FTBOA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Tammy A. Gantt Associate Vice President, Director of Membership Services & Events, FEC Contributing Editor and FTC Industry & Community Affairs

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Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Thank You for Making Our Charity Day a Success

Title Sponsor

AdventHealth Ocala Presenting Sponsor

Green Hills Farm Platinum Sponsors

Beth Bayer Brook Ledge Horse Transportation Double Diamond Farm Eddie Woods Stables Live Oak Stud Ocala Stud Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Rustlewood Farm Seminole Feed Showcase Properties of Central Florida Stonehedge Farm South T.T. Distributors Specialty Sponsors

All-In Removal Beth Bayer Debbie Green Dex Imaging Eddie Woods Equus Inn Florida Horse Park National Thoroughbred Racing Association Seminole Fence Showcase Properties of Central Florida Teams

Creech Horse Transportation Dex Imaging Jerry Parks Insurance Group, a division of EPIC Ocala Breeders’ Sales Ocala Equine Hospital Ocala Palms Purvis, Gray & Company, CPAs Seminole Fence Southern Charm Realty Special Recognition

ACE Equestrian College of Central Florida Debbie Green Donna Delahunty Florida Thoroughbred Farm Managers Florida Thoro-bred Fillies Green Hills Farm Horse Farms Forever Kinsman Farm Marc Russell Marion County Public Schools Paul James Two Brothers Distillery Southern Care Farm Stone Creek Golf Club The Preserve UF/IFAS Agriculture Extension Valerie Dailey O n Oct. 8, Florida Thoroughbred Charities raised more than $36,000 with a day of charity events including breakfast seminars, a luncheon with Kentucky Derby winning breeder Gail Rice, a silent auction, book signing, art show, a golf tournament and awards dinner/dance.

The golf tournament was won by Stonehedge Farm South and Ocala Equine Hospital finished second. When accepting prizes, Stonehedge Farm South golfer Paul Sharp said, “This one’s for you Gil,” as he pointed up to the sky, signifying the deep loss felt by many upon the passing of the farm’s owner Gil Campbell in September.

Phil Wright, the Chief Business Development Officer of the event’s title sponsor AdventHealth Ocala, spoke at the dinner highlighting the role their healthcare plays within the community and their mission.

Marc Russell, general manager of Stone Creek Golf Club was key to the event’s success along with chair and FTBOA executive board member Valerie Dailey and golf co-chairs Debbie Green and Donna Delahunty.

A number of celebrities attended the event including Mike McBath (Buffalo Bills), Mike Reilly (LA Rams), Reggie Branch (Washington Redskins Super Bowl 1984), Bob Stinson (Seattle Mariners), PGA instructor Mark Werning, Larry Green (Porsche auto racing, Matt Storm (World League of American Football), Steve Pisarkiewicz (Cardinals, Packers), Jacinto Vasquez (jockey) and Gerri Polci of the Four Seasons band.

Nov. 15 – The Florida Sire Stakes deadline is for yearlings whose May 15 payment was not made. It is $500. Missing this yearling deadline means a $5,000 fee on January 15. Do not assume a horse you purchased in a sale or privately has had a payment made. Sales catalogs list horses who are FSS eligible at the time of the sale because the deadline had not passed yet, meaning a payment may still be due. Contact FTBOA at 352-629-2160 to check. The two-year-old payment deadline is Jan. 15.

Nov.23 – Horse Farms Forever is hosting “Conservation Summit: Conversations about Conservation” at Ocala Breeders’ Sales from noon to 1:30 p.m. The educational workshop is about balancing growth while preserving Marion County's 193,000-acre Farmland Preservation Area. The purpose of the Summit is to inspire the preservation of the horse farms and agricultural lands that are fundamental to Marion County’s global brand as the Horse Capital of the World®. Speakers include John C. Malone, the largest private landowner in North America and historic Bridlewood Farm owner, and Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership CEO Kevin Sheilley. The results of the countywide “Quality of Life” survey will also be presented. FTBOA members receive 10% off with code FLTB2021 at https://www.horsefarmsforever.com/conservation-summit/.

Membership renewals for 2022 will begin in December. The dues will increase by $25. The last time dues were increased was 2012. ■