The New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. will host its annual general membership meeting at educational seminar Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.
The event, which features a free barbecue and cocktail hour for attendees, runs from 5-7 p.m. and all are encouraged to RSVP by Friday, Oct. 14 at nytbreeders.org/events.
Veterinarian and NYTB Board Member Dr. Scott Ahlschwede of Rood & Riddle will moderate the panel “Success at the Sales,” which will cover expectations, preparation, sale selection, veterinary information, what buyers want and other topics.
Sponsored by the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund (The Fund) and Boehringer-Ingelheim, the panel will feature speakers Michael McMahon (McMahon & Hill Bloodstock), Dr. E.C. “Pug” Hart, D.V.M., Derek MacKenzie (Vinery Sales), and Francis Vanlangendonck (Summerfield Sales).
Three $1,000 scholarships will also be available for students enrolled in Agricultural or Equine Studies and Vet Technicians.
The meeting and seminar will be conducted the day before the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale Monday, October 17. Fasig-Tipton cataloged 235 entries for the sale, which begins at 10 a.m.
Those wishing to attend the seminar and membership meeting must RSVP by Oct. 14 at nytbreeders.org/events. For more information, send an email to info@nytbreeders.org.
