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Registration Now Open for TOC’s Southern California Annual Meeting

Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Award presentations will also be made to the winners of the annual Owner Awards, and a … Read more

What Does a Horseshoe Mean to John Deere

We’ve been helping you care for horses since John Deere, himself, fitted his first horseshoe. His passion for the perfect fit and unrelenting pursuit of quality lives on today.  We are still dedicated to finding the perfect fit for you and your land. All so you can get back to doing what you live for — your horses. … Read more

TOC Holds Open Forum at Pleasanton

The Thoroughbred Owners of California hosted their Open Forum at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Satellite Wagering Facility on Saturday, June 19. Attendees got to listen to TOC staff and directors discuss current events and answer questions about the state of the industry. Topics of interest included Northern California Race Meet updates for Golden Gate Fields and Pleasanton, Legislative … Read more

TOC Elects Two New Board Members, Three Incumbents

Arcadia, Calif. – TOC’s membership elected Ryan Hanson and Lindsay LaRoche and re-elected incumbents Ed Moger, Stephanie Hronis, and Rick Gold to its Board of Directors. All five were elected to three-year terms. The new board officially takes office on July 1st. Hansonis a fourth-generation horseman who worked as an exercise rider and assistant trainer … Read more

Register Now for Toc’s Open Forum at Pleasanton!

Open Forum

TOC Wants to Hear from You! All horsemen are invited to attend our Open Forum at Pleasanton: Saturday, June 19, 10:00 am Meet TOC staff and directors for a discussion of current events and a chance to have your questions answered. This will be an in-person event in accordance with local health authority protocols. Alameda … Read more

Letter to TOC Members from Greg Avioli

Following our May 10 TOC members meeting with representatives of CARF and Golden Gate, TOC has worked with the various industry stakeholders to reach an agreement for Golden Gate Fields to remain OPEN for summer stabling this year. I am pleased to report that we have now reached an agreement to make this happen, subject … Read more

TOC Hosts Membership Teleconference – Recording Available

On Monday, May 10, TOC hosted a membership teleconference (recording below) to further explain the Northern California stabling plans and answer any questions. TOC: Greg Avioli – CEO & President of TOC Gary Fenton – Chairman Nick Alexander – Board of Director CARF: Larry Swartzlander – Executive Director The Stronach Group: Craig Fravel – CEO Golden … Read more