2024 NYTB Stallion Season Auction set for Feb. 6 – 8th on Wanamakers.com

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New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) will conduct its annual Stallion Season Auction from Tuesday, February 6th to Thursday, February 8th on Wanamakers.com[2].

The annual auction raises funds that allow the NYTB to carry on its two-fold mission of promoting New York breeding and racing and protecting the welfare of industry stakeholders.

The auction has routinely attracted donated seasons from farms in the Empire State and Kentucky, including McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, Sequel New York, Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions, Rockridge Stud, Lane’s End, Darley America, Darby Dan Farm, and additional farms.

“We’re extremely proud of the widespread participation and diverse quality of stallions standing in New York state, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond for breeders to appropriately match their mare,” said New York Thoroughbred Breeders Executive Director Najja Thompson.

New York-bred program stakeholders receive more than $60 million distributed in purse money, breeding incentives, and awards for New York-breds eligible to compete in more than 600 New York-bred races run annually on the New York Racing Association circuit and Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.

Contact NYTB directly at 518.587.0777 or info@nytbreeders.org[3] if you are interested in donating a season.

Participants must register with Wanamakers.com prior to bidding. All bids will be subject to the rules and conditions of the auction and each season’s conditions will be posted. Click here to register your account with Wanamakers.com in advance.

Available Seasons

*Current as of 1/30

Stallion Standing At State
Al Khali Rockridge Stud NY
Aloha West Mill Ridge Farm KY
Americanrevolution Rockridge Stud NY
Bal A Bali (BRZ) Calumet Farm KY
Basin Spendthrift Farm KY
Bee Jersey Darby Dan KY
Big Blue Kitten Calumet Farm KY
Big Brown Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions NY
Bucchero McMahon Saratoga Thoroughbreds NY
Bravazo Calumet Farm KY
Busitn Stones Waldorf Farm NY
Catalina Cruiser Lane’s End KY
Capo Kane Bonner Hill Farms PA
Catholic Boy Claiborne KY
Central Banker McMahon Saratoga Thoroughbreds NY
Channel Cat Calumet Farm KY
City of Light Lane’s End KY
Cloud Computing Pin Oak Lane Farm PA
Connect Lane’s End KY
Copper Bullet Darby Dan KY
Core Beliefs Walmac Farm KY
Country House Darby Dan KY
Disco Partner Rockridge Stud NY
Drain the Clock Gainesway Farm KY
DR Large Oriskany Creek Farm NY
Enticed Darley America KY
Epicenter Coolmore America KY
Fire At Will Sequel New York NY
Flat Out Mighty Acres OK
Fulsome Walmac Farm KY
Game Winner Lane’s End KY
Good Samaritan Winstar Farm KY
Gift Box Lane’s End KY
Gift Box Lane’s End KY
Goldencents Spendthrift KY
Honest Mischief Sequel New York NY
Honor A.P. Lane’s End KY
Hightail Calumet Farm KY
Higher Power Darby Dan KY
Idol Taylor Made KY
Jimmy Creed Spendthrift KY
Karakonite Gainesway Farm KY
Keepmeinmind Sequel New York NY
Keen Ice Calumet Farm KY
Killybegs Captain Mill Creek Farm NY
King for a Day Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions NY
Leofric Darby Dan KY
Lexitonian Calumet Farm KY
Lookin At Lee Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions NY
Maximus Mischief Walmac Farm KY
Mind Control Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions NY
Mission Impazible Sequel New York NY
Modernist Darby Dan KY
Mystic Guide Darley America KY
Outwork WinStar Farm KY
Oxbow Calumet Farm KY
Pappacap Walmac Farm KY
Producer (GB) Calumet Farm KY
Raging Bull Gainesway Farm KY
Ransom the Moon Calumet Farm KY
Redesdale McMahon Saratoga Thoroughbreds NY
Real Solution Calumet Farm KY
Sir Winston Crestwood Farm KY
Slumber Rockridge Stud NY
Solomini McMahon Saratoga Thoroughbreds NY
Spun to Run Gainesway Farm KY
Tapiture Darby Dan KY
Tapwrit Gainesway Farm KY
Tale of Ekati Darby Dan KY
Tale of Silence Darby Dan KY
Temple City Spendthrift KY
The Factor Lane’s End KY
Title Ready Darby Dan KY
Tonalist Lane’s End KY
Tourist Rockridge Stud NY
True TImber Calumet Farm KY
Union Rags Lane’s End KY
Venezuelan Hug Mill Creek Farm NY
Warrior’s Charge Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions NY
War Dancer Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions NY
Wicked Strong Pin Oak Lane Farm PA
World of Trouble Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm KY

 

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NYTB_Wanamakers.jpg
  2. Wanamakers.com: http://wanamakers.com
  3. info@nytbreeders.org: mailto:info@nytbreeders.org

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NYTB Board Elects Dr. Scott Ahlschwede, D.V.M. President

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Dr. Scott Ahlschwede, D.V.M. Photo courtesy of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital.

