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Educational Seminars

TOBA offers educational seminars for prospective, new, and established Thoroughbred owners and breeders. TOBA aims to provide industry participants with knowledge and new perspectives, in hopes to improve the likelihood for success in the Thoroughbred business. These events are an opportunity to gain new information and insights, as well as network and connect with other attendees.

 

2026 Seminars & Clinics

BREEDING CLINIC

March 29-30 | Central Kentucky

REGISTER HERE

WHO SHOULD REGISTER?

  • New and aspiring owners/breeders looking to build a strong foundation in Thoroughbred breeding

  • Active breeders and owners aiming to sharpen their pedigree and conformation knowledge

  • Hands-on learners who value practical, real-world experience

  • Participants seeking exclusive, first-hand access to Central Kentucky Thoroughbred breeding operations

  • Anyone serious about making smarter breeding and bloodstock decisions

 

Agenda

 Day 1 

TIME

AGENDA ITEM

LOCATION

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Check-In & Breakfast
Bus  loads at 9:00 AM-- Attendees must be present

TOBA Offices
2365 Harrodsburg Rd, B240, Lexington, KY 40504

9:00 AM

Depart for Shawhan Place

 

9:30-11:30 AM

Shawhan Place

 

Shawhan Place

1936 Cynthiana Rd. Paris, KY 40361

11:30 AM

Depart for Hill ‘N’ Dale Farm at Xalapa

Bus

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Lunch sponsored by the Virginia Thoroughbred Association

Hill ‘N’ Dale Farm at Xalapa

12:45-2:00

Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm at Xalapa 

 

Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm at Xalapa
1027 Stoney Point Rd. Gate 4, Paris, KY 40361

2:00-2:30

Hill 'n' Dale Farm at Xalapa

Hill ‘N’ Dale Farm at Xalapa Breeding Shed

2:30

Depart for Hartfield and Company

Bus

3:00

Cocktail Hour, Sponsored by Hallway Feeds

Hartfield and Company
320 Pleasant St, Paris, KY 40361

4:00

Return to TOBA Offices

4:45 PM

  

 Day 2 

TIME

AGENDA ITEM

LOCATION

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Check-In & Breakfast
Bus loads at 9:00 – Attendees must be present

TOBA Offices
2365 Harrodsburg Rd, B240, Lexington, KY 40504

9:00 AM

Depart for Rood and Riddle

 

9:15-10:15

Rood and Riddle Tour

 

Rood and Riddle

2150 Georgetown Rd Building 25
Lexington, KY 40511

 

10:15-12:00

Rood and Riddle 

 

Rood and Riddle

12:00-12:45

Lunch at Rood and Riddle

Rood and Riddle

1:00

Depart for Hurstland Farm

Bus

1:30-3:30

Hurstland Farm Breeding Operation, Alfred Nuckols

 

Hurstland Farm

3:45

Return to TOBA Offices

4:15 PM

 

Questions? Email Director of Marketing and Education, Lauren Biddle at [email protected]

Registration

Educational seminars are open to both members and non-members, with discounts for members of TOBA or any hosting/sponsor organizations. Meals, materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included with registration.  

Cancellation & Refund Policy 

Refunds for cancellations are permitted up to 2 weeks prior to the event date. After this deadline passes no refund is possible. If you decide to cancel after this deadline, it is still appreciated to let us know for headcount purposes.

 

Other 2026 Clinics and Seminars  

Education Opportunity

Location

Date

New Owners Seminar Horseshoe Indianapolis, IN July 11, 2026
Pedigree and Confirmation Clinic Fasig-Tipton, Lexington, KY October 19, 2026
     
 
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