Summerfield Sales

Summerfield to Offer Spanish Translations of Vet Reports at OBS

When bidding opens Tuesday at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Winter Mixed Sale, buyers shopping in the back walking ring will have another tool available to them with Summerfield Sales offering Spanish translations of its vets reports. Summerfield's Andrew Vanlangendonck saw the need for the translations and hopes providing them will support the consignment's lower-market horses. "Summerfield sells anywhere between 250-350 horses a year and our largest sales are typically in January and October at OBS," Vanlangendonck said. "A large number of those buyers are Hispanic and a lot of...

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Registration Available for Pedigree & Conformation Clinic

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Pedigree & Conformation Clinic on Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 12-13 in Ocala, Florida. The clinic will be held at the Ocala Breeders' Sales grounds. Speakers include: representatives from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners Association, including Tammy Gantt; Andrew Vanlangendonck and Francis Vanlangendonck of Summerfield Sales; Dr. Jeffrey T. Berk (veterinarian); Marette Farrell (bloodstock agent); Tod Wojciechowski, director of sales for Ocala Breeders' Sales Company; Eddie Woods of Eddie Woods Training Center; Gail Rice (breeder); and more. Meals, educational materials, and...

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Francis Vanlangendonck Named Chairman of OBS

Francis Vanlangendonck of Summerfield Sales has been elected chairman of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company (OBS) board, succeeding Mike O'Farrell, who had been in the position since 2007. The fifth chairman in OBS history, Vanlangendonck has been on the board since 1990. He previously served as secretary/treasurer and was vice president under O'Farrell from 2007-2021. "I am honored by the trust and confidence the board has shown by voting me OBS chairman," said Vanlangendonck. "I certainly have a big pair of shoes to fill following Mike O'Farrell. His integrity and...

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American Freedom Colt Impressive at Parx

1st-Parx Racing, $42,500, Msw, 11-22, 2yo, 1m 70y, 1:43.73, ft, 9 lengths. SMARTEN UP (c, 2, American Freedom--Sarah Cataldo, by Smarty Jones) finished with interest to be runner-up on seven-furlong debut at this track Sept. 25 and was exiting a pace-pressing third in a one-mile test Oct. 20, good for a strong 71 Beyer Speed Figure. Four wide around the first time and right on top of a strong early pace, the even-money chalk punched the breeze down the backstretch. Allowed to poke his head in front at the three-eighths...

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