Clarification On New HIP Funding March 23, 2019 Trot Insider has received clarification on Thursday's announcement of increased Horse Improvement Program (HIP) funding from the Province of Ontario and Ontario Lottery & Gaming.
Additional Funding For Ontario Horse Racing March 21, 2019 The Province of Ontario and Ontario Lottery & Gaming (OLG) announced on Thursday (March 21) that they will now provide $10 million in annual funding to Ontario's existing Horse Improvement Program...
HIP Purse Distribution To Change December 14, 2018 Ontario Racing (OR) today announced a reallocation of the Horse Improvement Program (HIP) purses between the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing, commencing in April, 2019.
Horwath Seeks Fort Erie Support October 20, 2017 During a media scrum this week at the Fort Erie Race Track, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said that a long-term solution for racing at the historic Fort Erie track and the entire provincial racing...
Brown: Court Documents "Explosive" October 18, 2017 Ontario PC Party leader Patrick Brown has commented on the documents filed in the Standardbred breeders lawsuit against the province of Ontario and the OLG that planned for the "collapse" of the horse...
Prizes For HIP Survey Participants July 14, 2017 To support Ontario Racing’s responsibilities for the management and administration of the Horse Improvement Program (HIP), Ontario Racing (OR) is undertaking a comprehensive HIP review.
Breeders' Lawsuit Hearing Monday June 19, 2017 Court proceedings took place on Monday, June 19 in Guelph, Ont., as the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. were looking to have summonses for 13 witnesses – including Don Dru...
Ontario Breeders Lawsuit Continues April 27, 2017 Trot Insider has received an update on the status of the legal proceedings between a group of Ontario breeders against the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corp. (OLG).
2017 Standardbred Horse Improvement Program (HIP) Details February 10, 2017 As part of Ontario Racing’s (OR) vision to be the customer-focused leader and representative voice of a world class horse racing industry, OR has been tasked with directing breed improvement programs,...
Stallion Registrations Due January 15 January 04, 2016 Stallion owners and lessees are reminded that the deadline to register a stallion with the Standardbred Improvement Program for the 2016 breeding season without incurring a late fee is January 15.
2016 Improvement Program Confirmed December 22, 2015 On Tuesday, December 22, the Ontario Racing Commission sent out a Notice to the Industry stating that Ontario’s Standardbred Improvement Program is confirmed for 2016, following the Ontario Racing Com...
Economic Impact Survey For Racing October 19, 2015 The economic impact survey for Ontario's horse racing industry, coordinated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, is closing for submissions this weekend.
OLG To Seek Input On Financial Model October 16, 2015 The horse racing industry in Ontario is being asked to provide input on a long-term financial model with respect to the ongoing integration and modernization of gaming in Ontario.
