Kent Stirling, who for many years was the executive director of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, died Sept. 5 after a recurrence of cancer, according to a report in the Daily Racing Form. He was 72. Stirling served as the executive director of the Florida HBPA from 1995 – 2015; he served as president of that...Read More

FHBPA 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Ballots have been sent out to all members for the upcoming FHBPA Election. Ballots must be postmarked on or before March 10, 2016. Results of the Election will be announced on March 15, 2016. Marcus Vitali, FHBPA Chairman of the Election Committee reminds, “This is an important Election and...Read More

The Florida Thoroughbred industry is on a roll. Breeding activity, severely impacted by the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recession, has stabilized and there are new investors in bloodstock and farms. The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company hit a highwater mark … Continue reading → The post Concern Runs Deep Over Florida’s ‘David Vs Goliath’ Decoupling...Read More