The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's 35th annual national awards presentation was held virtually Sept. 26 at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa in Paris, Ky.
Gary Barber was named TOBA's national owner of the year and William S. Farish was named national breeder of the year. Larry Karp of Barlar was named national small breeder of the year, and Beyond the Waves was honored with the the title of broodmare of the year.
The national awards, hosted by Gabby Gaudet, also honored the achievements of Thoroughbred owners and breeders in 22 states and Canada.
Royal Squeeze, who won the 2019 Claiming Crown Rapid Transit Stakes, was named national HBPA claiming crown horse of the year.
Chaplain Humberto Chavez was honored with the industry service award, awarded to a person or entity who has made exceptional contributions to the industry.
Madaket Stables and partners received the Cot Campbell racing partnership of the year award.
The Rood & Riddle sport horse of the year award went to Jet, owned by Lila Sessums. This award was presented to the owner of the off-track Thoroughbred that has accumulated the most points in competition, as tracked by the United States Equestrian Federation.
In addition, Horse Farms Forever received the Robert N. Clay Award. In partnership with the Equine Land Conservation Resource, this award recognizes a member of the Thoroughbred community who has made an outstanding contribution to preserving land for equine use.
State Breeders of the Year
Arkansas: Bill and Mary McDowell
California: Paul and Zillah Reddam, Reddam Racing
Canada: Tall Oaks Farm
Florida: Charlotte Weber, Live Oak Stud
Indiana: Michael E. and Penny S. Lauer
Iowa: H. Allen Poindexter
Kansas: Jerry Johnson
Kentucky: William S. Farish
Louisiana: Evelyn Benoit
Maryland: Sagamore Farm
Massachusetts: Joe DiRico
Minnesota: Robert Lothenbach
New Jersey: John and Joan Bowers
New Mexico: J. Kirk and Judy Robison
New York: Chester and Mary Broman
North Carolina: Dr. E. Clinton Lowry and Carol Lowry
Ohio: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm
Oregon: Dr. Jack Root Jr. and Margaret "Cookie" Root
Pennsylvania: Larry Karp, Barlar
South Carolina: Franklin Smith Sr.
Texas: Roy W. Cobb
Virginia: Ann Mudge Backer
Washington: Jody Peetzational
TOBA national awards sponsors include Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, Stonestreet Farms, LuminUltra, Limestone Bank, National HBPA, 1/ST, NTRA Advantage and John Deere, Big Ass Fans, Stoll Keenon Ogden, and The Jockey Club Information Systems.
