Updates
Reminder: 2024 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Starts today!
The HBPA of Ontario will be attending this weekend’s Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. We will be there, at Booth A-5, to promote jobs at Woodbine and Fort Erie Racetracks. There will also be a daily draw for ‘A dinner for four at Woodbine’, donated by The Woodbine Entertainment Group. The…
March 22nd, 2024
Read Reminder: 2024 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Starts today!2024 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo
The HBPA of Ontario will be attending this weekend’s Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. We will be there, at Booth A-5, to promote jobs at Woodbine and Fort Erie Racetracks. There will also be a daily draw for ‘A dinner for four at Woodbine’, donated by The Woodbine Entertainment Group. The…
March 19th, 2024
Read 2024 Can-Am All Breeds Equine ExpoWoodbine releases 2024 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule
Toronto, ON – March 6, 2024 – Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the stakes schedule for the 2024 Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. The iconic King’s Plate headlines the 2024 racing meet with the 165th running scheduled for Saturday, August 17. The King’s Plate and the Woodbine Mile serve as Woodbine’s prestigious $1 million classics,…
March 6th, 2024
Read Woodbine releases 2024 Thoroughbred Stakes SchedulePost-Pandemic Horse Racing Economic Impact Survey
Thank you for taking the time to participate in the post-pandemic horse racing economic impact study. Your input, through this survey, will help ensure that the study captures a diverse range of data that accurately reflects the industry’s economic footprint. This initiative will help us assess how the horse racing landscape has changed since 2019.…
February 2nd, 2024
Read Post-Pandemic Horse Racing Economic Impact SurveyHorsemen: Avoid substances recently banned by HISA, including supplements claiming to mitigate bleeding, ulcers etc.
Horsemen: We want to make sure everyone has seen the recent announcement from HIWU which reminds Covered Persons, including horsemen and veterinarians, of the following regulations under HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program in regard to foreign, unapproved and/or compounded products: • Products that are legally manufactured outside the United States must be approved by the…
January 31st, 2024
Read Horsemen: Avoid substances recently banned by HISA, including supplements claiming to mitigate bleeding, ulcers etc.OLG Updating Horse Racing Economic Impact Study
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), in partnership with horse racing groups and associations, is conducting a post-pandemic economic assessment to quantify the current economic impact of the Ontario horse racing industry. This will help OLG and the industry better understand how the horse racing landscape has changed since OLG’s first comprehensive economic impact…
December 15th, 2023
Read OLG Updating Horse Racing Economic Impact StudyReminder – Invitation: AGCO Information Sessions – Implementation of New Rules effective January 1, 2024
Alcohol and GamingCommission of Ontario 90 Sheppard Avenue EastSuite 200 Toronto ON M2N 0A4 December 15, 2023 Hello, Further the Information Bulletin released on December 5, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions regarding the implementation of rules restricting the use…
December 15th, 2023
Read Reminder – Invitation: AGCO Information Sessions – Implementation of New Rules effective January 1, 2024Information Bulletin No 93. – New Rules Restricting Certain Medications for Horses Participating in Workouts or Qualifiers in Effect on January 1, 2024
As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario racehorses and strengthen the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) introduced changes to the Rules of Racing on June 5, 2023 to promote the welfare of equine athletes. After continued consultations with industry stakeholders, the AGCO paused implementation of TB 15.40.01…
December 5th, 2023
Read Information Bulletin No 93. – New Rules Restricting Certain Medications for Horses Participating in Workouts or Qualifiers in Effect on January 1, 2024Important Industry Update November 23, 2023
2023 HBPA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNERThe Board of the HBPA is proud to announce the winner of the 2023 HBPA Award of Excellence is Trainer RONALD SADLER.Ron has been actively involved in horseracing for over 40 years. He has bred, owned and trained many thoroughbreds throughout the years. Growing up in Northern Ontario, Ron always…
November 24th, 2023
Read Important Industry Update November 23, 2023Important Industry Update November 2023
STRONGER TOGETHERWoodbine will be hosting a Stronger Together on Wednesday November 22nd in the Woodbine Backstretch starting at 11:30am.Woodbine’s new leadership will be on hand to discuss a variety of topics including 2024 race dates, racing investments, labour issues and sports betting.Those in attendance will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the Woodbine…
November 17th, 2023
Read Important Industry Update November 2023