National Caretaker Appreciation Day

2026 National Caretaker Appreciation Day

NCAD Celebrations Bring Caretakers Into The Spotlight

September 13, 2026

As 2026 National Caretaker Appreciation Day celebrations continue across the country, Standardbred Canada, racetracks, associations and industry partners are recognizing the hard work and dedication o...

Faces Of Racing: James Johnston

Faces Of Racing: James Johnston

August 15, 2026

As 2026 National Caretaker Appreciation Day events -- presented by Standardbred Canada in collaboration with racetracks, associations and industry partners -- get underway, Standardbred Canada's Faces...

2026 National Caretaker Appreciation Day

National Caretaker Appreciation Day Returns For Ninth Year

August 02, 2026

Standardbred Canada (SC), in collaboration with racetracks, racing associations and industry partners across the country, is pleased to announce the return of National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD...

Faces Of Racing: Gerald Kelly

Faces Of Racing: Gerald Kelly

November 09, 2025

As Standardbred Canada continues its nationwide spotlight on harness racing's unsung heroes, in celebration of 2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, we turn our attention to Gerald Kelly, a truly ...

Faces Of Racing: Amber Campbell

Faces Of Racing: Amber Campbell

November 04, 2025

As Standardbred Canada continues its nationwide spotlight on harness racing's unsung heroes, in celebration of 2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, we turn our attention to Amber Campbell, a trul...

Faces Of Racing: Billy Windsor

Faces Of Racing: Billy Windsor

November 01, 2025

As Standardbred Canada continues its nationwide spotlight on harness racing's unsung heroes in celebration of 2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, we turn our attention to Billy Windsor, a truly ...

Nick Boyd and Amanda Riley with Lindsay Bax

Boyd, Riley Take Kawartha Titles

September 21, 2025

Driver Nick Boyd and trainer Amanda Riley took home their respective titles as the meet leaders at Kawartha Downs as the season concluded on Saturday, Sept. 20.

2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day

National Caretaker Appreciation Day Events Ramp Up

August 29, 2025

This year marks the eighth annual celebration of National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD). This Standardbred Canada initiative pays tribute to the invaluable contributions of caretakers in the harne...

2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day sponsor

COSA Supports National Caretaker Appreciation Day

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will once again support National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD), for the eighth consecutive year, at the racetracks across Ontario the weeks of J...

2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day event dates

Dates Set For National Caretaker Appreciation Events

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

2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day event dates

National Caretaker Appreciation Day Returns

Standardbred Canada is excited to announce that National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events will return to racetracks starting on July 27 and continuing through Nov. 10. Specific racetrack partn...

Harness racing at Hippodrome 3R

3R Celebrates Caretakers Sunday

September 14, 2024

This Sunday, Sept. 15, will be National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) at Hippodrome 3R in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec.

Harness racing at Leamington Raceway

Salive Returns To Leamington Sunday

September 05, 2024

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.