Member of the Month

Anita Cauley

Courtesy of Linda Doane Photography

Anita Cauley is living the dream, riding high with her homebred On Fire Baby. The gray mare is a red-hot standout in the older filly and mare division. Most recently, On Fire Baby won the May 2 La Troienne Stakes (gr. I) on the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) undercard. But the five-year-old has been a model of consistency throughout her career, taking the Pocahontas (gr. II) and Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) at two and the Honeybee (gr. III) at three. Last year, she garnered a victory in the Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I). That triumph, Cauley said, “still gives me goose bumps to think about because…I hoped to have an allowance horse in the beginning.” Read more.  

Annual Breeding Clinic this Weekend

TOBA’s annual Breeding Clinic is this weekend, May 30-June 1, in Lexington, Ky. Three Kentucky Thoroughbred farms (Margaux Farm, Hill ‘N’ Dale Farms and Pin Oak Stud) are hosting a portion of the educational segments during this clinic. Topics include foal registration, pedigree theories, a conformation workshop, equine nutrition, equine business matters, foaling and breeding farm management. Click here for the agenda and to register.

Maryland Ownership Seminar Focuses on the Horse

The common phrase of the Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on May 15-16 in Timonium and Baltimore, Md. was “it’s all about the horse.” The seminar attendees put the equine athlete’s health, care and welfare at the forefront of all panel discussions at the Timonium Race Track on Thursday, May 15. Read more.

Now available – Horsemen’s Products from Daily Racing Form, featuring Individual Horse Lifetime Past Performances, Lifetime charts and additional Beyer Speed Figure products. Learn more at DRF.com/horsemen.

Visit Australia with Racing-Europe

Thinking about international racing travel? TOBA partner Racing-Europe invites you to join other racing enthusiasts on an international racing experience to Australia on October 28-November 9! This trip features the Melbourne Cup, Sydney’s harbor, farm visits in the Hunter Valley, plus other special activities.

Racing-Europe trips include premium seating at the racecourses, as well as farm and training visits. Go to www.racing-europe.com or call (800) 261-0499 for more information.

Don’t Miss Out on TOBA’s Upcoming Clinics!

July 5:  Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar in Chicago, Ill. 

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 Arlington Park.

August 4: Pedigree & Conformation Clinic in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 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: Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 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!

TOBA Members Benefit from Discounted Long Term Care Insurance Program

TOBA members and their families now have access to a discounted long term care insurance program. Considering the high cost for long term care, this program is designed to help protect you, your family and your retirement security. Protection is available should you need care at home, or in an assisted living or nursing home facility.

This program offers special discounts not available to the general public for you and your family members including spouses, parents and grandparents. Click here to request information on this program.