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.

L’industrie des courses de chevaux au Canada est des plus distincte.

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.

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.

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

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

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