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10 FLORIDA FOCUS

16 GEORGE STEINBRENNER PASSES AWAYBy Michael Compton

18 POISED FOR RECOVERYWith recent legislative victories paving the way for change,a strong juvenile sale season at OBS and increased earningopportunities this year for Florida-breds, the future looks brightin the Sunshine State.—By Michael Compton

26 OBVIOUS IMPACTThe OBS August Yearling Sale continues to produce gradedstakes winners.—By Jay Friedman

34 ONCE A JOCKEYOcala’s Mary Russ Tortora, a record-setting jockey, returned to thesaddle for the Lady Legends For the Cure Race at Pimlico.By Jo Ann Guidry

38 DOMINANCE AT THE SUMMIT OF SPEEDFlorida-breds won six of seven stakes races during Calder Casinoand Race Course’s Summit of Speed.—By Nick Fortuna

41 GOOD CONNECTIONSDarin Lamoureux joins the list of Ocala-based horsemen who havebroken and trained a Kentucky Derby winner.—By Jo Ann Guidry

42 CANDIDATE PROFILE: ADAM PUTNAM

44 EDITOR’S NOTE —By Summer Best

46 WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMESNext month, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games cometo the U.S. for the first time in history.

52 EQUINE CARE: PIGEON FEVER RESURFACESBy Denise Steffanus

55 NEWS BITS

58 PRACTICALLY SPEAKING: HORSE SENSE (S)By Mark Shuffitt

59 HORSE COUNCIL NEWS

61 YOUR FLORIDA HORSE PARK: ONWARD AND UPWARDBy Connie Duff Wise

62 FARM MANAGEMENT: BESTMANAGEMENT PRACTICESBy Jamie Cohen

63 FTBOA CHASE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

64 FLORIDA’S LEADING SIRES

66 PLAYER’S PAGE: FOREVER A YANKEEBy Paul Moran

COVER AND CONTENTS PHOTOS BY JIM LISA

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FTBOA OFFICERS ANDBOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Joe BarbazonDean DeRenzoSheila DiMareDonald Dizney

Barry W. Eisaman

Brent FernungBonnie M. Heath IIIPhil MatthewsJessica SteinbrennerPeter Vegso

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Florida’s thoroughbred industry said good-

bye last month to John Sellers and George

Steinbrenner, two individuals whose unbri-

dled passion for the industry brought national

recognition to the Sunshine State.

John Sellers, who rode Florida-bred Carry Back

to victories in the 1961KentuckyDerby and Preak-

ness Stakes, died in July at age 72. Originally from

LosAngeles and raised in Oklahoma, Sellers spent

much of his time in recent years working as a

bloodstock agent in Hallandale Beach.

While he will forever be remembered for his

stirring ride aboard Carry Back in the Derby, Sell-

ers was among the nation’s leading jockeys in the

1960s. His accomplishments earned him a place

among racing’s elite and he was inducted into the

Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs in 2007.

George Steinbrenner, best known as “The

Boss” and principal owner of the NewYork Yan-

kees, also passed away in July at the age of 80.

Steinbrenner’s Kinsman Farm produced many

graded stakes winners through the years. Stein-

brenner bred and/or raced the likes of Eternal

Prince, Steve’s Friend, Al’s Helen, Concerto, Dili-

gence, Dream Supreme and in recent years Bel-

lamy Road and MajesticWarrior.

His significant contributions to Florida’s thor-

oughbred industry reach beyond the accomplish-

ments of his runners on the track. Steinbrenner

served as president of the FTBOA, as well as a

boardmember of the association, led the charge for

important legislation for the state, owned a race-

track and gave generously to industry causes. His

presence in our industry will be sorely missed.

•As these chapters came to a close in July, themonth also marked a new beginning for the indus-

try. Recent legislative victories, which became law

July 1, should help renew confidence for the future

of breeding and racing in Florida.

By implementing components of FTBOA’s eco-

nomic stimulus plan, recent purse increases at

Calder and strong juvenile sale results at OBS,

Florida appears as well-equipped as any state in the

country to rebound from the recession. For a closer

look at the legislation and an overview of where

we stand as an industry, see page 18.

Also in July, Florida-bred runners shined dur-

ing Calder’s Summit of Speed. One of the high-

lights of the day featured brothers Big Drama

(pictured on the front cover) and Little Drama

both notching stakes wins on the card for owner

and breeder Harold Queen. Big Drama, a son of

Ocala Stud stallion Montbrook, captured the

$350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (G2), while Lit-

tle Drama, by Rising Hill Farm stallion Burning

Roma, won the Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes.

Nick Fortuna recaps the Summit of Speed begin-

ning on page 38.

•Looking ahead: On tap this month is the OBSAugust yearling sale. The sale has been a prime

source of producing leading stakes horses. This

year’s offering should be no exception. Sire power

at this year’s sale is stronger than ever, according to

Jay Friedman, who previews the sale on page 26.�

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Dawnie Macho made a brilliant career

debut at Arlington Park in June, setting a

track record for 51.16 seconds for 4 ½ fur-

longs and winning a $28,000 maiden spe-

cial weight race by five lengths. The

Florida-bred filly earned a 90 Beyer Speed

Figure for the effort and stamped herself as

a filly to watch.

But Gary and Cecil Barber did more than

watch the filly – they bought her privately

from Wayne Granger and transferred her

from trainer Wayne Catalano to John Sadler.

Last month, Dawnie Macho rewarded her


Florida’s thoroughbred industry lost

influential owner George Steinbrenner last

month, but his horses continue to run for his

Kinsman Stable, and at Colonial Downs on

July 17, Florida-bredVanquisher paid trib-

ute to his late owner with a win in the

$50,000 Kitten’s Joy Stakes.

Vanquisher, a 6-year-old, gelded son of

Gulch, snapped a 12-race losing skid by

rallying to defeat Target Sighted by a neck

in the 1 1/16-mile race on firm turf. It was

his first win since beating Florida-breds in

the $75,000 Tallahassee Stakes on the

Gulfstream Park lawn in February 2009.

Though Vanquisher hadn’t found the

winner’s circle in more than a year, he had

run well during that span, finishing in the

money six times during his losing streak.

He finished third behind El Caballo in the

Col. E.R. Bradley Handicap (G3) at Fair

Grounds in January and was second to Bal-

timore Bob in the $50,000 Da Hoss Stakes

at Colonial Downs last month.

Vanquisher ran in the middle of the pack

of 10 3-year-olds and up as Target Sighted

carved out fractions of 25.17 seconds for a

quarter-mile and 50.00 for a half-mile.

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new connections for their confidence in

her by wiring the $100,000 Landaluce

Stakes by three-quarters of a length at Hol-

lywood Park to remain

perfect in two starts.

With Joe Talamo

aboard,DawnieMacho

led every step of the

way in the Landaluce,

covering the a quarter

of a mile in 22.41 sec-

onds and a half-mile in

46.04 seconds while

opening up a 1½-length lead. She got to the

top of the lane with a 2 ½-length lead and

held off a hard-charging Izshelegal,whowas

making her career debut. Dawnie Macho

stopped the clock for six furlongs in 1:10.75.

“She not only has speed, but she’s rat-

able,” Talamo said.

“She broke so sharp,

then just came right

back to me. When I

shook the reins at her,

she just took off. She

won easy going 4 1/2

(furlongs), and for her

first time moving for-

ward, it was unbeliev-

able. John said they just bought her and

worked her one time. I talked to John and

he gave me all the confidence in the

world. He said she’ll do

whatever you want, and

she did. We’ll have

some fun at Del Mar

with her.”

Sadler said he felt

Dawnie Macho was sit-

ting on a big race when

she breezed five fur-

longs handily in 1:01

2/5 seconds at Holly-

wood Park on July 5.

“We put a deal to-

gether about a week

after her first race,” he said. “We had a

little trouble getting a plane out for her,

but when I got her back, she really

breezed well.”

Sadler said Dawnie Macho likely

will make her next start in the $150,000

Sorrento Stakes (G3), a 6 ½-furlong test

for juvenile fillies Aug. 6 at Del Mar.

She’s earned $76,800 through two

starts. Bred by Williston’s Maurice

Miller, the filly was a $5,000 purchase

as a yearling at OBS last August.


Trappe Shot Gets FirstStakes Win in Long Branch

Florida-bred Trappe Shot remained perfect in fourstarts as a sophomore and earned his first stakes victorylast month at Monmouth Park, capturing the $167,500Long Branch Stakes by 2 ½ lengths.

The victory made him a leading candidate to take on Ken-tucky Derby winner Super Saver in the New Jersey track’sbiggest race, the $1million Haskell Invitational (G1) onAug. 1.

TrappeShot,a sonofTapit bredbyOcala’sHobeauFarm,ral-lied from last place in the field of four 3-year-olds, drawing cleardown the stretch under a vigorous hand ride fromAlan Garcia.

Southern Ridge had set fractions of 23.82 seconds fora quarter-mile and 48.80 seconds for a half-mile on a trackrated “good,” as Trappe Shot recovered from a stumble atthe break and saved ground by hugging the rail along thebackstretch. Trappe Shot made his move entering the farturn of the 1 1/16-mile race and got to the top of the lanewith a half-length lead before stopping the clock in 1:43.48.

“We wanted to play the race by how everyone broke,”Garcia said. “We did think we would be behind horses andmake one run. I had a lot of horse the whole way, and I hadto move inside the leader (Southern Ridge), but I knew theonly way someone was going to beat me was to run a bigrace. Two turns was no problem for him.”

Trappe Shot, trained by KiaranMcLaughlin for owner byMillHouse, began his four-race winning streak with a 10 ¼-lengthromp in a $35,000 maiden special weight race at GulfstreamPark in February. He then captured a $37,000 allowance by

12 ¾ lengths at the Hallandale Beach oval in March.Trappe Shot earned a 105 Beyer Speed Figure for a

four-length victory in a $62,000 allowance at Belmont Parklast month. He’s earned $187,050 through five starts. Hislone loss came in his only race as a juvenile, a fifth-placefinish at Saratoga last summer.

McLaughlin said he thinks Trappe Shot will return in thenine-furlong Haskell.

“He’s obviously a very nice horse,” McLaughlinsaid. “We’ll talk it over with the owners, but going into thisrace, we thought if he ran well, we’d bring him back in threeweeks for the Haskell. I don’t think this race took too muchout of him. He’s certainly bred for the distance and handledeverything perfectly.”

Vanquisher split horsesthree-wide and won the KittenʼsJoy Stakes at Colonial Downsin the final strides.

in Landaluce

With Rosemary Homeister Jr.

aboard, Vanquisher advanced between

rivals while going around the far turn

to reach the top of the lane in third

place. He then split horses three-wide

in upper stretch and steadily gained on

the leader, overtaking him in the final

strides and stopping the clock in

1:43.81.

Vanquisher, trained by Dennis Grif-

fith, has won seven of his 31 starts for

$312,441. He was bred at Kinsman

Farm, the Ocala farm owned by Stein-

brenner, best known as the principal

owner of the NewYorkYankees. Stein-

brenner died at age 80 in Tampa after

suffering a heart attack.

“She broke so sharp, thenjust came right back to me.

When I shook the reins at her,she just took off. She won easygoing 41⁄2 (furlongs), and forher first time moving forward,

it was unbelievable.”—jockey Joe Talamo

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Stradivinsky proved that it’s never too

late to earn a career-defining victory when he

wired the $195,000 Jaipur Stakes (G3) by 1¼

lengths at Belmont Park on July 17, earning

his first graded win at age 7.

The Florida-bred gelding by Stravinsky

was sent off as the second choice in a field of

seven 3-year-olds and up in the six-furlong

race on firm turf. Stradivinsky got a break

when 6-5 favorite Formidable stumbled badly

at the break and threw

jockey Jose Lezcano to

the ground.

The rest of the field

found it hard to keep up

with Stradivinsky, who

earned his fourth

straight victory and the

second stakes win of

his career. The horse,

bred by Ocala’s Live

Oak Stud, got his other

black-type victory in

the $126,000 Jacques

Cartier Stakes on the

synthetic surface atWoodbine in 2007.

Though Formidable was without his rider,

he ran like he still wanted to win, battling

Stradivinsky for the early lead through a quar-

ter-mile in 22.49 seconds and a half-mile

44.41 seconds. Formidable ran along the rail

for most of the early going, with jockey C.C.

Lopez trying to keep Stradivinsky out of trou-

ble just outside of him.

Stradivinsky had Formidable close behind

throughout but built a five-length advantage

over the rest of the field with a quarter-mile to

go and extended that lead to six lengths at the

top of the lane. He never was threatened down

the stretch, stopping the clock in 1:07.74.

“He broke really, really well, and I didn’t

realize that there was a loose horse until I saw

him inside of me going to the half-mile pole,”

Lopez said. “I said tomyself, ‘Well, I can’t let

him get in front of me because I don’t know

where he’s going to go after he gets in front of

me,’ so, I pinched him a little bit to get him

out of there, and from there, my horse ran his

eyeballs out. He really did.”

Stradivinsky was making his first start for

trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. and owners Michael

Dubb, Jack Mandato and Bethlehem Stables

LLC. The horse had been claimed from

trainer Larry Rivelli and owner Richard Ravin

out of a 2 ¼-length vic-

tory in a $50,000

claimer going five fur-

longs on the Churchill

Downs lawn in May.

Prior to that, Stradi-

vinsky began his win-

ning streak with a

four-length victory in a

$25,000 claimer on the

Gulfstream Park lawn

in March and a three-

length score in a

$35,000 claimer on the

Arlington Park turf

course in May, both in front-running fashion.

For his career, the horse has won 13 of 32

starts and earned $508,837.

“He loves running fresh, and C.C. gave

him a great ride,” Dutrow said. “I told C.C. to

concentrate on getting him out of the gate.

This horse runs well with spacing, and he

likes Churchill Downs, so we’ll run him one

more time and then point to the Breeders’Cup

Sprint.”

Dubai Rainbow, a 4-year-old, gelded son

of Essence of Dubai, was bred by Pembroke

Pines’ Grace and Jeremy McNeill and is

owned by Paul H. Saylor. He was a $20,000

purchase as a 2-year-old at OBS in April

2008. Dubai Rainbow was making his stakes

debut for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. He’s

won three of his 18 starts and earned

$157,275.

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The Finallymadeit Stakeswas onlyworth

$55,000, but after winning the race named for

his favorite horse, trainer Javier Negrete was

feeling like a million bucks last month at

Calder Casino & Race Course.

Negrete was the trainer of Finallymadeit,

the gutsy, front-running Florida-bred who

earned $1.03million before breaking a cannon

bone and being euthanized. Finallymadeit, a

son ofOcala Stud Farm stallionConcertowho

became a fan favorite at Calder, was injured

while preparing to run in theWhitney Handi-

cap (G1) at Saratoga lastAugust.

Florida-bred Wingedlie picked a most

meaningful spot for his first stakes victory,

winning the inaugural running of the Finally-

madeit last month by 1¼ lengths for Negrete,

his trainer and owner.

“I really wanted to win this race, not for

the money but because of what he meant to

me,” Negrete said of Finallymadeit. “It just

feels awesome. I have no words to describe it.

That horse made my name, my career. He

was the one who made the trainer. What can

I say? I’m very happy.”

Like Finallymadeit,Wingedliewas bred by

Rolando Rodriguez at Eclipse Farm in Ocala.

The son ofWinged FootWillie hadmade a liv-

ing running on wet tracks, with four wins in

10 such starts heading into the Finallymadeit.

On a track made sloppy by rain, Wingedlie

seemed right at home.

With jockey Luis Jurado aboard for the

first time,Wingedlie ran in third place early in

the race as Florida-breds CinnamonRoad and

Barry’sMoney battled for the early lead, carv-

ing out fractions of 23.59 seconds for the

opening quarter-mile and 48.08 seconds for a

half-mile. As the pacesetters tired, Wingedlie

rallied three-wide around the far turn to gain a

half-length lead at the top of the lane and drew

clear down the stretch, stopping the clock for

the one mile and 70 yards in 1:45.18.

“The race went as I expected,” Negrete

said. “I thought those two horses were going

to fight on the lead, and by the half-mile,

when I saw that they were still going head-

to-head, I knew they were mine. I was third

at that point, and he was going at his own

pace. I knew I had a good chance. He fin-

ished up as expected because the stretch is

when he starts moving faster.”

Florida-bred DreamMaestro rallied to be

second, 2 ½ lengths ahead of the favored

Cinnamon Road.

Wingedlie has won

seven of his 23 starts for

$159,836, with five of those

wins coming in the slop.

“I was hoping for rain,”

Negrete said “He’s a mon-

ster in the slop. He loves

the slop, so when I saw it

was raining, I said, ‘This is

my time.’”

Negrete said he hasn’t

picked out a race forWingedlie’s next start.

