The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) will host a Pedigree & Conformation Clinic at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 21, coinciding with the Kentucky October Yearlings Sale.
The clinic will feature a range of expert speakers covering various aspects of Thoroughbred breeding, auctions, and horse care. The topics and speakers include:
- Pedigrees, Conformation, and Horse Selection – David Ingordo (Bloodstock Agent)
- Auction House Role and Process – Anna Seitz Ciannello and Leif Aaron (Fasig-Tipton)
- Yearling Prep for Sales – Carrie Brogden (Machmer Hall)
- Equine Nutrition – Anthony Koch (Hallway Feeds)
- Veterinary Role at Auctions – Dr. Alex Sano (Hagyard Equine)
- Racing Partnerships & Politics – Kentucky State Senator Damon Thayer
- Equine Law – Andre Regard (Regard Law Group)
- Peak Biologics – Jeff Betz (AniCell Biotech)
- Racing Syndicates Information & Communication – Frank Romeo, Jonathan Romeo, and Rachel Dunn (StableConnect)
- Equineline & Pedigree Resources – Susan Martin (The Jockey Club)
The clinic is open to the public, with discounted registration available for TOBA members. Attendees will receive meals, educational materials, and a TOBA gift bag. Event sponsors include Achieve Equine, Hallway Feeds, Peak Biologics, and StableConnect.