National Caretaker Appreciation Day

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.

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National Caretaker Appreciation Day Events Begin

August 30, 2024

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.

Faces Of Racing: Melissa MacRae

Faces Of Racing: Melissa MacRae

August 27, 2024

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.

Faces Of Racing: Tanya Mitchell

Faces Of Racing: Tanya Mitchell

August 18, 2024

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.,...

Faces Of Racing: Julie Lambert

Faces Of Racing: Julie Lambert

August 07, 2024

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.

Track Dates Set for 2024 NCAD Events

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...

National Caretaker Appreciation Day Returns

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.