those parental feelings of pride a breeder gets watching their foals develop into tough, finely chiseled athletes, try to take it one step farther when a foal narrowly escapes death. read blog
First CBA Seminar Called a Success
The reasons to scope yearlings and significant findings in radiographs were among the major topics covered at the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association educational seminar at Keeneland Feb. 4.
AHC Seeks Industry Input on Equine Study
The American Horse Council is asking its member organizations, their members, and the entire horse community to help in the drafting of the 2015 National Animal Health Monitoring System Equine Study.
Changes in New York Stallion Stakes Series
Beginning with the 2014 breeding season, all foals by stallions who are nominated to the New York Stallion Stakes Series will be automatically eligible for all of the series races without a nomination fee.
TOBA Awards Ceremony Being Streamed Live
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will provide live streaming of the 28th Annual National Awards Dinner, to be held Sept. 6. The live stream will be available on bloodhorse.com
Donna Barton Brothers to Host TOBA Awards
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Kentucky, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug.26 that Donna Barton Brothers will host the 28th Annual National Awards Dinner Sept. 6 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky.
What's Going On Here - Double Takes
Owners and breeders shine in weekend stakes. read blog
What's Going On Here: Breeders Get a Break
The average stud fee has decreased 6% for the 2013 breeding season. read blog
A Time to Replenish For Breeders and Sellers
With all the cutbacks there is a void in the marketplace, and breeders and yearling sellers are starting to fill it read blog
Adena Wins 7th Eclipse as Top Breeder
Frank Stronach's Adena Springs continues to crank out top-level stakes winners and knocked down its seventh Eclipse Award for breeder in the last eight years.
Irish Eyes Are Smiling - By David Schmitz
Anthony Hegarty and John Wade's success has extended to the sport of Thoroughbred racing where they participate as breeders, consignors, and farm owners. read blog
Bloodstock & Markets - The New and the Twos
A look at first-crop yearling sires and next year's 2-year-old sales calendar
Sellers' Profits Up at Keeneland Sept. Sale
Stories about Thoroughbred auctions focus a lot on key business figures such as gross, average price, and median price. But for sellers, the most important numbers are the ones that show whether or not they made a profit.
John Deere Award to Recognize Breeders
John Deere will launch the John Deere Award, a competition among breeders of horses participating in the Breeders' Cup Challenge series and World Championships.
Sounding Off - By Eric Mitchell
Five things? We received 50 unique recommend-ations to improve racing. Read Blog
Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle
Thoroughbred industry marketer Fred Pope outlines a plan to reward the owners of the most popular horses with bonus purse money. Read Blog
Good-Bye Mom and Pop?
The financial drain is becoming too large for small commercial Thoroughbred breeders to handle. Read Blog
'Open Enrollment' Program for Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup announced that effective Feb. 1, all non-nominated yearlings and horses of racing are eligible to join the Breeders' Cup through a new Open Enrollment program.
Hammer Time: Breeders Have Done Their Job
Breeders have done a good job cutting the numbers of horses that they breed and reducing the stud fees of stallions. Now, some other things have to happen for the Thoroughbred industry to get out of its slump. Read Blog
Making Money Still Difficult at F-T July Sale
Pinhookers' profits fall at at the select yearling sale. Commercial breeder's percentage of profitable horses remains the same.
WV '10-10-10 Program' Bill Signed Into Law
West Virginia racing's "10-10-10 program," which offers purse supplements to in-state Thoroughbred owners, as well as breeders and stallion owners, will return under legislation signed into law April 2 by Gov. Joe Manchin.
Status Quo, 'Welfare' Mentality Big Threats
- By Tom LaMarra
If the horseracing industry fails to make voluntary changes it has resisted for decades, the only things that may save it from doom are involuntary changes brought on by forces in the gambling and entertainment marketplace, officials said Oct. 13.
Breeders' Cup Launches Specialized Web Site
The Breeders' Cup announced Sept. 16 the launch of BreedersCup360, a specialized Web site focused on all aspects related to wagering on the Breeders' Cup. The site, www.breederscup360.com, places a particular focus on the international competitors who are not as well known to many U.S.-based horseplayers.
2008 KY Breeders' Incentives Announced
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced March 27 the Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund will distribute more than $18.7 million in awards for 2008.
Licenses, Penalties Sought for Breeders
Ohio Thoroughbred breeders would be licensed by the state for a fee each year and face serious penalties -- including a suspension of up to 10 years -- should they violate rules governing registration of state-bred horses under regulations proposed by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
Breeders' Cup Reverses; Will Fund Stakes
Five days after it announced it was suspending its North American Stakes program, Breeders' Cup apparently has reversed itself and decided to fund the program for 2009, according to two members of its board.
State Breeders Honored for Dedication
They all have stories to tell. And it's those stories that brought them together the evening of Sept. 5 to be honored at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association dinner recognizing breeders in various states.
Stakes Program Showcases PA Stallions
A new stakes program designed to showcase the progeny of Pennsylvania stallions will be implemented in 2009, according to the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association.
Allday Addresses Farm Managers' Club
Dr. Steve Allday urged small breeding operations to create and maintain lines of communication with racetrack practitioners in comments made during the April 2 Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club meeting at Keeneland.
Success Despite Tough Times in Ohio
Grade II winner King of the Roxy, the 2007 Ohio horse of the year, shows that struggling Ohio breeders aren't through trying to find success with the competitive forces against them.
Commentary: By the Numbers
By - Dan Liebman - Usually, if sales of young horses are up, so too are sales of broodmares and broodmare prospects. As this issue devoted to the auction market shows, 2007 was a bit different.
Campbell New President of FTBOA
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association has elected Gilbert Campbell president and board chairman.
Kentucky Breed Incentive Fund Tops $12 Million
- By Esther Marr
More than $12 million will be awarded to Thoroughbred breeders through the Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund.
Competition Said to Offer Opportunities for Breeders
Competition among top Thoroughbred breeders around the globe has increased opportunities for smaller breeders, a farm owner told delegates at the Asian Racing Conference.
CBA Adopts Code of Conduct for Sales
The Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association has developed and adopted a new code of conduct that calls for an end to undisclosed dual agency and commissions.
Ostrager Re-Elected President of NY Breeders
Barry Ostrager was re-elected president of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders at a board of directors meeting held Jan. 22.
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