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.

2025 Seminars

PEDIGREE & CONFORMATION CLINIC

October 20 Lexington, Kentucky

Attendees will learn insights on pedigree and conformation evaluation from industry professionals. 

• Pedigrees/Conformation/Horse Selection, presented by Jacob West (Claiborne Farm/Bloodstock Agent)
• Purchasing at Public Auction, presented by Jeffrey Bloom (Bloom Racing Stable)
• The Role of an Auction House and the Auction Process, presented by Anna Seitz Ciannello (Fasig-Tipton)
• Yearling Prep for the Sales, presented by Francis Vanlangendonck (Summerfield Sales Agency)
• Equine Nutrition, presented by Anthony Koch (Hallway Feeds)
• The Role of the Veterinarian at Public Auctions, presented by Dr. Jeff Berk
• Genetics & Nicking, presented by Byron Rogers (Stable Analytics LLC)
• Equineline & Pedigree Resources, presented by Tim Leith (The Jockey Club)

 The registrant capacity for this event has been reached

To join the waitlist email Brooke Purcell 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.