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ITA Stallions and Services Auction Set for Dec. 18

The Fourth Annual Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) Stallions and Services Auction launches online Monday, Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. EST. The one-day event will close bidding the same day at 4 p.m., with a preview live Dec. 15-17 at equiring.com/sale/290/ITA24. The auction will feature stallions from Kentucky's Darby Dan, Spendthrift Farm, WinStar Farm, and Crestwood; from Indiana's Indiana Stallion Station, Breakway Farm, and Arrowhead Thoroughbreds; and from Ohio's Poplar Creek Horse Center. The auction also offers services and equipment, such as massage and PEMF services, transportation services , broodmare board, veterinary services, and more.

“The mission of our auction is to bring together the industry to raise money for numerous causes,” said Christine Cagle, the ITA Stallions and Services Auction Chairperson. “We realize there is a need for more assistance in our state when it comes to facilitating education, boosting promotion, and lifting the industry. Having our auction prior to the holidays is the perfect excuse for some last-minute gift shopping as well as tax deductions prior to the end of the year. This is our one big fundraiser we do, and all of the money goes to a greater good.”

The auction has raised almost $100,000 since 2020, with nearly 90% of that money going back into the Indiana horse industry. The proceeds have funded scholarships, racehorse aftercare, breeder and owner education, the ITA Industry Crisis Fund, and promotional efforts for the Indiana Thoroughbred industry.

All listings and updates are posted on the ITA's Facebook page and the ITA's website.

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Indiana Breeders’ Seminar Aug. 19

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance is hosting a seminar “Harness the Mare Power in Breeding” Aug. 19 at Pudder's in Shelbyville beginning at 11:30 a.m. The seminar will encompass a wide range of topics, including genetic considerations, performance analysis and potential for sales. Speakers will include Spendthrift Farm's Mark Toothaker and Daniel Toffey.

Registration for the seminar and lunch is free to all ITA members. Membership to the organization can be purchased on-site for a discounted price of $20, paid at the door.

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ITA Stallions and Services Auction Begins Dec. 16

The third annual Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) Stallions and Services Auction kicks off on the Starquine.com platform Friday, Dec. 16 and will run through Monday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. ET. The auction benefits the philanthropic efforts of the ITA to support aftercare, education and promotional efforts for the Indiana horse racing industry.

Stallions from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Florida are included in the auction from: Arrowhead Thoroughbreds, Breakway Farm, Calumet, Chesapeake Farm, Crestwood, Darby Dan, Gainesway, Indiana Stallion Station, Poplar Creek Horse Farm, R Star Stallions, Taylor Made Stallions and WinStar Farm.

Items and experiences up for auction include halters worn by Gun Runner and Runhappy, a wine tasting for 20 at Cedar Creek Winery and a stallion portrait or sales conformation package from Jessi Collins Photography.

“We love having our auction prior to the holidays because it's the perfect excuse for some fun last-minute gift shopping,” says Christine Cagle, the ITA's Stallions and Services Auction Chairperson. “Plus the last-minute tax deductions don't hurt, either.”

Almost all of the money raised goes back into the Indiana Thoroughbred industry. In 2022, the ITA gave back over $30,000 in donations to nonprofits, educational seminars for Indiana horsemen and women and increased marketing campaigns for Indiana-bred horses consigned during the sales season.

“Being that the ITA is a group of men and women whose livelihoods depend on the industry, we are always looking for ways that we can do better to support the industry we love,” says Cagle. “I am so thankful for all the farms and business owners who have supported us through the years.”

Preview all of the offerings on the ITA's Facebook page and on Starquine.com. Bidding starts at 10 a.m. ET Dec. 16.

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Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance Donates Over $30K

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) donated over $30,000 back to the Indiana Thoroughbred industry in 2022, including funds directly to Friends of Ferdinand's Broodmare Bunch, Children's TherAplay, and Otto Thorworth Ministries. The ITA's mission is to increase education and encourage awareness for the Indiana racing industry and the non-profit group also sponsored free webinars on nutrition, a seminar on barn fires, and a seminar on foaling and breeding season preparation.

“The board is forever grateful for the farms, owners, and businesses that continue to support the ITA in its one-of-a-kind mission,” says ITA board member Christine Cagle. “We hope to continue to grow the ITA's outreach in the years to come.”

ITA will host its third annual Stallions and Services Auction on Starquine.com from Dec. 16-19. The event offers seasons to stallions from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida, as well as stallion photography packages, veterinarian services, and marketing. All proceeds from the auction go right back into the Indiana horse industry. For more information, visit indianatb.org.

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