Like Finallymadeit, runner-up Dream

Maestro is a son of Concerto. Bred byWilliam

Lussky, the 5-year-old gelding has won three

of his 32 starts for $419,850. He’s trained by

Bill Kaplan for Ione and Herbert Elkins.

Cinnamon Road, a son of DelawareTown-

ship bred by Steve Tucker and Lynne Boutte,

entered the race off a third-place finish behind

MamboMeister in the Memorial Day Handi-

cap (G3) at Calder. He’s won eight of his 28

starts for $204,057.

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FTBOA, FHBPA and ChurchillDowns are raising purse money in

the juvenile racing program atCalder this year and making the

programmore lucrativethan ever in 2010!

$41,000 minimum pursesfor maiden special weight,

which includes $5,000 FSSsupplements and $7,000Florida Owners’ Awards.

Take advantage of your next opportunityto purchase a Florida-bred at the

OBS August sale in Ocala!

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Horseman, ActorJames Gammon Dies at 70

Horse breeder and longtime actor James Gammon, best known

for playing grandfatherly manager Lou Brown in the “Major League”

baseball movie, died last month at his home near LosAngeles after a

battle with cancer. He was 70.

Gammon had roles in many notable movies, including “Cool Hand

Luke,” “Cold Mountain,” “Urban Cowboy” and “Silverado,” and had

roles on television in “NashBridges,” “Gunsmoke,” “TheWaltons” and

“Grey’sAnatomy,” among many others.

Gammon and hiswife of 38 years, Nancy, bought the nine-acreMilagro

FarminOcala in1988andbred thoroughbreds. In2000,PennyBlues, ahorse

he bred and co-owned,won theSantaYnezStakes (G2) at SantaAnita Park.

Gammon is survived by his wife; daughters, Allison Mann and

Amy Gammon; two grandchildren; and a brother and a sister.

The nominating committee of the FloridaThoroughbred Breeders’

and Owners’Association selected the following five individuals as can-

didates for the 2010 election of the FTBOA Board of Directors: Linda

Appleton Potter, BonnieM.Heath, III, Roy Lerman, FrancisVanlangen-

donck and Charlotte C.Weber.

According to Article XIII, Section 1, of the Association Bylaws,

additional nominations may be made at least 45 days prior to the

FTBOA annualmembershipmeeting, which is scheduled for Saturday,

Oct. 16, at the Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club. A petition nominat-

ing a FTBOA regular member must be signed by 50 regular FTBOA

members in good standing.This petitionmust be received by the nom-

inating committee at 801 SW 60th Ave., Ocala, Florida, 34474, be-

fore 4:30 p.m. onWednesday, Sept 1, 2010.

Voting packetswill bemailed to the FTBOAmembership 30 days prior

to theannualmeeting.For further information, contactFTBOAat (352)629-2160.

Hall of Fame jockey John Sellers, who

piloted Florida-bred Carry Back to a Ken-

tucky Derby victory in 1961, died July 2.

Sellers,borninLosAngeles,Calif.,andraised

inOklahoma,was a jockey from1955-77.Dur-

ing that span, he capturedmany of the nation’s

biggest stakes races, including theBelmont,Al-

abama, Travers, Blue Grass, Kentucky Oaks,

FloridaDerby andHollywoodDerby.

After guiding Carry Back to his Ken-

tucky Derby win in 1961, Sellers got the

Sunshine State product back into the win-

ner’s circle twoweeks later with another im-

pressive victory in the Preakness Stakes.

In recent years, Sellers worked as a

bloodstock agent in Florida. In a 2004 article

published in The Florida Horse, Sellers com-

mented on staying immersed in the sport he

loves: “I keep an eye out for a good horse

every day I’mat the track,” he said, “of course,

weknowa little fellow likeCarryBack comes

along only once. Really from the first time I

rode him, I knewwewere a perfect fit.”

Sellerswas inducted into theNationalRac-

ing Hall of Fame in 2007. He is survived by

two sons—Mark and JohnMichael Sellers.

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GeorgeM. Steinbrenner III, who is best known

as the principal owner of the NewYorkYan-

kees but had an all-encompassing involve-

ment in Florida’s thoroughbred industry, passed away

July 13 inTampa. He was 80. Steinbrenner had a heart

attack and died at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The Steinbrenner family said funeral arrange-

ments will be private, but details about an additional

public service will be announced at a later date.

“It is with profound sadness that the family of

George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing,”

the family said in a statement. “He was an incredible

and charitable man. First and foremost, he was de-

voted to his entire family – his beloved wife, Joan;

his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm; his chil-

dren, Hank, Jennifer, Jessica and Hal; and all of his

grandchildren.

“He was a visionary and a giant in the world of

sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and

turned it into a champion again.”

Steinbrenner, who owned Kinsman Farm in Ocala,

was instrumental in the passage of key legislation for

the horse business in Florida. Inter-track wagering,

workers’ compensation reform, the family bill and

Sunday racing all were passed with his leadership and

during his involvement with the FloridaThoroughbred

Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. He served as

president of the association and was a board member.

“He was one of the most influential people I’ve

ever met and had the pleasure of knowing for the past

22 years,” said Richard Hancock, executive vice pres-

ident of the FTBOA. “I know it is a tough time for

the family right now. We want them to know how

much we share their loss. He left a great legacy in

Florida’s thoroughbred industry and was responsible

for many of the association’s accomplishments.”

A native of Ohio, Steinbrenner bred and owned

many top horses under the Kinsman Farm banner

dating back toWhippendeal, foaled in 1970 and win-

ner of three graded stakes races. The list also in-

cludes Eternal Prince, Steve’s Friend, Al’s Helen,

Spinning Round, Concerto, Diligence, Acceptable,

Dream Supreme, Ebony Breeze, Bellamy Road and

Majestic Warrior.

In addition to his horses, Steinbrenner owned

Florida Downs, which later became Tampa Bay

Downs, from 1980-86.

“The thoroughbred racing world joins the rest of

the sporting community in mourning the death of

George Steinbrenner,” said Alex Waldrop, president

and CEO of the National Thor-

oughbred Racing Association. “He

was a devoted owner and breeder

and philanthropist for more than 40

years, and his Kinsman Farm near

Ocala produced numerous stakes

winners. His many contributions to

our sport are greatly appreciated,

and he will be sorely missed.”

While his involvement in the

thoroughbred industry was among

his passions, he is best known as the

owner of theYankees. During Stein-

brenner’s ownership from 1973 to his death, the

longest in club history, the Yankees earned 11 pen-

nants and seven World Series titles.

Steinbrenner was actively involved in the U.S.

OlympicCommittee,was amember of theNational Foot-

ball Foundation and College Hall of Fame Board of

Trustees, was on the NCAAFoundation Board of Direc-

tors and was a board member of the National Baseball

Hall of Fame.� —PatrickVinzant contributed to this report.


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“He was one of the mostinfluential people I’ve ever met

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and was responsible for many of theassociation’s accomplishments.”

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With recent legislative victories paving theway for change, a strong juvenile sale season at OcalaBreeders’ Sales Co. and increased earning opportunities thisyear for Florida-breds at Gulfstream Park and Calder Casino

and Race Course, the future looks bright forFlorida’s thoroughbred industry.

By MICHAEL COMPTON

For thoroughbred breeders and owners in Florida, passage of the pari-mutuel legisla-tion inApril was welcome news. Officials at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’and Owners’Association now fix their sights on implementing components of the

economic stimulus package first put before FTBOAmembers two years ago.“This legislation sets the plate for us as an industry where we are poised for recovery as

the economy bounces back,” said Richard Hancock, FTBOA executive vice president.“We now have as good a framework for the future as any state-bred programin the country.”

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The push for the landmark legislation, which took ef-

fect July 1, required cooperation from all segments of

Florida’s thoroughbred industry.

“It’s been a demanding couple of years dealing with

the economy and working to help get this legislation

passed and enacted,” said Hancock. “It has proved to be a

marathon, not a sprint. Through the ups and downs of the

process and with a heightened sense of urgency, we re-

mained focused on the objectives, kept to task and

achieved our goals. We made sure that the voices of

Florida’s breeders andownerswere heard.This should help

restore hope and optimism for the future of our industry.”.

“The legislation will go a long way in helping the

majority of the thoroughbred industry in Florida,” said

Hancock. “The reduction in the slots tax will put us

more in line with casinos in other states. The breeders’

flexibility bill will allow our breeders’ incentive pro-

grams to be more competitive with other states as well,

and it also allows us to not have to go back to the legis-

lature to make changes to the program in the future.”

The legislation creates the prospect for live rac-

ing in Ocala/Marion County. The FTBOA has been

granted a quarter horse racing permit that can be

converted to a non-profit thoroughbred racing per-

mit. FTBOA board members have discussed the op-

erating requirements and rights applicable to the two

different types of permits, and the board has approved

a motion for the association to begin exploring pos-


Components of the FTBOA’s economic stimulus packageincluded in the legislation are:� Reduction in the tax on slot-machine revenue at Gulfstream Park, Calder

Casino and Race Course and other pari-mutuels from 50 percent to 35 per-cent. Revenue for purses and breeders’ incentives generated from slots shouldincrease by about 60 percent;

� Breeders’ flexibility bill allowing more freedom in structuring the state’s in-centive awards program;

� Not-for-profit thoroughbred racing permit for Ocala/Marion County;

� Extended card-room hours for pari-mutuel facilities and unlimited pots tohelp pari-mutuels better compete in a crowded gaming landscape

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sible means to pursue the transfer and conversion.

The FTBOA has until June 30, 2011, to request the

transfer of its quarter horse permit to a non-profit cor-

poration. The non-profit must be formed to serve the

following purposes: the enhancement of thoroughbred

purses, breeders’, stallion and special racing awards; the

general promotion of the thoroughbred breeding indus-

try; and the care of retired thoroughbreds in the state.

GOING GLOBAL

In recent years, the FTBOA, in conjunction with the

Florida Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Serv-

ices, has placed an emphasis on building relationships

with horsemen from around the globe. Through trade

missions, the association has been able to introduce

FTBOA: The Voice of Florida’sThoroughbred Industry

Since its inception, the Florida Thoroughbred Breedersʼ and OwnersʼAssociation has been responsible for Florida-bred registration and adminis-tration and distribution of the industryʼs incentive awards program, which en-courages individuals to breed, train and race thoroughbreds in Florida.

Expanding its scope and reach over the last two decades, the FTBOA alsohas taken on the roles of promoting and marketing the Florida thoroughbredindustry throughout the country and around the world. During this time, theFTBOA has utilized its monthly magazine, The Florida Horse, its daily publi-cation, Wire to Wire, and seasonal Horse Capital Digest to cover all aspectsof the horse business and market the industry to FTBOA members and indus-try participants.

In addition to the above roles, the FTBOA supports the industry through itscharitable arm, Florida Thoroughbred Charities Inc. (FTC), and Florida Thor-oughbred Retirement Farm (TRF).The FTC, which is committed to strength-ening the industry and community, supports benevolent issues that affectmembers. Florida TRF provides a home to Florida-bred horses retired fromthe racetrack. The Florida farm, which opened in 2001, provides character-building inmate training and prepares retired Florida-bred horses for secondcareers or adoption.

The FTBOA is dedicated to ensuring a prosperous business climate forFloridaʼs thoroughbred industry. With Floridaʼs low taxes and smart growthpolicies, basing a thoroughbred operation in the Sunshine State makes busi-ness sense.

Horses are exempt from sales tax when purchased fromtheir original breeder. Breeding stock also is exempt, asare feed and animal-health items.

Certain farm equipment may be exempt from state salestax or receive special treatment.

Florida’s greenbelt exemption provides property taxbreaks for Florida horse farms.

No state personal income tax.

No tax on stallion seasons.

Thoroughbred breeders, owners and trainers are drawn to Ocala/MarionCounty, Floridaʼs year-round moderate climate, mineral-rich soil, outstandingfacilities and strong support industries. There are more than 500 farms andtraining centers in the region and surrounding areas, preserving more than70,000 acres of Floridaʼs most pristine farmland.

The FTBOA takes great pride in Florida-bred racehorses, the stateʼsbreeding farms and training centers, racetracks and sales company, OBS.—Michael Compton

For more information on Florida’s thoroughbred industry, visit the FTBOA’s website at www.ftboa.com.

“We remained focused on the objec-tives, kept to task and achieved our

goals. We made sure that the voices ofFlorida’s breeders and owners wereheard. This should help restore hope

and optimism for the future of ourindustry.”—Richard Hancock

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Florida’s thoroughbred industry to horsemen around the

world. The effort has developed new markets for

Florida-breds in England, Ireland, Italy, Russia and

South Korea as well as SouthAmerica.

As testament to the value of building global rela-

tionships, buyers from Italy and South Korea have

proved especially important to the success of the Ocala

Breeders’ Sales Co.’s auctions in recent years. In fact,

Korean buyers at the June sale spent $754,700 on 39

head. The June sale, which showed increases in gross

sales and average price, followedMarch andApril juve-

nile offerings at the Ocala venue that also demonstrated

increases over the previous year.

“FTBOA’s trade missions have

certainly been successful in attract-

ing buyers to our area and our sales,”

said Tom Ventura, general manager

and director of sales at OBS. “The

Korean buyers have been important

to our 2-year-old sales, while the Ital-

ian buyers have been more active at our yearling sales.

“Over time, the relationships we’ve established with

international buyers have been very effective in introduc-

ingwhat we do here inOcala to a new audience. It’s been

important for us to expand our market and get exposure

for our industry.”

INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES

At a time when racetracks around the country are

having trouble filling programs and trimming purses,

Calder announced a 10 percent purse increase June 12.

JohnMarshall, general manager of racing at Calder, said

the hike, which boosts average daily purse distribution at

the track tomore than $180,000, was due to projected in-

creases in gaming revenue resulting from the state tax

decrease that went into effect July 1.

“The purse increase should be a signal to owners and

trainers that South Florida remains a viable place to run

horses,” said John Marshall, vice president and general

manager of racing at Calder. “In an environment where

most tracks are cutting purse money, we are increasing

purses. I hope that it injects some confidence into horse-

men here and helps us attract even more business.”

“Wehavesomeof thebestbredhorses

in theworld inFlorida,” he added. “From

a trackoperator’sprospective, notonlydo

we have racing opportunities such as

Breeders’Cup qualifying races, we have

a two-year-old program that should be a

major draw for serious horseplayers.”

Calder is the place to be this sum-

mer for owners of Florida-bred juveniles. Two-year-old

Sunshine State products are running for purses up to

$41,700 (including $7,000 in Florida Owners’Awards

and $5,000 in Florida Stallion Stakes supplements) in

maiden special weight races. As purses increase, breed-

ers’ incentives also rise.

The juvenile program at Calder is among the

strongest in the country. By comparison, California-

bred maiden special weight races carry purses of

$41,000; at the most recent Fair Grounds meet,

Louisiana-bred maiden special weight races also had


“FTBOA’s trademissions have certainly

been successful inattracting buyers to ourarea and our sales.”—TomVentura, generalmanager/director of OBS sales.

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purses of $41,000. New York-bred maiden special

weight races at Belmont Park are $36,000.

“Thanks to our Florida Stallion StakesCommittee and

Chairman Fred Brei, we were able to bolster the juvenile

program at Calder last year by pledging an additional

$300,000 for juvenile purses, turning it into one of the best

juvenile racing programs in the country,” said Hancock.

“The program continues to develop, and the pursemoney

is certainly headed in the right direction.We look forward

to improving the 3-year-old program at Calder next.”

The juvenile stakes program at Calder also is strong.

Fast approaching is this year’s renewal of the lucrative

Florida Stallion Stakes series, which starts Aug. 7 with

the $75,000 Desert Vixen and Dr. Fager divisions. The

$125,000 Susan’s Girl and Affirmed divisions follow

Aug. 28. The $375,000 finales – the My Dear Girl and

In Reality divisions – are slated for Oct. 16, along with

two $65,000 supporting stakes that day, the Birdon-

thewire and Cassidy stakes.

Earning opportunities for Florida horsemen also

were better at Gulfstream Park. Earlier this year, the

FTBOA, Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective

Association and Gulfstream Park increased Florida

Owners’Awards for Florida-breds to the tune of $1.4

million. All races at the Hallandale Beach track, with

the exception of stakes and races restricted to Florida-

breds, offered FOAs totaling 30 percent of the race’s

gross purse, up to $30,000 per race. The contract pro-

vided more opportunities for Florida-bred runners with

an emphasis on the large percentage of horses that run

in allowance and claiming races.

“These programs have proved beneficial for the in-

dustry,” Hancock said. “We look forward to continued

cooperation between horsemen and racetracks as we cre-

ate earning opportunities for breeders and owners of

Florida-breds. We all share the same commitment of

putting Florida first and providing a quality racing prod-

uct. We have the tools to effectively answer the tough

times we face with new avenues for growth.”

