This is a service that the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario provides in order to promote career development opportunities for individuals working in the thoroughbred horse racing industry.

A backstretch worker may register for their Assistant Trainer or Trainer test once they have at least five years experience working on the backstretch. Once a candidate has submitted the application, the application goes to the Trainer’s Testing Committee for review. Please note that the application form must be submitted three weeks prior to the test date.

The candidate’s application is reviewed by the Committee and is assessed on the merits of the candidate’s history and experience. Approved candidates are then informed that they are eligible for testing.

There are three tests:

• Practical Test
• Rules Test
• Horsemanship Test

Test dates are selected at the beginning of the racing season by the Trainer’s Testing Committee. Here are the dates for the tests for the remainder of the 2010 year:

• September 22nd, 2010 at both Fort Erie and Woodbine Race Tracks

Applications for the Assistant Trainer and Trainers  testing can be found online.