"I'm not 100 per cent sure that this isn't the most important award [Outstanding Groom Award] tonight. Without these people, we wouldn't have an industry. They are the unsung heroes of this industry. They are critical to the success of any horse in any stable; putting the horse first, providing care and duties daily, and attention to the equine athletes to ensure they are physically and emotionally healthy and ready to race."
- Randy Waples, Canadian Hall of Fame driver and emcee at the 2022 O’Brien Awards
In harness racing, trainers and grooms work in partnership to achieve success on the racetrack.
By ensuring that their grooms are properly trained and licensed, trainers enhance their horses' well-being and contribute to the harness racing industry's overall growth and sustainability.
Purchasing a Standardbred Canada Registered Groom Licence is an essential investment in this partnership. It demonstrates a commitment to equine welfare, improved horse health, compliance with industry standards, accountability, professionalism and industry reputation.
Below is a complete list of benefits included with a Standardbred Canada Membership and Registered Groom Licence:
- Accident insurance protection
- Monthly TROT Magazine
- Industry course development
- Award recognition
- Free enrollment in the MVP Program for savings and promotion opportunities
- Member voting rights with Standardbred Canada, the national breed registry
- Standardbred Canada e-newsletters and updates
- Access to Standardbred Canada Resource Centre
If you are interested in signing your employees up for a Standardbred Canada Registered Groom Licence, click here.