The Florida Horse Podcast

Kathleen O' Connell, all time leading Florida-bred trainer recently spoke at an FTBOA hosted brunch. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

The FTBOA Hall of Fame Ceremony Highlights. The ceremony took place on October 24, 2025, at the FTBOA offices in Ocala, Florida, bringing together industry veterans, key stakeholders, and families to honor this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Join Tammy Gantt and UF/IFAS Extension Director Crystal McCazzio for a discussion about Farm City Week and the Marion Ag Hall of Fame. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Learn about the achievements of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Hall of Fame’ class of 2025. The FTBOA Hall of Fame began in 1968, with a second induction in 2004. The Hall of Fame was created to acknowledge the outstanding industry stakeholders who have been instrumental to the success of Florida Thoroughbreds worldwide.   Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gant...

Florida-breds are winning stakes races nationwide. Brock Sheridan recaps their latest triumphs in this edition of the Florida Horse podcast. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

In this episode of the Florida Horse Podcast, we take a look at some of the exciting young stars you might see in this year’s Florida Sire Stakes and other black-type races around the country. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Ocala Breeders Sales Company rewrites the record books this year on their entire season of 2-year-olds in training auctions. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Equine Speed Continues to Be a Major Florida Export at Saratoga Race Course -  one of the nation’s most prestigious Thoroughbred racing venues. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Florida-breds shined over Memorial Day weekend (May 24–26), adding five black-type stakes victories to their already impressive 2024 campaign. Join Brock Sheridan for an update on these standout horses as they continue their banner year in top-tier competition. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Join Brock Sheridan for a recap of Florida connections to this years Preakness Stakes. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Neoequos by the numbers.  Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell provides a Legislative Update on decoupling legislation (HB105/SB408) under consideration in the Florida House and Senate. The Florida Horse Podcast E55 Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

In episode 54, we sit down with Brandon and Diannah Perry to explore their history in the equine world and their dedication to giving back through charitable efforts. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell describes the history of failed efforts to decouple live racing from gaming venues and underscores shifts in the 2025 initiative. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

The Florida Horse Podcast Ep. 52: Saffie Joseph Jr. & Jena Antonucci Speak Out Against Decoupling and Its Impact on Racing's Future in Florida. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Join host Brock Sheridan for another exciting episode of The Florida Horse podcast, coming to you from the Horse Capital of the World Studios in Ocala, Florida. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the $1.2 million Florida Sire Stakes, an iconic six-race series at Gulfstream Park spotlighting 2-year-olds sired by registered Florida stallions. With a storied history featuring Eclipse Award...

In episode 50 of the Florida Horse podcast, Tammy Gantt visits Sara Fennessy, Executive Director of Horse Farms Forever, to discuss the 2024 Conservation Summit. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

The Florida Horse Podcasts E49 Power of One More – Investing in Florida Thoroughbreds CEO Lonny Powell and AVP Tammy Gantt discuss economic development and the role legislators, industry members, vendors, and tracks play to help advance the Florida Thoroughbred industry as partners in the investment model. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associa...

Join Florida Equine Communications Editor-In-Chief Brock Sheridan for a preview of the 2024 Florida Sires Stakes series. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

The Florida Horse Podcast E47 - Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care – Dr. Andrew Smith  This special edition of The Florida Horse podcast is brought to you by Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care’s Dr. Andrew Smith, who talks about several of the clinic’s equine specializations that are valuable to maintaining equine athletes at the elite level, including diagnostic imaging, d...

This special edition of The Florida Horse podcast is brought to you by Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care’s Dr. Marcos Perez with topics that are important to practitioners of elite equine athletes, including standing condylar surgery, bone cysts, and osteochondrosis (arthroscopy) (OCDs). Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Pro...

FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell shares his life in the industry and how those experiences impact his work and leadership model today. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

The Florida Horse Podcast E44 -  New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Erin MacDonald, an international three-day eventing rider with years of experience, restarts off-track Thoroughbreds in new careers via the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Florida facilities. Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Pu...

Join Brock Sheridan for a recap of the  Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2024 June Two-Year-Olds in Training & Horses of Racing Age Sale . Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher

Florida-bred Gabaldon heads overseas to Royal Ascot.  Steve Koch, Executive Coordinator Tammy A. Gantt, Executive Producer Brock Sheridan, Associate Producer Lonny Powell, CEO/Publisher