National Caretaker Appreciation Day

Leamington Raceway is excited to announce a special event this Sunday, Sept. 8, celebrating National Caretaker Appreciation Day and the return of Hall of Fame announcer Frank Salive to his hometown.

This year marks the seventh annual celebration of National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD), a significant event that pays tribute to the contributions of caretakers in the harness racing industry. 

As part of the ongoing celebration of harness racing’s heroes leading up to the 2024 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, Standardbred Canada is proud to highlight Melissa MacRae.

As Standardbred Canada continues to spotlight harness racing’s unsung heroes nationwide in celebration of 2024 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, Tanya Mitchell, a devoted groom from Rockwood, Ont.,...

As the 2024 National Caretaker Appreciation Day season approaches, Julie Lambert, a dedicated horse caretaker from Red Deer, Alta., shares her insights on the life of a horse caretaker.

For the seventh consecutive year, Standardbred Canada (SC), in collaboration with racetracks, associations and industry partners nationwide, will host National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events...

Standardbred Canada is excited to announced that National Caretaker Appreciation Day events will return to racetracks starting on Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 16.

As the sun sets on another year of Standardbred Canada's National Caretaker Appreciation Day events, we find ourselves reflecting on weeks filled with gratitude, recognition and heartwarming stories t...

This week marks the final week of the 2023 National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events, which recognize and reward caretakers for their hard work and commitment to the Standardbred racing indust...

Do you have a special horse in your care?

With National Caretaker Appreciation Day at Rideau Carleton Raceway soon approaching, the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) recognizes caretaker Brittany Smiley.

National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events continue on Monday through Sunday, Sept. 10 to acknowledge and honour caretakers for their dedication and commitment to the horse racing industry.