The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. will host its annual general membership meeting and educational seminar Sunday at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs. This year's seminar, titled “Keeping or Selling? Mapping Your Breeding Goals,” will focus on how breeders and owners can forecast and manage their breeding strategies, while balancing market demands and long-term objectives for breeding and racing.
Sponsored by the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund, the seminar will feature Becky Thomas, owner of Sequel New York and Sequel at Winding Oaks in Ocala; Linda Rice, a leading New York trainer for more than a decade; and Peter Penny, one of the foremost yearling inspectors for the Fasig-Tipton sales company.
The panel will be moderated by Tom Gallo, NYTB board member and former president, as well as managing partner of Dream Maker Racing Stable and owner of Blue Stone Farm in Cambridge, New York.
“The focus of our educational seminar this year is to provide breeders and owners with valuable insight into making key decisions–from mating choices to maximizing a foal's value at auction,” said NYTB Executive Director Najja Thompson. “We are fortunate to have such an accomplished panel willing to share their knowledge, and we encourage everyone to attend.”
The event, which includes a complimentary dinner and cocktail hour, will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Friday at nytbreeders.org/events.
To promote the open format of the seminar, NYTB is soliciting questions in advance. Questions may be emailed to info@nytbreeders.org.
Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga pavilion will also host an open-house celebration to honor longtime New York breeder Chester Broman's 90th birthday next Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. The celebration will include beverages, hors d'oeuvres, birthday cake, a live band, and video replays of many memorable Broman-bred runners.
“Chester has been a pillar of New York breeding and racing, but more than that, he's been a mentor, role model, and friend to so many,” said Dr. Scott Ahlschwede, President of NYTB. “His passion for horses and his commitment to doing things the right way have set a standard that inspires breeders and owners across the state.”
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