Breedings to Deweycheatumnhowe, Conway Hall, Dragon Again, Cams Card Shark, and Jailhouse Jesse are among the 84 seasons donated to New Vocations 13th annual Stallion Auction. The auction is in progress online, now, via ongait.com and runs through 2:00 p.m. on February 8.

“This is our most important fundraiser of the year,” said executive director Dot Morgan. “We ask participants to please bid generously, as all proceeds go toward the care, retraining, and placement of retired racehorses. We also wish to thank all the stallion donors for their terrific support! There is no way we could retrain and place nearly 350 horses a year without their help.”

People are asked to be considerate and not bid for mares over 20, ones that have been barren two or more consecutive years, or those that are already booked. A 10 per cent or minimum $100 deposit is due with the purchase of a breeding. The balance is due to New Vocations with the birth of a live foal. Breedings are for the 2011 season, only. FMI email [email protected] or call (937) 947-4020.

(New Vocations)