In addition to increased earning opportunities for

owners of Florida-breds in the last year, Florida’s racing

calendar traditionally is highlighted by signature racing

days. The lucrative Sunshine Millions at Gulfstream

Park and SantaAnita, the Florida Million at Calder and

Florida CupDay atTampaBayDowns have proven to be

ideal events to showcase Sunshine State products.

“We strive to create an economic climate for breed-

ers and owners to make a return on their substantial

investment in the industry,” said Hancock. “By staying

the course and facing the industry’s challenges to-

gether, opportunities exist for the thoroughbred in-

dustry here to gain a competitive advantage over other

states and ensure that in Florida, the dreams of breed-

ing, raising, selling and owning racehorses are worth

the investment.” �


RACE DATE VALUE DIST.Ponche Handicap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/12/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 6 furlongsU Can Do It Handicap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/12/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 6 furlongsFrank Gomez Memorial Stakes . . . . . . . . . .7/10/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 5-1/2 furlongsJ J’s Dream Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/10/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 5-1/2 furlongsNancy’s Glitter Handicap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/24/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/16 milesFSS Desert Vixen Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/7/10 $75,000 FSS 6 furlongsFSS Dr. Fager Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/7/10 $75,000 FSS 6 furlongsFSS Susan’s Girl Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/28/10 $125,000 FSS 7 furlongsFSS Affirmed Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/28/10 $125,000 FSS 7 furlongsSeacliff Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/28/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1 mileLindsay Frolic Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/28/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1 mileFasig-Tipton Turf Dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/28/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 5 furlongsCatcharisingstar Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/28/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 5 furlongsJudy’s Red Shoes Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/25/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/16 milesNeedles Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/25/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/16 milesFSS My Dear Girl Division . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/16/10 $375,000 FSS 1-1/16 milesFSS In Reality Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/16/10 $375,000 FSS 1-1/16 milesCassidy Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/16/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 6 furlongsBirdonthewire Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/16/10 $65,000 (including $15,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 6 furlongs

FLORIDA MILLIONJoe O’Farrell Juvenile Fillies . . . . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $125,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 7 furlongsJack Price Juvenile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $125,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 7 furlongsJack Dudley Sprint Handicap . . . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $125,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 6 furlongsBonnie Heath Turf Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $125,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/8 milesElmer Heubeck Distaff Handicap . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $150,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/16 milesCarl G. Rose Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $150,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/8 milesJohn Franks Juvenile Fillies Turf . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/16 milesArthur I. Appleton Juvenile Turf . . . . . . . . .11/13/10 $100,000 (including $50,000 FTBOA Stakes Fund) 1-1/16 milesStakes Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,205,00030 Maiden Special Weight2YO races - $41,700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,170,000(including $5,000 FSS & $7,000 FOA) $4,375,000

Quick ReturnsFor Florida-bred Juveniles at Calder

Buy a Florida-bredto take advantage of these opportunities.

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The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s AugustYearling Sale gets a new start-ing time for 2010, but its graduates have been right on schedule with theirimpact at the races.

Two hundred horses have been cataloged for the Selected Yearling Sale, whichwill get underway at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, a day later than previously an-nounced. The 701 horses in the Open Sale will sell on Wednesday, Aug. 25 andThursday, Aug. 26, with both sessions beginning at 10:30 a.m. The changes give

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Impactcontinues to produce stakes winners.

horsemen additional travel time to Ocala after weekend stakes races and provideextra inspection time prior to the sale.

Unchanged is the high quality of the catalog. In fact, the sire lineup is strongerthan ever, featuring the offspring of leading sires Unbridled’s Song and Tiznow aswell as Indian Charlie, Tapit, Empire Maker, Malibu Moon and Candy Ride (ARG).

The roster of Florida-based stallions includes D’wildcat, Wildcat Heir, Mont-brook, Put It Back, With Distinction, Trippi and Congrats.

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Racetrack rivals Street Sense, Hard Spun and Any

Given Saturday are joined by Scat Daddy at the head

of the list of first crop sires represented in the sale, as

well as promising second crop sires Bluegrass Cat,

Silver Train and Rockport Harbor.

The upgraded stallion roster follows on the heels of

the tremendous racetrack performance of recent OBS

graduates. Since the beginning of 2009 through July 19,

OBSAugust graduates havewon or placed in 239 stakes

races, including 52 stakeswinners

scoring 77 stakes victories, a pace

of nearly one a week. During this

period, August graduates won or

placed in 58 graded stakes, seven-

teen in grade one races including

the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile,

Carter, CashCall Futurity, Cigar Mile, Florida Derby,

Forego, Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash, Hopeful,

SantaAnita Oaks (2009 & 2010), andVosburgh.

Heading the roster of recent August stars is cham-

pion Kodiak Kowboy, who went to stud with eight

graded stakes victories and earnings of better than $1.6

million.A graded stakes winner each of the three years

he raced, the son of Posse was sold by Burleson Farms

LLC,Agent, for $70,000 at the 2006 OBSAugust Sale.

At four, he racked up three grade one wins en route to

the Eclipse Award as 2009’s sprint champion.

The 2006 sale produced two more millionaires. Big

City Man, sold for $45,000 by Summerfield, Agent,

beat the world’s best sprinters in the $2 million Dubai

Golden Shaheen (G1) on his way to over $1.5 million

in earnings. Macho Again, sold for $85,000 by Beth

Bayer, Agent, before being resold at the 2008 OBS

February Sale, banked over $1.8 million. His credits

include a victory in Churchill’s Stephen Foster Hand-

icap (G1) as well as pushing Horse of theYear Rachel

Alexandra to her limits in the Woodward Stakes (G1)

at Saratoga, just missing a major upset by a head.

In all, 19 OBS August grad-

uates have topped the million-

dollar mark, a list that also

includes champions Groovy,

Not Surprising, Silver Charm

and Xtra Heat.

OBS August graduates pro-

vided devotees of exotic wagering some fun and profit,

with 2008 alumni Noble’s Promise andAikenite running

one-two in Keeneland’s prestigious Breeders’ Futurity

(G1) last fall. Noble’s Promise, consigned byBallinswood

Farm, Agent, has earned over $800,000 to date, while

Aikenite, consigned by On Course Sales,Agent for Bry-

lynn Farm, Inc, has earned over $300,000.

Topping that was Hurricane Ike’s Derby Trial (G3)

win at Churchill Downs. The son of Graeme Hall, sold

for $115,000 by Southern Breeze Ranch, Agent,

bested Aikenite, with Pleasant Prince, sold for

$30,000 by Adena Springs, Hidden Brook, Agent,

completing the August trifecta.

If there was a sentimental mo-

ment in the past year it had to be

when then 7-year-old 2003 grad-

uate Interpatation lowered the

colors of champion Gio Ponti in

the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1)

at Belmont last October. Still

racing for Elliot Mavorah at

eight, the son of Langfuhr, con-

signed by Gregory Equine,

Agent, has earned over $1.1 mil-

lion to date.

According to a study in the

June 25, 2010TBHMarketWatch,

this kind of racing performance is

why graduates of the 2005-2007

OBS August Yearling Sales

earned $83.6 million more than

their purchase price. The study

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Hip No. 218-c., Bernstein–Blue SwordMy Blue Sword, a full brother to BERNIE BLUE, a mul-tiple stakes winner and an earner of $943,045, andgraded stakes placed Cosmo Bell, from the family ofBLUES COURT and SAFFRONISTA.

222-c., Burning Roma–Bower’s WayBy the sire of impressive juvenile stakes winnerLITTLE DRAMA from the family of stakes winnersFERVENT AFFAIR, ALICE’S MAGIC, PYRITE DINNERand CONNIE’S FANTASY.

276-f., Five Star Day–Crossing OverFrom the family of graded stakes winnerTAHKODHA HILLS ($548,274).

359-c., Burning Roma–Feed for Speed

372-f., Burning Roma–Frame of MindA half-sister to stakes-placed Pyrite on my Mind,from the family of millionaire and Eclipse championITSALLGREEKTOME.

380-g., Burning Roma–Frozen DinnerA half-brother to stakes winnerSNEAK A COLD TREAT.

451-f., Formal Dinner–Jet ReadyA half-sister to stakes-placed runners Oh Gleg,Miss Vermont Jet and Oh Baby Oh Baby.

468-c., Burning Roma–Karen’s Supper556-f., Formal Dinner–Moon Over Pyrite647-c., Formal Dinner–Pyrite Grand SlamA full brother to stakes-placed Pyrite Score.

648-f., Formal Dinner–Pyrite LadyOut of stakes-placed Pyrite Lady, from the familyof Puerto Rican champion CRIADOR.

649-c., Gimmeawink–Pyrite of Way

650-f., Gimmeawink–Pyrite Rain

651-c., Formal Dinner–Pyrite’s Beaut

846-f., Formal Dinner–Wild in Manila

872-c., Gimmeawink–Alice in Wonder

873-f., Gimmeawink–Alice’s MagicOut of multiple stakes winner ALICE’S MAGIC.

890-f., Formal Dinner–Arctic Dove

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than their purchase price.

In terms of value, while the average price of

2005-07 OBSAugust Selected graduates was consid-

erably lower than that of Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton

Selected Sale graduates, the OBS Sale led all yearling

sales in percentage of starters (88%), winners (69%),

and two-year-old winners (25%). Despite the wide

disparity in average price compared with its competi-

tors, the OBSAugust Selected Sale was also the leader

in percentage of Grade 1 stakes winners.Additionally,

one out of every six August Selected graduates of the

2005-07 sales became stakes horses to date.

So, whatever the date or starting time, the record

shows that the OBSAugustYearling Sale has been and

remains a prime source of important race horses. And

who knows, perhaps this year’s sale will produce an

August superfecta in a major race in the future. �


By NICK FORTUNA

Dr. D.W. Frazier recently sat down to decide which stallions heʼdbreed his mares to when the thought hit him: By the time those horseswere ready to run in three years, heʼd be 71 years old. There may be nomandatory retirement age in the thoroughbred industry, but at 68, Fra-zier felt it was time to end his 25-year run as a breeder and owner.

Frazier, a native of Louisville, Ky., who has lived in Tampa since 1971,helps to run GMS, a primary physician group practice near his home thathas 40 doctors and 500 employees. He breeds and races under the PyriteStables name and has had many solid runners, including Florida-bredBernie Blue, who successfully defendedhis crown in the $75,000 Dale Baird Me-morial Stakes at Mountaineer Park inJuly. It was the 8-year-old geldingʼs 12thstakes win and pushed his earnings to$943,045.

With the help of Williston consignorLynne Boutte, Frazier will disperse hisstable over the next few months. Heʼllhave about 18 yearlings in the OBS saleAug. 24-26 and about 10 mares in foaland eight weanlings in OBSʼs fall mixed saleOct. 18-21. He also plans to sell another dozen horses at the Fasig-Tip-ton Midlantic December mixed sale in Maryland.

“Itʼs kind of like retiring,” Frazier said, “but I will watch these horsesgo on and follow them on the computer, and Iʼll have a lot of fun doingthat for the next 20 years. Iʼve enjoyed it a lot. I grew up around horsesand have always been around them, but Iʼve been doing this since 1985.Thatʼs 25 years, and I think thatʼs probably enough.”

Among the yearlings Frazier will sell at OBS is a full brother of BernieBlue, a son of Bernstein out of the Crusader Sword mare Blue Sword.Frazier said Bernie Blue always will have a special place in his heart.

“Bernie Blue was one that I had to buy back from a sale becausethey were only going to give me $7,500 for him,” he said. “Heʼs beensuch a hard knocker for me. Heʼs raced forever and has done very well.”

FrazierʼsAugust yearlings also include a Florida-bred filly by Five Star Day;a Florida-bred Formal Dinner filly whoʼs a half-sister to Oh Oleg, an earner of$204,249; and a full sister to the late Florida-bred Paizano, who set a Gulf-stream Park track record for 5 ½ furlongs with a time of 1:03 last winter.

Paizano was a son of Formal Dinner out ofthe Dove Hunt mare Arctic Dove.

In October, Frazier will sell weanlingsby and mares in foal to such stallions asBridlewood Farmʼs Gimmeawink, Hart-ley/De Renzo Thoroughbredsʼ CityPlace and Vineryʼs Benny the Bull.

“Weʼve sold a lot of Docʼs horsesover the years, and heʼs just bred run-ner after runner,” Boutte said.

Frazier said that when he was a kid, hefrequently would go to the track with his fa-

ther. “We had a couple of horses over the years,” he said, “and when I got olderand got some money, I got a claimer and said, ʻIʼm going to try this.ʼ”

Frazierʼs top runners include Pay the Man, a stakes-winning daughter ofBernstein who has earned $581,131. Getting out of the business will allowhim to devote more time to other pursuits, but he does expect to miss it.

“Itʼs really a sad time for me, to tell you the truth,” he said. “Iʼm notvery happy to do this.”

Tampa’s Frazier to Disperse His Pyrite Stables

Hurricane Ike (left), a son of Floridastallion Graeme Hall, won the Derby

Trial (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Bernie Blue has earned $943,045 and won 12 stakes racesin a stellar career.

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By JO ANN GUIDRY

Once a jockey, always a jockey.Mary Russ Tortora may have wrapped up a stellar career as a jockey in

1993, but she never lost her competitive drive. After not having ridden in a

pari-mutuel race in 17 years, Tortora finished a strong third aboard Rasher in

the Lady Legends For The Cure Race on May 14 at Pimlico Race Course.

“It felt great to be in the starting gates again,” saidTortora, 56, who has con-

tinued to gallop horses since retiring from racing. “We stayed right off the

pace and I tried to stay close to the leaders. My horse tried really hard, but we

just couldn’t catch the top two. It was a great experience and an honor to be

asked to participate in the race.”

Sponsored by a partnership between Pimlico and the Susan G. Komen For

The Cure organization, the Lady Legends race raised money for breast can-

cer awareness and research.Tortora competed against seven other top retired

women jockeys, whose ages ranged from 43 to 60: Patricia Cooksey, Gwen

Jocson,Andrea Seefeldt Knight, Barbara Jo Rubin, Jennifer Rowland Small,

MaryWileyWagner and Cheryl White. Jocson, the youngest at 43, won the

6-furlong, $30,000 allowance race aboard Honor in Peace; Knight, 47, fin-

ished second on Chapel of Love.


Ocala’s Mary Russ Tortora, a record-setting jockey, returnedto the saddle for the Lady Legends For The Cure Race.

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The Lady Legends race was also filmed by pro-

ducer/director Jason Neff and producer Linda Ellman

for their documentary about the pioneering women

jockeys of the 1970s and 80s. The Lady Legends race

is tentatively planned as the climatic end of the docu-

mentary titled JOCK. Neff had already traveled to

Ocala to interviewTortora for the documentary and he

was the one who submitted her name for the Lady Leg-

ends race. Tortora definitely qualified for both the

JOCK documentary and the Lady Legends race.

In 1982, Tortora became the first female jockey to

win a Grade 1 race when she rode Lord Darnley to a

victory in the Widener Handicap (G1) at Hialeah

Park. She and Lord Darnley encored that record-book

win with a victory in the 1982 Gulfstream Park Hand-

icap (G1). And Tortora continued to add to her list of

firsts: she became the first female jockey to win a

major race meet, the 1981-82 Tropical-at-Calder

meet, and she was the first woman jockey to earn $1

million in purses with $1,319,363 in 1982.

After riding from 1980 to early 1986,Tortora took a

break from riding to start a family with husband Rick.

After three children, including a set of twins, she re-

turned to riding in 1993. On the year, she won nine

stakes and $1.4-million in purse money. But the year

and her career ended with a bad spill and an injured

shoulder. In seven years of riding, Tortora posted 520

wins, including 25 stakes wins, and her mounts earned

more than $5.9 million. In 2003, she was inducted into

the Calder Race Course Hall of Fame, joining previous

inductee and her father-in-law trainer Manny Tortora.

“I enjoyed my riding days,” said Tortora. “It was a

great time inmy life, but after that last spill, I knew it was

time to stop. I had a family to take

care of, so things were different. It

all worked out the way it was sup-

posed to and I was very fortunate

to have the career that I did.”

STRIKING A SPARK

Once her riding careerwas over,

Tortora stayed busy raising her

family and helping run Equitor

Farm. In 1989, the partnership of

Manny and Jackie Tortora, Steve

and Beverly Tortora, and Rick and Mary Tortora estab-

lished Equitor Farm, which went on to breed and race

many outstanding Florida-breds over the next two

decades. Steve and Rick, Manny’s sons, co-managed the

Thoroughbred operation; Mary took a hands-on ap-

proach, galloping horses in the morning. When Equitor

Farm was sold last year, Rick set up a training stable at

Gunn FarmwhereMary continued to gallop their horses

as well a few head for trainer MontyThomas.While the

Tortoras were building a new house, Mary also got an

evening job working at a nearby grocery deli.

