In order to facilitate better communication with members, the Texas Thoroughbred Association has created a “Member Communication Page” to provide a one-stop resource with all the information members need to stay informed about what is happening with the TTA and the racing and breeding industry in Texas.
How to Stay Informed
Archive of Mary Ruyle’s weekly Executive Director’s updates
Important Contacts
Contact a TTA Board member
Contact a TTA Staff member
Contact the Texas Racing Commission
Contact the Texas Horsemen’s Partnership
Contact Texas HORSE
Contact Texas legislators
Important TTA Dates and Meetings
Next TTA Board Meeting: September 2017, date TBD
TTA Committee Rosters
ATB-Breeding
Keith Asmussen, Shirley Browne, Ed Few, Eileen Hartis – Chair, Richard Hessee, Stan Huntsinger, Wes Melcher, Rick Penn, Bill Tracy, Hal Wiggins, and Henry Witt Jr.
ATB-Racing
John Adger, Keith Asmussen, Shirley Browne, Ken Carson, Bill Jordan, Danny Keene, Phil Leckinger, Rick Penn, Brent Savage, David Stephens DVM, Hal Wiggins and Henry Witt Jr. – Chair.
Budget Oversight
Phil Adams, Ken Carson, Eileen Hartis, Phil Leckinger, Fred Taylor Jr. – Chair, David Stephens DVM, Bill Tracy and Hal Wiggins.
Elections Committee:
Phil Adams – Chair, Ed Few and Hal Wiggins.
Executive Committee
Phil Leckinger
Phil Adams
Bill Tracy
Fred Taylor, Jr.
Ken Carson
Danny Keene
Henry Witt, Jr.
Media Relations
Denis Blake, Phil Leckinger, Wes Melcher (Chair), David Stephens DVM, Fred Taylor, Bill Tracy and Hal Wiggins.
Membership
Tom Bradfield DVM, Sara Farris, Stan Huntsinger, Tom Keith, Carol Luttrall, Heidie Maikranz, Rory Rieger, Tracy Sheffield – Chair, Fred Taylor, Alfred Vardeman DVM and Hal Wiggins.
Legislative/PAC
Phil Adams – Chair, John Adger, Ken Carson, Gearald Farris, Tom Keith, Heidie Maikranz, Brent Savage, David Stephens DVM, Hal Wiggins and Henry Witt Jr.
Nominating
Tom Bradfield DVM, Danny Keene, Wes Melcher, Jerry Moore, Brent Savage, David Stephens DVM – Chair, and Fred Taylor Jr..
Publications
Tom Bradfield DVM, Eileen Hartis, Richard Hessee, Stan Huntsinger, Phil Leckinger – Chair, Alfred Vardeman DVM, Hal Wiggins and Henry Witt Jr.
Sales
Phil Adams, John Adger, Keith Asmussen, Ken Carson – Chair, Bethe Deal, Tommy Eastham, Eileen Hartis, Heidie Maikranz, Wes Melcher, Eddie Milligan Jr., Jackie Rich DVM, Danny Shifflett, David Stephens DVM, Bill Tracy, Scott Wells, and Hal Wiggins.
Marketing/Sponsorships
Mary Cage, Tom Keith, Phil Leckinger, Carol Luttrall, Heidie Maikranz, Wes Melcher, Rick Penn, Megan Tracy Petty, Rory Rieger, Tracy Sheffield, Fred Taylor – Chair, Bill Tracy and Hal Wiggins.
TTA Board and Executive Committee Minutes (Published after formally approved)
2017:
February 18, 2017 BOD Meeting
2016:
January 16, 2016 BOD Conference Call Meeting
January 25, 2016 Executive Committee Conference Call Meeting
April 3, 2016 BOD Meeting
June 18, 2016 BOD Meeting
July 23, 2016 BOD Conference Call Meeting
2015
January 17, 2015 BOD Meeting
March 30, 2015 BOD Meeting
June 20, 2015 BOD Meeting
June 29, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
July 15, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
July 21, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
August 18, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
August 29, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
October 1, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
October 6, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
November 16, 2015 Executive Committee Conference Call Meeting
December 29, 2015 BOD Conference Call Meeting
TTA Membership Lists
TTA Member List with Membership Expiration Dates
Other TTA Information
List of Top 50 ATB Earners for 2016
About the Accredited Texas-bred Program
Rules and regulations for the Accredited Texas-bred Program
Texas Stallion Stakes Series and Thoroughbred Futurity
Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund
Texas-bred Accreditation and Racing Forms
TTA Bylaws
Do you need to update your mailing or email address, or do you have other questions or need additional information? Send an email to maryr@texasthoroughbred.com or call the TTA office at (512) 458-6133.