March Breeder’s Bulletin

Breeders Bulletin

11 Mar

Written By Harness Breeders Victoria

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Breeder's Bulletin March

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Committee Notes

Following the Annual General Meeting on Sunday 3 March at Bendigo and online via Zoom, the following committee has been confirmed: Maurice Hanrahan (Treasurer), Sally McPherson, Jess Tubbs, Clyde Lyttle and Ian Stanley. This leaves a number of casual vacancies and we encourage members to indicate if they are willing to support serving the interests of Victorian breeders by submitting a nomination - your input will be valued but if you're also keen to contribute your practical skills, we have a number of more active roles with things like the Breed To Succeed event and HRAC representation. Challenging times lie ahead for the industry more broadly and now more than ever we need a strong group leading the promotion of breeders and breeding in Victoria.

The next general meeting of committee will take place via Zoom at 7:30pm Thursday 14 March - nominations will be considered as the opening agenda item, simply send us an email signalling your interest HERE or by submitting a nomination form.

IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

Public feedback is sought on the draft Animal Care and Protection Bill and its supporting regulations. If the draft Bill is passed by the Victorian Parliament to become an Act, the new Animal Care and Protection Act would replace the current Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (the POCTA Act).

The draft Bill has been informed by previous public consultations which can be seen below. This is the last opportunity to provide feedback before the Animal Care and Protection Bill is finalised for consideration.

HBV STRONGLY encourages members to read the draft and where appropriate, provide feedback to the State government before the consultation period closes on Monday 25 March 2024. Community members, groups and organisations can make a submission and complete a survey about future regulations HERE. Supporting materials are available including a Guide to the Draft Bill and Frequently Asked Questions.

2024 Member Renewals Due

The season is now well underway and we still have a number of members who have not renewed - simply return that form or use the new, easy direct-pay function via the link below to take up membership for the 2024 season and help support breeders across Victoria.

Renew & Pay Online Now

Get those cameras clicking, Vicbred breeders - we’re on a quest to find a fantastic foal to grace the cover of the 2024 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide.

A panel of graphic designers will select six finalists to be presented six images to a VERY special judge who will choose their favourite foal photo to grace the cover of all hard copy Stallion Guides in 2024. All entrants will also be showcased in a dedicated album on our Facebook Page, and the final six will feature in the Guide itself. Read full details with terms and conditions HERE.

Preparers - don't forget that there will be trophies and prizes on offer for the best presented yearlings at April's Nutrien Equine Standardbred Yearling Sale taking place at Inglis Oaklands and proudly co-sponsored by HBV as a way of recognising and promoting professionalism in this element of our industry. You can find the criteria used for this program by clicking the image above.

Member Group Results

Congratulations to Group 1 & topline race winning member-breeders:

Redbank Lodge - Leap To Fame (AG Hunter Cup, Cranbourne Cup)
Yabby Dam Farms - Just Believe (pic, Australian Trotting Grand Prix)

Yabby Dam Farms (Derek The Jet, Keayang Chucky, Queen of Quebec), Brad Angove (Ebonys Avenger)

Nutrien Sales Melbourne

A reminder that the final yearling sales of the season will take place at Oaklands in April, a three-day event with a parade and our best presented yearling awards on the Friday and the sales across Saturday and Sunday. The catalogue is available HERE and you can find more information including how to register HERE. We will be promoting member's lots in the weeks beforehand, make sure you're renewed if you're a vendor!

Breed To Succeed - OCD & Bone Disease in Standardbreds

Dr Kath McIntosh explains OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans) in Standardbred stock how it is diagnosed, what it means for your horse and developments in treatment with Campbell’s Comments.

Harness Breeders Victoria Committee Meetings

The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for Thursday 14 March 2024 and a summary of proceedings will be posted on our website shortly after. We invite members and interested parties to submit papers or correspondence for consideration by the Committee by post or email. Please refer to previously summaries on our website to ensure the issue has not previously been addressed by the Committee. For consideration at a meeting, members should email papers or correspondence no later than two weeks prior to meeting dates (next meeting not withstanding - the next one will be held in April).

The minutes from our most recent AGM can be viewed HERE.