Committee Votes To Tighten Bute Rules September 20, 2010 In a 12-0 vote, with only Louisiana abstaining, the Model Rules Committee of the Association of Racing Commissioners has recommended tightening rules on the use of Phenylbutazone, better known as bute
Schickedanz Ban Upheld By ORC August 27, 2010 According to a report, the Ontario Racing Commission ruled yesterday that horses owned by Bruno Schickedanz are to remain banned from racing or stabling at Woodbine
Alberta T-Breds Facing 2010 Reduction February 25, 2010 The 2010 thoroughbred racing schedule at Edmonton, Alberta's Northlands Park has been announced, and the runners will be forced to take a cut in dates and
Betfair Gets Centre Stage December 08, 2009 The English betting exchange Betfair, moving inexorably ahead in its quest for a role in American racing, got centre stage as the opening act in today’s University of Arizona Race Track Industry Progr...
UHA Granted Extension September 18, 2009 According to an article by the Calgary Herald, the United Horsemen of Alberta have been granted an extension to secure funding for the much-needed racetrack
Comments On UHA Announcement July 16, 2009 An article by The Calgary Herald today offers reaction to the announcement by the United Horsemen of Alberta that the organization is in "serious financial discussions"
Balzac Discussed At HBPA Meeting April 17, 2009 The Edmonton Journal has run an article regarding the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association general meeting which took place last night
Dr. Reid Comments On Meeting, Industry July 10, 2008 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.
Will The Wheels Fall Off Harness Racing? July 05, 2008 "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...
ASHA Issues Statement July 03, 2008 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...