While her life was full and fulfilling, Tortora’s out-

standing career as a jockey was still a part of her. And

it wasTortora’s record of riding firsts that ledNeff to her

for the JOCK documentary. And then came the invita-

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Russ (between horses)during the LadyLegends Race

at Pimlico.

Mary Russ (above andfar right) with some of

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tion to participate in the Lady Legends race.

“I wasn’t going to do the race at first,” saidTortora. “We had just

sold the farm, were building a new house and I had three jobs. I was-

n’t sure I could find the time to get race-riding fit. But since it was

for such a good cause, I decided to do it. My older sister Rosemarie

died of breast cancer in 1987.”

Once that competitive fire had been sparked, there was no turning

back for Tortora. She agreed to ride in the Lady Legends race and,

sans time to go to the gym, began an impromptu training regime five

months out. Whenever she could, Tortora began doing deep knee

bends to simulate race-riding position and push-ups to build up her

overall core strength.

“I started out slowly with 10 deep-knee bends and 10 push-ups,”

said Tortora. “I kept adding on

until I was doing 50 deep-knee

bends and 25 push-ups three

times aday.And I started gallop-

ing as many horses as I could in

themornings.Acouple ofweeks

before the race, I started breez-

ing race- ready older horses and

that helped a lot too.”

Tortora also dusted off her

old racing saddle, using it to

breeze horses and accustom

herself to short stirrups and

being in the racing position

again. As fit as she already was from galloping horses, Tortora was

surprised that sitting in her racing saddle again “made me feel mus-

cles I had forgotten I even had.” While always fit and slim, Tortora

even dropped about nine pounds and got down to riding weight of

109.

Ready as she was ever going to be, Tortora and her 23-year-old

daughter Barbara left for Baltimore the Monday before the Lady

Legends race.

“I wanted time to settle in, visit with the other women, and gal-

lop a few horses over the Pimlico track,” said Tortora. “The horse,

Rasher, that I was going to ride was going to be shipped in the

day of the race. But I did get to gallop a few horses there in the

mornings and that was a big help.”

Come race day, Tortora admitted she was “a little nervous,” but

once the call came for ‘riders up,’and she was on Rasher, she settled

right down.

“Whenwe got in the starting gates, then I got excited,” saidTortora.

“And Iwas ready to race and Iwanted towin.We didn’t win, but I felt

like I rode a good race and had some fun too.”

Tortora and the other riders stayed as guests of Pimlico for the next

day’sPreaknessStakes (G1), enjoying the raceandeachother’s company.

“It was an all-around great experience, especially since I got to

share it with my daughter” said Tortora. “It was great to race again,

but the best part was getting to ride with all those great women rid-

ers. That was truly a special once-in-a-lifetime honor.” �


“It was an all-aroundgreat experience, espe-

cially since I got to shareit with my daughter. It

was great to race again,but the best part was get-ting to ride with all thosegreat women riders.Thatwas truly a special once-in-a-lifetime honor.”—Mary Russ Tortora



By NICK FORTUNA

The Sunshine State’s top sprinters successfully de-

fended their home turf at Calder Casino & Race

Course’s Summit of Speed on July 10, with Florida-

bredswinning six of the seven stakes races and top local train-

ersMartyWolfson andDavidFawkes getting twowins apiece.

In Calder’s lone Grade 1 event, the $350,000 Princess

RooneyHandicap, Florida-bred Jessica Is Back broke through

forher first gradedvictory, rallying fromjust off thepace towin

by two lengths. The 6-year-old daughter of Bridlewood Farm

stallion Put It Back usually can be found on the lead, but in the

Princess Rooney, she looked to save energy for the stretch run.

Jessica Is Back, trained by Wolfson and owned by

Farnsworth Stables, ran in fourth place as the favored

Warbling and Dr. Zic battled for the early lead, covering

the opening quarter-mile in 21.87 seconds and a half-

mile in 45.44. She angled outside the leaders at the top of

the stretch and surged past Warbling inside the sixteenth

pole, stopping the clock for six furlongs in 1:11.48.

“I think thismare had a little bit of an advantage over some

of the others since she has run very well at this track all of

her life,” winning rider Elvis Trujillo said. “The two horses

that set the pacewent fast early, and that played into our hands.

It paid to just sit and wait, so around the turn I knew I had a

lot of horse, and I sat chilly until we straightened out, then let

her go on from there.”

Jessica IsBack,bredbyTamarac’sLarryPerkins, hadplaced

in two straight graded events heading into thePrincessRooney,

finishing thirdbehind2009Horseof theYearRachelAlexandra

in the Fleur de Lis Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs last

month and second behind LifeAtTen in the Sixty Sails Hand-

icap (G3) at Hawthorne inApril – both at nine furlongs.

Forher career, Jessica IsBackhaswon12ofher44starts for

$771,765. She’s 7-for-18 at Calder, including a win in the

$72,000Nancy’s Glitter Handicap last summer, and she added

as secondstakeswinatGulfstreamPark inMarch in the$75,000

Ocala Stakes. She finished sixth in last year’s Princess Rooney

after getting bumped and hitting the rail along the backstretch.

“I was confident she’d run good today turning back (in

distance), but she had run some good races sprinting as a

4-year-old, and in this race last year, she just about got

pushed over the fence,” Wolfson said. “You have to see

the replay to see how bad it was. She can’t run with

Rachel, although she did for a little while in that last race.

I’ll keep her here and look around for the right spot. She’s

very versatile, so there are plenty of options.”

Jessica Is Back was followed by Warbling and Florida-

bred Dubai Majesty.

•In the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (G2),

Florida-bred Big Drama earned the second graded victory of

his career and remained perfect in four starts at the six-furlong

distancebypoweringhisway to a1½-lengthvictory in1:10.93.

BigDrama, a son ofOcala Stud Farm stallionMontbrook

and a homebred for Ocala’s Harold Queen, improved to 6-

for-7 at Calder. He swept the three-race Florida Stallion

Stakes series at the Miami Gardens track in 2008 before re-

turning last month to win the $63,000 Ponche Handicap.

Big Drama chased the pace three-wide as Florida-bred

Go Go Shoot covered a quarter-mile in 21.68 seconds, then

stuck his head in front with a quarter-mile remaining. He

Florida-breds won six of seven stakes races duringCalder Casino & Race Course’s Summit of Speed.

Florida-bred BigDrama (below)

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reached the top of the lane with a 2 ½-length advantage and

held off a hard chargingMamboMeister, who was shorten-

ing up in distance after winning the 1 1/16-mile Memorial

Day Handicap (G3) at Calder in May.

“He certainly ran the way I expected him to run,” winning

rider Eibar Coa said. “That last race in the Ponche set him up

perfectly, andMr. Fawkes has him right where he needs to be.

I know this horse quite well, and he feels as good as ever.”

Big Drama earned his first gradedwin in the Delta Jack-

pot (G3) at Delta Downs in December 2008. He’s won eight

of his 13 starts for $1.46 million.

“He’s grown up since last year,” Fawkes said. “He’s a big-

ger, stronger horse. We’ll keep him sprinting and hope to

get him to the Breeders’ Cup (Sprint). He’ll probably run

once at Saratoga, and we’ll see where we are at that time.”

MamboMeister, bred and owned in part by Ocala’s J.R.

Cavanaugh, finished 3¼ lengths ahead of third-place runner

How’s Your Halo, a Florida-bred who was running in the

Smile Sprint for the third straight year.

•In the $194,000 Carry Back Stakes (G2), Cof-

fee Boy stunned 1-10 favorite and fellow Florida-bred D’

Funnybone by rallying for a one-length win.

D’ Funnybone, a son of Vinery stallion D’wildcat bred by

Ocala’s Harold J. Plumley, hadwon fiveGrade 2 races, includ-

ing the Woody Stephens Stakes at Belmont Park last month.

The colt led the field of four 3-year-oldsmost of theway in the

six-furlong sprint, covering a half-mile in 45.76 seconds.

Coffee Boy and jockey Jermaine Bridgmohan rallied res-

olutely along the rail, chasing down the leader in the final

strides of the six-furlong sprint and winning in 1:11.55.

Coffee Boy, a son ofYonaguska bred at GetAway Farm in

Lowell, hadwon the local prep for theCarryBack, the$82,000

Unbridled Stakes, last month. He’s won three of his five starts

and earned $207,750 forWolfson and owner Gary Barber.

“We were fortunate enough to be sitting in a perfect spot

going down the backstretch,”Bridgmohan said. “I knew I had

a lot of horse around the turn, so it was just a matter of

whether or notwe could run down the leader.The rail opened

up, and when I asked him for more, he fired up in there.”

“No excuses,” said Edgar Prado, who rode D’ Funny-

bone. “He ran his race. We were sitting forwardly placed,

made our move around the turn into the lead, and in the

stretch he kicked on for me.The other horse just had a little

more than we did at the end of it.”

•In the $150,000Azalea Stakes (G3), Florida-bred

Pica Slew cemented her status as a budding superstar by

winning her third straight race, winning by two lengths and

stopping the clock for six furlongs in 1:11.12.

The 3-year-old daughter of Pico Central broke her

maiden by 10 ½ lengths for trainer Joseph Calascibetta in

May, then won the local prep for the Azalea, the $82,000

Leave Me Alone Stakes, by 1¾ lengths while never being

asked for run by jockey Manoel Cruz.

In the Azalea, she settled into second place as Rapport

opened up a big lead and set fractions of 21.31 and 44.79 sec-

Florida-bredJessica Is Backnotched her firstgraded victoryin the PrincessRooney Handicap.

at the SummitFlorida-bredCoffee Boy(left) surprisedDʼFunnybone inthe Carry BackStakes.

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onds. Nearing the quarter pole, Pica Slew took a half-length

lead over the tiring pacesetter and drew clear, holding off a

late bid from runner-up Buckleupbuttercup, the winner of

the Eight Belles Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs in May.

“This filly broke very sharp once again today, but I was

ready to keep her in hand,”Cruz said. “WhenRapportwent to

the lead very fast, I was a little concerned that she wouldn’t

stop, but there was no way I wanted to go with her that fast.

Pica was impressive last time out and evenmore so today.”

Pica Slew, a homebred for Belleview’s Sal and Colleen

Simeone, who race under theTerra Di Sienna Stables name,

has won three of her four starts for $160,487.

•Fawkes and Queen teamed up for another win

in the $97,000 Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes with

Florida-bred Little Drama, a half-brother of Big Drama.

The 2-year-old son of Rising Hill Farm stallion Burning

Roma drew off for a 9½-lengthwin over Florida-bredAlley

Oop Oop, who had beaten him by a half-length last month

in a $39,000 maiden special weight race.

In that June 12 race, Little Drama was forced to check

sharply along the backstretch, but in the Frank GomezMe-

morial, he went right to the front and left all the traffic be-

hind him. LittleDrama and jockeyCoa set fractions of 22.44

and 46.76 seconds, got to the lane with a five-length lead

and never were challenged.

“He was unlucky not to win his first start,” Fawkes said.

“He clipped heels in the race and still just got beat. He indi-

cated from the beginning that hewas going to be a nice horse.

He always did everything right. He’s eligible for the (Florida)

Stallion Stakes series, andwe’ll keep him right here for that.”

Little Drama has earned $65,400 through two starts for

owner/breeder Queen. He finished the 5 ½-furlong Frank

Gomez Memorial in 1:05.59.

•In the $100,000 J J’s Dream Stakes, Awe-

some Feather remained perfect in two starts, rallying to

beat fellow Florida-bred Because I Like It by a half-

length in 1:06.50 for 5 ½ furlongs.

Awesome Feather is a 2-year-old daughter ofAwesome

of Course and a homebred for Fred Brei of Jacks or Bet-

ter Farm in Reddick. She won her career debut at Calder

in May, capturing a $39,000 maiden special weight race

by 5¾ lengths for trainer Stanley Gold.

Because I Like It, a homebred for Micanopy’s Sabine

Stables and a daughter of LionHeart, had a half-length lead

at the top of the lane but came up short in the stretch duel.

“She’s a very easy filly to ride,” winning jockey Jeffrey

Sanchez said. “I ride her in the mornings, and she’s just as

relaxed in the afternoons as she is in themornings. Coming

up the rail, we battled, but I knew my filly had it. She’s a

very nice filly. I feel like the longer distance she runs, the

more relaxed she will be.”

Awesome Feather has earned $88,200.

•In the $100,000Bob UmphreyTurf Sprint Hand-icap, TahoeWarrior earned his second straight win, prevail-

ing by 2¾ lengths with Prado aboard for trainer Rudy

Rodriguez. His final time for the five furlongs on a firm turf

course was 56.28 seconds.

Tahoe Warrior had won a $20,000 claimer at Belmont

Park last month by 1 ½ lengths. The 7-year-old gelding by

Carson City has nine wins in 48 career starts for $333,654.

Chihulykee finished second and Florida-bred Lord

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Florida-bredPica Slew won herthird straight in the

Azalea Stakes.

Florida-bredAwesome Feathercaptured the J Jʼs

Dream Stakes.

Florida-bred LittleDrama, a half-brother to Big

Drama, won theFrank Gomez

Memorial Stakesby 91⁄2 lengths.



By JOANN GUIDRY

Ocala-based horseman Darin Lam-

oureux credits good connectionswith

leading him to breaking and training

2010KentuckyDerby (G1)winnerSuperSaver.

And throw in a little serendipity in there too.

Not long after retiring fromanearly 20-year

career as a jockey, Lamoureux put in a stint as

trainer Elliott Walden’s shedrow foreman.

Right around the same time, he became friends

with veterinarian Dave Lambert. A short time

later, Lamoureux began dating his

eventual wife Katie.There’s the players

and here’s the connections: Walden is

now the vice president and racingman-

ager for WinStar Farm; Lambert is a

primary vet for WinStar Farm; and

Katie isBill Casner’s cousin, the latter is

the chairman and co-owner along with

KennyTroutt ofWinStar Farm.And, of

course,WinStar Farm is the breeder and

owner of Super Saver.

“I was just getting my training op-

eration here in Ocala going,” said

Lamoureux, who recalled galloping

Distorted Humor when he worked for

Walden. “WinStar had some yearlings

they needed to get broken and ready

for the two-year-old sales, so Dr. Lam-

bert brought up my name. I got a call

and then they shipped four yearlings

down to me in September, 2008.”

Three of the quartet was slated to be sold at

the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2009

March juvenile sale; onewas scheduled for that

year’s KeenelandApril juvenile sale. The latter

was a bay colt by Maria’s Mon out of the un-

raced A.P. Indy mare Supercharger and who

would soonmakean impressiononLamoureux.

“From day one, that colt had a quiet con-

fidence about him,” said Lamoureux, 45, who

is a hands-on trainer, including galloping his

horses. “He did everything right and never

gave me any trouble at all. Every step of the

way he progressed just the way he was sup-

posed to and gave me every reason to believe

he’d be a nice racehorse.”

When Walden and Doug Cauthen, who

serves as president ofWinStar Farm, came to

inspect the youngsters prior to the sale, they

agreed with Lamoureux’s assessment of the

Maria’s Mon colt.While the other three colts

were sold as planned, the Maria’s Mon colt

was scratched from the KeenelandApril sale.

“Elliott andDoug liked the colt andwith the

sales being down, they didn’t think they’d get

what hewasworth, so the decisionwasmade to

race him,” said Lamoureux, who shipped the

colt toKentucky inMarch. “Of course, none of

uswerepredictinghe’dwin theKentuckyDerby,

but we thought he’d be a good racehorse.”

Turned out, they were right.

As a two year old, the colt now named

Super Saver won the 2009 Kentucky Jockey

Club Stakes (G2). He came back in 2010 to

finish third to Odysseus in the Tampa Bay

Derby (G3) and second by a neck to

Florida-bred Line of David in the Arkansas

Derby (G1). In the Kentucky Derby (G1),

Super Saver relished the sloppy Churchill

Downs track and jockey Calvin Borel gave

himone of his perfect skimming-the-rail rides.

The result was a stunning two-and-a-half

length victory in the 136th Run for the Roses.

“I watched the Kentucky Derby at home

with friends and family,” said Lamoureux.

“AndwhenBorelmade hismove on the inside,

I started yelling and jumping all the way until

he crossed the finish line. I was so loud that I

scared my little boy Adam, who’s only a year

and half old, and had no idea why his daddy

had gone crazy. He started crying, but

once I calmed down, he did too.”

For Lamoureux,who is the son of vet-

eran horsemanBruce Lamoureux, having

broken and trained aKentuckyDerbywin-

ner is something he’ll always appreciate.

“I consider myself very fortunate that

everyone atWinStar Farm took a chance

and sent me those yearlings to break,”

said Lamoureux. “WinStar is a class act

on every level.”

