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birth; in 1994 or 1995, Traders K suffered internal injuries
related to complications with an unborn foal; and Tekla Tekla Two
and Captain Konik developed leg and knee problems.
Sometime in 1981, in an effort to obtain information on
breeding race horses, Mr. Taras contacted Mr. Tom Regal and Mr.
Paul Mills, who each had experience in breeding horses. Mr.
Regal and Mr. Mills both owned ranches in Pennsylvania, where
each had his own breeding operation. Petitioners also joined the
Pennsylvania Breeders Association and began subscribing to
magazines and publications regarding the breeding of horses.
Petitioners hired a number of professionals to assist them
in training, boarding, and caring for their horses. Petitioners
hired licensed trainers including: Ms. Audrey Kraynik, who
trained petitioners’ horses between 1980 and 1981; Mr. Keith
Lebaron, who trained their horses in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, and
1990; Mr. William Summers, who trained their horses for a brief
period of time; Mr. Leslie Vegh, who trained their horses in 1991
and 1992; and Mr. Rusty Albright, who trained petitioners' horses
from 1993 to the time of trial. These trainers also fed and
cared for petitioners' horses during the period they trained
them. Petitioners also hired veterinarians to care for their
horses.
Petitioners each spent time working on their horse racing
and breeding activity. Mr. Taras made improvements to the
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