Speakers Announced for TOBA Clinic at OBS March 19-20
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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, Veterinary 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 discount for 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.