On the Anvil

Bill Backlinie

Bill Backlinie has been a breeder, stallion owner and successful race horse owner in Marion county for 19 years with his wife Debra and is a life long Florida resident. Hold Your Horses: How has the current situation in the Thoroughbred world in Florida affected your goals and status as a farm owner? Bill Backlinie: Right... »

Brent Fernung – November 2009

Brent Fernung has been involved in the Florida Thoroughbred Industry for 30 years. He and his wife Crystal, own and operate Journeyman Stud in North Marion County. He is newly elected to the FTBOA Board of Directors Hold Your Horses: How can the community be made more aware of what the horse industry contributes? Brent Fernung:... »

Tom Ventura – September 2009

With Tom Ventura Tom Ventura is the General Manager and Director of Sales at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company. Hold Your Horses: With the economy as it is and the thoroughbred world on its ear, what can breeders do to help themselves? Tom Ventura: This industry has survived significant economic downturns in the past and should rebound again.... »

T. Wynn Jolley – October 2009

With T. Wynn Jolley T. Wynn Jolley is a veteran trainer and owner who has given generously of his time on several thoroughbred organizations and boards. Hold Your Horses: Is Florida horse racing being “sold out” by a lame duck governor who wants to be in the Senate, and are Florida horsemen getting their money’s worth... »

Bernie Dickman – July 2009

With Bernie Dickman Bernie Dickman is the owner and editor of TRACK TIMES, a weekly Thoroughbred publication. He is a long-time reporter of what is happening in the Thoroughbred world. Hold Your Horses: As we see veteran writers leave us (your generation), do you see anyone taking their place or is it a lost art? Bernie Dickman:... »

Chaplain Bob Miller – June 2009