FHBPA is pleased to recognize Eduardo Diaz as the Groom of the Month for February 2019. A native of Mexico, Eduardo came to the US about 12 years ago to join his brothers who were working on the backside of Calder Race Course. Growing up on a horse farm provided good experience for Eduardo when...Read More
The following press release is from the NTRA: THREE-YEAR RACEHORSE DEPRECIATION PROVISION INCLUDED IN PROPOSED TAX EXTENDERS, DISASTER RELIEF LEGISLATION LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2019) – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced bipartisan tax and disaster relief legislation on Thursday, February 28, that includes three-year depreciation for...Read More
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association will be hosting its annual Gala on March 11, 2019 beginning at 5:30 pm in Ocala, preceding the OBS March Sale on March 12 and 13. For more information click below: https://www.ftboa.com/Member-Benefits/EventsRead More
The winner of the FHBPA seat to the NTRA/NHC tournament in Las Vegas, Bill Fuchs, represented well out in the big show February 8th – 10th. Taking on a field of 668 handicappers, Bill hit the wire in 45th place bringing home a tidy booty for his efforts. “It was a dizzying experience” according to...Read More
If you haven’t yet nominated your Thoroughbred for the 2019 Florida Sire Stakes, the good news is you still have time! The next Florida Sire Stakes deadline is February 28 and is a 2YO deadline if the January 15 deadline was missed. The previous yearling payment must have been made. The full Florida Sire Stakes...Read More
Ballots for the 2019 election of FHBPA Board of Directors have been mailed to all FHBPA members of record. As in past years, you have a choice of either completing and mailing a paper ballot or making your selections online. The mailed ballots include instructions for filling out and submitting a paper ballot, and an...Read More
Our hearts are very heavy with shocking news of the unexpected passing of McKathan Brothers Training Center‘s J.B. McKathan. In addition to becoming world famous for his role in breaking and training American Pharoah, who shattered a nearly four decade Triple Crown drought, J.B. was deeply appreciated by the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association for quickly stepping forward and lending...Read More
The FHBPA is pleased to recognize Merida Alvarez as January’s Groom of the Month. The 45 year old Merida is married and has 3 children, he is a native of Santa Rosa, Guatemala and for the past 3 years has worked in the barn of Ron Spatz. According to Merida, his favorite horse has been...Read More
