Alberta Racing

Maze Sends Open Letter To Lindsay

Breeder/owner Robert Maze of Stony Plain, AB has sent an open letter to Frederick Lindsay, a high ranking member of the Alberta legislature for Stony Plain, AB, asking for support in light of the curr...

HRO The Way To Go?

In its industry review report released in June, the Ontario Government proposed Horse Racing Ontario as a governing body going forward. Given the current industry landscape in Alberta, many are speaki...

Support Continues For Alberta Racing

Earlier this month, four young ladies rallied together to raise support for the Alberta standardbred racing industry by starting a petition, which has since gained over 200 signatures.

Call For AB Support Continues; Website Up

The four young Alberta standardbred racing fans that have started a petition to support the industry in their province have now launched a website to further trumpet their cause.

Dr. Reid Comments On Meeting, Industry

This afternoon, Trot Insider spoke with Horse Racing Alberta chairman and chief executive officer Dr. David Reid regarding the industry stakeholder meeting which took place yesterday.

Young Albertans Take Action

Four young fans of harness racing have taken it upon themselves to fight for their "beloved Standardbred industry." Chantelle Walker, 14, Danielle Dornbusch, 12, Fallon Gillespie, 16 and Hilary McKee...

Gagne Upset With Northlands Decision

In an open letter to Horse Racing Alberta, horseman Jean-Francois Gagne, a former ASHA Board member, has voiced his displeasure over Northlands Park's partnership with the HBPA for the next three year...

Hill Has Had Enough

Confronted with uncertainty in the Alberta standardbred racing industry, breeder Mona Hill has sent a letter to Trot Insider voicing her displeasure over the treatment of the provinces' standardbred p...

Will The Wheels Fall Off Harness Racing?

"I think Northlands is taking a stand here. They obviously don't want standardbred racing anymore," stated Matt Monaco, executive director of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA...

Stevenson Fed Up

Fed up with the current climate of the standardbred racing industry in Alberta, Brad Stevenson of Verve Racing Stables has sent Trot Insider a letter sounding off on the situation.

ASHA Issues Statement

The Alberta Standardbred Association issued a release this afternoon stating it is extremely concerned with Northlands Park's recently-announced agreement with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective...