The Federal Budget released on March 21, 2013 contains two changes to section 31 of the Income Tax Act. The Jockey Club of Canada Tax Committee Chair, John Unger, has released the following statement regarding Section 31 of the Income Tax Act pertaining to the horse racing industry in Canada. First, the wording of section […]
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The slow-motion train wreck known as OLG “modernization” continues to pick up steam and claim victims. One year ago, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced plans for a radical expansion of gambling operations in the province, in partnership with private interests. No longer would the OLG consider local economic development when locating their […]
The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is pleased to announce that the Progressive Conservatives and the New Democratic Party are again working together in the Legislature to support Ontario’s horse racing and breeding industry. OHRIA has been working closely with both parties on MPP Natyshak’s motion that calls for the extension of the Slots at […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced the first segment of Woodbine’s 2013 Thoroughbred stakes schedule. Thirty-seven added-money events, with purses ranging from $125,000 to $1 million, are planned through July 7. The 154th edition of the Queen’s Plate, first jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown of Racing, will carry a guaranteed purse of $1 million. The […]
Today the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association was pleased to hear NDP MPP Taras Natyshak’s announcement regarding his party’s plan to introduce a motion calling on the suspension of the OLG’s modernization strategy until municipalities have held referendums in conjunction with the 2014 municipal elections, and the re-instatement of the Slots at Racetracks Program. “Time […]
Gary Boulanger, who guided filly Dancethruthedawn to victory in the 2001 edition of the Queen’s Plate, is on the verge of returning home to Canada in a remarkable comeback from serious injury. “I’m looking at all my options (for a return to riding full time), but Woodbine is my top choice right now,” said the […]
MPP Tim Hudak has released a report, titled “Paths to Prosperity: Respect for Rural Ontario”, that outlines the PC party’s suggestions for supporting rural Ontario. After a year-long consultation with farmers, agribusiness, OHRIA and others, the paper offers 15 suggestions to improve the provinces agricultural industry, including his vision the horse racing industry. Following is […]
The Ontario Racing Commission has been made aware of a case of Equine Herpes Virus 1 in a horse at Santa Anita Park. There have been no other reported cases of EHV-1 at the California track. However, due to the infectious nature of this virus, the ORC is announcing measures for horses arriving at Ontario […]
Equine Canada’s Health and Welfare Committee is notifying horse owners that Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) has been reported in a horse in the province of Quebec. This is the neurological strain of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV 1). Outbreaks of nEHV-1 are contagious and have a significant risk of mortality. On February 20, a […]
Equine Canada’s Health and Welfare Committee is notifying horse owners that Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) has been reported in a horse at the HITS show grounds in Ocala, Florida. It has been confirmed that it is the neurological strain of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (nEHV-1). Outbreaks of nEHV-1 are contagious and have a high […]
The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) of Ontario endorses and supports the Horse Welfare Policy adopted by Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG). We believe this was a necessary step to protect racehorses from unnecessary suffering while sending a positive message to the media, public, our customers and the government. As is well-known, the HBPA has […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has released a statement to the Ontario racing community in order to make their position on horse slaughter clear.
The 2009 Horse of the Year, Rachel Alexandra, who underwent surgery on February 13th to repair a section of her small colon which was injured during foaling, is recovering well. Veterinarians at the Rood and Riddle Equine Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky, where she was operated on, are pleased with her progress, but cautioned that she […]
Make the time to tune in to CTV’s Canada AM on Monday, February 25, 2013, at 8:10 a.m. ET to watch Catherine E. Willson, managing partner of Willson Lewis LLP and Horse Sport and Horse-Canada contributor. Catherine will be kicking off Canada AM’s new series: Ask a Lawyer on Monday, February 25, 2013. She will be […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced Woodbine’s full 2013 live Thoroughbred racing schedule, including the date for the 154th edition of the Queen’s Plate. The Queen’s Plate, fist jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown of Racing, will be run on Sunday, July 7th this year. Live Thoroughbred racing at the Toronto oval will offer over 133 […]
