National Caretaker Appreciation Day

COSA Supports NCAD

September 23, 2020

For the third consecutive year, The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) has supported National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events which took place this past weekend across the count...

Caretakers Appreciated Across Canada

September 22, 2020

For the third consecutive year, National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events were held across the country this past weekend (September 18 - 20) as 11 racetracks, along with numerous farms, stable...

Caretakers Recognized At Kawartha

September 20, 2020

National Caretaker Appreciation Day was in full speed at Kawartha Downs on Saturday (Sept. 19).

Gearing Up For NCAD

September 18, 2020

This weekend, the Canadian harness racing community will be recognizing the hard work and dedication of the caretakers in the industry as National Caretaker Appreciation Day events and efforts take pl...

Faces Of Racing: Shanisty Andres

September 17, 2020

“I think the most important thing is not to look at them as a dollar sign but as a horse. The horse doesn’t know whether you paid $3,000 for it or $30,000. It’s your job to help it reach its best, eit...

Caretakers: The Foundation Of The Industry

September 16, 2020

Caretakers are the foundation of the horse racing industry. The horses are totally dependent on those who care for them around the clock, 365 days a year, and a caretaker is the first and often the l...

Show Us Your Fave Horse Contest Winner

September 12, 2020

Standardbred Canada would like to congratulate 17-year-old Keith MacDonell from Port Hood, Nova Scotia, the winner of the 'Show Us Your Favourite Horse' contest!

Faces Of Racing: Mathieu Nadeau

September 11, 2020

“A great reward for me as a caretaker is to see my horse win and see the effort that he gave to win that race but the greatest reward is seeing the improvements in a horse, week after week.”

Faces Of Racing: Jackie Starkewski

September 09, 2020

“My advice to new grooms is to pay attention to the horses, get to know them and respect them, they work hard for us. Be humble, there are always things to learn.”

Faces Of Racing: Kate MacNeil

September 03, 2020

“You need to listen to your horse and pay attention to their needs, that’s what makes a good horseperson."

Faces Of Racing: Shane Baglole

August 31, 2020

"If you can learn something new each day you're doing well. Just be a sponge, take everything in, absorb it all, and if you can learn something new from all the different people you work for you've pr...

Deadline: Show Us Your Fave Horse!

August 28, 2020

Caretakers, show us your favourite horse! If you are a caretaker working at a stable or farm in Canada, we’d love to receive a photo of you with that special horse in your care!