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From the President's Desk...
We congratulate all of our members on the sale of their yearlings at the Nutrien Sale, the final of the season. A mix of almost 50-50 trotters/pacers made for an interesting sale with what appeared to be something for all budgets.
HRA are yet to announce the details of their intended Slot Race concept, with an announcement expected in April. It is understood that a portion of the funding for the race may come from a stallion levy, despite the overwhelming submissions opposing such a concept in 2021 when the idea of such a levy was first proposed. No information is available at the time of writing as to the quantum of the levy or the conditions or rules attached to it. We all keenly await the announcement so that the industry can assess the pros and cons of the race concept. For the record HBV is not opposed to the Slot Race, however we have maintained the view that it should not be partly funded by a stallion levy as such a levy, in our view, will add to costs for our member breeders and increase the risk that breeding numbers will decrease as a result
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Stallion Levy and Slot Race Proposal
The Committee of Harness Breeders Victoria would like to make it clear that our position, based on emphatic member feedback in regard to the proposed 10% stallion levies to fund a race series, remains unchanged. The Executive have, in writing to Harness Racing Australia chairman, Mr Graeme Campbell OAM, requested a meeting to discuss details of the new proposal mooted but not yet released.
This request was firmly declined by HRA.
The Executive will continue to actively pursue representation for members and the wider breeding industry in this matter and provide updates where possible. Read HRA's statement following the closure of the 2021 consultation process HERE.
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Last Call for Vicbred Stars!
Our competition to find a cover image for the 2022 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide CLOSES on April 22, 2022.
Photos must be of #Vicbred eligible foals from the 2021 crop, and at least 4MB in size (so it can be enlarged to A4 without blurring). There are a few terms and conditions of entry - you can read more about it HERE. |
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2021 Season IRT Victorian Breeder Awards
12PM SUNDAY 15 May 2022
Bendigo Pottery & Tourism Complex, 146 Midland Highway EPSOM
Come and celebrate the achievements of our members and their Vicbred horses with the IRT Victorian Breeder Awards luncheon! Presentations of our coveted Benstud Standardbreds & Aldebaran Park Broodmares of the Year, Metro Print Ian Daff Memorial and Alabar & Haras des Trotteurs Juvenile Sires of the Year will take place, as well as the announcement of the nominees for the 2021 Woodlands Victorian Breeder of the Year.
Also recognised will be our 2021 championship winners in each gait and age group, Group One winners, Yearling high earners and time excellence award winners.
Tickets include the afternoon's entertainment, parking, a welcome drink (beer, wine, juice or soft drink), two-course carvery and bottomless tea & coffee. Click above for a booking form or for more details, visit our website or Facebook event.
Thank you to this year's sponsors of the Victorian Breeder Awards:
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Vicbred Wednesday Winner
An SA-bred Vicbred Wednesday Winner this month, with the Cormack family's 3YO Bettor's Delight filly, Royal Cadence, being the focus of our monthly Vicbred pedigree review. She's one of a dynasty bred by the Cormacks which features Belladonna Girl - you can read our review of her pedigree as part of a new monthly series HERE on The Barn, HRV's home of breeding news.
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Member Group Results
Congratulations to the many Group 1 winning breeders across March:
Hes A Hammer (Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic 3YO Trotting C&G, Chris Jnr & Haley Lang)
Jewel Melody (pic, Gold Tiara, Michael Taylor)
Ripp (Gold Chalice, Lauriston Bloodstock)
Soho Rhapsody (Gold Bracelet, Robert Watson)
Leap To Fame (NSW Derby, Redbank Lodge Standardbreds)
Im Ready Jet (Sumthingaboutmaori FFA, Yabby Dam Farms)
King Of Swing (GC Miracle Mile, Breckon Farms)
Victorian Group wins also for Brad Angove (Sundons Courage) & Yabby Dam Farms (Im Ready Jet).
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HBV Membership - Overdue 2022
If you haven't renewed your membership yet, you can do so using the 2022 membership form HERE. Final renewal reminder notices were sent in February - if you received a renewal letter, it means we have not yet noted your dues for 2022.
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2022 Nutrien Best Presented Yearling Awards
HBV were proud to partner with Nutrien Equine and Barastoc to recognise the four best presented trotting and pacing colts and fillies at this year's Melbourne Nutrien yearling sale. HBV provided a trophy, Nutrien presented garlands and sashes to the winning and highly commended yearlings while Barastoc contributed bags of feed to each preparer.
Judged by Dr Charlie El-Hage (University of Melbourne Veterinary Faculty) during the Woodlands Yearling Parade on the Saturday, these yearlings presented outstanding quality of coat condition, muscle development, athleticism, conformation, behaviour and overall impression while the handlers were competent and well presented. These awards were part of a broader initiative being developed by HBV to reward, encourage, educate and retain staff within the Standardbred breeding industry.
Congratulations to preparers Haley Lang, Alabar, Yabby Dam Farms and Rhiannon Park on their outstanding efforts as well as breeders Fusinato Bloodstock and Yorkshire Park - see the full results list HERE.
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2022 Nutrien Yearling Sale
Well done to those members who offered lots in the final sale of the season, the Nutrien Equine Melbourne yearling sale.
As always, the standard of pedigree and presentation was outstanding. You can find photos of the event HERE in our Facebook album. |
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Breed to Succeed, thanks to Barastoc & KER
Brett Coffey (GM - Alabar) and Nick Hooper (Author, Stallions: Australian & New Zealand Foundation Sires) present two case studies in researching and matching sires to broodmares in this, the final in the 2021 series of Breed To Succeed. Compered by Campbell’s Comments and live questions from viewers, this is a unique opportunity to see the theory in practice.
You can catch up with any of our 2021 and 2020 series on Campbell's Comments YouTube Channel, or via the library on our website.
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Harness Breeders Victoria General Meetings
The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for Tuesday 31 May 2022 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. To be tabled at the next meeting, they must be received no later than Friday 20 May 2022. Please refer to previously summaries on our website to ensure the issue has not previously been addressed by the Committee.
The summary of proceedings from our March meeting can be viewed HERE. |
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Headline image: Krisis (Rock N Roll Heaven x Christians Daughter) as a foal, bred by J K Wagstaff, S D Harris, M P J Koelewyn, G B Mickelburough & J Howse.
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