The CMWO branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders, Association are holding a breeding educational evening in the Phar Lap room at Riccarton Park on August 8th.
The evening will feature a selection of industry experts speaking on a range of issues and practices relevant to both commercial breeders and owner/breeders.
Anyone with an interest in breeding are encouraged to attend and it promises to be a highly informative evening.
There will be a free drink for members on arrival, and cash bar for non-members. Drinks from 6:30pm, speakers start at 7pm.
The Speakers include:
- PAUL MORONEY (Bloodstock Agent)
Buying and valuing broodmares, Yearling conformation – what’s forgivable, what’s not
- SAM KENNERLEY (Valachi Downs yearling manager)
Weaning strategies at Valachi Downs, sales preparation strategies at Valachi Downs
- SAM TAYLOR (Racehorse vet RVC)
Yearling x-rays –common issues (OCDs, cysts, etc), pre-sale surgery, scoping yearlings – what it involves, common issues
- ANDREW BAILEY (Reproductive vet RVC)
Preparing a mare for stud – spring estrus, light therapy, nutrition, etc
For more information Deb Kingsland @ debkingsland@yahoo.co.nz or 027 535 3559