The Board of Directors of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) held its first meeting of 2024 on Friday, January 19. The newly seated board unanimously elected Dr. Scott Ahlschwede, D.V.M., to serve as Board President through 2026.

Current NYTB director Seth Gregory, owner of Innisfree Farm and Seth Gregory Bloodstock, was elected to the office of Vice President. The board also elected Lere Visagie, owner of Rockridge Stud, to serve as Secretary-Treasurer.

Dr. Ahlschwede is a shareholder veterinarian with Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital and owner of River Valley Farm. He has previously served as an NYTB director since 2016 and succeeds Thomas J. Gallo, III, managing partner of Dream Maker Racing Stable, Thomas J. Gallo, III Sales Agency, and owner of Blue Stone Farm, who previously served as NYTB President since 2015.

”On behalf of our board of directors and membership, I want to thank Tom for his leadership of NYTB and am thankful he will remain a part of the board with his institutional knowledge. As President, I want to ensure we continue to increase and promote the benefits of breeding and foaling in New York as we work to sustain the Thoroughbred industry in New York and nationwide.”

“I am proud of the work our organization has accomplished under my tenure as President. I look forward to continue working with Scott and our newly elected officers to ensure NYTB remains the unified voice of Thoroughbred breeders in the state,” said Gallo.

NYTB Officers and Board of Directors for 2024:

Officers:

Directors:

Directors Emeritus:

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/398569907_886429439504844_1975227438138235402_n-e1705762597659.jpg

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2024/01/20/nytb-board-elects-dr-scott-ahlschwede-d-v-m-president/

New York Breeding Farm profile: The story of a new Edition

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Adam Gordon; Laura Resen photo.

By Teresa Genaro 

“I never thought I would sell the farm,” said Vivien Malloy recently. “My daughter Debby loved it, and we had a plan.”

Malloy recalled a 2006 email from her great friend Judy Richter.

“You have so much to look forward to,” read the message. “One of these days Deb will return and you two will have so much fun, you with your racehorses and Deb with her jumpers.”

An accomplished international equestrian, Debby Malloy Winkler lived in Germany, and in 2011 she died after fall from her horse.

Malloy and her late husband Henry had five children, but none inherited the love for horses that Debby had, and Malloy knew that none of them would be interested in taking over the farm. Aware, too, of all that is involved in the sale of a major piece of real estate, she decided to save her children the hassle and sell it herself.

The farm had several suitors, some of whom left Malloy feeling uneasy about its future; a valuable property in the Hudson Valley’s Dutchess County would be a lucrative prospect for development.

But one of them didn’t, despite a background in commercial real estate, and over the winter, Adam Gordon became the new owner of Edition Farm, one of New York’s storied breeding establishments.

“He wants to keep it the way it is,” said Malloy. “He’ll keep the boarding business going, my horses are going to stay here, and I have a house across the street. It’s pretty perfect.”

“Edition Farm is a continuation of my wife Kristina’s and my passion for preserving open space and connecting deeply with nature, while preserving ways of life,” said Gordon.

Gordon’s past projects include developing a “vertical village for film production” in New York City’s borough of Queens; co-founding Madison Development, which develops and operates urban infill self-storage facilities; building single-family town homes; and leasing a warehouse in the city for Amazon e-commerce and delivery.

About a decade, Gordon and his wife purchased a working cattle ranch in California’s Sonoma County on which cattle are humanely raised to produce Japanese Wagyu beef to high-end restaurants within a bicycle ride of the ranch.

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Vivien Malloy; courtesy of Malloy.

“We’re raising animals in a humane way and paying attention to soil health and the environment,” he explained. “We’ll use all the same practices at Edition Farm. Forty years of Vivien’s dedication and standards brought the farm to where it is, and we’re keeping her team, including the fabulous farm manager Teri…. to focus on animal care, particularly foaling and boarding. We have no interest in dividing the property or converting it to hospitality or event spaces. We want to take what Vivien built and refine it.”

Which is not to say that he’s leaving the farm as-is. He’s added seven run-in sheds and fenced some pastures; almost all of the farm equipment has been upgraded, including a new truck that will enable foals to more comfortably enter a shipping van.

“We’re going to provide the farm staff with the tools they need to do their jobs at the highest level and empower them,” said Gordon. “Teri runs the farm, and Kristina and I check in, more as cheerleaders.

“We have a total focus on starting from the ground up, with soil health. Raising healthy animals means putting them out in the environment, letting them run around, and giving them healthy feed.

