State of the Industry: What Sets Us Apart?

May 2012: Introduction

This year, we dive into the stories that pinpoint just how exceptional our industry is, through five themes that set racing apart: Craftsmanship, Community, Green space, Export & History.

We Are All Family

SC News

Horse racing in Canada is a very unique industry. We have many different sorts of participants; there are owners, trainers, grooms, breeders, and fans and then people who are some or all of those.

Le plus vieux des sports

Point De Vue

Pour le gouvernement, il s’agit d’une partie d’échecs. Protéger la classe politique – leurs rois et leurs reines. Veiller sur leurs précieux programmes – leurs chevaliers et leurs fous.

The Longest of Games

The View

To government, it’s a game of chess. Protect the politicians — their kings and queens. Guard the precious programs — their knights and bishops.

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The Value of History

History

Long before Canada knew of hockey’s Original Six or the Crazy Canucks ski team, our equine champions were on the ice and in the snow making this country proud, setting world records and racing their

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What Sets Us Apart

SOI 2012

Three accomplished horsemen — Jim Wellwood (Ontario), Brent MacGrath (Nova Scotia), and Chad Schmiedge (Alberta) — that have had their share of experience working outside racing share their view

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Making the Chinese Connection

International Export

Michael Gulotta and Scott Fellin, alongside Fidencio Cervantez, run Deo Volente Farm in Flemington, New Jersey, with a real focus on high end standardbred babies and broodmares; in 2009, after just on