The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced the roster of speakers for its Pedigree & Conformation Clinic at Fasig-Tipton, held Monday, Oct. 24, in Lexington during the Kentucky October Yearlings sale. The event, sponsored by Lexington Equine Medical Group and the Retired Racehorse Project, offers insight on different aspects of Thoroughbred auctions, including bloodstock, pedigree and conformation analysis, and more from industry professionals.
The topics and speakers at the clinic include:
- Horse Selection & Working with your Bloodstock Agent, presented by Chad Schumer (Bloodstock Agent)
- The Role of an Auction House and the Auction Process, presented by Anna Seitz Ciannello (Fasig-Tipton, Director of Client Relations) and Leif Aaron (Fasig-Tipton, Director of Digital Sales)
- Yearling Prep for the Sales, presented by Katie Taylor (Taylor Made, Vice President of Operations)
- Equineline & Pedigree Resources, presented by Susan Martin (The Jockey Club)
- A Veterinarian's Role in Public Auction, presented by John G. Peloso, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS (Equine Surgeon)
- The TOBA Pedigree and Conformation Clinic provides participants with a deeper understanding of the Thoroughbred pedigree and conformation. The clinic is open to the public, with a special discount for TOBA members. Meals, materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included with registration.
Registration is available online, until Saturday, Oct. 22, at: www.toba.memberclicks.net/seminars-clinics.
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