Canadian Harness Racing: The First Race July 01, 2017 July 1, 2017: Here I am, in a sewer beneath old Montreal. For real....read on
Good Morning From Blue Bonnets July 01, 2017 It's July 1, 2017: I'm standing in the winner's circle at Blue Bonnets Raceway in Montreal. I look up at thousands of seats in the grandstand and try to imagine this place on its biggest day....read o...
E. coli, Water Testing & Horses March 23, 2017 When people hear “E. coli” thoughts may drift to reports of waterborne illness such as the tragic Walkerton outbreak of 2000...read on
But What Does It Mean For You? February 22, 2017 "What Amy and I have accomplished in building a 61-horse stable from nothing, and clientele list with over 200 active participants, will pale in comparison to the foundation we are building for this i...
It Can't Be Us Against The World October 10, 2016 "I was told by a very respected person that me being at Keeneland was embarrassing because I should support our industry. The embarrassment is people attempting to make an argument for why this happen...
Look To The Past For The Future September 05, 2016 "Over the past 30 years, gambling on horse racing has dropped significantly because of increased gaming competition, but the only reason interest in the actual sport of horse racing itself dwindled wa...
Is Whipless Racing A Good Idea? August 16, 2016 "I was a strong supporter of the limited use of the whip that we have now. As strongly as I supported that, I feel even more so that a driver must be allowed to carry a whip in a race for practical r...
I Wouldn't Write The Obit Yet August 12, 2016 "Horsepeople believe that everyone knows what horse racing is. Most horsemen think the public knows where and when we have races, and that these same people simply choose not to attend. That has alway...
Bathe, Scrape, Repeat July 22, 2016 Bathing horses is second nature to most in the harness racing business but there are a few things to keep in mind during times of hot and humid weather conditions....read on
Seeking Answers On Purses July 08, 2016 "There is a province-wide underpayment of several million dollars, money that is desperately needed by horsemen and owners. This money is ours."....read on
A Clear Path To Success March 23, 2016 "A swift directional change shouldn't be this hard. If we work together instead of against each other, we can do much more than just survive"....read on
One Speech Becomes Two March 02, 2016 "As I sat and waited to speak at 9:00 a.m. in Columbus, I was saddened to hear how close racing is to being over in the entire state of Florida. I, living in Ontario now and previously living in Quebe...
