The sales pavilion at Lone Star Park is now the Mary Ruyle Sales Pavilion.
The Texas Thoroughbred Association is pleased to announce the renaming of the sales pavilion at Lone Star Park to honor the retiring of long-time executive director, Mary Ruyle.
“There is not enough we can do to show Mary how much the Texas thoroughbred industry appreciates her years of hard work and dedication.” Said Phil Adams, the TTA board member who coordinated the renaming effort.
Mary Ruyle has a distinguished history with the Texas Thoroughbred Association. She began as a bookkeeper in 1988 and subsequently worked as membership coordinator, accreditation manager, and office manager before becoming executive director.
Her 36 years at the TTA have made her the longest-tenured employee in the history of the association.
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After Fasig-Tipton withdrew from Texas in 2015, Mary was instrumental in establishing the TTA Sales division and operating two auctions annually. During her time at the TTA, important programs like The Paddock Foundation for retired racehorses and the Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund for scholarships were established. She also worked to establish the Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series and special races for TTA sale graduates.
“I was surprised and touched by this gesture from the board of directors” was the reaction from Ruyle. “I love the sales, for me it is old home week where I get to see so many of the people that make horse racing special.”
The Texas Thoroughbred Association Two-Year-Old In Training sale on April 2, 2025 will be the first event held at the newly renamed pavilion.
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