The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) has developed a strategy and is launching an intensive six-week grass-roots campaign to inform both the public Read more »
Stand Up for Racing–Ontario’s Government Needs to Hear From YOU About Slots Revenue Sharing
Standardbred Canada is strongly encouraging all members of Ontario’s immense harness racing community to stand united and make your voice heard for the future of horse racing Read more »
Ontario Finance Minister Says Racing’s “Subsidy” Under Review, ORHIA Responds
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan sent shock waves through the provincial horse racing community today (Feb. 13) with remarks made during an address to the Economic Club of Canada. Duncan told the group that an official announcement will be forthcoming on Wednesday based on Don Drummond’s economic report. However, he said that the government will [...] Read more »
SBOA Thanks All Contributors For Successful 2012 Awards Banquet
SBOA would like to thank the many individuals and businesses who contributed to the success of our 2012 Awards Banquet. Our organization relies on the funding from the Banquet and Auctions to finance programs and to maintain our function as the breeder representative on industry boards. We thank everyone who attended the Banquet and [...] Read more »
Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society’s Online Stallion Auction Begins Feb. 15
The annual Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society's Online Stallion Auction, featuring several top studs, will get underway at 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 15. Successful bidders will be required to pay a $100 deposit Read more »
Canadian Breeder of the Year Honour to Dr. Mike Wilson of Warrawee Farm
Dr. Mike Wilson of Warrawee Farm picked up his second prestigious Standardbred breeding industry award in a week when he was named Canada’s Breeder of the year at the prestigious O’Brien Awards on Jan. 28th in Mississauga. Just one week earlier SBOA had honoured the Rockwood ON resident as the recipient of the Chris Van [...] Read more »
