From the President's Desk...
HRA have announced the Eureka Slot Race and the intended stallion levy that will go with it. HBV is very disappointed that HRA have ignored feedback from HBV and other breeding associations around the country that there is almost no support for the concept of the levy. It is apparent that the levy has not been the subject of any independent feasibility or modelling and as such, HRA are flying blind as to what the outcomes of such a levy may be. HBV continues to engage with HRA to attempt to have them understand the ramifications of their decision.
In more positive news, HBV extends its congratulations to all of the winners at the VHRC Night of Nights held recently at Crown Palladium including Gordon Rothacker Medalist Brian Gath and our long serving committeeman John Campbell and breeding matriarch Helen Head, who were awarded Distinguished Service Medals.
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HRA Eureka Series
President Nick Hooper spoke on the slot race series this week with Dan Mielicki on RSN Central's Green Light On program - you can hear the full audio here.
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Congratulations J Campbell!
Our long-term committeeman & ASBA representative John Campbell was recently recognised with a distinguished service award at the industry Night of Nights - our congratulations to John and Kay Campbell on a well-deserved honour. |
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SEN Track Breeding Feature
Tune in to SEN Track on Wednesday 4 May to hear President Nick Hooper talking all things breeding with Toby McKinnon - find the online stream HERE. |
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Paid advertising - contact HBV for details on rates and availability
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Search For A Star 2022
Thank you to everyone who entered their little Vicbred stars in our competition for 2022 - we don't envy the graphic design team in choosing the final six from the 87 entries we received this year!
When they have though, the finalists will be added to a Facebook album for public voting open from June 1, closing 5PM on Tuesday 28 June. An album of all entries will also be added to our Page - make sure you're following HERE. |
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2021 Season IRT Victorian Breeder Awards
12PM SUNDAY 15 May 2022
Bendigo Pottery & Tourism Complex, 146 Midland Highway EPSOM
TICKET SALES CLOSE MONDAY 9 MAY
Please book early - the event going ahead is dependent on having sufficient booking numbers.
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.
You will also be able to follow announcements of the nominees across our Facebook & Twitter feeds in the lead up to the big day! Take a look at the schedule of announcements.
Thank you to this year's sponsors of the Victorian Breeder Awards - as always, we invite you to support the businesses who support us.
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Vicbred Wednesday Winner
A trotting-bred Vicbred Wednesday Winner this month, as we take a deep dive into the pedigree of new squaregaited winner, Firengrace. Bred by members, Dean & Blanche Poole, this mare is a daughter of trotting superstar, Zesta, you can read about the family in of our monthly series HERE on The Barn, HRV's home of breeding news.
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Member Group Results
Congratulations to Group 1 winning member-breeders across April:
Ripp (pic, APG Gold Bullion 3YO C&G Final, Lauriston Bloodstock)
Steno (APG Gold Bullion 3YO Fillies Final, Dianne Kelly)
Jewel Melody (APG Gold Bullion 2YO Fillies Final, Michael Taylor)
Victorian Group wins also for the Johnson family (Maajida), Ian Sutherland (Diamond Shooz), Yabby Dam Farms (Beau Garcon), Shannon & Meaghan Nixon (Phoenix Prince) and Neville Cranston (Denny Rocks).
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Japanese Encephalitis Virus Survey
HRA is working with Government agencies in coordinating a response to outbreaks of Japanese Encephalitis. HRA needs your input with responses assisting HRA to coordinate an informed rollout of JEV vaccine for horses in the harness racing industry. You can complete the short survey HERE and find more information about JEV HERE.
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2022 Stallion Guide
Are you looking to reach an audience of breeders with your stallions or breeding-related goods and services? Then keep an eye out for the opening of advertising bookings in this year's Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide - with a reach of over 6,000 in both hard copy and online, this is the ideal way to get your message directly to your target market.
If you'd like to go on a mailing list to be contacted about advertising options, please email us at sales@hbv.org.au or visit HERE for more detail about specifications or to see last year's edition. |
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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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Nutrien Winter Woolies Sale
Entries are open for this online sale until May 6
The sale itself will take place online from June 3 to 6
Find yourself a mare for the new breeding season or divest some of your younger stock through this quality Nutrien sale. |
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Breed to Succeed, thanks to Barastoc & KER
Brett Coffey (GM - Alabar) discusses some of the techniques and terminology when it comes to creating the perfect match for your mare this breeding season with Paul from Campbell’s Comments.
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: A colt by Vincent from American Ideal mare, Bianca Tang and bred by David Hill
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