Oregon Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association

Promoting the owning, breeding and racing of Oregon Thoroughbreds

2014 ACTIVITIES
2014 MACY'S HOLIDAY PARADE


PARADE VIDEO COMING SOON!

"SHOW US YOUR STICKER" CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to Pam Christopherson - winner of our "Show Us Your Sticker" Contest. Pam wins $100

Below are the rest of the great entries

CONTEST ENTRIES
Sharon Balcom
Sharon Balcom
Sharon Balcom
2014 OTOBA THOROUGHBRED EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
A long-time advocate for Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Oregon, the OTOBA is expanding its support to Thoroughbreds in other equestrian disciplines.

"The OTOBA is interested in growing its involvement with Thoroughbreds while encouraging equestrians to consider providing second careers for off-track Thoroughbreds," said Lynnelle Fox Smith, the OTOBA's Executive Director.

After a review of upcoming Oregon-based horse shows with sponsorship and advertising opportunities, three were selected to promote the OTOBA brand. They are Team Northwest Equestrian Sports' Northwest Spectacular, the Oregon Dressage Society's Championship Show, and the Thoroughbred Exhibitor's Association Fall Show.

It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with Thoroughbred owners and watch their horses, many off the track, enjoying second careers.

2014 OTOBA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
$1,000
JARED SHARP

Jared Sharp, Corvallis, OR, will be attending Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.  Having been an avid horseman and competitor, Jared developed an interest in the equine sports medicine area of equine veterinary medicine.  He has worked at Portland Meadows with Dr. Solomon Benarroch and is the President of the Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at Oregon State University. Jared was also named the 2013 John J. Smith Graduate Scholar for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.  


 
$1,000
LAURA SAHLFELD

Laura Sahlfeld, Hillsboro, OR, will be a second year veterinary student at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.  Through her Master of Science Degree from OSU’s Department of Animal Science, she developed an interest in large animal reproductive physiology (Theriogenology) and the clinical practice of veterinary obstetrics, gynecolory and adrology. Laura has received several awards and certificates in her fields of study and has worked with Dr. Metcalf at the Honahlee PC Equine Reproduction Facility.


 
$500
JACQUELYN BEYERLEIN

Jacquelyn Beyerlein, Corvallis, OR, will receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University in June 2015.  She has an Oregon Racing Commission groom’s license and worked for a racehorse trainer in 2012. She is currently training her own filly.  These experiences have helped her develop an interest in equine sports medicine, surgery and reproduction.  She is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Veterinary Business Management Association and a team leader for the foal and colic teams.


 
$500
AMBER CORREIA

Amber Correia, Grants Pass, OR will continue her education at Rogue Community College in the fall of 2014, with plans to transfer to Oregon State University for her degree in Agricultural Science.  Oregon State University is her first choice for a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with an emphasis in large animals, specifically equines.  She currently holds an Oregon Racing Commission license as a groom and has assisted Grant’s Pass trainer Sally Reid with race horse training and care. This year, Amber qualified for her trainer’s license.


 
$500
ELISE GOODELL

Elise Goodell, Klamath Falls, OR, started at Oregon State University College of Medicine in the fall of 2013. She started learning about horses early as her father is a large animal veterinarian. As a barrel racer herself and observing rodeo, race and show horses at the veterinary clinic, she developed a special interest in equine athletes. She is the President-elect of the Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at Oregon State University and is the student representative for Zoetis, an animal health company.


 
$500
SHAWNA WESTMARK

Shawna Westmark, Corvallis, OR, is currently enrolled in Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was a Veterinary Technician Assistant at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, worked as a Veterinary Assistant at Dugan Equine Veterinary Clinic and shadowed Dr. Bergsma at Emerald Downs. She completed the Kentucky Equine Management intern program and went to Australia to develop her reproduction skills shadowing Dr. Freestone. She is a member of the Oregon State University Bovine Palpation Team and plans to add acupuncture to her skills.


 
2013 ACTIVITIES
  
 
December 2013
 
MACY'S HOLIDAY PARADE
 
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October 2013
 
OREGON HORSE COUNTRY
 
NETWORKING EVENT
 
included a "how to bet" session