Racing Stalwarts Speak From The Heart, Support Urged For OFL Rally, April 21

As Ontario's budget vote comes in less than one week, horsemen are urging the industry to help keep the province's valuable horse racing industry on the minds of the MPPs that will vote on the Liberal budget. Anthony MacDonald issued the following letter Read more »

Ontarians Oppose Cancellation of Slots Program and Expanded Gaming, According to OHRIA Telephone Town Halls

More than 20,000 (20,345) Ontarians participated in the telephone town hall meetings hosted recently by the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association. Both events were moderated by radio personality Carol Motts (themotts.ca). Sue Leslie, President of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association was joined by Glenn Sikura, Anna DeMarchi-Meyers, Bill O’Donnell, Bob Broadstock and John LeBlanc […] Read more »

Ontario Agri Business Association Fears Fallout–Harness Racing Spends $30 Million With Feed Suppliers, CEO Tells Government

Dear Minister Duncan, The Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization that serves to represent the interests of crop input retailers, country grain elevator operators and feed manufacturer members working out of 331 locations and employing over 8,000 people in rural communities across Ontario. OABA members are very concerned about recent announcements […] Read more »

2012 Inductees To Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announced

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame has announced its 2012 inductees. This year’s honour roll includes three horses and  two people representing the Standardbred industry, as well as three horses and two people from the Thoroughbred ranks.   The 2012 Standardbred Inductees are: Astreos – Male Horse Category Kadabra – Male Horse Category Mystic […] Read more »