TOBA Announces Breeding Clinic Speakers and Itinerary

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Breeding Clinic on June 3-4 in Lexington, Kentucky. Attendees will learn about a variety of topics pertaining to the breeding side of the Thoroughbred industry while visiting five central Kentucky farms and hearing from experts in the field.

The clinic will include tours of Godolphin's Stonerside Farm, Spendthrift Farm, WinStar Farm, Mt. Brilliant Farm, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, and Summerwind Farm.

The topics and speakers at the Breeding Clinic include:

*Breeding For the Athletic Thoroughbred and Conformation in Foals, presented by Gerry Duffy, Stonerside and Raceland Farm Manager 

*Tour of Spendthrift Farm/Stallions and Breeding Procedures, presented by Ned Toffey, General Manager of Spendthrift Farm

*Matings and Stallion Conformation, presented by David Hanley, General Manager of WinStar Farm

*Mare Management: Preparation for Breeding, Nutrition, And Breeding, presented by Jeff Danford, Broodmare Manager of WinStar Farm

*Biosecurity and Foaling, presented by Alissa Heath, Assistant Broodmare Manager of WinStar Farm

*Broodmare Evaluation & Postpartum Care for Mares and Foals, presented by Luke Sullivan, Broodmare Manager of Mt. Brilliant Farm and Dr. Carleigh Fedorka

*General Tour and Other Information, Gay Bredin, Chief Operating Officer of Mt. Brilliant Farm

*Tour of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Mary Sheerin, Tour & Events Coordinator

*Neonatal Medicine, presented by Dr. Nathan Slovis DVM, DACVIM, CHT, Director of the McGee Center and a Member of the Practice

*Management of Endometritis, presented by Dr. Karen Von Dollen DVM, MS, DACT, Hagyard Field Care Theriogenologist and Associate of the Practice

*Equine Breeding Management, presented by Clare O'Dowd, Broodmare Manager of Summerwind Farm

*Equine Reproduction and Medicine, Dr. Chris Smith DVM, Founding Partner and Owner of Lexington Equine Medical Group Lexington Equine Medical Group

The TOBA Breeding Clinic and other educational seminars are aimed towards all levels of education—from prospective or new owners and breeders, to knowledgeable industry professionals looking to continue their education. TOBA clinics and seminars are open to the public with a special discount for members. Meals, materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included with registration. 

Registration is available online, until May 31, at: toba.memberclicks.net/seminars-clinics. There is limited capacity for this clinic, with only 6 spots remaining.

Questions about TOBA's clinics and seminars may be directed to Samantha Smith at samantha@toba.org (859) 276-6793.