Old Home Week No Sure Bet April 25, 2020 While it's still more than three months away, officials with Prince Edward Island's Old Home Week cannot say for sure if the popular fair and agricultural exhibition will take place this summer.
Mental Health & Wellness Resources April 25, 2020 Standardbred Canada has met with Canada Life, providers of group insurance for SC members, to inquire about services and resources available for our membership to assist in managing through COVID-19.
Increased Eligibility For U.S. PPP Loans April 24, 2020 The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announced Friday (April 24) that the U.S. Small Business Administration today has issued new guidance clarifying that racetracks and small entities such as hors...
Applications For Payments Due Today April 24, 2020 Horsepeople in Ontario are reminded that applications for access certain purse funds that remain available under the Funding Agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) are due on Mond...
Industry Update From Jim Lawson April 23, 2020 "I would like to reassure you that Woodbine Entertainment is doing everything we can to support the owners, breeders, trainers, and support personnel throughout the province."
Ontario Harness Ready And Waiting April 23, 2020 “None of the trainers stopped, they’re training their horses every day. If they announced harness racing was starting next week, these horses are ready. That’s a big difference from any of the other s...
Changes To Virginia Payment Schedule April 23, 2020 The Virginia Harness Horsemen's Association (VHHA) has announced changes to its stakes payments schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Confederation Cup Postponed April 23, 2020 On Thursday, April 23, officials with Flamboro Downs announced that the 2020 edition of the Confederation Cup has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hambletonian Society Stakes Updates April 23, 2020 The Hambletonian Society has communicated a brief update on some Hambletonian Society-serviced event payments for 2020.
Empire Breeders Trots Postponed April 23, 2020 Officials with Vernon Downs announced on Thursday, April 23 that the scheduled Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) trotting stakes have been postponed.
Hot Walker Back After Coronavirus Case April 22, 2020 It has been reported that a horsewoman that finds employment at Keeneland in Versailles, Kentucky has returned to work at the Thoroughbred racing centre after having self-quarantined in light of testi...
Hurry Up And Wait April 21, 2020 “We’ve gone through a lot of different things, but nothing like this where everywhere’s shut down. We’ve had tracks shut down. We raced through a strike. Never anything like this.”