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Daughter of Bolt d’Oro Tops Day 1 at OBS October Yearling Sale

Coming late in the proceedings, Hip 353, a daughter of Bolt d'Oro, realized the top price of $135,000 during the opening session of the OBS October Yearling Sale in Ocala Tuesday. Offered by agent Richard Kent's Kaizen Sales, the half-sister to recently stakes placed Yatta (Yoshida {Jpn}) is out of Final Reward (Arch), a half-sister to MSW Leadem in Ken (Sky Mesa), SW Prissy (Unbridled's Song) and GSP Hint of Roses (Tapit). The filly was purchased by de Meric Sales, who also led the session as its leading buyer.

An Apr. 9 foal, the Kentucky-bred filly is a great granddaughter of Kitten's First (Learn Fan), dam of champion turf horse and leading sire Kitten's Joy, Grade I winner Precious Kitten and SW Justenuffheart, most notably the dam of champion juvenile filly Dreaming of Anna.

Heading the colts Tuesday were a pair of yearlings who realized co-session leading $100,000 final bids. First through the ring was Hip 193, by Omaha Beach, and later in the session, Hip 279, who is by Gormley, also hit the six-figure mark. The top three yearlings of the session were by Spendthrift stallions.

Consigned by agent Stuart Morris, Hip 193, a Florida-bred son of Courageous Cajun (Treasure Beach {GB}), was secured by Brown Water Stables. The Feb. 22 foal's dam is a half-sister to Sws Cajun Delta Dawn (Kantharos) and Mom'z Laugh (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}). Selling later Tuesday, Hip 279 is out of 10-year-old Garnet (Smart Strike), a granddaughter of dual Grade I winner and millionaire Dream Supreme, who in turn is responsible for GI Hopeful scorer Majestic Warrior. Sold by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck, agent for Spendthrift Farm, the colt was purchased by Shepherd Equine Advisors, Agent for Larry Hirsch.

For the session, 175 horses sold for a total of $3,308,500. The average price was $18,906 while the median was $12,000. The buyback percentage was 41.5%. Leading all consignors during the first session, Beth Bayer sold 17 head for a total of $374,700, highlighted by Hip 157, a colt by Volatile who realized $75,000.

The sale continues Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Hip 401 – 739 plus supplements 740 to 755 will be offered for sale. The sale will be streamed live via the OBS website as well as the TDN.

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Milky Way Farm to Host Free Autumn Equine Fair

Seminars, horse demonstrations, stallion viewings, prize giveaways and networking opportunities headline an ambitious agenda for the 2023 Autumn Equine Fair at Milky Way Farm in Temecula, California from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Participation in the event is free for current and prospective horse owners and breeders.

Sponsored by the California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association and California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the event will feature several 20-minute sessions led by professional speakers on a wide variety of topics, including horse health, feeding and nutrition, broodmare care, foal imprinting, weanling training, yearling conformation, racing partnerships, handicapping tips and plenty more.

“We are honored to host this educational event for the benefit of Thoroughbred breeders and owners and other horse enthusiasts in our Southern California region,” said Milky Way Farm owner Linda Madsen. “Whether someone is an experienced horseman or a newcomer to our industry, we believe they will find tremendous benefit in attending the informative sessions, having the opportunity to ask questions on a one-on-one basis and interacting with others from the local equine community.”

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Equine Nutritionist: Feeding To Fight Stress

Horses can become stressed in seemingly benign situations. To assist them in combating stress, diligent owners must be aware of their horse's stressors and try to assist in minimizing those stressors, when possible.

Dr. Clair Thunes, an equine nutritionist based out of Gilbert, Az., who spoke at the 2023 EquiSummit, a virtual equine nutrition conference, cited stall rest, training, transportation, and weather as reasons horses may become stressed.

While some of these situations, like vet and farrier appointments, are unavoidable, there are nutritional ways a horse owner can support her horse. This includes constant access to forage; a horse should ingest a minimum of 1.5 percent of their body weight in forage in 24 hours, reports The Horse.

However, forage alone may not fulfill all of a horse's nutritional needs; they may need a ration balancer or additional calories to ensure they are eating a well-balanced diet.

Additional items that can be adds to the equine diet to help combat stress include:

Bacillus subtilis PB6
A spore-forming bacteria that attacks and kills pathogens like Clostridium difficile and C. perfringens, Streptococcus equi, and Rhodococcus equi, bacillus subtilis PB6 can assist with combating leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut occurs when spaces form between the cells lining the intestinal tract, allowing pathogens to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation and possibly disease. An inflamed gut can be stressful to horses and lead to systemic diseases like food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease and more.

Butyric Acid
A short-chain fatty acid made by intestinal tract bacteria, butyric acid promotes growth of the tissue that lines the gastrointestinal tract. This fatty acid promotes GI healing, reduces inflammation, and modulates the immune response.

Zinc
Zinc also aids in the prevention of leaky gut syndrome by maintaining strong barriers against toxins, pathogens and parasites.

Adding these to a horse's diet will support him and combat the effects of stress.

Embracing Equestrian Elegance: Carson Kressley’s Seven Fashion Dos and Don’ts for the Breeders’ Cup

The upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championship is not just a prestigious horse racing event; it’s also a fashion extravaganza where attendees can showcase their unique style while paying homage to the equestrian tradition. As attendees plan out their final fashion stylings for Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park, we chatted with fashion icon Carson Kressley to discuss the ultimate “dos” and “don’ts” for dressing at the Breeders’ Cup.