The Breed Improvement Program works to reward breeders and owners producing quality Alberta-bred Thoroughbreds.
Horse Racing Alberta
A total of $1,581,465 in bonuses is available to breeders, owners and stallion owners of Alberta-foaled horses racing this season.
Century Mile's Thoroughbred season ended last week, the final day being cancelled due to snow, but overall did good business in 2020.
Smaller catalogue meant more demand and fillies were the big attraction; Horse Racing Alberta announces increases in programs for 2021.
A unique opportunity to brush up on equine anatomy, nutrition, first aid,racehorse management and more through an easy-to-use online program.
Between the Smithbilt/Cam Clark Ford Gala and the inaugural C Cup Classic charity race, an impressive total of $15,929 was raised over the Horses, Hats and Hope charity weekend. All funds are going directly to support breast cancer research through the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta (CRINA). The Horses, Hats and Hope gala, hosted […]
While Alberta awaits construction of its brand new racetrack, Century Mile, racing will continue at Northlands Park Racetrack in Edmonton. Earlier this year, it was announced that 2016 would be the final season of Thoroughbred and harness racing at Northlands, but the track has reached an agreement with Horse Racing Alberta that will see races […]
After more than a century, Northlands Park is stepping out of the horse racing business. It has been announced that 2016 will be the final year for Thoroughbred and harness racing at the Edmonton, Alberta venue, home of the Canadian Derby. The news comes as a blow to the industry, as Northlands Park is widely […]
Alberta racing fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the development of the Balzac Racetrack Entertainment Centre. Recently, United Horsemen of Alberta (UHA) president Darcy Marler provided an encouraging update to the industry. At the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association’s annual general meeting in March, Marler announced that funding for the project has now been secured. […]
