From the President's Desk...
Congratulations to Bill and Anne Anderson on being named the 2021 Woodlands Stud Victorian Breeder of the Year at the recent HRV Horse of the Year Awards. They had a wonderful year and thoroughly deserve this recognition. They set a standard that we all strive for, and it is lovely to see the joy they get from each of their wins.
The breeding season is not far away and our team led by Desiree Petitt-Keating and Sally McPherson are working hard on the Stallion Guide which will be completed shortly and then be off to the printers. We thank all of the studs and stallion owners who have advertised with us again this year as well as the companies that support the breeding industry in Victoria and across Australia by advertising their wares in the Guide.
Stallion movements are gradually being announced with more to come over the coming weeks. We look like having a stellar selection of stallions to choose from in both gaits with a number of new stallions standing in Victoria. I wish you all the best with your choices for the coming season.
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2021 Woodlands Stud Victorian Breeder of the Year
The winner of our premier award for the 2021 season was announced at Harness Racing Victoria's Horse of the Year event on June 19 - congratulations to Anne & Bill Anderson of Lauriston Bloodstock who were presented with the trophy for 2021.
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Could you perform foal CPR?
While HBV recommends using a dedicated agistment facility, if you plan on foaling down at home, now is the time to review your skills and understanding of the process and importantly, how and when to intervene. We've put together a range of articles, videos and other resources to support breeders HERE. |
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Paid advertising - contact HBV for details on rates and availability
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A Star is Born!
Congratulations to Renee Keaveney whose photo of the Mel Mara Vicbred foal from Somebeachsomewhere mare, Beach Box, received the most votes in our Search For A Star competition for this year at 604. You will see this little face on the cover 2022 IRT Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide across the country.
Well done to the other five finalists and to everyone who entered - you can see all the photos we received HERE and find out how to enter your own little Vicbred star from the 2022 drop HERE. |
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Join the HBV Committee
Ever thought about how you can support the wider breeding industry in Victoria? We encourage you to consider joining the HBV committee for the 2022 season and beyond as we search for two new members - want to know more? Have a chat to one of our current committee about how to join and what it involves HERE.
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Vicbred Wednesday Winner
If April was broodmare La Machane’s month then surely May was owned by Presidential Ball mare and 2016 Victorian Pacing Broodmare of the Year, Celebrity Ball! Fittingly, our May Wednesday Winner is her son, Major Celebrity. You can read about the family in of our monthly series HERE or on The Barn, HRV's home of breeding news.
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Vale Stan Rutland
We regret to hear this week of the passing of HBV Life Member, Stan Rutland, in Bendigo. Stan was the President of Harness Breeders Victoria from 2006 to 2009 and was involved with the Victorian Country Clubs Association and the Bendigo Club. His contribution to industry, particularly the breeding sector, was considerable.
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Call For Nominations
The Ian Daff Award recognises contributions over time to the development & well-being of the Victorian breeding industry, and for 2023, we are opening up nominations for this prestigious award to be submitted from the public - learn how to nominate HERE.
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Member Group Results
Sundons Courage (Brad Angove, GR3 Lenin Free For All)
Delightful Angel (Denis & Jo Howe of Mataranka Park, GR3 Caduceus Metropolitan Pace Final)
Nephew of Sonoko (Leigh Graham, GR3 Noopy Kiosk Trotters FFA)
Treachery (Craig & Bruce Cameron and Peter Gleeson, GR3 Cinderella Stakes)
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HBV Membership 2022
If you haven't renewed your membership yet and wish to be eligible for the season's awards program, you can do so using the 2022 membership form HERE.
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APG Mixed Sale
This sale opens on Wednesday 20 July and closes 5PM Sunday 24 July.
Yearlings, weanlings, broodmares, stallions, racing stock - you'll find a full range. Find details & the catalogue HERE. |
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Breed to Succeed - Pedigree Research & Matching Case Studies
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 HBV's Breed To Succeed series. Compered by Campbell’s Comments and live questions from viewers, this is a unique opportunity to see breeding and matching theory in practice.
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Harness Breeders Victoria General Meetings
The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for Tuesday 26 July 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 15 July 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 May meeting can be viewed HERE |
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Headline image: A 2021 Art Major foal from Bit Of A Babe, bred by Bruce & Vicki Edward at Durham Park
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