Fasig-Tipton Catalogues 33 Additional Entries To Winter Mixed Sale

An additional 33 supplemental entries have been added to the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale to be held Feb. 5 and 6 in Lexington, Kentucky. These entries, announced Monday by Fasig-Tipton, are catalogued as hips 417-450 and include Plenty of Vision (Pollard's Vision), Les Bon Temps (Laoban), More Than Vows (More Than Ready), Headland (Paynter), Ontheonesandtwos (Jimmy Creed) and Unjokable (Practical Joke). The entire catalog including the supplemental entries can be viewed here.

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416 Entries Set for Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale

A total of 416 entries have been received for the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale to be held at the auction house's Newtown Paddocks complex Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 5 and 6, 2024. Bidding begins each morning at 10 a.m. ET.

The first 300 horses will be offered during the Monday session, while hips 301 and through the conclusion of the supplemental catalogue will sell Tuesday.

“Positioned right before the start of breeding season, Kentucky Winter Mixed annually offers a healthy and active marketplace,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “We have an attractive group of racing and broodmare prospects catalogued, and good quality and depth among the covering sire and yearling sire ranks.”

Entries remain open for the supplemental catalogue and Fasig-Tipton will accept additional entries over the next few weeks.

“We have a good number of supplemental entries already in the pipeline and we encourage sellers to consider additional entries- especially horses with a significant pedigree or racing update in the coming weeks,” noted Browning.

The Winter Mixed Catalogue is available for viewing online. Print catalogues will be available beginning Jan. 15 and the catalogue will also be available via the Equineline sales catalogue app.

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Rood & Riddle To Host Client Education Seminar

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Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will conduct its upcoming annual Client Education Seminar, catering to professionals and enthusiasts in the equine industry, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at the Fasig Tipton Sales Pavilion in Lexington, KY. Registration is free and open to the public.

Now in its 37th year, the Rood & Riddle Client Education Seminar remains committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical insights tailored to the equine community.

The seminar lineup features a range of speakers and topics covering key areas of equine healthcare. Dr. Katie Garrett will discuss Diagnostic Imaging Options, while Dr. Daniel Devis will shed light on Laser Therapy and What to Expect. Dr. Charlie Scoggin provides an exclusive look inside the Rood & Riddle In Vitro Fertilization Lab, and Krista Lea, UK Forage Extension Program, shares expertise on Mitigation Strategies for Tall Fescue in the Broodmare.

Additionally, Dr. Liz Elzer will provide guidance on Rib Fractures in Neonatal Foals, Dr. Hannah Chenail will discuss Geriatric Colic versus Mature Colic, Dr. Colton Thacker will cover An Update on Sesamoiditis, and Dr. Craig Lesser will provide valuable insights into Chronic Abscesses.

Dr. Woodrow Friend, Director of Marketing of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, stated, “Rood & Riddle takes pride in sponsoring this ongoing educational forum, offering our valued clients and friends a platform for continuous learning and development.”

Refreshments will be served from 5-6 p.m., followed by presentations from 6-8 p.m. RSVPs to the event (not required, but helpful) by Monday, Jan. 15. For more information and to register, go to the Rood & Riddle Website, www.roodandriddle.com/ce/.

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Spendthrift Donates $50,000 To Light Up Racing Initiative

Spendthrift Farm has made a $50,000 donation to the Light Up Racing initiative, the community-driven organization said in a release early Friday morning.

Founded by a group of horse racing advocates, Light Up Racing's primary mission is to educate both the industry and the public on evidence-based practices, with a strong emphasis on horse welfare and transparency. The organization seeks to reshape perceptions and foster a well-informed community.

“Our donation demonstrates our commitment to upholding the highest standards of horse welfare, fostering transparency, and driving positive perception change for our industry,” said Spendthrift's Eric Gustavson. “We were inspired to contribute by Boyd's [Browning] call to action. Our only reason for agreeing to a press release is to hopefully inspire others as well. If not us, who? If not now, when?”

By providing accurate, scientifically-backed information, Light Up Racing will empower community members to become knowledgeable industry ambassadors and ensuring a sustainable and thriving future for horse racing.

Click here for more information about Light up Racing.

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