Seelster Farms

Breeding Farms Open House A Huge Success

A trip to the local standardbred breeding farm proved to be a popular choice for more than 1,000 people that visited and toured the four farms that took part in the Mother’s Day Open House on Sunday

Major Media Attention For Ontario Racing

Continuing to attract major attention in the mainstream media, the crisis in Ontario's horse-racing industry was front and centre this past weekend. The Toronto Star trotted out a lengthy feature, wit...

Breeders Open House This Sunday

“The latest fight with the Ontario Liberal Government has taught us that most of the public is unaware of our fine sport and the impact it has on the rural economy.

Open House To Showcase Breeders Love Of Horses

“I love seeing the new babies born each spring, that’s the best part. I love all of it! It’s a package deal - the breeding, raising, and racing,”

Big Jim's 2012 Book Full, Closed

February 09, 2012

Seelster Farms announced on Thursday, February 9 that the 2012 book for Big Jim p, 2, 1:49.1s ($1,544,580) is now full and closed

Safe Trip For Seelster Studs

January 31, 2012

Seelster Farms has announced that Artistic Fella p, 1:48f ($2,640,532), Santanna Blue Chip p, 2, 1:51.3 ($1,633,643) and Stonebridge Regal p, 1:48.1 ($1,065,578) are now home after concluding the sout...

Up The Credit To Breed And Race

December 22, 2011

The owners of Up The Credit p, 2, 1:51.4s; 3, 1:49 ’11 ($1,161,643), have decided and are pleased to announce that, as well as standing stud at Seelster Farms, Up The Credit will continue to be traine...

2011 O’Brien Award Finalists Announced

December 21, 2011

On Wednesday, December 21, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2011 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season

Up The Credit To Seelster Farms

December 09, 2011

Seelster Farms is proud to announce the addition of the fast and talented Up The Credit p, 2, 1:51.4s; 3, 1:49s '11 ($1,161,643) to its stallion roster for the 2012 breeding season

2011 O'Brien Horsemanship, Breeder Candidates Announced

December 05, 2011

A total of 78 ballots for the 2011 O'Brien Awards are being sent out today, with candidates for the O’Brien Award of Horsemanship and the Armstrong Breeder of the Year Award also released

Straatman Comments On Big Jim

October 08, 2011

It was announced earlier this week that Big Jim, a winner of $1,544,580, will be standing his first season of stud duty at Seelster Farms

Big Jim To Seelster Farms

September 29, 2011

Seelster Farms is excited to welcome World Champion Big Jim p, 2, 1:49.1s ($1,544,580) to its Lucan, Ontario farm for stud duty beginning with the 2012 breeding season