by Jeff Zidek, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

Washington, PA — The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association reminds breeders that March 31 is the deadline to bid on breedings to the stallion Trainforthefuture, who is standing the 2012 season at Hickory Lane Farm in Ohio.

Pinnacle Racing has donated two breedings, with the proceeds to benefit the MSOA’s Collegiate Scholarship Fund.

Bids must be mailed, faxed or delivered in person to the MSOA office prior to March 31.

The breedings will be offered separately to the two individual highest bids. If you wish to bid on both breedings, please clearly state that in your bid, otherwise it will be assumed that you are bidding on one breeding only.

Ten percent of the winning bids must be paid by May 1, and that payment is non-refundable. The remaining 90 percent is due upon a live foal next spring.

If you have questions, please contact the MSOA office at 724.228.3644 or e-mail msoa@themsoa.com.