Lamoureux,whooperates asMountain

ViewRacingStable, currently leases stalls

at LuckyWarrior Farm in southeast Mar-

ion County. He’ll spend the latter part of

the summer with a string of horses at

Hoosier Park before comingback home to

Ocala in the fall for the breaking and train-

ing season. His wife Katie is currently

going to college, majoring in business. In

addition to Adam, the couple’s family also in-

cludes Jonathan,5, and two-month old Zoey.

“I enjoy being on the racetrack,” said Lam-

oureux, who as a jockey rodeThoroughbreds

and Quarter Horses mainly in the Midwest

but also traveled to the East Coast, Texas and

Florida. “But I like breaking and training the

young horses too. It’s always nice to see them

develop and then watch how they do on the

racetrack.There’s a lot of satisfaction in that.”

Especially if one of them happens to win

the Kentucky Derby.�

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Darin Lamoureux joins the list of Ocala-based

horsemen who have broken and trained a Kentucky Derby winner.

Darin Lamoureux broke and trained Kentucky Derbywinner Super Saver (above).

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Adam Putnam

In early 2009, CongressmanAdam Putnam

of Polk County announced his candidacy

for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture.

Putnam, a conservative voice in both the

Florida House of Representatives and the

U.S. Congress, was elected to the state House

at the age of 22 and quickly became the

Chairman of the House Agriculture Com-

mittee, where he led on the many issues fac-

ing Florida’s agriculture industry, including

property rights, water and the Everglades.

Q: As Florida tourism has realized a

downturn in recent years and agriculture has

become the state’s No. 1 industry, Florida’s

Commissioner ofAgriculture and Consumer

Services holds one of the highest-echelon

positions in the cabinet. If elected to this sta-

tus, what is your overall vision for Florida’s

changing agricultural landscape?

A: The current economic downturn

gives agriculture an opportunity to raise

awareness of its economic and job creation

role in the state; something that is often

taken for granted in a booming economy.

Florida agriculture is a $100-billion-a-year

economic engine, employs more than

100,000 people and is dynamic in nature;

and therefore, is not the stereotype many

harbor. Through research and innovation,

new varieties and commodities are changing

the crop and livestock diversity in Florida,

as well as opening new opportunities in re-

newable energy and the life sciences. The

next Commissioner ofAgriculture should be

rooted in the land and have a vision for agri-

culture’s role in the 21st century that pro-

vides for a stronger agriculture industry,

increased consumer protection and a vibrant

future for all those who call Florida home.

Q: The equine industry is perpetually

concerned about preserving and protecting

farmland and green space, while under-

standing different needs for growth in our

state. How will you tackle the sensitive bal-

ance between preservation and growth?

A: The bursting of the real estate bubblein Florida has given agriculture lands a re-

prieve from the development pressures of

the last decade. We must utilize this oppor-

tunity to develop new policies and innova-

tive strategies like conservation easements

and rural land stewardship to balance the

need for agriculture, open spaces, wildlife

habitat, water recharge and the growth pres-

sures that will inevitably return.These types

of programs allow land owners to receive

conservation incentives while keeping the

land in production and on the tax rolls.

Q: You’ve been very involved in food

safety issues and traceability. In the horse in-

dustry, traceability often relates to potential

equine disease outbreak and containment.

Where do youweigh in on tracking interstate

and intrastate equine travel, as our horses

routinely commute for breeding, competi-

tion and recreational purposes?

A: Florida is ground zero for the intro-

duction and establishment of new, exotic

pests and disease. We must maintain a ro-

bust detection capability, port security and

inspection regime in order to prevent devas-

tating effects. New technologies, however,

allow us the ability to more accurately and

rapidly inspect and clear livestock and cargo.

These technologies provide for a more effi-

cient operating system that encourages a

quick and efficient movement of livestock

and other goods. The Department of Agri-

culture needs to be cognizant of the time-

sensitive nature of industries, such as

livestock and perishable commodities. We

must continue to work with IFAS and the

agriculture industry to develop more effi-

cient techniques to increase efficiency and

protection.

Q: Water quality is a massive issue for

all agricultural entities, and the horse indus-

try has sometimes been targeted. What are

your thoughts on this topic?

A: Water is one of the greatest long-

term issues Florida faces. In terms of water

quality, maintaining a high standard must

remain the mutual goal of policymakers, in-

dustry and environmental groups. Ulti-

mately, water quality impacts ecosystems,

supplies, health and tourism, which should

provide significant incentive to focus on the

quality of Florida’s waters. At this moment,

the single greatest water quality policy de-

bate in Florida is the EPA numeric nutrient

rule.While Florida needs a numeric nutrient

standard in order to control the nitrogen and

phosphorous in Florida’s water bodies, the

standard must be based on sound science,

have comprehensive cost-benefit analysis

and be attainable by those responsible for the

quality of the water.The proposed EPA stan-

dard does not meet that test. I firmly believe

that this process needs to return to state con-

Getting to know

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.The final day to register to vote in primary elections was July 26.

The last day to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 4.

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trol in order to ensure the appropriate regu-

lation is adopted. Restoring control to

Florida will improve the likelihood of a

fuller understanding of the water quality is-

sues we are all concerned with and the at-

tainability and costs associated with

implementation for farmers, ranchers and

consumers alike.

Q: Florida is the U.S.’s third-largest

equine state, with more than 500,000

horses (behind only Texas and California),

producing a total economic impact of $5.1

billion, according to the most recentAmer-

ican Horse Council’s study. As our econ-

omy changes, will the Commissioner of

Agriculture be in a position to help the

horse industry continue on as an economic

driver and employer?

A: If elected, I am committed to not only

maintain Florida’s strong equine position na-

tionally, but to also expand its role as a leader

in the horse industry. I will aggressively pro-

mote the industry, protect its tax status and be

an advocate for it in the debates concerning

gaming in Florida. I will continue to build

strongpartnershipswith industry and IFAS for

research, pest and disease control, and protec-

tion of current incentives. I am also excited

about work being done to improve infrastruc-

ture for regional and national events. The

breadth of this industry and benefits to our

state make it an easy sell – and an important

one.

Q: Florida’s current tax structure is

highly favorable for overall agriculture and

horse farms. Still, we continually strive to

keep and attract business. How can the

Commissioner of Agriculture offer incen-

tives and opportunities to maintain and grow

this segment of the industry?

A: In addition to protecting the current

industry tax incentives, I will tirelessly ad-

vocate for the industry in the current debate

over gaming in Florida. The horse industry

will be assured a voice at the table as deci-

sions are made. I will also convene an

Equine Advisory Panel to evaluate how we

can improve our competitive position and

review what other states are doing.

Q: Can you tell us more aboutAgJOBS

and how this legislation affects the equine

industry?

A: Florida agriculture continues to de-

pend heavily on manual labor rather than

mechanization for a number of its crops and

animal industries, includinghorses. For the fu-

ture ofAmerican agriculture, we must main-

tain a stable, legal workforce. AgJOBS

provides for industries to utilize a temporary

and legal guest-worker program to attract the

skills needed forAmerica to continue to pro-

duce its own food, fiber and natural resources.

I have long been an advocate for solving the

immigration challenge, and theAgJOBS bill

offers themost bipartisan, common sense so-

lutions and does not include amnesty. �

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Itwas my good fortune on a recent afternoon to visit with a small group of delightful, lively

young riders. They buzzed around the barn, grooming their ponies and horses, chattering

nonstop about friends, plans for an upcoming trail ride, hopes for a weekend horse show, and

the joy of being out of school for the summer. It was a sorority of sorts, and their energy was con-

tagious.

After an hour, my face hurt from smiling.

“Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth,” wrote J.K. Rowling. Of all peo-

ple, Rowling should know. Her ability to connect with young people, thanks to the Harry Potter

series, has made her the second-richest woman in the world, right next to OprahWinfrey.

Wemight take a cue fromRowling as we reach out to young equine enthusiasts today. No, not

solely to make money, but to bolster our communities, schools, families and overall industry. To

teach and to share, and to continually enhance quality of life. And I have to think: aren’t horses

the perfect conduits?

In the past fewmonths, summer horse camps from South Florida to North Florida were booked

solid with kids. Nighttime barrel racing, drill team demonstrations, jackpots and other events

filled the calendar. Family-friendly activities connected to horses are as popular as ever.

And don’t forget youth championship horse shows, which tend to be held during summer

months. Here are just a few:

•The Florida State 4-H Horse Show was held July 8-10 at the BobThomas Equestrian Cen-ter, Florida State Fairgrounds. Fifty seniors, riding in western, English and saddleseat classes

(in addition to winners in hippology, horse bowl, public speaking, demonstrations and horse

judging) qualified to compete at the Southern Regional 4-H Championships in Clemson,

S.C., July 28-Aug. 1.

•The United States Equestrian Federation’s Pony Finals is scheduled forAug. 10-15 in Lex-ington, Ky. Florida young riders and their ponies have a long history of winning at this pres-

tigious event.

•TheAmerican Quarter HorseYouthWorld Championships, held July 30-Aug. 7, is a pinna-cle, invitation-only event each summer, and youth from Florida always make our state proud.

•The National Junior High Rodeo Finals, held in Gallup, N.M., June 26-July 3, was a high-light formany of our Florida young riders, including qualifier Jessica Gray of Sparr, Fla., who

won the goat tying event and placed third in the girls’ all-around.

•The American Paint Horse Association’s Youth World Show, held June 23-July 3 in FortWorth, Texas, is a spectacular horse show with many local winners every year.

I love the energy of youth, and I’m excited about the promise they will bring to our industry

and our world.

It’s a privilege to journey with you.

Summer Best

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� Qualifiers by County:Catherine Bowman, AlachuaMegan Whitehurst, AlachuaAllie Bost, BrevardTawny Cox, BrevardMegan Devoe, BrevardChloe Evetts, BrevardCori Hudson, BrevardDeanna Metzger, BrevardMelanie Reinhold, BrevardJennifer Axler, BrowardMeagan Davis, BrowardSamantha Gomez, BrowardMorgan Kohrt, BrowardHannah Huntington, CitrusMichael Imparato, CitrusAshley Abernold, Duval

Victoria Lemmon, DuvalKendall King, GadsdenHayley Smith, GulfTucker Smith, GulfHaley Clendening, HillsboroughMorgan Goodman, HillsboroughCarrie Hays, HillsboroughDelaney Cooksey, Indian RiverAleah Lintereur, LeeAudrey May, ManateeSierra Oliver, ManateeEmily Anthony, MarionOlivia Dodd, MarionKatelyn Ludington, MarionElizabeth Tirado Perez, MarionAshley Dixon, OrangeHannah Smith, OrangeKailey Brooks, OsceolaAshley Levengood, OsceolaAngel Albanese, Palm BeachEmily Arrington, PolkKelsey Friend, PolkLauren Hammond, PolkLeigha Heverly, PolkShelby McLauchin, PolkAmy Kate Besio, SarasotaMaggie LaFrance, SarasotaCasey Presler, SarasotaMariel Wrench, SarasotaAmanda Bellamy, SeminoleBrittany LaMay, SeminoleRachel Roberson, SeminoleEmily Kathryn Wilson, SeminoleAlicia Porter, Wakulla

� Alternates:Sarah Gillespie, BrevardZachery Maines, HernandoLindsay Partridge, HernandoCortney Harris, GadsdenDanelle James, Hillsborough

During the 2010 Florida State 4-H

HorseShow,held July8-10at theBob

Thomas Equestrian Center/Florida

State Fairgrounds, youth from throughout the

state competed in a variety ofwestern, English

and saddleseat events. Each year, senior com-

petitors (age 14-18) vie for a chance to qualify

for the the Southern Regional 4-H Horse

Championships, held in 2010 July 28-Aug. 1 at

theT. Ed GarrisonArena in Clemson, S.C.

Below, we congratulate and wish the best

of luck to the 50 regional horse show quali-

fiers, as well as horse judging, hippology,

horse quiz bowl, individual and team demon-

stration, and horse public speaking qualifiers.

50 Qualify for Southern Regional4-H Championships

Horse Judging QualifiersBrevard – 1st Hillsborough – 2ndDelaney Metzger Ashlyn RhyneJoanna Reeg Logan RenewMelanie Reinhold Jessica GaskinCari Longhofer

Hippology QualifersHillsborough – 1st Seminole – 2ndAshlyn Rhyne Jodie BodekerLogan Renew Alex FiskJessica Gaskin Gabrielle McGeeMeredith Mathews

Horse Quiz Bowl QualifersSeminoleRachel RobersonMeredith MathewsKaily BenedictDana Roberson

Individual Demonstration QualifersRachel Wise, Pasco – 1stColleen McNelis, Pinellas – 2nd

Team Demonstration QualifersTori Evans & Abigail Hunger, Duval – 1stKaily Benedict & Rachel Roberson,

Seminole – 2nd

Horse Public Speaking QualifersSophia Curkovic, Collier – 1stAmye Francis, Alachua – 2nd

The following senior youth also qualifiedin the top 50, but not all were ableto attend Regionals:

Cari Longhofer, BrevardJoanna Reeg, BrevardKalin Riley, CharlotteCassidy Spurgeon, ClayCaitlin Ryen, HighlandsShana Marshall, Indian RiverElizabeth Kaltenbach, Indian RiverKatherine Kaltenbach, Indian RiverAmanda Benedict, PinellasSierra Bowling, PolkBrie Bird, PolkTori Stonebreaker, SeminoleSamantha Watkins, St. LucieChrissy Long, St. Lucie

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OnSept. 25, 2010, theworldwill bewatchingas 800 athletes and 800 horses representing60 countries convene in Lexington, Ky., at

theKentuckyHorse Park for 16 days of competition.Like the Olympics, theWorld Equestrian Games

are held every four years and are the world champi-onships for eight equestrian disciplines: dressage,driving, endurance, eventing, jumping, para dres-sage, reining and vaulting. Previous host cities ofWEG include Stockholm,The Hague, Rome, Jerez,and, most recently, Aachen.

“The smartest, most stupid decision I’ve evermade was to be the title sponsor of the Alltech FEIWorld Equestrian Games,” saidAlltech founder andpresident Dr. Pearce Lyons. “On my travels aroundthe world, the language and phrasingmay differ, butthemost prevalent question I receive is always ‘Whydid Alltech become the $10 million title sponsor oftheWorld Equestrian Games?’Sometimes this ques-tion is rooted in a misunderstanding of Alltech’sbusiness. ‘Why is a phone company sponsoring theWorld Equestrian Games?’”

Next month, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

come to the U.S. for the first time in history.

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The answer is simple, Lyons says. Alltech is not a

phone company. It’s an animal health and nutrition com-

pany sponsoring the upcoming global, championship-

level event celebrating animals performing at their peak.

For 30 years,Alltech has had a passion for creating nat-

ural nutritional products.

“To those who know us well, the sponsorship is still

somewhat surprising,” Lyons said. “Only 2 percent of

Alltech’s business is equine and only 1 percent of the

company’s business is in Kentucky. Why then did we

place a $10million bet on theWorld Equestrian Games?

One simple word: branding.”

The New York Times referred to the Alltech FEI

World Equestrian Games as “the largest sporting event

to come to the US since the 2002 Winter Olympic

Games.”

NBC Sports made television history when it com-

mitted to 6½ hours of primetime coverage over three

weekends. On one of those weekends, they will lead in

to coverage from their broadcast of the Ryder Cup, the

second most globally-watched television program.

To prepare for WEG, the Kentucky Horse Park has

been enhancing its facilities, including the construction

of two new arenas.

The ribbon was cut in July 2009 on a new state-of-

the-art indoor arena featuring nearly 6,000 seats, nine

suites, an event floor with special equine surface, ex-

hibitor space, six concession areas, a warm-up barn,

and an outdoor warm-up ring. A three-barn complex

with 312 stalls will be located directly adjacent to the

arena to provide stabling for the equine athletes. The

climate-controlled indoor arena will host the reining

and vaulting championships during the Alltech FEI

World Equestrian Games.

As many as 600,000 global spectators and 1,200

journalists are expected to travel to Lexington to witness


WorldEquestrian Games

ChesterWeber(above inset) andPhillip Dutton are

likely to qualify for theAlltech FEIWorld

Equestrian Games.

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61⁄2 hours of primetimecoverage over threeweekends during the

Alltech FEI WorldEquestrian Games.

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first-hand the excitement and pageantry of the Alltech

FEI World Equestrian Games. This event, however, is

not limited to the seats of the stadiums.

THE ALLTECH EXPERIENCE PAVILION

Located at the entrance to the Kentucky Horse Park,

the four-acre Alltech Experience will welcome visitors

in a variety of languages that will serve as a tribute to

both the international nature of the Alltech FEI World

Equestrian Games and the title sponsor’s global busi-

ness in 120 countries.

In a central acropolis dedicated to experiencing All-

tech’s global initiatives, visitors will explore the future of

Alltech pharma and the innovative products that will

meet tomorrow’s challenges.The companywill overview

the foundation of genetic

studywithWatson andCrick’s

discovery of DNA, as well as

ideas on curing today’s

Alzheimer’s disease, cancer,

and HIV/AIDS through the

science of nutrigenomics.

Beyond health and well-

ness, displays will outline

ideas on how the earth will

sustain nine billion people in

2050. Alltech will explain its

ideas about being smarter

with energy and agriculture.

A scale model biorefinery, solid state fermentation

plant, and cogeneration plant surrounded by working

windmills, solar panels, algae farms, and cows will

transport guests into the future of farming.

After guests learn about Alltech’s roots in brewing

and distilling, they can savor an ice cold Kentucky Bour-

bon Barrel Ale, the Official Beer of the Alltech FEI

World Equestrian Games, while meandering through an

open-air garden designed byworld-renowned landscape

artist Jon Carloftis and Alltech’s director of corporate

image and design Deirdre Lyons.

EQUINE VILLAGE

The equine industry will have an unprecedented op-

portunity to showcase its variety to global spectators in

this special space dedicated to providing equine organ-

izations with a presence and educating guests through

daily demonstrations.

2010 GAMES TRADE SHOW

There will be plenty of shopping available to the

spectators of theAlltech FEIWorld Equestrian Games.

The 2010 Games Trade Show on the grounds of the

Kentucky Horse Park will provide guests with a luxury

shopping experience as nearly 270 professional retail-

ers offer a wide range of products for purchase.

“The global excitement for these games has be-

come even greater than what we could have ever

anticipated, and the games represent a once-in-a-

lifetime opportunity for Alltech and Kentucky to

showcase their brands on an international level,”

Dr. Lyons said.

“As a global championship-level event celebrating

animals performing at their peak, theWorld Equestrian

Games are an ideal fit for theAlltech brand. Suffice it to

say that I consider title sponsorship of the Alltech FEI

World Equestrian Games to be the single best decision

I’ve made in my career.”�


Purchase Your Tickets to the Alltech FEIWorld Equestrian GamesTicket prices start at $25. To learn more, visit the official Website:www.alltechfeigames.com.

Floridian LaurenHough is likely to bea show-jumpingcontender for theAlltech FEI WorldEquestrian Games.

“In the Alltech Experience Pavilion, visitors of all ages will havethe opportunity to both learn and play through a variety of inter-active exhibits, including a Kidzone area, exploring agricultureand animal health with special guests - penguins and petting

sharks courtesy of Newport Aquarium; Dippin’Dots ice cream;daily workshops led by animal health experts, including person-nel from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital; a sneak peek at the2014 Games in France, which will coincide with the 70th an-

niversary of the Allies’ landing on Normandy’s coast; a specialphotographic exhibition from the FEI; and much more!”

– Erika Rachal, Alltech Regional Marketing Coordinator

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By DENISE STEFFANUS

An abnormally cold, dry, Florida winter with

blowing sand set the stage for the recurrence of

a disease this spring that causes abscesses in a

horse’s breast that make it look like a puffed-up pigeon.

The disease, nicknamed pigeon fever, resides in

soil contaminated with Corynebacterium pseudotu-

berculosis. It is not contracted by exposure to pigeons.

Michelle LeBlanc, D.V.M., discovered pigeon fever

in several horses at a Florida farm this spring. The dis-

ease is common on the West Coast, but LeBlanc said

she hadn’t seen pigeon fever – also called dryland dis-

temper – in Florida since an

outbreak 20 years ago when

she was a clinician at the

University of Florida.

“I had been doing some

work on the farm, and they presented me with some

horses that had the classic [abscessation],” LeBlanc

said. She immediately cultured the abscess content

and sent it off to a microbiologist. The report came

back positive for C. pseudotuberculosis.

LeBlanc found pigeon fever in three Thoroughbred

yearlings sharing a paddock on that farm; on two un-

related premises, a Thoroughbred mare with a foal at

her side was diagnosed with pigeon fever, and two rid-

ing horses also had contracted the disease. More cases

occurred in June.

“There were three on one farm, and the rest have

been in north-central Florida,” she said.

HOW IT SPREADS

Because pigeon fever is prevalent in the western

United States, the first thought is that it might have

been carried to Florida and introduced into the pop-

ulation by an infected horse, but LeBlanc said she

does not believe this is the case.

“Did it come from a horse in California? I don’t

think so,” she said. “Not the way we’re seeing it. Some

of these cases are in pleasure horses that live outside.

So I find it very odd that we’re seeing it again.”

C. pseudotuberculosis, like other corynebacteria,

reside in the soil, lying dormant until environmental

conditions are conducive to its emergence. The bacte-

ria gain entry to the horse’s body through wounds or

its mucous membranes, usually while the horse is

grazing or nuzzling the dirt.

Not every horse exposed to the bacteria will de-

velop pigeon fever, so strength of the individual horse’s

immune system, together with the effectiveness of

management hygiene practices to reduce the bacterial

load to which horses are exposed are important.

Direct contact with exudate from a broken or

lanced abscess is capable of transferring the disease

between animals. It also can be spread from one ani-

mal to another by flies that carry the bacteria from the

abscess to their next host.

If pigeon fever is suspected, the horse in ques-

tion should be isolated immediately, even be-

fore laboratory work confirms the diagnosis.

Contaminated brushes, stalls, pitchforks,

buckets, and other equipment, along with sur-

faces of fences and water troughs can spread the

bacteria through contact from one horse to an-

other for up to two months.Anything

that comes in contact with an

infected horse should be thoroughly

disinfected before it is placed into service

again for the general horse population.


Soil-borne disease has been rare in

the state of Florida for 20 years.

Flying insects andparasites like habronema

have been implicatedin mechanical

transmission ofthe bacteria.

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Bedding and manure from infected horses should be

carefully disposed of and disinfectant solutions should

be utilized, as bacteria present in pus from draining ab-

sesses can contaminate the environment. A footbath

with a bleach solution can also be utilized for traffic in

and out of the stall. Additionally, insect control should

be implemented to reduce insect vectors.

Humans also can spread the bacteria be-

tween horses, so handling sick horses last and

frequent hand washing are important strate-

gies to reduce the spread of pigeon fever.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Horses may have pigeon fever

yet show no symptoms in the

early stages while the bacte-

ria are forming abscesses,

which can take weeks to months

before they are prominent enough to recognize. When

the infection begins to cause problems for the horse,

signs can include lameness, fever, lethargy, depres-

sion, and weight loss.

Infections can range from mild, small, localized ab-

scesses to a severe disease with multiple, large abscesses.

Abscesses, swelling, and multiple sores most

commonly occur in the pectoral muscles, along the

abdomen, and near the sheath or udder. If the abscess

occurs in the pectoral muscles, when viewing the

horse from the side, it may appear to have been

kicked in the chest. An abscess near the sheath or the

udder may cause those structures to swell greatly.

Some horses will develop a fever in re-

sponse to the infection and the formation of

abscesses, but administration of antibiotics is

discouraged because they seem to hinder the

“ripening” of the abscesses and prolong the episode.

Horses that go off their feed or stop drinking need im-

mediate veterinary attention. Based on the individual

case, more aggressive treatment, including antibiotics,

may be indicated. In rare cases, pigeon fever can cause

internal abscesses that affect the major organs.

Because the abscesses occur deep in the muscle,

most horses will become lame from pigeon fever. The

lameness increases as the abscesses mature and burst

or are lanced. Lameness and swelling of the groin and

one or both hind legs also are red flags. These horses

need immediate veterinary care because pigeon fever

could turn into a chronic, swollen

condition affecting usually just one

hind leg, ulcerative lymphangitis.

LANCE AND LAVAGE

The veterinarian will check

the abscesses regularly until he

or she determines they are soft enough

to lance. Depending on the veteri-

narian’s experience and preference, this can

be done by palpating the abscess or by ultra-

sounding it to see the precise location and delin-

eation of the edges of the pocket.

Drawing poultices or hot compresses can

be applied to abscesses to encourage them

to mature.

As much as a quart of foul-smelling pus will

ooze from a lanced or burst abscess, which will

continue to drain until the infection is resolved. When

the abscess is lanced or bursts, it is important to catch

the drainage in a container and dispose of it properly

because it is highly infective. After the abscesses are

open, the veterinarian will lavage the wound with a

mild solution of povidone iodine and saline as often as

needed over the course of recovery. The veterinarian

may instruct the horse owner to keep the wound

packed with antiseptic-soaked gauze.


Horses recovering from pigeon fever will

need two weeks to three months for the infec-

tion to resolve and the wound to heal.

Although the disease rarely affects humans, the

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association reported in

2008 that one of its member veterinarians had contracted

the bacteria while treating horses with pigeon fever.

“This case highlights the importance of wearing

gloves while caring for infected horses and following

disinfection protocols,” the association warned.

Although the word tuberculosis is in the bacterium’s

name, LeBlanc said pigeon fever is not closely related to

another soil-borne bacterium with a similar name,

Corynebacterium equi (Rhodoccus equi), that causes a

foal’s lungs to abscess and develop rhodococcal pneumo-

nia, which is life threatening but generally

very treatable. Horseswith pigeon fever

rarely succumb to the disease and can

have a full recovery, although some may

have relapses months later. Horses with

systemic complications from the disease such

as internal abscesses have a higher mortality

rate (up to 40 percent).

Pigeon fever affects horses of all ages and breeds,

but it is more common in horses less than 5 years old,

but not usually foals.

Previous outbreaks have occurred in Colorado,

Wyoming, Utah and California. Colorado State Uni-

versity issued an advisory to

horse owners in August 2009 to

be on the lookout for pigeon

fever when the number of cases

in that state spiked.

California is considered an endemic state

for pigeon fever, which was at an all-time

high there in 2009. The most recent oc-

currence of the disease was reported

in Nevada between December 2009 and February

2010, when about 40 wild mustangs at the Calico

Complex showed signs of pigeon fever. �

Editor’s Note:Special thanks toAmanda House,

DVM, DACVIM, for her contributions to

this article. For more information, contact

vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/equine

or call (352) 294-4380.


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The Florida Horse magazine received

one of the highest accolades in equine

publishing on Saturday, June 19, at the

American Horse Publica-

tions’ annual awards cere-

mony in Lexington, Ky.

Competing against multi-

ple state and regional maga-

zines, The Florida Horsewas

recognized for overall general

excellence for work pub-

lished in 2009. The Florida

Horse also received this mark

of distinction in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

In addition to general excellence, the

magazine won two first-place awards for

editorial design, a second and third place

for editorial design, a third place for adver-

tising design, and honorable mention for

editorial design.

“I’m extremely proud of our publishing

team,” said Michael Compton, editor-in-

chief at Florida Equine Publications. “It’s a

great honor to be singled out as the best re-

gional equinemagazine in the country. Our

passion every day is to provide the most

professional and thorough media for

Florida’s horse industry, and it all comes to-

gether with the support of our publisher,

our board, our advertisers and readers.”

The Florida Horse is a division of

Florida Equine Publications, which

also publishes Wire to Wire and Horse

Capital Digest.

2020 FARM-TO-FUEL SUMMITTO BE HELD AUG. 11-13

As the nation’s worst oil spill in history

threatens the Gulf Coast and its energy,

tourism and fishing in-

dustries, Florida Agri-

culture and Consumer

ServicesCommissioner

Charles H. Bronson is

continuing his efforts to promote the pro-

duction of renewable energy from Florida’s

vast biomass resources.

Bronson is hosting the

2010 ‘Farm to Fuel’ Sum-

mit from Aug. 11-13 at the

Rosen Shingle Creek in Or-

lando to bring together

hundreds of industry lead-

ers in agriculture, energy,

academia and government

who want to make Florida

a leader in the production

of renewable energy.

“Florida has the greatest potential for

biomass production in the country, and the

technology exists to convert our natural re-

sources to clean, renewable energy,” Bron-

son said. “This event will bring together all

the stakeholders so we can continue work-

ing toward the goal of reducing our de-

pendence on foreign oil while at the same

time providing another source of income

for our farmers.”

For the fifth year in a row, hundreds of

industry leaders in agriculture, energy, ac-

ademia, banking and finance, and govern-

ment will gather to hear from a broad array

of experts.

Highlights of the summit include more

than 40 speakers and 50 exhibitors. Last

July, Bronson’s fourth Florida ‘Farm to

Fuel’ summit attracted more than 500 par-

ticipants.

Attendees of this year’s summit will

hear about various feedstocks and tech-

nologies for renewable energy production,

challenges relating to project financing,

permitting and infrastructure, and state and

federal energy policy.

The Florida Horse Magazine Named BestRegional Equine Publication


NEWS BITS

Queen of Speed Retires at 14Shakira do Jacare, the 14-year-old grand prix mare owned by Sarah Owen and

Muny Sunk Stables, officially retired from the sport of show jumping in an emo-

tional ceremony during the 2010 Atlanta Summer Classics. Nicknamed the

“Queen of Speed,” the mare made a memorable mark on the grand prix scene with

her debut in 2005, winning four grand prix events with Florida’s Sergio Campos

in the irons.

The mare, bred by Campos at his family’s ranch in Campo Grande, Brazil, was

originally owned by Campos and Longwood Equestrian Center.

“She [Shakira] was very tough to break; it took a lot longer than most normal

horses,” Campos said. “I remember when she was a 3-year-old she jumped out of one

of the paddocks…over 6-

foot tall fencing! She always

showed signs of being a

champion.”

Owen purchased the

mare in 2007 and showed

her successfully for the

final years of her career.

The family expects to breed

Shakira do Jacare next year. FLAS

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NEWS BITS“The summit will bring representatives

of all of the key industries together so we

can move forward as a state in creating re-

newable energy in Florida,” Bronson said.

“Thanks to our mild climate, ample sun-

shine and abundant rainfall, there’s no rea-

son why Florida cannot out produce every

other state in renewable energy production

and be a model for others to follow.”

Florida’s ‘Farm to Fuel’ initiative, in-

spired by the bi-partisan national organi-

zation “25x’25,” seeks to enhance the

market for and promote the production and

distribution of renewable energy from

Florida-grown crops, agricultural wastes

and residues, and other biomass. In the

process, it is designed to give Florida agri-

cultural producers alternative crops to

grow to keep their farms and ranches vi-

able.

For more information about the

Farm to Fuel Summit visit

http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com.

Leadingworldexpertson Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) research in eques-trian sport will be joined by prominent speakersfrom the non-scientific field at the FEI global Con-gress on NSAID Usage and Medica-tion in the Equine Athlete which willbe held at the Olympic Museum inLausanne, Switzerland, Aug. 6-17, 2010.

Roly Owers (GBR), Chief Executive of WorldHorseWelfare,will talk on ethical andwelfare im-plications of permitting the use of NSAIDs in com-petition and Dr. Lynn Hillyer (GBR), veterinaryadviser to the British Horseracing Authority, willaddress the conference on the topic of why rac-ing authorities have banned NSAIDs in racing.

TheWorld Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) per-spective on the in-competition use of NSAIDswill be presented by Dr Martial Saugy (SUI), Di-rector of the WADA Laboratory in Lausanne,while the equine veterinary angle will be fur-ther boosted by recently confirmed speakerPeter Kallings (SWE), who will talk about theeffects of NSAIDs use on equine performance.

Former FEI Veterinary Department Direc-tor, Alex Atock (IRL), will present an overviewof the history of NSAIDs in the FEI and the sit-uation before 1993.

FEI President HRH Princess Hayawill give the opening address at thetwo-day Congress, which will be

chaired by Sven Holmberg, FEI First Vice Presi-dent. Both days will include panel discussions,when National Federations, vets, officials, Rid-ers Clubs, Organisers, FEI Laboratories, racingand breeding authorities, sponsors, the IOC andthe media will have the opportunity to debatethe issue further. Registration for the Congressis still open to representatives from all stake-holder groups. There is a discounted rate forearly registration.

The vote on the use of NSAIDs in competi-tion will not be taken until the FEI General As-sembly in Chinese Taipei (Nov. 1-6), but allinterested parties are advised to register for theCongress to book their places and ensure thattheir voices are heard in this important debate.

FEI to Review NSAIDsTimetable announced for FEI Congress on in-competition use of NSAIDs.



DanaZimmel,D.V.M.,

a clinical associate pro-

fessor at the University

of Florida’s College of

Veterinary Medicine,

has been named interim

chief of staff of UF’sVeterinary Hospitals.

Zimmel has served as associate chief of

staff for the UF LargeAnimal Hospital since

Jan. 26, 2010. Because of recent administra-

tive restructuring, both the large and the

small animal hospitals will now be super-

vised by a single chief of staff.

