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The New Mexico Horse Breeders’ Association promotes the breeding and racing of American Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds in the state. Established in 1961, this non-profit corporation has served as the backbone to an agricultural industry that is a long-standing tradition in New Mexico.
New Mexico Horse Breeders’ 2020 Officers PRESIDENT
Tom Goncharoff (TB) ...................................... Tularosa
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Logan (QH) ............................................... Hondo
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Jay L. Taylor (TB) .................................... Albuquerque
TRUSTEES
Norma Alvarez (QH) ...................................... La Union Mark Brown (QH) ........................................ San Acacia C. Warren Franklin (TB) ..................... Ruidoso Downs Miguel L. Gallegos (TB) ........................... Albuquerque Debra J. Laney (QH) ................................. Las Cruces Annette McCloy (QH) ......................................... Tatum Mac Murray (QH) .............................................. Veguita Verner R. Query (TB) ....................................... Maxwell Nancy Summers (TB)............................... Albuquerque
STAFF
Mary M. Barber ............................... Executive Director Ernestine Aragon ........................................... Registrar Paulette Taylor ........................ Administrative Assistant The New Mexico Horse Breeder is the official publication for the New Mexico Horse Breeders’ Association.
RACING CORRESPONDENT:
Michael Cusortelli
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Emily Blankenship, Michael Cusortelli, John Moorehouse, Heather Smith Thomas
PROOFREADER: Ralph Vincent
COVER PHOTO: Jaime Amezcua with Roxyana
photo by Paulette Taylor
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Miguel Gallegos, C. Warren Franklin, Norma Alvarez, Jay L. Taylor, Annette McCloy, Debra J. Laney, Nancy Summers, Verner R. Query, Tom Goncharoff, Mac Murray, Mike Logan, Mark Brown
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Tom Goncharoff ...........................................................................10
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mary M. Barber ........................................................................... 12
RACE & EVENT DATES
Upcoming Events & Deadlines ................................................... 10 2020 NMHBA Stakes Races ........................................................ 5
DEPARTMENTS
Race A Day Report ..................................................................... 12 New Mexico Licensed Horse Rescues ....................................... 14 Out In the Pasture ....................................................................... 16 Welcome New Members ............................................................. 18 Important Reminders .................................................................. 18 Broodmare Forms ....................................................................... 43
FEATURE ARTICLES
2019 New Mexico Bred Champions ............................................24 Equine Microchipping ................................................................ 26 Growth Rate In Young Horses .................................................... 28 In Memoriam ................................................................................46
SUNLAND PARK
Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap .................................................. 36 Red Hedeman Mile Stakes ......................................................... 37 Albert & Henry Dominguez M. Handicap .................................... 38
RUIDOSO DOWNS
Mountain Top Juvenile Stakes .................................................... 39 Mountain Top Futurity ................................................................. 40
CLASSIFIEDS ........................................................................... 48 ADVERTISER’S INDEX ......................................................... 48
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The New Mexico Horse Breeder is published 4 times per year by the New Mexico Horse Breeders’ Association.
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