The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is pleased with the personal attention and progress that Premier Kathleen Wynne has given to ensuring the survival of the province’s horse racing and breeding industry. The recently negotiated five-year deal, which provides the industry with some stability, is much appreciated. The ultimate survival of the industry, which […]
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On March 31, 2014, the private member’s bill C-571, introduced by Alex Atamanenko, MP (BC Southern Interior), underwent a second reading at Parliament. The bill seeks an amendment to the Meat Inspection Act and the Safe Food for Canadians Act, which would prohibit horses from crossing provincial and international borders for slaughter (import and export) […]
Ontario is delivering on its commitment to implement the Horse Racing Partnership Plan, which comes into effect April 1st. The province’s enhanced five-year plan will provide up to $500 million to support its world-class horse racing industry and includes: Increasing purses and race dates across the province Enhancing support for the province’s racehorse breeders Integrating […]
Premier Kathleen Wynne is expected to announce, on March 31st, that she will increase funding to the Ontario horse racing industry from $400 million promised last fall, to $500 million, over the next five years. Reportedly, the additional funds are intended to help breeders and are earmarked for regional tracks in Fort Erie, Ottawa and […]
ORC Manager of Veterinary Services Dr. Adam Chambers announced that the training time restrictions placed on horses stabled in Woodbine’s Barn 10 are now removed, effective March 27, 2014. Horses from Barn 10 are now free to train during regular training hours. Horses temperatures should continue to be taken twice daily and monitored closely for […]
On March 24th, a coalition of animal and environmental groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to stop the U.S. Forest Service from eliminating thousands of acres of protected territory and rounding up as much as 80% of the wild horses in the Devil’s Garden Wild Horse Territory […]
We Miss Artie, currently a top prospect on the Kentucky Derby trail for trainer Todd Pletcher, was today installed the early 4-1 favorite for the 155th edition of the Queen’s Plate. Last year, Midnight Aria led gate to wire to defeat Sam-Son Farm’s Up With the Birds to take the winner’s share of the $1 […]
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has revealed the findings of an undercover investigation into the backstretch behaviour of top Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen and his assistant trainer, Scott Blasi, in a scathing New York Times article. The investigation, which was carried out and documented by a PETA investigator who acted as an […]
There has been a report of EHV-1 in a five-year-old Thoroughbred filly residing in Barn 10 at Woodbine Racetrack. The horse showed neurological signs on Thursday March 13th, but did not have a fever. The horse was removed from Woodbine to isolation on Saturday March 15th. The horse’s condition is stable. Results from tests available […]
Toronto, ON – One hundred and two stakes races, worth nearly $20 million in purses, will highlight Woodbine’s 133-day Thoroughbred meet in 2014. The Woodbine stakes schedule, unveiled today by the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), is highlighted by the 155th running of the Queen’s Plate. The 1 1/4-mile classic, which carries a $1 million purse, is […]
Stem cell therapy at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Health Sciences Centre is yielding promising results in the treatment of tendon injuries in horses. Two horses are currently being treated using allogous stem cells – cells that were banked and transplanted from another donor horse – a medical first in Canada and among only a […]
Arrests and sit-in protests peppered the feral horse capture season this year as the (ESRD) issued three capture permits in January
Northlands Park Racetrack and Casino is preparing to once again open its doors for thoroughbred racing beginning May 2. Several changes to the wagering profile have been made to offer increased value for the North American horseplayer – including offering the lowest WPS(at 14.5 per cent) and Pick 5 (at 10 per cent) take out […]
The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario wishes to clarify the memo issued on February 27th (see below) with the following statement: Further to the memo issued to Woodbine Thoroughbred Horsemen on February 27th, regarding the revisions to the Ontario Sire Racing Program for 2014, we would like to provide clarification. 1. The 40% […]
Earlier this year, it was reported that the United States Congress would withhold federal funding for horse slaughter plant inspections in 2014. It has now been announced that president Barack Obama has extended the funding freeze until September 2015. This move makes it illegal for companies to slaughter, process and sell horse meat in the […]