The UFVeterinary Hospitals function as

a major referral center, treating more than

18,700 animals annually.A new $58million

small animal hospital is currently under

construction and will be unique among vet-

erinary colleges nationwide when it opens

this fall. The new hospital will include a lin-

ear accelerator, a cardiology catheterization

laboratory and state-of-the-art diagnostic

equipment, includingMRI and CT. Patients

seen in both hospitals are referred by vet-

erinarians throughout the state. Routine

wellness and outpatient medicine clinics are

also available.

In her new role, Zimmel will be respon-

sible for all issues relating to patient care as

well as managing hospital operations.

A 1995 UF veterinary school graduate,

Zimmel is certified in equine practice by

the American Board of Veterinary Practi-

tioners and in large animal medicine by the

American College of Veterinary Internal

Medicine. She performed an internship in

equine field services at North Carolina

State University and subsequently com-

pleted her residency there in large animal

internal medicine and equine practice.

After working in private practice, then

teaching for two years on the large animal

medicine faculty at the University of Geor-

gia College of Veterinary Medicine, Zim-

mel joined UF’s faculty in 2002 as an as-

sistant professor of equine health extension.

She was the college’s equine extension

agent and chief of extension services until

2006. She became a clinical assistant pro-

fessor of large animal medicine at the col-

lege in 2006, and has served as large animal

medicine service chief since 2007.

Zimmel has received two UF Superior

Accomplishment Awards for her service,

in 2010 and in 2006, as well as numerous

other awards for her contributions to

equine health. She has served on the

boards of the American Association of

Equine Practitioners and the Florida As-

sociation of Equine Practitioners, and has

performed committee work for AAEP, the

American College of Veterinary Internal

Medicine and the American Board of Vet-

erinary Practitioners.

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Webster defines horse sense as the ability

to make intelligent decisions especially in

everyday matters. You eat when you’re

hungry.You drink when you’re thirsty.You put fuel in

the truck before it runs out, and you don’t bale hay

when it’s raining.

Within the horse industry, horse sense can be defined

as the innate ability to “read” and “get along” with a

horse.True horsemen and women seem to be able to get

a positive response with little or no effort. I knew such a

trainer when I was younger and remember asking him

how he got his horses to perform so well. He told me he

wasn’t sure. He said, “I just ask them to do something

and they do it.” He had plenty of horse sense.

Even if they find it difficult to explain, trainers of

racehorses such asAffirmed, the lastTriple Crown win-

ner, bridle-less demonstrations like those of Rugged

Lark, and trainers of other disciplines from dressage to

ranch work; true horsemen and women understand the

fundamental senses of horses.

Like other prey animals, horses are herd animals.

Herd animals find safety in numbers. Most horses pre-

fer to be with other horses. They don’t want to be alone.

It’s not uncommon to see a goat as a stable mate at the

racetrack or horse show grounds. Additionally, many

barn-sour horses aren’t barn sour at all when accompa-

nied by another horse.

Horses have both monocular and binocular vision.

Their large eyes evolved for detection of predators, and

most horses are very sensitive to movement. With their

eyes set high andwide on their face,monocular vision al-

lows horses to see 360 degrees around them with a few

small movements of their head and neck. To use their

binocular vision, horsesmust raise their head.Horses have

a blind spot directly behind them and in front under their

neck. When approaching a horse from the rear, speak in

a calm voice to let the horse know you are behind him.A

horse’s vision is also useful for communication such as

visual cues, hand gestures and body language.

Horses can hear almost 360 degrees (10muscles con-

trol each ear). They can hear both higher and lower

pitched sounds than humans. Horses can localize the di-

rection of a sound before they can see the source of the

sound. They detect predatory sounds and communicate

with each other within the herd.

Horses communicate by rubbing, head touching and

mutual grooming.They are responsive to light touch and

can feel a fly land on a hair. When handling horses, you

will transmit either confidence or nervousness through

your touch. If the horse seems nervous, don’t “push.”

Relax and let them come to you. This might take some

time so be patient. Calm the horse by rubbing or

stroking, not patting.

Horses have an excellent sense of smell. They use

scent to identify each other, people, feed, forage and

water. Stallions also use scent to help determine when a

mare is in heat and ready to be bred.

Horses are “fight” or “flight” animals. Most would

prefer to flee, but will fight when they can’t run away.

Think ahead and give yourself an “out” when work-

ing with horses.

Learn the 3 A’s of Horse Behavior. 1. Awareness –

the horse knows you have entered the stall or paddock.

2. Alertness – the horse is interested in your presence.

3.Action – the horse will flee, fight or submit to you.

Webster defines common sense as sound and pru-

dent judgment based on a simple perception of the situ-

ation or facts. To make intelligent everyday decisions

relating to human-horse interactions, it is necessary for

horse handlers to have horse sense. �

PRACTICALLY SPEAKING

Marion Countylivestock agentMark Shuffitt

“Webster defines common sense as sound and

prudent judgment based on a simple perception of

the situation or facts. To make intelligent everyday

decisions relating to human-horse interactions, it is

necessary for horse handlers to have horse sense.”

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Crystal Brumme-Kimball of Lisbon,

Md., received the 2010Van Ness Award at

theAmericanHorse Council’s annual meet-

ing this past June inWashington, D.C.

Each year the Van Ness Award is given

to a person who embodies the dedication

and service of the late Mrs. Marjorie Van

Ness.Van Ness was a vital force in the for-

mation of the New Jersey Horse Council

and in the formation of the AHC State

Horse Council Committee.As in years past,

this year’s Van Ness award was sponsored

by the New Jersey Horse Council.

In presenting the award, AHC Presi-

dent Jay Hickey noted that Brumme-Kim-

ball started working for the Maryland

Horse Council 19 years ago. “She be-

lieved that the horse people in Maryland

could be brought together as a community

to have a voice in the state capitol and she

made it happen,” Hickey said.

Brumme-Kimball started a monthly

magazine called the Equiery in 1990. The

first edition had 12 pages; it has grown to

over 100 and is still flourishing today.As the

secretary of the Maryland Horse Council,

she has generously donated her time and her

services at the Equiery. Brumme-Kimball

has overseen every transition of leadership

in the Maryland Horse Council and played

a major role in the legislative, regulatory,

and public education accomplishments that

few state horse councils can match.

“It is obvious that theMarylandequestrian

community has benefited greatly fromCrys-

tal’s loyalty and dedication,” Hickey said.

Brumme-Kimball has been active on

many committees and boards, donating her

time not only to the Maryland Horse Coun-

cil, but to the Maryland SteeplechaseAsso-

ciation, theMarylandHorse IndustryBoard,

theMarylandDepartment ofAgriculture, the

University of Maryland and Howard

County/Iron Bridge Hounds.

“The Maryland Horse Industry Board

would not be the major force within the

MarylandDepartment ofAgriculture that it

is today without her work in passing the

state feed fund bill that pays for its activities

andwithout Crystal’s presence on the board

as a technical advisor,” said Maryland

Horse Council President Steuart Pittman.

AMERICAN HORSE COUNCILHIGHLIGHTS RECREATIONAL RIDING

OnTuesday June 22, AHC held its first

Recreation Forum in Washington, DC to

highlight issues of importance to recre-

ational riders. The forum was attended by

representatives from national equestrian or-

ganizations, state horse councils from

around the country, as well as individual

recreational riders.

The forum began with a presentation by

Stephanie McCommon of the American

Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Mc-

Common briefed attendees on AQHA’s

Stewards forTrails, Education and Partner-

ships (STEP) program which seeks to “in-

crease participation in trail stewardship

among equine enthusiasts.”The forum con-

tinuedwith a presentation byDennis Dailey

of Backcountry Horsemen of America

(BCHA). Dailey spoke on the U.S. Forest

Service’sTrail Classification System and its

impact on equestrians in National Forests.

The forum also included two enlighten-

ing panel discussions. The first panel fo-

cused on the benefits of equestrians

building better partnerships with other tra-

ditional recreational users and conserva-

tionists. The panel featured KimHutson de

Belle of the American Hiking Society

(AHS) andAnneMerwin of theWilderness

Society (TWS) as well as Dennis Dailey,

BCHA. The panel discussed many impor-

tant issues including declining numbers of

Americans recreating in the outdoors and

its impact on conservation, the need to link

public and private lands with trail ease-

ments, and the challenges equestrians, hik-

ing and conservation groups face when

working together.

“The equestrian, hiking and conserva-

tion community havemany shared interest.

I believeTuesday’s discussion demonstrated

that these shared interest are being recog-

nized and great progress is being made in

efforts to work together,” said Ben Pender-

grass, Legislative Director of theAHC.

The second panel focused on building

better relationships between equestrians

and federal land mangers. The panel in-

cluded Rick Potts, Conservation and Out-

door Recreation Division Chief, National

Park Service (NPS), Bob Ratcliffe, Divi-

sion Chief, Recreation andVisitor Services,

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and

Jonathan Stephens, Program Manager,

Congressionally Designated Areas and

Trails, National Forest Service (FS).Topics

included the need for equestrians to build

relationships with their local federal land

mangers before problems arise, the backlog

of trails and facility maintenance, the Pres-

identsAmerica’s Great Outdoors Initiative,

and efforts to preserve traditional recre-

ational uses.

The forum wrapped up with Ginny

Grulke of the Kentucky State Horse Coun-

cil discussing the challenges faced by trail

riders in Kentucky on the state level and

how they have been responding.

“Recreational riding is important tomil-

lions of Americans and these Americans

rely on public lands and trails to ride. The

AHC believes it was important to bring

equestrians, leaders from NPS, FS, BLM,

and AHS, TWS together in Washington to

talk about recreational riding and our pub-

lic lands,” said AHC Legislative Director

Ben Pendergrass. “We are very happy with

the outcome of the Recreation Forum and

believe it is a positive step in ensuring

recreational riders continue to support and

have access to our nation’s public lands.”

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2010 AHC NATIONAL ISSUESFORUM FOCUSED ON THE IMPACTOF EQUINE DISEASES

This year’s American Horse Coun-

cil’s National Issues Forum focused on

infectious equine diseases and the im-

pact those diseases have on our horses’

welfare and our industry’s health. The

annual meeting was held from June 20

to 23 and also included aTrails Forum,

the annual Congressional Ride-In,

AHC committee meetings, and a Con-

gressional Reception.

The highlight of this year’s forum

was a workshop co-hosted by the U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Animal

and Plant Health Inspection Service

(USDA-APHIS) and the AHC which

provided an opportunity for the horse

industry, key federal and state authori-

ties, and others to discuss how each

sector can protect the health of our

horses and the commercial viability of

our industry in the face of emerging

and re-emerging diseases.

“This year’s meeting provided a

framework for the equine industry,

USDA, and state health officials to dis-

cuss the impact equine infectious dis-

eases have on our horses and our

industry,” said AHC President Jay

Hickey. “We appreciate USDA-

APHIS taking the initiative on this

workshop.”

During his opening remarks, Dr.

Jere Dick, Associate Deputy Adminis-

trator and Chief of Field Operations for

USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services

said, “This workshop is a unique op-

portunity to bring together diverse seg-

ments of the equine industry to discuss

how to address preparedness for, and

response to, equine infectious diseases

in this country…and to identify prior-

ities related to equine infectious dis-

eases, to explore the critical support

functions that could be performed by

each segment of the industry, and to

discuss funding issues.”

Recent outbreaks involving Conta-

gious Equine Metritis, Equine Piro-

plasmosis, Vesicular Stomatitis,

Equine Herpesvirus, and others con-

tinue to affect every aspect of the horse

industry. These outbreaks have caused

USDA-APHIS and state authorities to

spend a great deal of money and re-

sources to identify the diseases, trace

the horses potentially affected, and

contain the outbreak. The cost of these

diseases is difficult, if not impossible

to quantify, in terms of fatality rates,

veterinary care, the effect on sales,

breeding, racing, competitions,

recreation, and the interstate and in-

ternational movement of horses.

These outbreaks have affected

and continue to affect the interstate

and international movement of horses,

which is critical to the horse industry.

When barriers to movement are raised

by states and foreign countries con-

cerned about the spread of infectious

diseases, this affects sales, breeding,

racing, competitions, and recreation.

“Restrictions on horse movement re-

sults in restrictions on our entire in-

dustry,” Hickey said.

On June 22, there was an open ses-

sion that included presentations by

USDA-APHIS personnel on specific

infectious diseases, epidemiological

updates, and a summary of the issues

identified during the previous day’s

workshop.

“This year’s National Issues Forum

provided a platform for national or-

ganizations and representatives of fed-

eral and state authorities to identify

priority issues and discuss a coordi-

nated approach on how best to respond

and limit the impact these diseases

have on our horses and our industry.

Major equine diseases continue to have

dramatic consequences for our horses’

welfare and affect every aspect of our

industry,” Hickey said. “This year’s

forum does not conclude our focus on

how to deal with these diseases.

Rather, it is only the beginning.”

AHC’s Welfare Code of PracticeContinues to Garner Support

The AHC’s National Welfare Code of Prac-tice continues to garner support from the horsecommunity. The Welfare Code outlines in genericterms what it means for an organization to becommitted to the responsible breeding, training,care, use, enjoyment, transport, and retirement ofhorses.Many associations have undertaken stud-ies, reviews, and initiatives that show their com-mitment to the welfare of their horses.This genericcode is simply a continuation of that effort.

The latest groups to support the Na-tional Welfare Code include the ArabianHorse Association, Florida ThoroughbredBreeder’s and Owner’sAssociation, Leagueof Agricultural and Equine Centers, Master

of Foxhounds Association, Pinto Horse Associationof America, The Pyramid Society, U.S. DressageFederation, and U.S. Equestrian Drill Team.

They join 10 other national groups that havealready endorsed theWelfare Code. They includethe: American Association of Equine Practition-ers, American Endurance Ride Conference,American Paint Horse Association, AmericanQuarter Horse Association, Kentucky Thorough-bred Association, National Cutting Horse Associ-ation, National Thoroughbred Racing Association,Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association,U.S. Equestrian Federation, and U.S. Trotting As-sociation.

“We are pleased with the positive feedback andcontinued interest we have received from a broadspectrum of equine organizations since the Wel-fare Code of Practice was announced this past No-vember,” said AHC President Jay Hickey. “Thislatest round of endorsements further demonstratesto the public the industry’s unified commitment tothe welfare and safety of horses, and we hope tobuild upon this momentum to bring in as many or-ganizations as possible to further reinforce the in-dustry’s commitment to safety, health, care andwelfare of all horses.”

The Code is not intended to replace or pre-empt any activities, rules, or regulations specificto any segment of the industry. Rather it is anotherindication to the public, the media, federal andstate officials, and the horse community that theequine industry “Puts the Horse First.”

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The Florida Horse Park is moving on-

ward and literally moving upward.

This summer marks the start of our

first permanent, vertical construction. Our

hospitality center is slated for completion this

fall and we will be pleased to have it open for

business this winter show season.

We are pleased to announce that the “Dis-

cover Florida’s Horses” license plate has been

signed into law by the governor. By the end

of this year, they should be available for pur-

chase – make sure you get one for the trucks

and horse trailers!

We would like to extend congratulations

to participants and winners of the Southern

Gold Cup Series. This is a grassroots cam-

paign to draw lower-level competitors to the

sport of eventing by offering a series of

shows at venues in Central Florida. One of

the stops was here at the horse park where

competitors earned scores for the final prize.

The series will be offered again this fall with

the culminating at the Partners of the Park

Schooling Show here at the Florida Horse

Park Nov. 27.

The Memorial Tree program is growing,

too, with the donation of trees from a gener-

ous local grower. Purchase a tree in honor of

a loved one, pet, equine competitor, business

or farm. The trees will be planted throughout

the park in accordance with the master plan.

These trees will add to the natural beauty of

the park and memorialize important loved

ones in our lives and yours.

This fall we are looking forward to our ex-

clusive Farm Tour of southwest Ocala/Marion

County, with proceeds benefiting the Florida

Horse Park. Nov. 18, Oak Lake Farm, New

Chance Polo Farm, Charlie Horse Polocrosse

Farm and AbraCadabra Training Center will

open their doors to the public for close-up, be-

hind-the-scenes tours. This is a once-in-a-

lifetime experience showcasing these diverse

local farms. Tickets will go on sale in Sep-

tember. Check www.FlHorsePark.com for

ticket purchase locations.

November will welcome the PeopleChase.

This is a unique cross country run fit for the

whole family. It will take place Saturday, Nov.

20, the same day as our Fall Horse Trials.

Runners will tackle some of the same cross

country fences the horses will jump later in

the day in the course of this 5K foot race.

In conjunction with the PeopleChase and

Fall Horse Trials will also be the Fitness Fair.

Learn about cardiovascular health, enjoy

some fresh produce and learn about the care

and maintenance of horses and ponies. Plenty

of activities for the kids will be available –

from hands-on educational horse experience

to arts and crafts! Adults, make sure to stop

by vendors and learn about local agriculture

and fitness programs.

