Hip 95 -- Friesan Fire-Dance Approval colt. Photo courtesy of Reightler Sales.

Friesan Fire, one of whose foals is shown here, is among the sires represented in the TBANJ auction. Photo courtesy of Reightler Sales.

From a Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey release

Looking to breed to a high-quality stallion — while helping out the Thoroughbred industry in New Jersey?

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey (TBANJ) 2015 Stallion Season Auction begins at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30 and ends at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1. The auction will be held online through the Starquine bidding platform at www.starquine.com.  All participants must be registered with Starquine prior to bidding, and you can click  here to do so.

The roster of stallions include studs from Kentucky, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania — and of course, New Jersey.  And breeders at all levels should be able to find seasons that fit their mares.

What’s more, Starquine’s a snap to use, making particpating in the auction a breeze.

Click here to view the auction page and take a look at the available seasons.  All bids will be subject to the terms and conditions of the auction which can be viewed here.  Each season’s conditions will be posted as part of their auction page on Starquine.

If you are interested in purchasing “Live Foal” Conversion Insurance which turns your “No Guarantee” season into a “Live Foal” season contact Lou Smith of Marsh & McLennan Agency at 732-672-7376.

All of the proceeds from the auction will be designated to the TBANJ for use in promoting the Thoroughbred breeding industry in New Jersey.