Updates
The Jockey Club of Canada Announces Doug Anderson as New Chief Steward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, June 29, 2024 Upon completion of his second three-year term, R. Glenn Sikura will be stepping down as Chief Steward of The Jockey Club of Canada. The Board of Stewards has appointed Doug Anderson to succeed Glenn as Chief Steward, effective on June 29th, 2024, at The Jockey Club of…
July 2nd, 2024
Read The Jockey Club of Canada Announces Doug Anderson as New Chief StewardMemo to Members – June Update
MONTHLY DRAW FOR TRAINERS – JUNE WINNER Earlier this week the HBPA drew the winner for the 2 x $500 gift card to be used at a tack shop of their choice. Congratulations to trainer’s Dale Desruisseaux and Matt Douglas on being June’s winner. For those Trainers who have already entered, your information will be…
June 21st, 2024
Read Memo to Members – June UpdateAGCO INFORMATION SESSION
Attention Members, The HBPA heard your concerns regarding the new claiming rule, which is coming into effect on Thursday July 4th. There has been much discussion regarding the confusion of these changes. The HBPA has been meeting with Woodbine, Fort Erie and the AGCO to discuss possible revisions to the initial rule. The discussions were…
June 21st, 2024
Read AGCO INFORMATION SESSION49th Annual Sovereign Awards Winners
The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 49th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony through a live presentation on the evening of Thursday, April 18, 2024. The top three finalists in each category are determined by the online ballots of the Jockey Club of Canada’s knowledgeable voters. The media category award finalists were determined by media professionals…
April 19th, 2024
Read 49th Annual Sovereign Awards WinnersVeterinary Advisory from the Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – Mammals
In Canada, beyond poultry species, HPAI has been reported in 178 individual mammals of 12different species. There have been no detections in cattle or other livestock species in Ontario orCanada as of April 4, 2024. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated itswebsite to reflect the range of animals susceptible to HPAI, including cautions…
April 8th, 2024
Read Veterinary Advisory from the Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – MammalsHIWU Horsemen’s Advisory: Capsaicin
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) would like to draw horsemen’s attention to capsaicin and its presence in products that are commonly used on or around Covered Horses. Capsaicin is an active component in many peppers and is responsible for their hot/irritant properties. Consequently, many horsemen use pepper pastes, hot sauce, and similar products…
April 5th, 2024
Read HIWU Horsemen’s Advisory: CapsaicinSTEVEN LYM JOINS THE HBPA OF ONTARIO AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TORONTO, March 27th, 2024 – The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) announces the appointment of Steven Lym as Executive Director. “We are excited to have Steve back in Ontario “said HBPA President Sue Leslie. “Steve has comprehensive experience and knowledge of the horse racing industry, especially within Ontario.” Previously, Lym spent over…
March 27th, 2024
Read STEVEN LYM JOINS THE HBPA OF ONTARIO AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMarch HBPA Update
BACKSTRETCH GIVEAWAYOn Monday April 1st and Tuesday April 2nd the HBPA will be giving away crewneck sweatshirts to backstretch workers. AGCO licensed Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Grooms, Exercise Riders and Hotwalkers are welcome to come to our Woodbine backstretch office received a quality sweatshirt between 9:00am an 1:00pm. JOURNEY’S TALK SHOW, PONIES 24/7 & DOWN THE…
March 26th, 2024
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