The Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario
News & Updates: 2010
Notice to the Industry - Refinements to Urging
Minor refinements to the penalty and enforcement guidelines on urging a horse were released today by the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC). To enable participants every opportunity to adjust their. . .
Equine Guelph Research Update - Fall 2010 Newsletter
In Step With Industry Issues - The race is on for an adequate drug test As purses increase in the horse racing industry, the stakes for winning get higher...driving some participants to use pe. . .
Notice to Industry - Always Read the Label
Trainers reminded to “read the label.” Some antibiotic ointments may cause positive test Trainers reminded to “read the label.” Some antibiotic ointments may cause positive test The Ontar. . .
Santa came to Town!!
Santa Claus and his hard working elves took some time out of their busy schedules to come visit the kids at Fort Erie's LeisurePlex and Woodbine's Backstretch with week.
LongRun Day at Woodbine - Saturday, November 20th
TORONTO, November 17 - LongRun Day at Woodbine, slated this year for Saturday, November 20, will feature a free calendar giveaway, an autograph session with some of Woodbine’s top jockeys, a ph. . .
2010 Assistant Trainer's and Groom's of the Year at Woodbine
The HBPA of Ontario Board of Directors would like to Congratulate our top 3 winners for Assistant Trainer and Groom of the Year.
Winter Vacate Notice From Woodbine Entertainment
The final Woodbine 2010 Thoroughbred race date is December 5. All horses and horsemen should vacate the Woodbine backstretch by 4 pm on December 8th.
Breeders' Cup Canadian TV coverage set for TSN, TSN2 and HPItv
Racing fans can catch all of the Breeders' Cup TV coverage on TSN and TSN2, plus HPItv, this coming Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6 when the world's best Thoroughbreds converge on Churchill. . .
News & Updates
Dates for 2012 Trainer . . .
The following are the approved dates for the 2012 Trainer/Assistant Trainer Tests:
Three Stakes Upgraded a. . .
The Jockey Club of Canada’s Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the Graded Stakes in Canada, and ha. . .
HORSE RACING & GOVERNME. . .
The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is excited to provide information which confirms that the par. . .












