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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 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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Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance Creates Breeders Crisis Fund

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) has created a crisis fund for Indiana Thoroughbred breeders.

“When you're faced with a disaster, it's more the aftermath that hits you the hardest,” says ITA board member Christine Cagle, who was faced with such a disaster this past winter. “You feel so alone and drowning. Yet, we're so proud that we don't want to ask for help.”

Last month, Christine and her husband, Vince, hosted a large gathering at Cedar Creek Winery and Brewery in Martinsville, Indiana, as a thank you for all the help and support the couple received when their farm was consumed by a fire. The event highlighted the meaning of family, support and small business, thanks to food donated by Maple Grove Market, a silent auction, pie contest and pie-in-the-face contest. All the proceeds from the afternoon went towards the ITA to help create a crisis fund for the future.

The event raised almost $5,000, a small drop in the bucket for some, but a big boost should someone need it.

“A lot of the small breeders don't have health insurance or sufficient savings, should something happen, which is why we wanted to create something like this,” says Cagle.

More events are in the works to help raise more money for the crisis fund as the ITA board works to develop a plan for applications and distribution.

“Hoosiers are known for their hospitality and making things work, so doing something so we can stand up and say, 'Here's a little bit of something to help ease the pain. How else can we help you?' is just one way we can support each other,” said Tony Wolfe, DVM, president of the ITA.

More information regarding the Indiana Thoroughbred Breeders Crisis Fund will be made available later this summer and can be found on the ITA website. For more information, follow the ITA on social media.

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Second Annual Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance Stallions And Services Auction Begins Dec. 17

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) Stallions and Services Auction launches on Wednesday, December 15 with two preview days on Starquine.com, and then begins online bidding at 10 am EST Friday, Dec. 17 through 5pm EST on Monday, Dec. 20. Top stallions from Florida, Indiana and Kentucky are featured alongside services such as broodmare board, transportation, marketing and veterinary services. The event will be hosted on Starquine.com.

The inaugural ITA SSA raised more than $36,000, with all of the proceeds going towards aftercare, education and promotion efforts for the Indiana Thoroughbred industry. The ITA has a mission to top the 2020 total to be able to help more Indiana equine industry endeavors.

“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,” says Christine Cagle, the ITA's Stallions and Services Auction Chairperson.

Money from the 2020 auction went to assist in launching a first-of-its-kind retirement program called the Broodmare Bunch, which  is a program to assist potentially at-risk broodmares in finding homes after their breeding careers have ended. Tri-State Thoroughbred Rehab and Rehoming, Inc., received funds to help less desirable horses retiring from racing that may have physical or mental issues that need rehab before retraining.

“While the ITA is a group of Thoroughbred breeders and owners, we understand that it is our job to also ensure racehorses are able to move on to new lives and careers after the track,” says Cagle. “This is the one big fundraiser we do, and all of the money goes to a greater good.”

Funding from the 2021 auction also assisted:

  • The Indiana Horse Council Foundation Scholarship
  • Indiana Grand's chaplain Otto Thorwarth and his ministry project
  • Children's TherAplay Foundation, Reins of Hope Equine Ministry and Narrow Gate Horse Ranch
  • Western Kentucky tornado recovery efforts
  • Several educational seminars and farm outreach events throughout the year for the racing industry, as well as general public.

“The ITA's mission is to do more than be a network of breeders, owners and horsemen,” says Tony Wolfe, DVM, president of the ITA. “We know there are so many great things about our state and our industry, and we are working hard to increase that awareness.”

Multiple graded stakes winner and Indiana's All-Time Money Earner, Buccho (Kantharos) represents Florida in the ITA auction. Exciting Indiana stallions being offered for the 2022 event include:

  • Sleepy Eyes Todd
  • Charming Kitten
  • Calculator
  • Skylord
  • Forever d'Oro
  • Qurbaan
  • Royal Artillery
  • And more…

Kentucky farms have graciously donated services from stallions like:

Services such as hard-to-find transportation services, video creation, a free full page advertisement and veterinary services are offered as part of this unique auction. Halters worn by Horse of the Year Gunrunner and multiple Grade 1 winner Take Charge Indy (complete with certificates of authenticity) are also available through the auction.

Updates will be posted on the ITA's social media channels leading up to the auction (search Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance). Bidding opens at 10 am EST December 17.

ABOUT INDIANA THOROUGHBRED ALLIANCE

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA) is a collaboration of breeders and horse enthusiasts dedicated to the continued success of Thoroughbred breeding and racing in the state of Indiana. The not for profit group was formed in 2020 and continues to welcome new members.

More information can be found on the group's website: http://indianatb.org/

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