Barn Fire

Big M & Its Horsepeople Raise $30K

February 03, 2016

The Meadowlands Racetrack and its horsepeople have raised a total of $31,368.58 to benefit the victims of the Classy Lane Training Center fire in Puslinch, Ont. that claimed the lives of 43 horses on ...

NJ Horsepeople Step Up For Fire Victims

February 02, 2016

Freehold Raceway and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey have announced that they have raised over $6,300 to support the horsepeople that were affected by the tragic fire at...

Huether Wins Raffle; Over $5K Raised

February 01, 2016

Casey Huether will be watching this year’s Super Bowl in style after he was selected the winner in a raffle to benefit the Classy Lane Barn Fire Fund.

Classy Lane Stallion Auction Now Live

February 01, 2016

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association has released updated details regarding the stallion auction that will benefit those affected by the barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre.

Warrawee Needy Draws A Crowd

January 30, 2016

World champion stallion Warrawee Needy garnered attention from horse people, the general public and media outlets as he was showcased at Mac Lilley Farms' Open House on a beautiful, sunny Saturday (Ja...

Best Risque Wins Sixth Straight Open

January 30, 2016

Best Risque, under the command of Corey MacPherson, notched her sixth win in a row after taking the afternoon feature in 2:00.1 Saturday at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Drivi...

Hanover Donates To Fire Fund

January 26, 2016

It has been announced that the Hanover Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society, the owners of Hanover Raceway, are donating to the official fund that the Central Ontario Standardbred Association has s...

Silent Auction To Fund Memorial

January 25, 2016

This year’s O’Brien Awards will feature a silent auction with proceeds going towards an engraved memorial stone for the 43 horses lost in the barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre.

Online Stallion Auction For Classy Lane

January 25, 2016

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association has announced updated details regarding a stallion auction that will benefit those affected by the barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre.

Another Barn Fire Proves Deadly

January 25, 2016

Another barn proved fatal this past weekend. Two equine perished in the blaze, which marks the third incident this month in which horses have lost their lives.

Randy Waples For A Night Package

January 19, 2016

Randy Waples, one of the finalists for the O’Brien Award for Canada’s Driver of the Year, is providing a special VIP O’Brien Experiential package that will be made available to the highest bidder. All...

Reducing Fire Risk On Your Farm

January 19, 2016

The equine team at Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has compiled an information package to help industry participants reduce the risk of barn fires.