David Heffering, Manager of the Cattlewash Syndicate, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that the syndicate is donating three breedings to Cattlewash to three worthy non-profits.
The donations were made to the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF), New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario (SBOA).
From just two crops to race, Cattlewash has sired the superstar colt and major Horse of the Year contender, Beau Jangles. His first crop dominated the New Jersey Sire Stakes and after moving to Ontario, his second crop simply overwhelmed the Sires Stakes competition there, earning more purse monies than the two-year-old foals of all other Ontario pacing stallions combined.
Cattlewash’s 2026 book was opened in November and within days was pronounced as full and closed. He stands at Tara Hills Stud in Port Perry, Ont., for an advertised fee of $10,000 USD. Those breeders who were shut out now have an opportunity to secure a breeding from one of the three donated bookings.
HHYF's mission is to provide young people and their families information and experiences with harness horses in order to foster the next generation of fans and participants. Their initiatives include hands-on summer programs as well as educational literature/video development and distribution. In addition, HHYF offers racing-related scholarships. Since 1976 (thus celebrating its golden anniversary this year), HHYF has been building the future of harness racing -- connecting talent to opportunity and passion to purpose.
The breeding donated to HHYF will be sold compliments of Preferred Equine Online at its auction website on Jan. 26, 2026. Further information is available at preferredequineonline.com.
New Vocations has grown from a single horse farm in Ohio to become the oldest and largest racehorse adoption program in the United States. New Vocations is dedicated to rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming racehorses. The program has served more than 9,000 Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses since 1992 and currently helps find new careers and homes for 600+ horses each year. The program’s mission is to serve the racing industry by providing retired racehorses a quality life and career after racing.
Each year, through the generosity of onGait.com, New Vocations offers an auction for donated stallion breedings. The donated breeding for Cattlewash will be sold online on Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026. The listing will be posted soon at ongait.com.
The SBOA is an organization dedicated to supporting the growth of a sustainable breeding industry for Standardbred horses in Ontario. Its mission includes advocating for breeders’ interests, providing resources for communication and education, and representing the breeders position on major issues facing the industry. The SBOA provides a leadership role as an advocate of breeders’ priorities and interests with the government, regulators and other industry participants.
Annually, the SBOA sponsors an auction for donated stud services by Ontario stallions. Once again, Preferred Equine Online graciously accommodates the sale of these breedings on its online website. In 2026, the auction will be held on Feb. 9 at preferredequineonline.com.
(With files from Cattlewash Syndicate)