May Breeders’ Bulletin

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Committee Notes Following HRV's recent roadshow, your HBV committee continue to contribute to ongoing discussions to ensure breeders and breeding activity is considered as new season plans are being formed. Our recent efforts have resulted in the refund of foal registration fees that were applied to 2024 season foals registered after January 1 and we continue to work on a number of other areas including the stallion levy in 2025, the structure of the Vicbred scheme, and general industry efficiencies. On behalf of breeders we have also extended HBV's sincerest condolences to former committee member Jess Tubbs, and the Sugars family. Greg's passing has been keenly felt by so many in the industry and is a testament to the person he was.   We are still seeking appointments for the 2025 committee - the more members we have the more we can achieve. Consider how you can make a difference this season, our meetings are mostly online so easy to access and will support you in your role if you are new to serving on a committee. Foal Quest 2025 - Last Chance! You have until June 2 to enter your Vicbred star in our 2025 Foal Quest to find a cover star for this year's Stallion Guide - send your photos from the 2024-25 foal drop and follow the guidelines HERE to enter. 2024 Season Awards We're very much looking forward to announcing our winning breeders, broodmares and horses from the 2024 season at the end of the month. Stay tuned for a special email and lots of announcements on our socials & website. 2025 Yearling Sales The final of the 2025 sales have been completed, congratulations again to member breeders who presented another quality and well presented draft of yearlings for buyers across the country. An album of images from the PARADE and SALES day at Inglis Oaklands can be found on our Facebook Page. Stallion Guide 2025   The 2025 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide is now open for advertising bookings - don't miss your unique opportunity to get your product, business or service in front of active breeders across Australia and New Zealand by securing your page now - contact sales@hbv.org.au or Sally on 0428 269 404 today. Victoria's Busiest Sires   A total of 2,122 services to Victorian sires were recorded in the 2024/25 stud season, according to Harness Racing Australia’s HarnessWeb website. 0428 269 404 today - click HERE to read the full article on Harness Racing Victoria's The Forum. HBV Membership Membership for season 2025 are still open. Membership in this coming season is more important than ever to ensure the breeders' collective voice is truly being heard - support your very active kindred body in continuing to lobby government, HRA and HRV on behalf of Victorian breeders and commit to representation to the Harness Racing Advisory Council. Membership benefits will remain the same, including a hard copy of the 2025 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide delivered straight to your door. Renew Your Membership For 2025 Here Member Group Results Congratulations to Group 1 & top line race winning member-breeders recently: Ash Haynes - Arcee Phoenix (pic, GR1 Maori Mile & GR3 Knight Pistol) Alabar - Bay of Biscay (GR1 Chariots of Fire) Peter Gleeson - Always Hot (GR1 NSW Derby) Cahillio - Don Hugo (GR1 Miracle Mile), Young Bluey (LC Mildura Cup) Robert Watson - Catalpa Rescue (LC Charlton Cup) Yabby Dam Farms - Im Ready Jet (GR1 Sumthingaboutmaori FFA), Keayang Chucky (GR3 Australasian Trotting Championship, LC Terang Cup) Mick Harvey - Ripples (GR1 Gold Tiara) Redbank Lodge - Swayzee (GR1 AG Hunter Cup), Leap To Fame (LC Cranbourne Cup) Durham Park - Iveseenheavenslight (pic, Nutrien Final) Benstud Standardbreds - Kitzbuhel Delight (Nutrien Final) HBV now on BlueSky Remember how Twitter used to work? The original makers of the news feed social platform have now made their latest development open to everyone - you'll find HBV there at @harnessbreeders.bsky.social or HERE. Breed To Succeed - Why We Breed Dr Clarissa-Brown, expert in equine growth and development from Kentucky Equine Research, discussed these elements with us in 2023, captured here from our live Breed To Succeed event by Campbell’s Comments. Harness Breeders Victoria Committee Meetings The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for Tuesday 17 June and a summary of proceedings will be posted on our website shortly after. We invite members and interested parties to submit papers or correspondence for consideration by the Committee by post or email. Please refer to previously summaries on our website to ensure the issue has not previously been addressed by the Committee. For consideration at the each meeting, members should email papers or correspondence to contact@hbv.org.au. Headline image: A 2023 foal by Stay Hungry from Alina, bred by the Shinn Family

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