Updates

Memo to Members – EG Stem Cells Under Investigation as a Possible Future Treatment for Equine Asthma

Guelph, ON Sept. 28, 2022 – Heaves is known as a disease that can leave a horse struggling to breathe, ending athletic careers and even rendering a pleasure horse unsuitable for riding. Commonly known today as equine asthma, it’s an irreversible disease brought on by repeated exposure to dust and moulds. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Doctor Bienzle…

September 29th, 2022

Unwanted pesticides & old livestock/equine medications

September 16th, 2022

Woodbine Main Track

Good Morning Members, Please be advised Woodbine’s track surfaces team will be adding gel to the Main Track after training on Monday September 12th. Regards, HBPA of Ontario

September 12th, 2022

Equine Guelph – September e-News

https://www.equineguelph.ca/news/enews.php#gsc.tab=0

September 7th, 2022

IMPORTANT UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2022

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY The HBPA will be giving away free backpacks to backstretch workers starting at 9:00am on Wednesday September 7 at Woodbine and 9:00am on Friday September 9 at Fort Erie. This giveaway is for current AGCO licensed Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Grooms, Exercise Riders and Hotwalkers. Please note all applicable backstretch COVID protocols will be…

September 1st, 2022

2022 YEARLING SALE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31st

Owners and trainers are reminded to please support the 2022 CTHS Premier Yearling Sale tomorrow by making a purchase and you too could own the next Queen’s Plate hopeful! Did you know three horses which were purchased from the Ontario CTHS sale competed in this year’s Queen’s Plate? With the success of last years visit,…

August 30th, 2022

IMPORTANT NOTICE – UPCOMING CTHS YEARLING SALE

HBPA Members, With the running of this year’s Queen’s Plate behind us, we look forward to our next significant industry event the annual Canadian Ontario Premier Yearling Sale being held this coming Wednesday August 31st at 12:00 pm at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion. The catalogue has over 200 Ontario Bred Yearlings represented from 67 individual…

August 25th, 2022

HBPA EVENT UPDATE

ICE CREAM DAY SUCCESS Last week the HBPA arranged for an Ice Cream truck to visit the backstretch at Fort Erie and Woodbine Racetracks. Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Exercise Riders, Grooms and Hotwalkers were able to visit the truck to get a cool refreshing treat courtesy of the HBPA. BACKSTRETCH HOT DOG DAY Hot Dog Day…

August 12th, 2022

LongRun is Hiring – Must Love Horses!

Our Executive Administrator, Wendy Muir, is retiring at the end of the year, and we need to hire her replacement! The ideal candidate – Is very knowledgeable about horses and the racing industry Is familiar with the members of Ontario’s racing community Is able to work independently and can adapt to flexible hours Has computer…

August 8th, 2022

ENTERING THE BACKSTRETCH

Attn Members, As many of you are already aware every entrance coming into Woodbine Racetrack is blocked by picking casino workers. Unifor has agreed to allow backstretch workers through to provide care for the horses on the backstretch. Therefore, backstretch workers are asked to show your Woodbine identification badge upon entering the grounds. Should you…

July 29th, 2022