TOBA Names Speakers for Pedigree, Conformation Clinic

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Pedigree and Conformation Clinic at Fasig-Tipton Oct. 24 in Lexington during the Kentucky October Yearlings Sale, sponsored by Lexington Equine Medical Group and the Retired Racehorse Project.

Attendees will learn insights on different aspects of Thoroughbred auctions, bloodstock, pedigree and conformation analysis, and more from industry professionals and enjoy a day at the sales.

The topics and speakers at the clinic include:

Horse Selection and Working with your Bloodstock Agent, presented by Chad Schumer (Bloodstock Agent)

• The Role of an Auction House and the Auction Process, presented by Anna Seitz Ciannello (Fasig-Tipton, director of client relations) and Leif Aaron (Fasig-Tipton, director of Digital Sales)
• Yearling Prep for the Sales, presented by Katie Taylor (Taylor Made Sales, vice president of operations)
• Equineline and Pedigree Resources, presented by Susan Martin (The Jockey Club)
• A Veterinarian's Role in Public Auction, presented by John G. Peloso, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS (Equine Surgeon)

The TOBA Pedigree and Conformation Clinic provides participants with a deeper understanding of the Thoroughbred pedigree and conformation. The clinic is open to the public, with a special discount for TOBA members. Meals, materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included with registration.

Registration is available online until Oct. 22 at:toba.memberclicks.net/seminars-clinics. 

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