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Mike and Martha Borchetta to Receive WHINNY Awards

Nashville, TN – July 29, 2011 – The Women’s Horse Industry Network, the largest business network in the world for women working in the equine industry, is pleased to announce that Mike and Martha Borchetta will receive WHINNY awards for their efforts and involvement in the equine industry. The WHINNY awards are given to high profile individuals who help save horses and promote the equine industry overall.

Mike Borchetta is a music industry icon and one of the most widely known and respected professionals in the music industry. His illustrious career spans over 50 years and along the way he has helped many of today’s biggest superstars get their start. He booked his first concert when he was in the 11th grade: Bo Diddley. By the time he was 19 he had moved to Los Angeles and become a record promoter. During the years that followed, Borchetta held many jobs in the music industry and it wasn’t long before he became the President of Curb Records. One of the first acts he signed to his label was Tim McGraw. He is now the president of Lofton Creek Records and working with his wife, Martha.

Martha is a former music manager and they worked together in the music industry. When the two of them married, it was a marriage made in heaven. They have seven children and all of them have worked or are working in the music industry. Racing horses started out as a hobby but understanding these two people, it wasn’t long before it became a little more than that. Martha and Mike are now, well known breeders/owners in the thoroughbred industry with some pretty impressive credentials.

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