(Issue 11 Nov/Dec 2011)

The latest edition of "Breeding Bluebloods" is now available.

In this issue, amongst loads of interesting information, you will find foal photos that have been sent in by members. No doubt there will be some future stars amongst the impressive line up that has been submitted.

From all of us at Harness Breeders NSW, Let's hope the big fella in the red and white suit is good to you all, and leaves you with some lovely foals and looks after your mares (and family of course).

May everyone enjoy good health and happiness and come back in 2012 with loads of winners!

Ever wondered where our Members come from? Dyanna Thommeny, HBNSW Secretary along with Siobhan White from HRNSW have put together interesting some facts and figures about our Members.

From today, Harness Racing Australia’s (HRA) detailed On-Line Reports for Sires and Broodmare Sires will be available free of charge on the industry website.

"Until now, these comprehensive breeding reports have only been accessible via an annual subscription fee", HRA Chairman, Mr Geoff Want explained.

However, after strong feedback from workshops conducted as part of the Australian Standardbred Breeding Panel work, these reports will be provided free-of-charge as an important service to the industry in the hope all breeders will be aided in their planning and decision making".

Always A Virgin covered 143 mares in his first season at Pepper Tree Farm in 2010 and with these mares having commenced foaling, the resulting foals have got tongues wagging.

From the moment the first of his foals’ started arriving at Pepper Tree Farm it became obvious that Always A Virgin was leaving something pretty special …. a magnificent type with instant energy and natural athleticism. It is like they knew they were born to run from day one.

HRNSW have made changes to numerous Policies which were ratified at the HRNSW Board Meeting conducted on Wednesday, 26 October and are effective from 1 December 2011, including:

Policy 601.1 – NSW State Bred Bonus Scheme Conditions

The NSW State Bred Bonus Scheme has been replaced by the NSW Breeders Challenge Owners Bonus Scheme.

As there are no more certificates that can be issued under the NSW State Bred Bonus Scheme, the Policy now reflects the use (or redemption) of NSW State Bred Bonus Certificates.

"It's hard to imagine on contemporary Australia, but prior to Federation, each of the Australian colonies was more like its own country".

Or maybe not so hard. Where would you be if a plane crashes on the border of NSW, Victoria and SA? A state of confusion. As of 1 September 2011, Harness Racing Australia changed the Stud Book Regulations for the definition of "Breeders" with the new definition:

(a) In the case of a foal which is the result of an embryo transfer, the registered owner or lessee of the donor mare at the time the embryo is flushed from such donor mare and impregnated into a recipient mare.

(b) In all other cases, the registered owner or lessee of the dam at the time of last date of service.

Goodygoodygumdrops (2004), Armbro Operative - Goody Tiptoes.
p2 2:02.4, 1:57.1 6 wins (2 at 2), $34,048.

and

Goody Twoshoes (1997), Nero’s Star – Goody Tiptoes
p2 2:02.7, 2:00.6, 5 wins (2 at 2), $18,216.

Safari - Advertised Price $1760, Harness Breeders NSW Members $1408

(Issue 10 Sept/Oct 2011)

The latest edition of "Breeding Bluebloods" is now available.

Apologies for the delay in getting this issue out, we have been very busy negotiating some excellent stallion discounts exclusively for our members with some of Australia’s leading studs and preparing for the upcoming stud season.

"Somebeachsomewhere Colt sells for $450,000 at the 2011 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale".

Get yours for only $100 ....

Young Harness Racing Club, in association with Pepper Tree Farm announce a great opportunity for harness breeders with their Service Fee Raffle.