“That’s what we’re going to focus on. We’re not going to try to do too many things, because it’s easy to get distracted. We have a singular focus: boarding and foaling.”

A Michigan native, farm manager Teri Brown came to New York about 14 years ago, moving here from Santa Fe, NM. She worked first for Waldorf Farm, then for Sequel before landing at Edition Farm with her husband Buster three years ago.

“When I first heard that the farm was for sale, I was worried about what would happen to it,” she said. “The farm is absolutely beautiful, and Vivien did a great job by doing it right: the barns are beautiful, the fencing is high quality, and when you see that she made her dream come true, it’s hard to think that it’s possibly going to change.”

Her conversations with Gordon have eased those fears.

“It’s nice that he wants to preserve and carry on the legacy, that he won’t let the farm decline or get divided up. It’s a big relief, and it’s exciting that the farm will continue.”

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Adam and Kristina Gordon; Laura Resen photo.

“Teri is attached by her emotional umbilical cord to these horses,” said Gordon. “I’m not going to second-guess her. Farming is not my business; real estate is, and I’m not trying to squeeze every dollar out of the farm. I’m trying to create the ultimate boarding and foaling facility on the East Coast. It’s the right size for total dedication to and focus on the animals.”

The Gordons have put together a multi-stage plan for the farm. They’ll work on some aesthetics, such as adding more stone walls to those that have been here for the last four decades, and they’re gut-renovating the main house and the guest house. They will continue to spend a good part of the year at their ranch in California, but they’re hoping to get to Saratoga this summer.

“I’ve never been to a horse race,” said Adam. “I’m excited about it. I met with some of the farm’s boarders, people who own and race horses, and their passion is really exciting. I’m thrilled to go with someone who is race-adjacent.”

Speaking of those clients…

“I want them to know that they’re not going to see a big change,” said Brown. “We’re just continuing what we’ve done at this great facility. Just because we have new owner doesn’t mean that we’re not going to continue to produce super babies out of super mares.”

And, she added, Malloy will continue to be a presence.

“She’ll be right across the street,” Brown said. “There’s a pasture right outside her window, and if I can, I put her horses there so she can look out and see them.”

 

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Adam-Gordon-for-site.jpg
  2. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/vivien_malloy.jpg
  3. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Adam-and-Christina-Gordon-for-site.jpg

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2023/08/01/new-york-breeding-farm-profile-the-story-of-a-new-edition/

NYRA, NYTHA and NYTB to host third annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga on Thursday, August 17

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Initially released by The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA)

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA), and New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) will host the third annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on Thursday, August 17 at Saratoga Race Course.

Free with paid track admission, the celebration will include a variety of events and demonstrations to highlight the work of the New York State aftercare community.

The featured race on Thursday’s card will be the $125,000 Rick Violette, a 1 1/16-mile turf test for New York-bred sophomores named for the late trainer and NYTHA President who spearheaded the creation of the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program and TAKE THE LEAD Retirement Program.

Violette was a founding member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), the non-profit organization that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain, and rehome Thoroughbreds. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members.

Representatives from TAA-accredited organizations will be on-site at Saratoga on August 17 to educate both racing fans and the general public about the importance of responsible aftercare efforts, including Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue, ACTT Naturally, Equine Advocates, Lollipop Farm, Lucky Orphans, New Vocations, Old Friends at Cabin Creek, ReRun, Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, and Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.

Fans can visit the Community Booth behind the jockeys’ quarters to learn more about the participating organizations.

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Day reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting and re-training equine athletes when their racing days are done,” said Dave O’Rourke, NYRA President & CEO. “New York is the national leader when it comes to supporting and investing in meaningful aftercare efforts, and we are thrilled to host the third annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on August 17.”

New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day will begin with an on-track demonstration of retired racehorses showcasing the skills learned in their second careers. New Vocations will be the first to demonstrate the Thoroughbred’s athleticism with a jumping display prior to the day’s races, and ReRun will follow after the second race with flatwork/dressage exhibition.

The Horse Sense stall, located just outside of the Saratoga grandstand, will feature retired racehorses from Old Friends at Cabin Creek between 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) afterwards between 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

“We are so excited to present our third annual NY Aftercare Day,” said Rick Schosberg, the New York-based retired trainer who serves as Vice President of NYTHA and President of TAKE2/TAKE THE LEAD. “It is so important to be able to provide safe and purposeful retirements and second careers for these wonderful equine athletes, and to showcase all of the fine work to the public is so gratifying and rewarding. It’s a massive combined effort of the horsemen, NYTHA, the TAA and the many accredited aftercare organizations, the NYTB, and the New York Racing Association. It’s a full team effort! Enjoy the demonstrations and learn about the great work being done here in New York to provide safe and meaningful lives for our racehorses when their racing days are over.”

