b'Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders AssociationTOBAS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMICS, INTEGRITY AND PLEASUREOF THE SPORT ON BEHALF OF THOROUGHBRED OWNERS AND BREEDERS.TOBA manages the American Graded StakesTOBAs charitable arm is the Thoroughbred Committee. Graded Stakes races provide ownersCharities of America, whose mission is and breeders with a benchmark for quality ofto provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, races and horses. both during and after their racing careers by supporting rescue, retirement and research andby helping the people who work with them.TOBA is the only national organization that coordinates Thoroughbred Ownership Seminars, effectively recruiting new owners andTOBA is a founding member of the Racing breeders to the Thoroughbred industry. Medication and Testing Consortium which develops policies to ensure the welfare ofracehorses and maintain fairness among the TOBA coordinates Pedigree & Conformationbetting public.Clinics as well as Breeding Clinics to further the knowledge of industry participants, thereby TOBA is an advocate for owners and breeders helping them make informed decisions.as a founding board member on the NationalTOBA provides member benefits such as theThoroughbred Racing Association, a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests.TOBA Owners Concierge, a unique service and website that provides owners with exceptionalcustomer care and access to local resources. TOBA is an influential voice in the American Horse Council, the national trade associationTOBA co-created the Claiming Crown, racingsrepresenting the horse industry in Washington, D.C. $1.1 million showcase for the countrys best claiming horses.TOBA provides international representation forU.S. owners and breeders on the International TOBA co-created US-Bred, aprogram toGrading and Race Planning Advisory promote breeding, racing, and sales in the UnitedCommittee, International Cataloguing States. Standards Committee and International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation.TOBA co-created Ownerview.com, a website for prospective, new and existing owners to obtain TOBA manages the Sales Integrity Program,relevant information about ownership as well as statistical data. a project designed to improve the opportunity for buyers at public auction sales to feel informed, understand the various aspects of the process and TOBA hosts its annual National Awards,be confident that they are treated fairly.recognizing the outstanding achievements of owners and breeders in the Thoroughbred TOBA provides various member benefits includingindustry. a subscription to BloodHorse and its two annual supplements, a subscription to The Horse, freeclubhouse admission to most North American TOBA owns The Horse magazine and Eclipse Press, and is co-owner of BloodHorse. racetracks, affinity discounts and more. 8 TOBA NATIONAL AWARDS DINNER/2020'