Category: Executive Director’s Notes

Breeding statistics released recently by The Jockey Club show that the breeding farms in the Empire State are leading the way in reversing the decline of breeding activity in North America. Florida also showed increased numbers of breeding stock. Both states are bucking the overall trend of a decline in breeding activity. North American breeding…
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The NYS Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund Corporation is proud to have aided in the research that went into the recent study (posted here on our site under Industry News) conducted by the NYS Horse Racing and Agricultural Industry Alliance. The study finds that the equine community has a $4.2-billion impact on the state’s economy,…
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RACING AND WAGERING BOARD ENACTS SIGNIFICANT MEASURES TO INCREASE SAFETY OF NEW YORK STATE’S THOROUGHBRED RACING Increased restrictions and documentation of administration of corticosteroids and Clenbuterol; significant improvements to claiming procedures and recordkeeping are initial actions in response to Task Force on Racehorse Health & Safety The New York State Racing and Wagering Board today…
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RWB Makes Safety Strides

  “New York is Open for Business,” including the horse business! Executive Director Tracy Egan of the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund visited the grounds of the Fasig -Tipton Sales Pavilion in Saratoga Springs to spread the word that she is confident in the future of both racing and the Fund’s programs. “Our…
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  Dear Breeders, Owners and Stallion Owners, The New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund mailed out 691 checks representing more than $2.5 million in awards on Sept. 18th. We hope you appreciate this quick turn-around of checks for the fourth period (July-August) of 2012. We know once the money is in your hands…
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  Dear Breeders, Please take notice that the Board of Directors of the NYS Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund has taken action to protect the thoroughbreds that the vast majority of you respect and cherish. The important change the Board has made disqualifies from awards any individual who abuses or neglects horses. Read more about…
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‘Nightmare scenario’; Paynter develops laminitis by Ray Paulick PaulickReport.com Ahmed Zayat published a series of posts on his Twitter account (@jazz3162) Tuesday afternoon that paint a grim picture for his Grade 1-winning 3-year-old Paynter. The Awesome Again colt, who’s been battling colitis for the last nine days, has now developed laminitis in three of his…
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The six winners of the NYTBDF thoroughbred scholarships were presented with their awards at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 27th.  Track announcer Tom Durkin announced their names following the second race, during a presentation ceremony in the winner’s circle. At least one of the scholarship students hopes Durkin will be saying her name again…
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By Fund Exec. Director Tracy Egan It’s easy for your doctor to peer down your throat – just say “ahhh.” It’s a much more complicated matter when a veterinarian threads an endoscope down your horse’s throat to check for abnormalities. The importance of endoscopes and clear radiographic images of joints, as well as issues regarding…
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