NYRA, NYTHA, NYTB, and New York owners contribute more than $1.2 million per year to aftercare support. New York’s racing community contributes more financial support to Thoroughbred aftercare than any state in the country.

In 2013, NYTHA’s TAKE THE LEAD (TTL) Thoroughbred Retirement Program was launched with NYRA and NYTB’s support and has placed over 1,000 horses retiring from the NYRA tracks with TAA-accredited organizations.

In 2014, NYTHA adopted a per-start fee for owners of $5 that provided funding to the TAA. In July 2019, NYRA and NYTHA increased the per-start fee to $10. NYRA matches those contributions, and then donates the proceeds to the TAA at the conclusion of each race meet conducted at NYRA.

In 2019, NYRA and NYTHA launched an aftercare assessment program that requires owners claiming a horse subject to contribute a 1.5 percent aftercare assessment on top of the claiming price of the horse with funding allocated to the TAA and TTL. For example, an owner claiming a horse for $50,000 will contribute an additional $750 toward aftercare. This program generated over $245,000 in 2022, and over $100,000 this year through June 30.

“We’re proud to partner with NYRA and NYTHA once again to highlight and bring awareness to Thoroughbred Aftercare in New York,” said Najja Thompson, Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders. “The efforts undertaken by each of the participating Thoroughbred Aftercare accredited organizations to care, retrain and develop second careers for retired racehorses deserves to be featured. Being able to do so in front of racing fans at Saratoga speaks to the support our industry as a collective is providing to assure the long-term care of our equine athletes.”

Racing fans will be able to donate to TAKE THE LEAD by texting AFTERCARE2023 to 44321 to make a contribution, or by opting to make a donation to the TAA when cashing a winning ticket on an AmTote International self-service betting terminal. All donations are tax deductible.

There will also be a raffle on NY Thoroughbred Aftercare Day for an Exmark Radius-S Series 60” Zero Turn Mower, valued at $10,000.

“Exmark has been a longtime supporter of our industry, and with this donation they are providing a big boost to the great work that the NYTHA does for the New York equine community,” said Steve Andersen, founder of Equine Equipment. “We are proud to help facilitate this generous donation, and we are very thankful to have a partner like Exmark who gives back to the racing industry in so many ways.

“Equine Equipment is always available to help horsemen get discounts on a wide range of products and equipment, but if you are in the market for a new Exmark commercial mower, we encourage you to support this fundraiser or simply make a donation to the NYTHA,” added Andersen.

All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to TAKE THE LEAD.

 

About TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program:

Started in 2012, TAKE2 was created to provide second career opportunities for retired racehorses in the show ring and to increase the popularity of Thoroughbreds as Hunters and Jumpers. The program has grown from eight horse shows in three states and now partners with over 500 horse shows in 23 states. More than 2,500 Thoroughbreds have competed in the TAKE2 Hunter and Jumper divisions across the country.

TAKE THE LEAD works with owners and trainers to find placements for the horses retiring from the NYRA tracks with TAA-accredited aftercare organizations. TAKE THE LEAD is co-funded by members of the Thoroughbred industry around the country: New York Thoroughbred Breeders; New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund; Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations in Maryland (through Beyond the Wire) and Pennsylvania (through Turning for Home); Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company; and members of the racing and horse show communities across the country, For more information on TAKE2 and TAKE THE LEAD, go to www.take2tbreds.com[2].

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aftercare-Day-23-11024_1.jpg
  2. www.take2tbreds.com: https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a8mMp-dXeEFS7mMonUFboKP-uKZnA54xUoXIGC6KhtF_1UAME61S16d0nAZWowQIZBasq1aZUKsYPpnhixJYkmBHLxD5qhUFEIBfjL4jhHBcfQVc1FsM-ZCDwJQ40rhbwZ8jRhdIFlL64zuDNExCHg==&c=4b9EooJkk9r7romH9GwRytbeK_DQLjLMbis1plAvXPz_UOztAsxlpQ==&ch=ndoySF-lPo1bKEotMq2ntQWo7YWwRkcYR6c9ucm7AHG5cRxAR9Xhfw==

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SaddleUpNY! celebrates 1 year anniversary with launch of the Equine Economic Impact Study

[1]By Dr. Karin Bump

The opening of the American Horse Council’s National Economic Impact Study  on April 3rd, coincides with the 1-year anniversary celebration for SaddleUpNY!  Launched early 2022, SaddleUpNY! is a business initiative to accelerate the success and growth of the NYS Equine Industry through delivery of promotion, connection and education activities and materials. An important part of the work of the organizations in its inaugural year has been collaborating with partner organizations and industry stakeholders to secure funds for a New York State breakout study, as well as a Long Island companion study, in conjunction with the  AHC National Economic Impact Study. The study survey is online and available now at the following links:

