The Texas Arabian Breeders Association (TABA)'s annual race horse sale is set for Saturday, April 8 at Retama Park. The live auction will take place in Retama's saddling paddock. Barns will open at 10:00 a.m., and the auction will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Among the top racing prospects consigned to the auction is afull sister to the 2006 winner of the $100,000 Daughters of the Desert Oaks.

Catalogs are scheduled to mail the first week of March. To request a catalog, call (972) 564-9430 or e-mail your request to auction@texasarabianbreeders.com.

You do not have to be present to bid and buy. For more information on absentee bidding, contact TABA Auction Manager Jon Wales at (979) 268-4930 or e-mail auction@texasarabianbreeders.com.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• No open barns on Thursday, April 6. TABA Board Member Dan Woods will be calling each consignor to arrange when they can come into Retama.
• Friday morning gallops must be arranged by the potential bidder with the consignor.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday, April 6 - Horses arrive
Friday, April 7 - Barns open 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 - Barns open at 10:00 a.m., Live auction begins at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 9 - Horses depart

Additional details can be found on the TABA website at www.texasarabianbreeders.com.