Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is an American trade organization for Thoroughbred racehorse owners and breeders, which is based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1961, TOBA's stated mission is to "improve the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and breeders."
Through its American Graded Stakes Committee, TOBA is responsible for annually evaluating and setting a Graded stakes race designation for races in the United States whose recent editions have consistently represented the highest quality competition. TOBA is represented on the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association as a founding member and on the American Horse Council.
The Blood-Horse is a publication of TOBA. has been president of the association since 1999.
In 2022, the 8th National Thoroughbred Owner Conference – organized by Thoroughbred OwnerView, BloodHorse and NYRA – hosted Thoroughbred owners and breeders, professionals and others who support and promote Thoroughbred ownership through networking and education. Participants and sponsors included:BloodHorse,
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