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Please welcome our newest TOBA members!
Stephen Dworkin
William Evans
Leonard Green
Eric Hamelback
Dorothee Kieckhefer
Dina & Deron Krietemeyer
Thomas & Susan McGrath
Daniel & Martha Rattner
Charles Rowell
Beth Savarese
Mae-Mae Taylor
Mrs. Peter von Wiesenthal
As of June 30, 2014
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Thank you to our long-standing members
TOBA recognizes some of its loyal members who have been with the association for 20 years!
Leroy Bowman
Joe Carothers
Douglas Dean
William Farish
Harold Garrison
J. Weldon Granger
Scott A. Hay, DVM
Joseph Holman, Jr.
Barry Irwin
Patrick MacKay
J. David Richardson, MD
Check back in next month’s eNewsletter for more 20-year members.
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These are just some of TOBA’s membership benefits that all members can enjoy:
2014-2015 Membership Directory which was included with the June 21 issue of the Blood-Horse
5% discount on VPI Pet Insurance (a Nationwide Insurance company)
20% discount at Wyndham Hotels
Check out all of our membership benefits.
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Continue your education
with TOBA’s Ownership Seminar videos
Experts from all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry discuss how to build a racing stable, the owner and trainer relationship, common veterinary concerns, accounting and insurance issues, understanding racing partnerships, Thoroughbred retirement and much more.
Purchase your videos today!
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| Welcome to our monthly eNewsletter featuring our TOBA Member of the Month. Each month, we profile a TOBA member, describe their involvement in the Thoroughbred industry and explain how TOBA has assisted them along the way. |
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Member of the Month
Catesby Clay
Runnymede Farm in Paris, Ky. is the matriarch of Bluegrass nurseries. Founded in 1867 by Colonel Ezekiel Clay, Runnymede has turned out stellar runners for nearly 150 years. Currently, Col. Clay’s grandson, Catesby, carries on the family’s regal legacy.
Most recently, Catesby Clay Investment bred Undrafted, who won the grade III Jaipur Stakes on the Belmont Stakes undercard on June 7. Now aiming for the July 12 Darley July Cup at Newmarket, Undrafted (Purim-French Jeannette, by French Deputy) sped the Jaipur’s six-furlong distance in a scorching 1:07.24 under jockey John Velazquez. Read more.
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Last Chance!
Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar
at Arlington Park, July 5
The Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar provides learning and networking opportunities for every level of owner: the prospective owner wanting to learn what it takes to get into the game, current owner with specific questions for industry leaders sitting on the seminar panels, or a longtime owner wanting to develop new networking contacts. Click here for the agenda and to register.
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TOBA Members’ Meeting August 6
Want to get more involved with TOBA? Members are welcome and encouraged to attend the members’ meeting. No RSVP necessary.
Wednesday, August 6, 8:30 a.m. (EDT)
Courtyard by Marriott in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Don’t miss out on TOBA’s upcoming clinics in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
August 4: Pedigree & Conformation Clinic at Fasig-Tipton
Pedigree discussions include general theory, such as in-breeding, out-crossing and nicking as well as overall conformational factors. The seminar will identify common conformation faults and the effects of those faults as well as a live conformation workshop.
August 7: Ownership Seminar at Saratoga Race Course
This seminar features the owner/trainer relationship, options for acquiring horses, business topics, online resources and retirement. Attendees will also enjoy an afternoon of racing at the Saratoga Race Course.
Click here to register online or call 888-606-TOBA to register over the phone. Check out what attendees are saying about TOBA’s seminars and clinics!
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Arapahoe Park Launches a Race-Day Medication-Free Incentive
Arapahoe Park launches a race-day medication-free incentive beginning this Friday. Trainers who win a race with a horse void of any race-day medication will receive a $1,000 bonus per victory to be paid from a special fund created by Arapahoe Park. Read more.
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Breeding Clinic Provided Three Education-Packed Days in Kentucky
The annual TOBA Breeding Clinic started off strong on Friday, May 30 in the heart of the Bluegrass. Sixteen attendees from all over North America gathered in Lexington, Ky. to learn and discuss a variety of topics related to breeding Thoroughbreds. Read more.
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McCauley Bros. offers 12% discount on supplements
TOBA members receive a 12% discount on the following items:
- McCauley’s All-Natural Rice Bran Oil
- McCauley’s Biotime
- McCauley’s Hydrolyte
- McCauley’s M30
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Please call TOBA for instructions to apply discount. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts. Check out TOBA membership benefits.
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Congrats Corner
Congratulations to the following TOBA members who own or bred a recent winner!
Bellamy Storm broker his maiden at Suffolk Downs for breeder Kinsman Farm on 6/2/14.
Seeking the Sherif won an allowance race at Santa Anita Park for breeder Diamond A Racing Corp. on 6/6/14.
Galiana won the Dashing Beauty Stakes at Delaware Park for breeder John T. Behrendt on 6/12/14.
Crafty Hour won an allowance race at Thistledown for owner/breeder Elkhorn Oaks, Inc. on 6/18/14.
Promise Me Silver won the Debutante Stakes at Churchill Downs for owner/breeder Robert Luttrell on 6/21/14.
Predicate broke her maiden at Belmont Park for breeder Gabriel Duignan on 6/26/14.
*This list is randomly selected and is not all-inclusive. If you are a TOBA member and own or bred a recent winner, please email toba@toba.org and we will include you in the next eNewsletter!
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 News
TCA Awards Grants
Grants totaling $512,105 have been awarded to 74 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits that work to uphold TCA’s mission. Read more. TCA Elects Motion and Toffey to Board of Directors
Trainer Graham Motion and Spendthrift general manager Ned Toffey have been elected to TCA’s Board of Directors. Read more.
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2014 Seminar & Clinic Schedule
| Date |
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| July 5 |
Arlington Heights, Ill. |
Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar |
| August 4 |
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. |
Pedigree & Conformation Clinic |
| August 7 |
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. |
Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar |
| October 13-16 |
Lexington, Ky.
Register at OwnerView.com |
OwnerView Thoroughbred Owner Conference |
| October 18-19 |
Lexington, Ky. |
Pedigree & Conformation Clinic |
| December 6 |
Hallandale Beach, Fla. |
Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar |
Click here for clinic details and agendas. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
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Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau Integrity Hotline
Help protect our sport’s integrity. Anonymously contact the TRPB’s Integrity Hotline at 1-866-TIP-TRPB.
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Thank you for your continued membership in TOBA. Your membership ensures the voices of owners and breeders are heard!
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