Horse Owner (or leaser) Survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHC_Owner_Survey[2]

Horse Industry suppliers: for industry suppliers, people who operate a horse-related business but do not own horses. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHC_Supplier_Survey[3]

“The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the value of the equine industry in the national and state economies by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of horse ownership, recreation, and equine-related services. Data collected will inform public and private investments in equine-related businesses, equine health care, education, land use decisions, tax policy, tourism, employment incentives, etc. “ (AHC press release)

“The Economic Impact Study is the most effective tool in our advocacy quiver,” says Julie Broadway, president of the AHC. “When the industry needs to take aim at an issue, this data is invaluable in helping us paint the picture of the contributions the industry makes and the breath & depth of its composition.”   As the study opens, it is essential that the New York horse community take the survey and widely encourage others to do so as well.

To encourage participation, the AHC has partnered with several sponsors to offer 15 incentive prizes, including: 1st Prize – One John Deere “green” piece of equipment ($7,500); 2nd Prize – One year of Nutrena feed for 1 horse (a $2,000 value): 40 Nutrena free-bag coupons valued at up to $50 a coupon; 3rd – 6th Prize – One year of Purina feed for 1 horse (a $500 value per horse): 20 coupons valued at $25/each (total value $500); 7th Prize – One countertop fridge (holds up to 40 cans/bottles) from Cargill, valued at $350; 8th-9th Prizes – Enrollment in Texas A&M AgriLife Equine Reproductive Management Online Course, valued at $300/enrollment; 10th– 15th Prizes – $30 gift certificates from Trafalgar Square Books (total value $180). In addition, all participants completing the survey will be eligible for 15% discount on purchases at horseandriderbooks.com (discount code is provided at the end of the survey).Prize winners will be announced in the fall 2023 when the study results are announced. See AHC website to review all the prize drawing rules. (Economic Impact Study – American Horse Council[4])

The New York State breakout study and the Long Island companion study were made possible through the generous support and contributions of:  New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Old Field Farm, Blue Chip Farm, John Madden Sales, Cornell University Hospital for Animals, New York Farm Bureau, New York State Horse Council, Karin Bump and Timothy Williams, Sally Lynch, Kent Nutrition, Triple Crown Nutrition, and Go-Fund-Me contributions by individuals in the New York State equine community.

New York horse owners, those leasing horses, and horse industry suppliers are encouraged to take the survey now and then share with others to secure wide industry participation.  The survey will be available from April 3, 2023, through September 29, 2023. More information and the 2023 Economic Impact Study can be found on the AHC website: https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study/[5]. For more information regarding the New York components of the study, please contact Dr. Karin Bump at dr.kbump@gmail.com[6]

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Saddle_Up_NY.jpeg
  2. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHC_Owner_Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHC_Owner_Survey
  3. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHC_Supplier_Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHC_Supplier_Survey
  4. Economic Impact Study – American Horse Council: https://cl.exct.net/?qs=6487db3e6775d2badf7da55f62f8dcd62f3990dad13a6ad3d1e4b165b288d831894b00c6710419d6968933cff1c17d89
  5. https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study/: https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study/
  6. dr.kbump@gmail.com: mailto:dr.kbump@gmail.com

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Saddle Up NY! announces success in funding NYS Equine Economic Impact study through American Horse Council

[1]By Dr. Karin Bump

Cazenovia, NY – Dr. Karin Bump of Saddle Up NY! announced today that New York will be included as a State breakout in the American Horse Council’s Equine Economic Impact Study.  With a ‘right at the finish line’ boom of industry support, commitments and contributions reached the $25,000 mark for New York to be included in the states commissioning ‘break out’ studies.

State ‘breakout studies’ are companion studies to the  National Equine Economic Impact Study done through the American Horse Council (AHC).   In addition to the state study, support from the Long Island equine community has secured a companion regional study to look more specifically at the economic impact in Long Island.  “We are so pleased that NY State horse enthusiasts were able to make this happen. The data from these studies provide invaluable insights to the economic contributions of the equine industry at national, state and local levels.” stated AHC President Julie Broadway.

Economic Impact studies provide essential data to tell the story of impact and value of the equine industry.  “Equine farms are an essential part of New York agriculture. The jobs, economic activity, and recreation they provide the state, and their local communities, are significant, and the impact study will help quantify that importance,” said Renée St. Jacques, New York Farm Bureau’s Associate Director of Public Policy.

National Economic Impact Studies of the US horse industry have been conducted by American Horse Council for close to 50 years.  The most recent study, completed in 2017, included New York as a state breakout with funding provided by New York’s thoroughbred racing industry stakeholders during a critical time in their history and planning.  When Dr. Karin Bump of Saddle Up NY! realized that a new AHC study was close to launching, and New York was missing a mechanism to fund participation, she turned to the Saddle Up NY! industry partners to determine the level of priority for this study.

