Bronwyn Watts, founder of ColdSpring Mares Inc. has been named the recipient of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service Award.Watts will be honored by TOBA at the 2026 TOBA National Awards on Sept. 10 at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Ky.Watts is being recognized for her pioneering work in equine welfare and her unwavering commitment to both orphan foals and the nurse mares that help save their lives.“This award is an incredible honor, but it truly belongs to every one of our nurse mares that quietly stepped up to save an orphan foal, and to every person who believed those mares deserved to be protected too,” said Watts, “I've always believed the true heroes are the mares. If this recognition helps shine a brighter light on their quiet sacrifice and inspires others to see that compassion, horsemanship, and excellence can and should go hand-in-hand, then it means more to me than I can put into words.”As the founder of ColdSpring Mares Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Watts established a program dedicated to providing experienced nurse mares to orphan foals in emergency situations. Under her leadership, the organization has grown into one of the nation's most trusted and respected nurse mare programs, delivering 24-hour emergency support to breeders and veterinarians when the loss of a broodmare threatens the survival of a foal.Since its inception, ColdSpring Mares has successfully matched nearly 500 orphan foals with nurse mares, helping save countless equine lives while setting a new standard for care and accountability within the industry. Nurse mares are carefully selected for their maternal instincts, receive exceptional care throughout their service, and are guaranteed lifelong care and retirement after their time in the program. The post Bronwyn Watts to Receive 2026 Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.