FTBOA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

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

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Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Member Content

Check out The Florida Horse Podcast featuring content designed to educate industry members and potential industry members about the Florida thoroughbred. Recently aired podcasts include the Florida Sire Stakes, its history, champions and significance to the Florida thoroughbred industry; FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell and his legacy in the industry and his impact in Florida; and a discussion with FTBOA president Valerie Dailey about Florida Thoroughbred charities, the supportive industry and community behind its programs, and the lives the charity touches.

The podcast is produced in partnership with the FTBOA, Florida Equine Communications, and Kaplan Media. The FTBOA also houses a full-service video and podcast production studio. Already at more than 5,000 views per episode since its launch in mid-July, the podcast offers sponsorship opportunities and the ability to produce advertorial podcasts for farms and members. The podcast is available from your favorite podcast provider, the FTBOA YouTube Channel, Spotify, iTunes and Buzzsprout.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 22 - The UF/IFAS Extension Marion County presents the Florida Equine Institute & Allied Trade Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in an equine “edutainment” format combining seminars with hands-on demonstrations from University of Florida equine science experts. The event includes a working trade show of equine businesses. Topics include equine nutrition with anatomy in mind, live gastric ulcer diagnostics and management, research updates on the use of artificial intelligence to detect equine lameness, live equine behavior demonstrations, an expert question and answer panel, as well as breakout sessions regarding horse health and management.

The event will be held in-person at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road in Ocala. Tickets include refreshments, a BBQ lunch, and proceedings of the event. FTBOA members receive a discounted rate at https://bit.ly/equineinstitute.

Oct. 7 - The Florida Thoroughbred Charities golf tournament will be held at the Del Webb Stone Creek Golf Club in Ocala. The day’s activities include a brunch, co-hosted by the Florida Thoro-bred Fillies Club, with guest speakers including Dr. Dianne McFarlane, the new chair of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of large animal clinical sciences.

Mid-day activities include an art show, charity silent auction, and a book signing by author Mary Perdue for her new book Landaluce. A shotgun start round of golf kicks off after lunch with many promotions held on the course. Sports celebrities will be playing for charity throughout the day. In addition, a cocktail reception and dinner will be held at the end of the tournament. For sponsorships, to donate auction items, purchase event tickets, or for tournament information, call 352639-2160 or email tgantt@ftboa.com.

Oct. 21 – The FTBOA annual membership meeting will be held in-person on Oct. 21 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales pavilion. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and a catered BBQ will be served prior to the meeting. Regular members will be emailed details in late September regarding the meeting agenda. No RSVP is required for the meeting, however, an RSVP will be necessary for the BBQ that is open to current, regular FTBOA members.

Upcoming Deadlines

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. If missed, check for additional deadlines. TFH