Horsemen's Benevolent And Protective Association

Historic Ontario Horse Racing Industry Funding Agreement Signed

The Ontario Racing (OR) Board of Directors today (Tuesday, May 8) announced the signing of a historic 19-year funding agreement with the Ontario Government.

Woodbine Switching Polytrack To Tapeta

On Wednesday, March 11, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced Tapeta will be installed on Woodbine Racetrack’s one-mile main track in time for the 2016 Thoroughbred racing season.

Horsemen's Update On BC Stalemate

January 21, 2014

On Monday, January 20, a joint update issued by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia (HBPA of BC) brought the provincial horse racing industry up to speed in regard...

HBPA Fronts Money For Fort Erie Meet

January 17, 2012

It has been reported that an agreement between the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario and the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium will lead to seven more race dates than original...

WEG Cancels Thursday T-Bred Card

Due to the extreme heat conditions, Woodbine Racetrack has decided to cancel its Thursday afternoon thoroughbred program. A number of other thoroughbred tracks across North America have also cancelled...

Indicted Racing Officials Removed

November 23, 2010

It has been reported that on Monday, November 22, the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association voted to remove board president Sean Alfortish

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

Balzac Discussed At HBPA Meeting

The Edmonton Journal has run an article regarding the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association general meeting which took place last night