John Craig

Chaplaincy Adds Luck Be Withyou

The latest headliner to join John Fielding’s 2014 Dan Patch winner Shake It Cerry and 21 others in the "Stable That God Loves" in support of the Standardbred Chaplaincy of Canada is 2013 Breeders Crow...

Dream Ride For Cass, Craig

"There's a lot of good horses in there and when the wings fold, they're gone, anything can happen. It's a tough race and it's nice to be a part of it, for me especially. I've been in this business a l...

As Luck Would Have It

October 25, 2013

The story behind what went into Luck Be Withyou winning last Saturday's Breeders Crown is a testament to the dedication and commitment of an owner and a trainer waiting nearly 40 years for a win of th...

Federal Budget Changes Section 31

Canada's Federal Budget, released on March 21, 2013 contains two changes to section 31 of the Income Tax Act, in effect reversing the decision horse owner John Craig won at the Supreme Court level in ...

Tax Changes For Horse Owners

February 22, 2013

As many in the horse racing industry look to file their taxes for 2012, today's edition of Trot Radio provides a reminder of one of the few good news stories to affect horse owners last year.

Supreme Court Rules In Favour Of Craig

August 02, 2012

On Wednesday, August 1, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against the Crown's appeal of a January 2011 Federal Court decision which sided in favour of lawyer/horse owner John Craig. The 2011 decision ...

Atlantic Harness Racing Symposium Agenda Announced, Catherine Willson Confirmed

Equine law expert Catherine Willson has been confirmed to attend and participate in the Atlantic Harness Racing Symposium which will be held in Saint John, New Brunswick from March 11 to March 13

Craig Wins Tax Relief Case

January 26, 2011

In a landmark ruling that will be welcome news to the Canadian harness racing industry, lawyer and horse owner John Craig has won his appeal to the Federal Court to deduct more than the $8,750 current...

Tax Relief For Part-Time Owners?

February 23, 2010

A recent Canadian court decision could lay new groundwork allowing part-time horse owners to deduct all losses incurred against annual income tax