Gaddini Joins TOBA as Membership Manager

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Feb. 8 that Mary-Courtney Gaddini has joined the association as its membership manager.   

Gaddini was most recently the marketing coordinator at the United States Pony Club. Born and raised in San Francisco, Gaddini has been an equestrian since she was 6 years old. She is a graduate of Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky., and previously worked in the foaling division at several Thoroughbred farms in Central Kentucky.

Gaddini will manage all aspects of TOBA's membership program and owners concierge and will assist with the association's seminars, clinics, and special events.  

"I am thrilled to enter the Thoroughbred racing industry with TOBA and look forward to meeting and interacting with all of our current and prospective members," said Gaddini.

"Mary-Courtney's experience and commitment to client services will add tremendous value to the entire TOBA membership and we're excited to welcome her to our team," said Dan Metzger, president of TOBA.  

TOBA, based in Lexington, 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. TOBA also offers educational, non-commercial seminars and clinics for prospective, new, and established owners to further its goal of providing participants with the knowledge necessary to improve their likelihood of success in the Thoroughbred business.