“From the start, everyone agreed that economic impact data is critical and that a new study was needed. The challenge was how to fund it,” said Karin Bump, Founder of Saddle Up NY!   The decision was made to turn to a grass roots approach reaching out to key stakeholders for commitments across various sectors of the industry with a later addition of a GoFundMe campaign for broader support. Key industry contributions came from New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Old Field Farm, Ltd, Blue Chip Farm, John Madden Sales, Cornell University Hospital for Animals, New York Farm Bureau, New York State Horse Council, Karin Bump and Timothy Williams, Sally Lynch, Kent Nutrition, and Triple Crown Nutrition.

First out of the gate with support for the study was the Thoroughbred racing sector of the industry with the Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund providing the largest of the industry commitments at $6,000.  “The NYS Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund is proud to be the major contributor to this study which is important to all segments of the equine industry in New York,” said Tracy Egan, Executive Director.  “For the past 50 years, the Breeding Fund has been watching over up to 400 Thoroughbred breeding farms which have employed tens of thousands of people while supporting NY Agriculture with purchases of hay, straw, and feed. Further, the Fund has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars for Thoroughbred Aftercare facilities which in turn provide mounts for everything from trail riding to dressage in NY,” said Tracy Egan.

New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. was also quick to offer support. “For each person directly involved in the equine industry, we’ve long been aware of the positive impact horses provide in jobs and economic dollars across the state. With representatives from all sectors of New York’s equine industry partnering to fund an updated study of the 2017 American Horse Council Report, it will allow us to continue to champion New York’s vast equine industry with up-to-date stats and figures.” said Najja Thompson, Executive Director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.

Blue Chip Farms in Wallkill, NY, dedicated to excellence in Standardbreds, Thoroughbreds and Sport Horses,  is representative of the variety of sectors of the industry coming together to support this study “As the steward of 650 acres in Ulster County and home to 400 horses, Blue Chip farms has employed over 30 people and bought hundreds of tons of hay, feed, and local services for over 50 years,” said Tom Grossman owner of Blue Chip Farm.   “To support that infrastructure, we have diversified into many different breeds of horses pursuing varied disciplines. We look forward to seeing economic data across the equine industries to highlight the mutually beneficial relationship of the equine industries to the environment and economy of New York State.”

Dr. Sally Lynch of Old Field Farm, Ltd., a nonprofit that operates an historic show grounds on Long Island, provided significant help in securing the final commitments to fully fund the study.  “The overwhelming response to successfully fund the NYS Equine Impact Study not only shows how our equine industry deeply cares, but also inspires us all to participate in this critically important study. Whether it is our livelihoods, lifestyle or passion, we must all participate in promoting and protecting our equine industry and its legacy,” said Dr. Lynch.

The study is anticipated to launch in April and run through September. This includes key time frames for capturing data from horse shows, summer camps, county and state fairs.  In addition, it’s prime time for the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing sectors. “ Everyone involved with equine in NY will play a role in the success of this study – by completing the survey, encouraging others to complete it, and helping spread the word whenever, and wherever, there are equine events and activities across New York” said Dr. Bump.  Saddle Up NY! will be sharing AHC produced media toolkits to help to spread the word about the study and the importance of completing the survey. For more information on the study, please visit the AHC website: horsecouncil.org

Dr. Karin Bump is a passionate educator and change agent with a career trajectory that includes 28 years as a professor in equine studies and business management at Cazenovia College and four years as an Executive Director within the Cornell Cooperative Extension system. She is a member of the Extension Horses work team, an Impact Collaborative facilitator through eXtension, and a small business owner.  Karin, along with her husband Tim Williams, founded and launched the Saddle Up NY! initiative.  As a team, Karin and Tim have launched several other education and outreach initiatives including the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA), the Equine Education Network (equusfoundation.org),  and The World of Horses exhibit at the NYS Fair.

Saddle Up NY! was launched in 2022 as an initiative to accelerate the success and growth of the NYS Equine Industry through delivery of promotion, connection and education activities and materials that strengthen existing initiatives and launch efforts to reach new audiences and markets. You can learn more about the initiative at: www.SaddleUpNY.com[2]

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  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Saddle_Up_NY.jpeg
  2. www.SaddleUpNY.com: http://www.SaddleUpNY.com

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2023/03/02/saddle-up-ny-announces-success-in-funding-nys-equine-economic-impact-study-through-american-horse-council/

New York Breeding Highlights from Governor Kathy Hochul’s State Budget Proposal

NYTB logo[1]On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul released her first state budget proposal since being elected to her first term in office last November. The $227 billion executive budget proposal includes key initiatives for horse racing in the state, including modernization of the historic Belmont Park on Long Island and a key modification of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to benefit farmers, including breeding farm owners.

