The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) will host its annual general membership meeting and educational seminar on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.
The event, which includes a complimentary dinner and cocktail hour, will run from 5–8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Friday, October 10, at nytbreeders.org/events.
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:
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- Becky Thomas, owner of Sequel New York in Hudson, NY, and Sequel at Winding Oaks in Ocala, FL, oversees the development and training of nearly 120 horses annually.
- Peter Penny, one of the foremost yearling inspectors for the Fasig-Tipton Sales company.
- Linda Rice, a leading New York trainer for more than a decade with multiple meet titles on the NYRA circuit, who also holds the designation of leading female trainer in the United States.
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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, NY.
“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.”
To promote the open format of the seminar, NYTB is soliciting questions in advance. Questions may be emailed to info@nytbreeders.org.
The meeting and seminar will take place ahead of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 10, at nytbreeders.org/events. For more information, call NYTB at 518.587.0777
Chester Broman’s 90th Birthday Celebration – Monday, Oct. 13
On Monday, Oct. 13, an open-house celebration will honor Chester Broman’s 90th birthday from 5–7 p.m. at Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga.
Broman, together with his late wife Mary, established one of New York’s leading breeding and racing operations over several decades.
“He’s someone near and dear to my heart,” said Becky Thomas of Sequel Stallions New York, who has worked with the Bromans for more than 20 years and has been a longtime consignor of their horses at public auctions. “New York-breds were once seen as regional sires with little commercial value until Mr. Broman changed the game. He’s developed families that can sell for hundreds of thousands—even millions—removing the ‘asterisk’ once attached to New York-breds.”
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.”
“Chester Broman represents the very best of New York breeding and racing,” added Najja Thompson, Executive Director of NYTB. “For decades, he and his family have bred and campaigned top-quality racehorses that strengthened the New York-bred program. We are proud to celebrate his 90th birthday and honor his remarkable legacy.”
