Gary Barber, William S. Farish, Larry Karp and Beyond the Waves Top Winners at 35th Annual TOBA National Awards
Gary Barber
Photo Credit: Alex Berliner
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s 35th Annual National Awards presentation was held virtually at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa in Paris, Ky. on Saturday, September 26. Gary Barber was named TOBA’s National Owner of the Year and William S. Farish was named the National Breeder of the Year. Larry Karp of Barlar LLC was named National Small Breeder of the Year and Beyond the Waves was honored with the Broodmare of the Year title.
The National Awards, hosted by Gabby Gaudet, also honored the achievements of Thoroughbred owners and breeders in 22 states and Canada.
Royal Squeeze, who won the 2019 Claiming Crown Rapid Transit Stakes, was honored with the National HBPA Claiming Crown Horse of the Year.
Chaplain Humberto Chavez was honored with the Industry Service Award, awarded to a person or entity who has made exceptional contributions to the industry.
Madaket Stables and Partners received the Cot Campbell Racing Partnership of the Year award.
The Rood & Riddle Sport Horse of the Year went to Jet, owned by Lila Sessums. This award was presented to the owner of the ex-Thoroughbred that has accumulated the most points in competition, as tracked by the United States Equestrian Federation.
In addition, Horse Farms Forever received the Robert N. Clay Award. In partnership with the Equine Land Conservation Resource, this award recognizes a member of the Thoroughbred community who has made an outstanding contribution to preserving land for equine use.
A complete list of winners is as follows:
Finalists for Owner of the Year:
- Gary Barber
- Peter Brant
- Hronis Racing
- Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence
- Madaket Stables and Partners
Owner of the Year:
- Gary Barber
State Breeders of the Year:
- Arkansas: Bill and Mary McDowell
- California: Paul and Zillah Reddam, Reddam Racing LLC
- Canada: Tall Oaks Farm
- Florida: Charlotte Weber, Live Oak Stud
- Indiana: Michael E. and Penny S. Lauer
- Iowa: H. Allen Poindexter
- Kansas: Jerry Johnson
- Kentucky: William S. Farish
- Louisiana: Evelyn Benoit
- Maryland: Sagamore Farm
- Massachusetts: Joe DiRico
- Minnesota: Robert Lothenbach
- New Jersey: John and Joan Bowers
- New Mexico: J. Kirk and Judy Robison
- New York: Chester and Mary Broman
- North Carolina: Dr. E. Clinton Lowry and Carol Lowry
- Ohio: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm
- Oregon: Dr. Jack Root Jr. and Margaret “Cookie” Root
- Pennsylvania: Larry Karp, Barlar LLC
- South Carolina: Franklin Smith Sr.
- Texas: Roy W. Cobb
- Virginia: Ann Mudge Backer
- Washington: Jody Peetz
National Breeder of the Year:
- William S. Farish
National Small Breeder of the Year:
- Larry Karp, Barlar LLC
Broodmare of the Year:
- Beyond the Waves
Industry Service Award:
- Humberto Chavez
Cot Campbell Racing Partnership of the Year:
- Madaket Stables and Partners
Claiming Crown Horse of the Year:
- Royal Squeeze
Rood & Riddle Thoroughbred Sport Horse of the Year:
- Jet
Robert N. Clay Award:
- Horse Farms Forever
TOBA National Awards sponsors include Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, Stonestreet Farms, LuminUltra, Limestone Bank, National HBPA, 1/ST, NTRA Advantage and John Deere, Big Ass Fans, Stoll Keenon Ogden and The Jockey Club Information Systems.