Be sure to find us on Facebook to keep

up-to-date on events happening at the Florida

Horse Park. �

Happy trails,

Connie DuffWise, Chairman

Florida Horse Park

Onward and UpwardYour FLORIDA HORSE PARK

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As we experience heat and humidity during our

Florida summers, it is hard to think of the winter

months. It is in this time frame, however, when the

state’s BestManagement PracticesManual is expected to be

published for equine operations. It has been worked and re-

worked through the past several years in an effort to make it

as effective and usable as possible for all types of equine fa-

cilities. Clegg Hooks, Environmental Administrator at

Florida’s Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Services

(FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy reported re-

cently that, “We hope to have it completed by late winter

2010, or early 2011.”

Tips and guidelines for manure handling, storage, re-

moval and spreading will be detailed in the manual. Com-

posting and tips for successful waste management, pasture

management, sediment and erosion control will be dis-

cussed. The pasture management section, as an example,

touches on tips for weed management, fertilization guide-

lines and rotational grazing recommendations. Pest issues

are addressed, and there’s even a section on animal mortal-

ity handling.

There will be two levels of BMPs in the manual. Level I

BMPs can be easily used by all and are generally able to be

started at little to no additional cost to the farm.Formorewater-

quality risk features, Level II BMPs may need to be imple-

mented; cost-sharemoniesmay be available for some of these

additional BMPs. Level I and Level II assessment questions

will determinewhich levels are needed for a farm.A checklist,

bywhich anyone canmake a self-assessment,will be included,

making a farm evaluation easy and straight-forward.

There is a simple and positive reason for a farm using the

manual and registering with the state. Registration with the

state recognizes that a farm needing these practices is ad-

hering to, and using them on the horse farm. This entitles

the farm to a “Presumption of Compliance” with state water

quality standards. It’s important to note that registering with

this manual only applies to farms having an agriculture ex-

emption from the property appraiser’s office or those farms

having a “Profit and Loss from Farming” Form 1040.

BMPmanuals have been utilized by other Florida groups,

such as the cow/calf, citrus and nursery industries, for years.

Using BMPs on the farm doesn’t necessarily have to be

difficult or expensive. Please remember that by carefully fol-

lowing these guidelines, your farm will also be in compli-

ance with all legislation standards. Please contact me with

any questions or concerns. I welcome ideas and suggestions

and look forward to visiting with you on your farms. �

FARM MANAGEMENT


by Jamie Cohen,Farm Outreach

Coordinator

Update:BestManagement Practices

A BMP manual for Florida’s Equine Operations is expected to be released this winter.

Jamie A. Cohen

Farm Outreach Coordinator

UF IFAS/Marion County Extension Service

352-671-8792 • [email protected]

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Two-Year-Old Colt/GeldingOwner Breeder Owner TrainerLittle Drama (Burning Roma) - 2 Harold L Queen Harold L Queen David FawkesMadman Diaries (Bring the Heat) - 2 Wesley AWard Wesley AWard Wesley AWardWestern Mood (West Acre) - 2 Gilbert G. Campbell “Jerry, George & Todaro Hollendorfer” Jerry Hollendorfer

Two-Year-Old FillyAwesome Feather (Awesome of Course) - 2 Jacks or Better Farm Inc Jacks or Better Farm Inc Stanley I GoldDawnie Macho (Macho Again) - 2 Maurice Miller Gary & Cecil Barber JohnW SadlerShe’ll Heir (Wildcat Heir) - 2 Michelle Redding David W & Holly F Wilson Vladimir CerinTristanme (Bwana Charlie) - 2 Heiligbrodt Racing Stable Heiligbrodt Racing Stable Steven M Asmussen

Three-Year-Old Colt/GeldingFirst Dude (Stephen Got Even) - 20 Donald R Dizney Donald R Dizney Dale L RomansJackson Bend (Hear No Evil) - 20 Jacks or Better Farm Inc Jacks or Better Farm Inc & Robert LaPenta Nicholas P ZitoD’Funnybone (D’Wildcat) - 18 Harold J Plumley Paul P Pompa Jr Richard E DutrowLine Of David (Lion Heart) - 15 Sabine Stable Ike & Dawn Thrash JohnW Sadler

Three-Year-Old FillyAmen Hallelujah (Montbrook) - 23 Thorobeam Farm IEAH Stables &Whizway Farms Richard E DutrowAll Due Respect (Value Plus) - 12 Lau-Mor Farms Al & Saundra S Kirkwood Kathy WalshTanda (Sweetsouthernsaint) - 11 Kristine L Mitchell Robert D Hutton Dan L Hendricks

Older Male (Four-Year-Olds and up Colt/Gelding)Dry Martini (Slew Jin Fizz) - 10 Carol & Marty Hershe Carol Nyren Barclay TaggDuke of Mischief (Graeme Hall) - 9 Marilyn McMaster “Alex & Joann Lieblong, M McMaster & David Fawkes” David FawkesShadowbdancing (Montbrook) - 9 Ocala Stud Farm RNB Racing LLC Terrel GoreBig Drama (Montbrook) - 7 Harold L Queen Harold L Queen David Fawkes

Older Female (Four-Year-Olds and up Filly/Mare)Jessica Is Back (Put It Back) - 24 Larry Perkins Farnsworth Stables LLC Martin DWolfsonDubai Majesty (Essence of Dubai) - 21 Harold J Plumley Martin Racing Stable LLC & Dan Morgan W Bret Calhoun

Sprint (Three-Year-Olds and up, male and female, race distances one mile and less)Dubai Majesty (Essence of Dubai) - 21 Harold J Plumley Martin Racing Stable LLC & Dan Morgan W Bret CalhounAmen Hallelujah (Montbrook) - 20 Thorobeam Farm IEAH Stables &Whizway Farms Richard E DutrowD’Funnybone (D’Wildcat) - 18 Harold J Plumley Paul P Pompa Jr Richard E Dutrow

Turf (Three-Year-Olds and up, male and female, races run on the turf)Bay to Bay (Sligo Bay) - 6 Adena Springs Robert Smithen Brian A LynchJet Propulsion (Double Honor) - 6 Farnsworth Farm Farnsworth Farm Martin DWolfsonDoubles Partner (Rock Hard Ten) - 5 Arthur I Appleton “Winstar Farm, LLC” Todd A PletcherDynaslew (Dynaformer) - 5 Live Oak Stud Live Oak Plantation Seth BenzelKrypton (Rock Hard Ten) - 5 Jacks or Better Farm Harvey A Clarke & RonWinchell Kiaran P McLaughlinMy Princess Jess (Stormy Atlantic) - 5 Adena Springs Lael Stables Barclay TaggPresious Passion (Royal Anthem) - 5 Joseph & Helen Barbazon Patricia Generazio Mary HartmannSpeak Easy Gal (West Acre) - 5 William F & Annabel Murphy Farnsworth Stables LLC Martin DWolfsonTight Precision (Pure Precision) - 5 Charles Patton E J Sukley Thomas F Proctor

THE FLORIDA HORSE • A UGUST 2010 63

Following are the “FTBOA Chase to the Championship ” Point Standings through July 26, 2010.

Year-end divisional champions will be determined using the “FTBOAChase to the Championship” point system, a ranking that awards pointsfor success in stakes races.

The “FTBOA Chase to the Championship” allocates points for stakeswins in graded races, open-company stakes and Florida’s signature rac-ing days, with the number of points awarded based upon the classifi-cation of the race. International stakes race status is governed by theInternational Cataloguing Standards Committee. The first three finishersin all Group/Graded and listed races appearing in Part I of the Interna-tional Cataloguing Standards and International Statistics Book printed byThe Jockey Club receive “black-type” designation.

The Florida-bred with the most points in each division on December31 is deemed champion of that division. Horse of the Year, Broodmareof the Year and Breeder of the Year will be voted on by the FTBOA Boardof Directors and announced at the FTBOA’s annual awards dinner.

In the case of a year-end tie in points in any division, earnings will beused to decide the tiebreaker.

Points are assigned as follows:

� World Thoroughbred ChampionshipBreeders’ Cup Race:Win: 20 pointsPlace: 15 pointsShow: 10 points

� Grade 1 Stakes Race:Win: 15 pointsPlace: 10 pointsShow: 5 points

� Grade 2 Stakes Race:Win: 5 pointsPlace: 3 pointsShow: 2 points

� Grade 3 Stakes Race:Win: 3 pointsPlace: 2 pointsShow: 1 point

� Sunshine Millions(equivalent to a Grade 2 Stakes Race):Win: 5 pointsPlace: 3 pointsShow: 2 points

� Other Florida-bredSignature Race Days(equivalent to a Grade 3 Stakes Race):(The Florida Million, Florida Cup,Florida Stallion Stakes Series):Win: 3 pointsPlace: 2 pointsShow: 1 point

� Open-Company Stakes($50,000+Purse) Points for WIN ONLY:Win: 2 points

� Selection Criteria for Florida-bred champions

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The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing resultsupdated through July 23, 2010. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

Leading Florida Sires

WILDCAT HEIRGRAEME HALL MONTBROOKNA Stk Gr Leading Leading Yrlg Yrlg 2yo 2yo

Name Sire Name Farm Name Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings Earner Earnings Sold Avg Sold Avg

Graeme Hall Dehere Winding Oaks $2,316,806 122 60 5 6 2 $2,318,620 Duke of Mischief $416,717 16 $7,430 8 $27,625

Wildcat Heir Forest Wildcat Journeyman $1,989,299 82 45 3 4 1 $1,990,561 Derwin's Star $124,651 56 $20,423 27 $69,396

Montbrook Buckaroo Ocala Stud $1,708,416 96 34 4 8 3 $1,708,416 Amen Hallelujah $285,843 9 $10,856 13 $50,462

D'wildcat Forest Wildcat Vinery $1,506,438 87 43 2 5 1 $1,674,740 D' Funnybone $377,500 13 $15,523 11 $68,045

Put It Back Honour and Glory Bridlewood $1,547,651 116 49 3 6 1 $1,646,889 Jessica Is Back $370,380 11 $38,282 11 $23,818

Chapel Royal Montbrook Signature $1,431,724 135 62 2 2 0 $1,601,443 Blyde River Boy $51,191 43 $13,263 14 $22,500

Full Mandate A.P. Indy Hartley/De Renzo $1,520,529 131 59 2 2 1 $1,522,418 Kissa Melissa $86,250 8 $2,325 7 $6,957

Concerto Chief's Crown Ocala Stud $1,127,972 87 43 1 2 0 $1,127,972 Concert Music $75,586 2 $4,750 9 $20,889

Concorde's Tune Concorde Bound Ocala Stud $1,031,350 87 35 1 1 0 $1,043,096 Shimmering Tina $94,070 2 $23,600 5 $22,600

Double Honor Gone West Get Away $935,350 91 37 1 1 0 $935,541 Jet Propulsion $194,330 2 $1,850 1 $5,000

The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing resultsupdated through July 23, 2010. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

Leading Florida Juvenile Sires

GIBSON COUNTY WILDCAT HEIRNA Stk Gr Leading Leading Yrlg Yrlg 2yo 2yo

Name Sire Name Farm Name Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings Earner Earnings Sold Avg Sold Avg

Bring the Heat In Excess (IRE) Ward Ranch $178,631 4 1 1 1 0 $178,631 Madman Diaries $157,822 1 $1,000

Gibson County In Excess (IRE) deceased $175,964 14 5 0 0 0 $175,964 Brock N Rock $56,111 8 $3,725 16 $11,281

Wildcat Heir Forest Wildcat Journeyman $169,938 14 5 1 1 0 $171,200 She'll Heir $68,580 56 $20,423 27 $69,396

Chapel Royal Montbrook Signature $165,508 13 5 1 1 0 $165,508 Aroyalsweet $42,727 43 $13,263 14 $22,500

West Acre Forty Niner Stonehedge $159,627 7 5 0 0 0 $159,627 Western Mood $44,600 4 $24,750

Congrats A.P. Indy Vinery $138,467 18 5 0 0 0 $138,467 Check My Cheeks $27,600 38 $23,047 33 $49,636

Bwana Charlie Indian Charlie Journeyman $113,331 7 4 0 0 0 $113,331 Tristanme $59,090 4 $7,600 10 $19,650

With Distinction Storm Cat Hartley/DeRenzo $105,455 15 6 0 0 0 $106,868 Pretty Extravagant $31,200 47 $21,591 38 $47,874

Mass Media Touch Gold Journeyman $95,701 7 4 1 1 0 $95,701 Miss Sarah Brown $28,200 13 $5,008 8 $13,000

Burning Roma Rubiano Rising Hill $87,862 9 2 1 1 0 $87,862 Little Drama $65,400 6 $7,809 1 $3,000

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His luck at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday

of May had never been good.

George Michael Steinbrenner, III, began the quest

with Steve’s Friend in 1977, the wrong year perhaps to

set your sights on the Kentucky Derby. There was only

one Seattle Slew. But, though it became a clear and cer-

tain goal, Derby fever would not consume the master of

Kinsman Stud.

In 1985, a partner in a very fast horse who won the

Wood Memorial named Eternal Prince, he would see

his next Derby hope, the anticipated pacemaker, elim-

inated at the starting gate. Almost two decades after

Steve’s Friend, he returned with Diligence and a year

later Concerto carried his colors. Both finished ninth

and Blue Burner would report home 11th in 2002.

Steinbrenner and success in any endeavor were

synonymous, and while his name will always be first

connected to the New York Yankees dynasty that

flourished during his long, colorful and often contro-

versial stewardship, he left the impression when talk-

ing about his horses on those early spring visits to the

Churchill Downs backstretch that he would happily

have traded a World Series title for a victory in the

Kentucky Derby.

In business, baseball and racing, Steinbrenner set

his goals at the very highest level of achievement.

Two years after he was named the “Most Powerful

Man in Sports” by the Sporting News, Steinbrenner’s

best chance to win the Derby emerged in the big, im-

posing Wood Memorial winner of 2005. Florida-bred

Bellamy Road was the 5-2 betting favorite after having

won his final prep by more than 17 lengths. He looked

the part and appeared to be a colt of boundless poten-

tial not yet fully realized.

A disappointed Steinbrenner left Churchill Downs

quietly that day. His health already on the wane and

shielded by a small group of friends and family, he

avoided meeting the media afterward, leaving that

chore to trainer Nick Zito. Bellamy Road, his effort

compromised by an extremely fast pace and impatient

ride, finished seventh and suffered an injury that would

keep him sidelined until midsummer.

Dream Supreme, Majestic Warrior, Sweet Sym-

phony, Spinning Round and others would contribute

mightily to the trophy case at Steinbrenner’s Kinsman

Farm in Ocala, winning races that would be the crown-

ing glory of many lifetimes. But it seemed inevitable

that day to those who watched his silent, somber exit

from Churchill Downs, that racing’s ultimate prize had

eluded the man known as “The Boss.” His legend and

legacy in baseball would continue to grow in ground he

made fertile, but there would be no Kentucky Derby

for George Steinbrenner.

“I think that was the one jewel that was missing for

him,” long-timeYankees manager JoeTorre said to the

Associated Press after Steinbrenner’s death at age 80

last month.

Steinbrenner’s involvement in racing was, unlike

many facets of his public life, removed from his blus-

terous image. His four-decade career as a breeder and

owner were marked by a term as president of the

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’Associ-

ation and another as a member of the NewYork Rac-

ing Association Board of Trustees. He was for a time

a partner in Tampa Bay Downs and later Balmoral, a

harness track in Illinois. Steinbrenner for a time was

also active in racing standardbreds.

Much of his effort on behalf of both sports was

conducted behind the scenes and without public no-

tice. He gave back more than he took and his friends

in both forms of racing were countless as were those

who were beneficiaries of his well-documented per-

sonal generosity.

The lack of a Kentucky Derby that Steinbrenner

took to the next life is lamented even now by those who

trained his horses. Even now, Zito, who forged a close

personal relationship with Steinbrenner, laments Bel-

lamy Road’s misfortune in the most important quest on

which he was sent. The Boss, however, understood.

“He gave me aWorld Series ring with my name on

it,” Zito said in an interview in the days immediately

after Steinbrenner’s death. “I always felt funny about

wearing it. Maybe I will wear it this summer at

Saratoga to honor him. He wanted to give me another

ring when they won the Series again the next year.

Can you imagine that?”

Yes.

Every friend of Steinbrenner was aYankee. �

PLAYER’S PAGE

by Paul Moran

Forever AYankee

Steinbrenner’s best

chance to win the

Derby emerged in

the big, imposing

Wood Memorial

winner of 2005.

Florida-bred

Bellamy Road was

the 5-2 betting

favorite after

having won his

final prep by more

than 17 lengths.

He looked the part

and appeared to be

a colt of boundless

potential not yet

fully realized.

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