The first annual meeting of the Standardbred Horse Owners Panel was held Wednesday, October 8 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, ON.

Chairman Tom Brodhurst reviewed the accomplishments to date, citing contributions SHOP has made to ownership responsibility and increased integrity in the sport, safety issues regarding participants, and recommendations put forth to both the Ontario Racing Commission and the Horse Racing Industry Strategic Review.

The following gentlemen have been elected to serve as directors of SHOP in the forthcoming year:

• Scott Rowe as executive director and secretary
• Marvin Chantler as chair and president
• David Drew as treasurer
• Lou Liebenau
• Tom Brodhurst
• Jim Wellwood
• John Bax
• Dr. John Hayes
• Joe Parkinson
• Wayne Giles

"I am pleased that since inception SHOP has already gained recognition and respect within the industry and been able to serve as a voice for standardbred owners," stated incoming chair Marv Chantler.

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