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Register Now – Toc’s Orientation for New Owners!

  The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is hosting an orientation for new owners at Golden Gate Fields & Santa Anita on Saturday, February 22, at 11:00 a.m. The orientation is open to the public and is geared towards new & prospective owners. We will visit the following offices for quick introductions and a brief Q&A to help become familiar with the … Read more

Equine Discount Program Available for TOC Members!

AS A MEMBER OF TOC, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS ON NATIONALLY KNOWN PRODUCTS THROUGH NTRA ADVANTAGE. Not only are you a part of an association that lives for the Equine sport, but your membership entitles you to special savings on products used for your equine farm, business, or personal use. Click here for details!

Take Flight Today – a Special Offer for TOC Members

As the creator of the jet card program with a robust 20-year heritage, Sentient Jet is committed to providing the ultimate luxury customer experience. Sentient Jet Cardholders enjoy: All-inclusive hourly rates locked-in for 12 months Jet card hours that never expire Flexibility to upgrade or downgrade at fixed hourly rates Up to 15% efficiency discounts … Read more

TAX PLANNING WEBINAR – Live-Streaming Instructions

The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is offering a FREE webinar, “Tax Planning for Horse Owners” – an introductory webinar that will focus on key tax considerations faced by equine industry participants, including: – How to structure operations and related accounting and reporting items, – Tax incentives available to horse and farm owners, – Hobby loss and passive activity … Read more

Participation Purses for CA Owners to Increase Significantly 1/1/2020

Arcadia, Calif. – To offset the workers’ compensation insurance per-start increase and in an effort to provide additional relief to California owners, who have been hit with general increases in costs for racing during the past year, the Guaranteed Participation Purses will be increased from $351 to $500 per start in Southern California and from … Read more

Take Flight Today – a Special Offer for TOC Members

Sentient Jet has been an innovator in private aviation for nearly two decades, introducing industry standards like the Jet Card and a proprietary safety and aircraft certification platform called Sentient Certified. The Sentient Jet team offers personalized service and a leading safety program to make every step of the Sentient Cardholder journey extraordinary. As creator … Read more

Understanding the New Racing Medication Reforms

Times are most definitely changing. We all know that Thoroughbred racing in the new year will be very different than in years past. But we as an industry – including racetracks, owners, trainers, breeders, veterinarians, and all who work with horses at California tracks – understand the importance of change and reform to assure the … Read more