The announcement of the Governor’s budget proposal begins a protracted negotiation process with state lawmakers, ahead of the April 1 start of the state’s fiscal year. We are thankful and appreciate the support of Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. (D-15), chair of the New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, Assembly member Gary Pretlow, Jr. (D-89), chair of the State Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee, and all members of the New York Senate and State Assembly who continue to recognize the importance of horse racing to the New York State economy. Below, please find a recap of the key initiatives from the governor’s budget that would positively impact horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry.

NYTB and our legislative affairs team in Albany, through your membership dues and donations to the NYTB PAC make it possible to ensure New York’s thoroughbred breeding and racing industry remains the best in the nation.

In the next week, you will receive your 2023 NYTB Membership Renewal Packet. You can renew your membership:

Please also consider donating to the NYTB PAC! The NYTB PAC allows your voice to be heard in the state capitol on all pertinent issues.

If you make a minimum voluntary contribution of $50 or more to the NYTB PAC, you will receive an NYTB branded logo hat. You can make your donation to the NYTB PAC by visiting here[3].

2024 New York State Executive Budget Thoroughbred Breeding & Horse Racing Highlights 

NYTB Action: NYTB has been pleased to be a founding member of the We are New York Horse Racing Coalition[4]. The coalition’s efforts have been an integral part of ensuring the Belmont Park modernization project was included in the Governor’s proposal. A modernized Belmont Park, with the capability for year-round racing at a world-class facility, will not only ensure New York remains a leader in hosting top tier races including graded stakes and a future Breeders’ Cup World Championships, but would continue to positively support New York’s breeding industry with an increased demand for New York-breds and New York racing on the yearly calendar.

NYTB Action: NYTB, in collaboration with the Farm Bureau, is actively working with the governor’s administration and state legislature to ensure the Investment Tax Credit, which was increased 20 percent last year, will now be refundable. A major step in helping to alleviate the rising costs experienced by farmers in New York, including breeding farms.

NYTB Action: NYTB along with our fellow industry stakeholders including NYRA and the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) continue to evaluate the potential of mobile sports wagering for horse racing, including potentially through fixed-odds legislation. Currently, there is a 51 percent tax on mobile sports betting operators, which is a significant factor in evaluating any potential introduction to horse racing to complement pari-mutuel wagering and investment of revenue returned to support New York’s breeding industry.

There is a perpetual need for advocacy for our sport and industry. NYTB will continue our work on your behalf and also appreciates your support in these efforts.

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Najja Thompson
Executive Director

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NYTB-Logo-for-web-e1614620864994.png
  2. here: https://www.nytbreeders.org/membership/
  3. here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4JP8P96V6AEDA
  4. We are New York Horse Racing Coalition: http://www.nyhorseracing.com/

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2023/02/02/30723/

Central Banker’s Bankit lands another stakes in Thunder Rumble

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Bankit and Jose Lezcano, winners of Sunday’s Thunder Rumble division of the NYSS. Joe Labozzetta/NYRA Photo.

Bankit returned to the form that landed him a stakes victory in August and a championship last year with his seventh stakes victory in Sunday’s $121,250 Thunder Rumble division of the New York Stallion Series Sunday at Aqueduct.

Bankit also bounced back from a defeat to Somelikeithotbrown in the off-the-turf West Point Stakes in late August at Saratoga, defeating that foe by 3 1/4 lengths with 2021 champion New York-bred male sprinter My Boy Tate another 3 1/4 lengths back in third. Jose Lezcano rode the 6-year-old son of leading New York sire Central Banker to victory for trainer Steve Asmussen.

“He’s a nice horse,” Lezcano said of last year’s New York-bred champion older dirt male. “I’ve ridden him about three or four times and every time I’ve ridden him, he’s given me a good effort.”

Bankit turned in another good one Sunday and picked up an additional $68,750 toward his already seven-figure bankroll. The leading earner for leading New York sire Central Banker, Bankit came out of the Thunder Rumble with career earnings of $1,258,405 from a record of 8-11-5 in 36 starts.

Toby Sheets, Asmussen’s year-round assistant in New York, has been around the 6-year-old for several seasons when he’s been at Belmont Park and knows what it takes for Bankit to deliver his usual top effort.

“He’s been doing phenomenal,” Sheets said. “He loves it here and he loves Belmont and loves the track there. He’s just been doing really well. I know his little ins and outs and he looks like a summer horse today – he had a glow about him.”

Sent off as the 2-1 third choice in the field of five behind 7-5 favorite My Boy Tate and 8-5 second pick Somelikeithotbrown, Bankit broke on top but Lezcano was content to let Somelikeithotbrown take the lead up the backstretch. Somelikeithotbrown, a 6-length winner over Bankit in the West Point, led through opening splits of :23.13 and :46.29 with Bankit just to his outside. Chowda and My Boy Tate raced as a team behind those two.

