FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Speakers Announced for Pedigree & Conformation Clinic at OBS March 19-20

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Pedigree & Conformation Clinic on Sunday and Monday, March 19-20 in Ocala, Florida. Attendees will learn insights on different aspects of Thoroughbred auctions, bloodstock, pedigree, and conformation analysis, and more from industry professionals as well as enjoy a day at the sales.

The topics and speakers at the clinic include:

• Overview of the Florida Thoroughbred Industry, presented by George Isaacs (FTBOA, President) and Tammy Gantt (FTBOA, Associate Vice President/Member Services & Events)
• Overview of the Breeding Process, presented by Crystal Fernung (Journeyman Bloodstock Services, Inc.)
• Role of the Bloodstock Agent at the Sale, presented by Alistair Roden (Alistair Roden Bloodstock LLC)
• Pinhooking at the Sales, Equine Conformation/Evaluation & the Derby Experience with Simplification, presented by Tami Bobo (First Finds)
• Tour of Ocala Stud, presented by David O’Farrell (Ocala Stud, Farm Manager)
• Equine Insurance, presented by Tyler Clarke (Clay Ward Agency)
• The Legacy of Perennial Leading Consignor: Summerfield Sales, presented by Francis Vanlangendonck (Summerfield Sales, and Ocala Breeders’ Sales, Chairman)
• Grayson-Jockey Club Current Research, presented by Jamie Haydon (Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, President) and Johnny Mac Smith, DVM (Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Veterinar Advisor)
• Role of the Veterinarian at the Sale, presented by Nathan Mitts, DVM (Peterson Smith Equine Hospital)
• Selection for the Sales, presented by Marette Farrell (Exhale Enterprises LLC)

The TOBA Pedigree & Conformation Clinic is aimed towards all levels of experience – from beginners to knowledgeable owners and breeders looking to continue their education. The clinic is open to the general public, with a special discountfor TOBA and FTBOA members. Meals, educational materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included in registration.

Registration is available online, until Friday, March 17, at: toba.memberclicks.net/seminars-clinics. Questions about the clinics and seminars may be directed to Barkley N. Porter at barkley@toba.org or (859) 276-6793.

The Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (TOBA), based in Lexington, Ky., was formed in 1961 and is a national trade organization of leading Thoroughbred owners and breeders. TOBA’s mission is to improve the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and breeders. Projects managed by TOBA include the American Graded Stakes Committee, Claiming Crown, Ownership Seminars, Breeding, Conformation & Pedigree Clinics, US-Bred, TOBA Owners Concierge, OwnerView and the Sales Integrity Program. TOBA provides international representation for U.S. owners and breeders on the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee, International Cataloguing Standards Committee and International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation. Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) is the charitable arm of TOBA. TOBA Media Properties, a subsidiary of TOBA, is the co-owner of BloodHorse LLC. TOBA is represented on the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium as founding members.