Bankit poked a head in front just past the half-mile mark and turned for home in front. He opened up a 2-length lead in midstretch and widened from there, winning in 1:23.24 over the muddy and drying out main track. Bankit added the Thunder Rumble to his victory in the Evan Shipman Stakes in August at Saratoga this season.

“He broke pretty well,” Lezcano said. “Other times, I feel like he’s a better horse when he’s on the outside. He broke pretty clear and put him right there and when I asked him, he kicked on and won the race. He had no one outside of him, so he felt more confident. He jumped into the bridle right away and when I asked him, he went on with it.”

Bred by Hidden Brook Farm LLC and Blue Devil Racing and foaled at McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds in Saratoga Springs, Bankit is campaigned by Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing. He’s the first foal out of the Colonel John mare Sister in Arms and originally sold out of the Hidden Brook consignment to SGV Thoroughbreds for $85,000 at the 2017 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-bred yearling sale.

Bankit was purchased by Winchell Thoroughbreds for $260,000 at the 2018 OBS March sale of selected 2-year-olds in training sale.

Central Banker, a 12-year-old Grade 2-winning son of Speightstown, will stand the 2023 season for $7,500 at McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds. He was well clear on the New York general sire list – which he also topped in 2021 after a runner-up in 2020 – with progeny earnings of more than $4.68 million heading into Sunday.

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bankit-NYSS-JoeLabozzetta.jpg

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2022/12/04/central-bankers-bankit-lands-another-stakes-in-thunder-rumble/

NYTB annual Holiday Party returns Saturday, Dec. 10

The New York Thoroughbred Breeders’ Inc. is pleased to announce the return of its annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10 at the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY from 7-10 p.m. ET.

The evening will feature exquisite hors d’oeuvres, chef-attended dinner stations, an open bar, and musical performances from local Saratoga Springs soulful duo Jacksland band. Tickets can be purchased by visiting nytbreeders.org/events[1] and are $150 for NYTB members and $175 for non-members.

“The NYTB holiday party is a cherished yearly tradition and an opportunity for NYTB members and New York-bred program participants to get together to kick off the holiday season.” said Najja Thompson, Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.  “This year’s party will be even more special being held at the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame. We will be surrounded by the utmost excellence in our sport for all to observe and enjoy. As always, we welcome current program participants and those interested in learning more about the New York-bred program to join us as we reflect on the accomplishments over the past year for New York-breds at the racetrack  and look forward to the 2023 breeding season.”

Guests will also eligible to receive a special discounted hotel rate at the Saratoga Hilton for $159 a night for Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11. Click here[2] to reserve a room.

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Endnotes:
  1. nytbreeders.org/events: http://nytbreeders.org/events
  2. here: https://book.passkey.com/go/NYTBHolidayParty2022
  3. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NYTB_Holiday-Party_Postcard_3x51024_f-2.jpg

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2022/11/15/nytb-annual-holiday-party-returns-saturday-dec-10/

NYTB Membership protocols for Saratoga Race Course

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NYTB Members will once again enjoy access to free admission at Saratoga Race Course. Photo Credit: NYRA / Chelsea Durand

Dear Members:

For the upcoming Saratoga Race Course season which begins on Thursday, July 15 through Labor Day, Monday, September 6, your 2021 NYTB Membership pin or card will grant you free general admission.

Admission will include access to vaccinated areas of the track with proof of your COVID-19 vaccination via the New York State Excelsior Pass mobile app or your Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.

 

 

For unvaccinated NYTB Members, we ask that you contact the NYRA Box Office at least 48 hours in advance of your visit by calling 844-NYRA-TIX or emailing boxoffice@nyrainc.com[2]. You will then be offered the opportunity to purchase socially distanced reserved seats, minus the cost of admission, while supplies last.

Please note: Current government guidelines and health protocols are subject to change.

To renew your NYTB membership to take advantage of this and other membership benefits, please click here[3].

For more information outlining required health and safety protocols for entry to Saratoga Race Course please visit here[4].

If you have any questions, please contact the NYTB Membership services team at 518.587.0777 or info@nytbreeders.org[5].

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/celtic-chaos-the-john-morrissey-credit-chelsea-durand2.jpg
  2. boxoffice@nyrainc.com: mailto:boxoffice@nyrainc.com
  3. click here: http://www.nytbreeders.org/membership
  4. here: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/tickets/admissions
  5. info@nytbreeders.org: mailto:info@nytbreeders.org

Source URL: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2021/06/12/nytb-membership-protocols-for-saratoga-race-course/

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